Karen Ramsey has been a DC area resident off and on since 1994 and is currently a denizen of Trinidad neighborhood. Living in DC means opportunities to explore and experience new or unexpected things. 410[GONE] by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig and directed by Gregory King Strasser at the Rorschach Theatre was an unexpected delight. I attended […]
Perhaps we are finally shaking off wintery weather this weekend? I’ll say no more on the matter until my toes have been set free from the tyranny of socks. Until we can reliably frolic in sandals we should maybe try some of this? Tonight, learn about the 14th Amendment and its relevance to African American […]
It’s going to be 80 degrees on Friday, but is it really safe to sink some plants in the ground? I saw basil for sale yesterday and couldn’t imagine we’d have Caprese salads any time soon given Mother Nature’s nutty behavior. Let’s hope spring is truly here and Hill gardens begin to thrive. Keep […]
For many, the Boston Marathon is more than a race: it’s a 26.2-mile pilgrimage and the Olympics of recreational runners. For me, it was a rare opportunity to share the field with some of the greatest runners in modern history, as well as a way to ward off the winter blahs by having a big […]
A few minutes before the scheduled start of the Nationals home opener last week, I found myself in the stadium instinctively turning to check the time at what used to be a perfectly functional clock (see accompanying image). Where once stood a lovely timepiece that would show the time of day with a pair of […]