You know what’s even worse than having your birthday on Christmas? Having it the first week of the year. At least on Christmas you get a bit of sympathy; this week everyone is just too burned out to pull anything together. So, after half-assing my daughter’s third birthday this week, I derive some comfort in […]
It’s round two of holiday long weekends. The start of a new year may be time for you to pause and reflect on your goals, or give thanks for the prior year’s blessings. It may also just be a day to recover from all the drinking and frolicking of the night before. Nichole gave us […]
I assume by now most of you have probably procured your trees and other holiday accoutrement (I have not, and am very stressed out about this fact – especially considering I’m leaving town for the weekend). For many of you, it’s your last weekend in town before the holidays – or the calm before the […]
‘Tis the season to be busy…holiday shopping, decorations, parties with friends and families. I know my weekends are busy during the month of December, but fortunately there are some breaks to catch my breath and actually enjoy the season. Capitol Hill is filled with festive diversions this coming weekend—there are plenty of opportunities to jump […]
I don’t know about you but I’m particularly grateful the weekend is nigh. After this crazy week, I plan on spending this weekend doing a lot of nothing. But maybe if I can muster the energy to leave the house I might check out some of the fun things happening below…