09 Aug 2010

Lost Capitol Hill: William Taulbee (pt 2.)

The story thus far: In last week’s episode, we introduced the two main characters, Representative Taulbee and Charles Kincaid, reporter. Even after Kincaid wrote the the news story which halted Taulbee’s career in Congress, they both continued to work in the Capitol, Taulbee as a lobbyist, Kincaid as a reporter.


06 Aug 2010

Open House Round Up

For the last nine years, our backyard gardening strategy has included one constant: find ways to block the view of the alley.  The reason?  The house just around the corner, whose backyard ends five feet from our fence, was an eyesore.  For the first few years it was just a confusing mess — a run […]


06 Aug 2010

Aid for Eastern Market Merchants

The storm that blew through on Sunday, July 25th, took quite a toll with toppled trees, scattered debris, power outages and intersections without street lights for days.  It came on so suddenly that Eastern Market merchants were caught unprepared,  sustaining significant damage to their displays and inventory. To help these business owners get back on […]


06 Aug 2010

Dog Days on Barracks Row

Who doesn’t love a good sale?  If that didn’t get your attention, check this out: who doesn’t love a $3 margarita?  I think we’ve covered everyone now.  Fortunately, on Saturday you can have both.  Barracks Row merchants and restaurants are offering summertime deals to please your wallet and quench your thirst.  Head on over and […]


06 Aug 2010

Yard Sale Open Thread

ISO: gently used furniture, stuff for the little ones that doesn’t break the bank, a well-loved paperback, maybe a new CD or movie and an unusual tchotchke or two.  Do you have this (and more) taking up space in your house?  Give it a new home!  If you’re having a yard sale this weekend, click […]


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