Archive for October, 2008
Sports Fix: A Plethora
Crew VS DC United by tuxxme DC United This Week: 0-2 Current Record: 11-15-4 Current Place: Out of the Playoffs It’s a game of inches, sometimes, and yesterday’s final & decisive match against the Columbus Crew came down to the ruler. Unfortunately for us, the two near misses for United, with both shots hitting the [...]
More »Does Giant Compare to Harris Teeter?
Walking through the Bling Bling Giant the other day, I noticed this cheeky little advert. Giant Foods is asking to be compared to Harris Teeter! Now I can understand that the Bling Bling Giant has aspirations, it is swanky new and the center of the Columbia Heights renaissance, but a Harris Teeter? Not so much. [...]
More »Marine Corp. Marathon Winners!
Bronze Marines Originally uploaded by brianmka Congratulations to Andrew Dumm and Cate Fenster who finished first for the men and women’s 2008 Marine Corp. Marathon! I went to check out the finish line in Arlington this morning around the 3 hour mark and cheered on the people who made it through right under 3 hours. [...]
More »Cheap Ass Marriott Centerville
Photo by Wayan This weekend I am exiled to the Centerville Marriott for the wife’s work, and I would be a happy geek except for one small short detail. This 4 Star hotel only offers 6 feet of Ethernet cable in its rooms. No Wifi, just a too short cable that I was the third [...]
More »I Told You, Don’t Run With Scissors!
Frederick Deputies have killed a scissor-wielding thief, after he ran from police. Apparently, the thief robbed Kay Jewelers using a pair of scissors, and the only way he could be stopped by the State Troopers is with a discharge of the firearm. For the record, a rock might’ve worked. Be the first to like. Like [...]
More »Joe McCain Calls 911 to Complain About Traffic
Strike one: Calling 911 to complain about I-95 traffic. Strike two: Cursing out the operator when he asks why you’re calling 911 to complain about traffic. Strike three: Voice mail greeting saying you’re working on a “very important family political project.” Joe The McCain, you’re out. Be the first to like. Like Unlike
More »Broccoli is PEOPLE!
WTFBROCCOLI2 Originally uploaded by land_camera_land_camera The girls over at Bread and Honey pointed out their creepy Cascadian Farm broccoli package has tiny little people peeking out. That is so ridiculously hilarious I had to share, and give a shout out to Summer and Alicia for spotting it and blogging about it. P.S. – I realize [...]
More »How Crazy Is Politics?
Miss Peacock In the Kitchen With a Knife by tzofia Yesterday’s crazy story in the news was about Ashley Todd, who claimed to have been beaten and robbed at ATM, and when they saw the McCain/Palin sticker on her car, the thugs came back to carve a B in her cheek. Creepy. As. Fuck. While [...]
More »[Updated] Traffic Lights Out in Arlington
In giro per Berlino #116 Originally uploaded by ][\/][ It's dangerous in Clarendon right now, as a "circuit failure" has darkened many of the traffic lights on Wilson Blvd and many of the businesses on the north side of Wilson. Remember, a dark traffic light is a four way stop. Don't just treat it as [...]
More »Washingtonian Lookin’ For Pumpkin Pics!
Pumpkins Originally uploaded by lorigoldberg After all your hard work on that lovely Yes We Carve! pumpkin this year, don’t you want to show off? Our favorite local magazine, The Washingtonian, is looking for the best-of-the-best of your wonderfully-carved creations for their pumpkin slideshow. Send your photos—one per e-mail, please—to eleaman (AT) washingtonian.com with the [...]
More »See the Declaration of Independence Draft Before It’s Too Late.
60 declaration of independenceOriginally uploaded by apium We all know that a final, signed version of the Declaration of Independence is on display at the National Archives, but I was completely unaware until today that a draft of the Declaration is currently on display at the Library of Congress as part of their “Creating the [...]
More »Tourism: Halloween in DC
Pumpkin Close Up by RSchley It’s the week before Halloween, and from the looks of the weather forecast, we might see a few creepy thunderstorms before the big day. So, get ready for some Haunted House action here in town as we come close to the big Trick or Treat day. Here are a few [...]
More »Bye Bye Abandononed Taxi
When I moved into my house over a year ago, I noticed a taxicab that seemed unused on Upshur Street, just down from the Petworth Eyesore. Since then I paid it no mind, busy with nesting and all. Then recently, I noticed the cab again, mainly because it was now obviously abandoned, what with a [...]
More »Tell a Story, Win Some Candy
Halloween CandyOriginally uploaded by rochelle, et. al. The National Confectioners’ Association here in DC is putting on a contest to win 10 pounds of sweet sweet halloween candy. All you have to do to enter is tell your favorite halloween candy story in the comments on their blog. And then you can make yourself really, [...]
More »Getaways: Wineries and a Pumpkin Patch down 66
Weeks ago I was perusing my favorite local DC food blog, metrocurean, and got inspired by the Hurricane Wine Tasting post that blogger Amanda wrote about her recent winery trip. Having been to Barboursville recently, and loved it, I was antsy to take a trip out 66 to the wineries closer by, and Amanda provided [...]
More »Petworth Dog Walk Halloween
Yoda Dog Costume, courtesy of matthamm Those of us on the Petworth Dogs listserv would like to invite all our neighbours to the: Petworth Dog Walk Halloween (flier) a costume celebration of dogs and owners Wednesday, October 29, 7pm @ Domku Contestants – meet at the Clark School @ 6:30pm (7th and Alison) to wear [...]
More »We Love: DC’s Public Charter Schools
While I’ve heard the moaning about the DC Public School System since my first days in DC, I never really cared about it. I was a swinging single and my whole goal was to keep away from anything kid-related, though many would say I acted child-like. But now that I’m soon to be a parent, [...]
More »It’s High Heel Race Time Again!
Mmmmmmmwah! Originally uploaded by maxedaperture When I was writing my post about apple picking, I totally forgot to list the infamous High Heel Race among my favorite things about fall. I ADORE the high heel race, the people watching is phenomenal and the crowd just buzzes with happy energy. It’s pretty much the only event [...]
More »We Love Drinks: Commissary
I had high hopes for Commissary, the new bar/coffeehouse/restaurant hybrid near Logan Circle. Positioned at the perfect midway point between my house and the Y, I had visions of stopping in beforehand for a cappuccino, or afterwards to unwind with a tall pint of pureed berries. And indeed, the smoothies at Commissary are delicious, especially [...]
More »Worried About Your Job?
Queue for job, courtesy of le Haricot The economy is a mess. Our 401(k)’s are toast. And we’re all stressed. Now the WaPo has quantified our job-loss fears: In September, there were more mass layoffs — instances in which employers slashed 50 or more jobs at one time — than in any month since September [...]
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