Happy Tuesday, dear readers!  I figured this week’s photo was appropriate as Oktoberfest is underway in Germany.  Yes, I’m mildly jealous of my co-workers who are there while I sit at my desk taking care of some very exciting work.  On to Hill talk.  If you made it to the Barracks Row Fall Festival, won’t […]

Good morning, Capitol Hill!  I hope this overcast weather isn’t getting you too down.  If you haven’t invested in some rain boots, I think you’re over due.  But to the girls on the metro in Uggs — it’s really not that cold yet.  Not that I’m a fashion expert but, really?  Oh, the things I […]

I think a week of nothing but rain has only amplified my appreciation for days like today. Okay, a Redskins win on Sunday sure doesn’t hurt either. Yes, as a Washington sports fan I take whatever I can get. Well, while we avoided having to actually build a Hilltopia ark, I hope you survived the […]

Happy unofficial start to fall — Labor Day is past, kids are in school, fashion etiquette is saying we shouldn’t wear white pants and shoes again until next spring, and beach trips are wrapping up.  Where did the summer go and why so quickly?  But with fall comes football season, the leaves changing color, sweaters […]

While I was initially disappointed about Hurricane Irene spoiling my weekend plans, which included a trip to go tubing in Harpers Ferry, it ended up being a great weekend in the neighborhood.  I recently adopted the dog of a family member who had to move overseas, so I’m rediscovering my love for taking long walks […]