Many thanks to Samantha Leaf, of the 200 block of 15th Street SE, for responding to our request to share stories about Christmas trees and their associated memories and traditions. My dad passed away on November 27th. Soon after, my mom began searching for male angels that she and I could hang on our Christmas […]
DCist is reporting that Capitol Hill Bikes will be re-opening in 719 8th Street, SE, which is just a few doors down from their previous location. 719 is the previous location of VIP Spa, the business that was busted for running a prostitution ring back in October. DCist got the scoop from money n’ stuff, […]
We certainly got hit with a heck of a snow storm! I have always loved the Hill when it’s covered in snow, and it seemed even more beautiful with the snow covering all of the Christmas lights. We now have to deal with the great dig-out and would like to make yet another plea to […]
The last time we had snow like this, I was a furloughed government employee. So, it was a snow days without pay, and not so much fun. I remember trudging over to Congressional Market for supplies: provisions of mac & cheese, ben & jerrys, and Earnest & Gallows (just kidding about that one!). I’m a […]
No, we have no hills nearby (save the one flanking the Capitol, which has its enforcers these days) nor sleds, nor smart, matching winter gear in the correct sizes and lengths for the kiddies. We only had what was on hand. And what was on hand–and foot and tongue–was snow. Snow for eating, licking, throwing, […]