One of the exciting moments for me in writing these columns is when disparate sources of information come together and allow me to get a more complete idea of what happened a long time ago. I was recently looking through my stash of previously unused newspaper items that I thought might be able to work […]
If you’ve ever wondered what CHAMPS, the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce, is or does, this post is for you! Whether you have a business or do business on the Hill, or you are an entrepreneur or a neighbor, CHAMPS helps improve the quality of life on the Hill. I recently talked to Julie Aaronson, […]
Nats! I don’t have the sports vocabulary to properly honor this moment but this fair-weather fan has been enjoying the ride withe the rest of you! How do we kill the time waiting for THE WORLD SERIES?? Whew. Tonight, Solid State Books hosts author Elizabeth Hand reading from her new novel Curious Toys. This novel […]
This Sunday, October 20 is the annual Renovators House Tour from 12-5 p.m. on Capitol Hill. Now in its 19th year, this self-guided and self-paced community event is a chance to tour 13 beautiful, unique renovated homes on the Hill, all to support the Capitol Hill Cluster School. It’s a great chance to get ideas […]
Although we try to keep it all-Hill, all-the-time, a person’s gotta leave the neighborhood on occasion. And I’m here to tell you that next time Pop-Up Magazine comes to DC –which happens in spring, winter and fall– catch their next show. I was lucky enough to be offered tickets to check out the October 7, […]