I will be turning 40 this year, just like Metro did earlier this year. Whenever I read news about how badly it’s aging, I kind of take it personally; however, I am glad things are getting done– and how. Hope you like walking, early nights, Uber/Lyft/Split or have friends who are willing to be designated […]
Whatever you were planning on doing this Saturday morning, I have a better plan for you: Go help beautify Sherwood Recreation Center‘s grounds, 640 10th Street NE. If you show up with your best game face –and a willingness to keep this beautiful community space looking spiffy– you will be treated to lunch, donated by […]
Not going to discuss the weather. Can’t possibly discuss the rain anymore. Moving on to the weekend and how we will entertain ourselves. Tonight at the Hill Center is The Life of a Poet: Conversations with Ron Charles and guest Mary Jo Bang. Charles, Washington Post Editor of Book World, will interview Bang about her life and work […]
We all appreciate the beauty of the Architect of the Capitol’s landscaping. It’s a locals’ pleasure to walk around the grounds with their perfectly manicured lawns and carefully pruned trees that mostly conform to Frederick Law Olmsted’s original plan –except for the odd flowering tree here and there. But one of the most stunning displays […]
This Saturday, join the Lace Up for RAINN 5K race to help survivors of sexual assault. through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. The course is USATF certified, and will take place at Congressional Cemetery RAINN created and runs the National Sexual Assault Hotline, which provides support and care to more than 500 survivors of sexual violence […]