When my friend invited me to a Ruth Ann Overbeck lecture on the Masons and the Old Naval Lodge on Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, I had no idea where I was going or what I would see, other than finishing up with a drink after the talk. I even went to the Old Naval Hospital by […]
Neighbors come and neighbors go, and trust me, all of mine have been interesting characters, including the former drug kingpins of 14th Street. The only one who has tempted my pocketbook is Enise, owner of Enise Jewelry and Silverado jewelry stores, and a stalwart of the North Carolina plaza at Eastern Market. Girls, you know […]
On January 6 longtime Hill East resident Ethel Funches passed away, leaving a legacy on the 1600 block of D Street Northeast, and a formidable record in the annals of women’s amateur golf. Funches was 96. Katie Hodge said Funches made quite an impression on her when she and her realtor visited her house when […]
Michelle does it. Kids do it. And, if you want to giggle, shake your groove thing and rediscover your abs, all at the same time, you too will find a hula hoop and give hooping a whirl. If you want to get some professional training and the camaraderie of what seems to be a very […]
It’s January 8th and I’m just getting around to thinking about resolutions. Well, I did just mail the last of the holiday cards. As a long-time Hill resident, I’ve decided to make this the year to stop putting off getting to know unknown (to me) facets of life on the Hill. Far too often I […]