Archive for January, 2009
Truly Thrifty
Recently, I had lunch in Dupont Circle with my work BFF. We chose Urbana as our spot because of the “Urban Lunchbox” deal they have going on – a full three course meal (+ coffee) for 11.95, with a dollar of that going to Arc of DC. (The Arc is a great organization that aims [...]
More »Evidence of Germaphobe Designers
Photo by Wayan
I wonder who in the Newseum bathroom design committee was the germaphobe that insisted they needed door wipes in the men’s room.
As a man who always washes his hands but notes the number of men that do not, I like the door wipe idea, but have a better one: electro-shock therapy for [...]
February Concert Preview
February might not be my favorite month of all time, what with the gross weather and the Valentine’s Day pinkness of it all, but there are plenty of exciting concerts and musical events in DC to perk up those winter blues! Here is my (completely subjective, not comprehensive) compilation of what’s going on music-wise for [...]
More »Ethnic Dining Guide
Tyler Cowen’s Ethnic Dining Guide for the DC area has been updated for 2009. He starts off with a plug for his book, Discover Your Inner Economist, offers some rules of thumb for choosing ethnic food restaurants in general, lists some “must-eat” places, then launches into a grand, culturally-alphabetized list of restaurants of every regional [...]
More »Didn’t They Forget Something?
Photo by Wayan
Look closely at this photo. Isn’t that hole missing something? Like a way out for the earth movers down at the bottom? How are they going to get that equipment out? Or will they convert engines into boilers like that childhood picture book that I remember but forgot the name of.
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Tourism: Ice Skating
‘Skating Together’
courtesy of ‘Karon’
There are few outdoor activities I enjoy when the weather gets this cold. Skiing and ice skating are about the only two that I daydream fondly about. So just in case this week’s iceageddon didn’t take you down, and you’re itching for more (or you want to tackle the ice with proper [...]
An Elephant Named Barack?
He’s just twelve hours older than the presidency he’s named after, but the Ringling Brothers’ newest Elephant calf is named Barack. While the President might rather have a few donkeys named after him rather than the traditional mascot of the Republican Party, it’s nice to see another endangered species add some numbers to their [...]
More »Best Inauguration Picture Yet
‘Ready for history’
courtesy of ‘afagen’
Click through this link for the most amazing full-screen high resolution picture of the inauguration. It’s incredibly entertaining, plus you can play fun games like “find Beyonce” and “I didn’t know W had a side table!”. Plus, if you were lucky enough to have a seat up close, you’ll be able [...]
A convoluted headline
I was on WJLA.com looking to see if there were any more details on the shooting and hostage situation in Alexandria when I saw this. I read it several times and couldn’t quite figure out what that meant. He was mad she was defending his son? Is she a lawyer? Turns out he shot her [...]
More »Is This Your Snow Car?
Photo by Wayan
I love the days after a snow storm. You quickly learn who drives to work and who does not. This car, like mine is still snow covered from Tuesday. I wonder if they are waiting for nature’s cleaning plan too: spring.
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We Love Drinks: Jimmy Valentine’s
I swear time stops at Jimmy Valentine’s. It’s like an alternate universe, a wormhole, a gap in space. Every crazy visit reinforces the feeling that I’m Alice – diving through the looking glass while holding tightly to Hunter S. Thompson’s hand.
Or maybe it’s just that it’s a cracking good bar located in what many people [...]
Worried about ice? You should be!
As I walked to the metro this morning, I realized that I saw a lot of sidewalks in my area that still had the awful combination of snow and ice all over them. The first thing I thought is “why haven’t they shoveled”? But I felt better when I realized that Arlington would quickly come [...]
More »Frozen Pool
Frozen PoolOriginally uploaded by M.V. Jantzen
How bad’s the cold been this winter? Well, check out these guys standing on the reflecting pool in front of the Capitol. I’m not sure it’s frozen all the way through, but certainly enough to hold up a couple dudes on the Ice.
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We Love Music: The Killers at Patriot Center
The Killers @ Madison Square Garden by Aphrodite in NYC
Suffice it to say: The Killers are a Great Band that plays a Great Show. I just wish I could say that each album they put out was as good as their blockbuster Hot Fuss and its sophomore follow-up Sam’s Town. Day & Age [...]
Obama on Snow: C’mon Now. Really?
Here’s President Obama bashing on DC for the snow day that a lot of folks picked up today. I, for one, couldn’t agree more with our President. The roads were a bit icy this morning, surely, but not even the hills of Fairlington were impassable. Have we really reached a point in [...]
More »Do You Seat Belt in Cabs?
Photo by Wayan
DC requires seat belts in taxi cabs, but I do not think they mean back seats, only front seats. Why? Because I have never heard of anyone getting a $50 fine for no seat belt in the back seat. Have you?
Then why do taxi cabs have these seat belt stickers in the back [...]
Comedy in DC: Become a Local Comic, Support a Local Comic
‘Stand up 371′ (Jay Hastings)
courtesy of ‘YoLoPey’
Exciting stuff in the local comedy world this week, everyone. There’s a new open mic, and a fun showcase happening at the Improv. Make your plans quick, or you’ll miss out, and you don’t want that. Oh no, you don’t.
First, the open mic: Standup comedy has returned to the [...]
Useful Free Stuff!
Peregrene Latte
Originally uploaded by lorigoldberg
Panera Bread (oh how I wish you were downtown DC, Panera) is giving away free coffee all day! YES! How USEFUL! Unlike free ice cream from Baskin Robbins, this free treat is perfect for this ice-out day we’re having.
Alongside the free coffee, you’ll be able to sample Panera’s new breakfast treats. [...]
Photo Flashback: Snow Edition
‘Berries in snow…’
courtesy of ‘Roger Photos’
The WLDC Flickr pool has been abuzz with pictures of the snow. I listed snow-covered DC as one of the things I am most thankful for, and so it was my pleasure to comb through the great photos our flickratzi have submitted over the past 24 hours, and pulled some [...]
