Archive for March, 2009
Schocked by TMZ Paparazzi
‘United States Capitol’
A great place for stalking your congressman, approximate location of Aaron Schock-spot
courtesy of ‘cliff1066′
The WaPo this morning had an absolutely amazing marvel of a piece about TMZ’s latest move in gotcha paparazzi journalism. Turns out they’ve moved to the Hill, trying to get some candid moments with the most staffed people on the [...]
Hoop Dreams: DC Edition
‘20080220_2740′
courtesy of ‘vcheeseman’
I love this time of year — there’s a buzz, an excitement, a renewed fervor, a sense of possibility and hope for overcoming impossible odds. That’s right folks, the 2009 NCAA basketball tournaments are back! Granted, I liked it a lot more when I had 2 weeks’ Spring Break that fell exactly during [...]
Are You There Spring? It’s Us in DC…
Despite the still-shivering chill in the air these mornings, believe it or not spring really is around the corner. The Capital Weather Gang has us hitting the 50s over the weekend, and improving from there.
Meantimes, let the flowers blooming all around us be a happy reminder that warmer days are indeed close at hand. And [...]
Dog Park Still Just Dirt
It has been well over a month since the above photo was taken of the dog park at 17th & S. Since then, a small tractor was moved inside the fence giving people hope that construction would finally begin, but was then removed about a week ago. Dog park patrons have still been utilizing a [...]
More »Hair-Raisingly Expensive
‘wedding day activities’
courtesy of ‘CosmoPolitician’
I have paid a lot of money for a haircut in my time. In fact, once I grow out this mess on my head and need it to be styled into a wearable, professional stylish cut, I might even take Belle’s advice and hit up Molecule St. Germain in Penn [...]
Thrifty District: Staying Cute in a Recession
‘Necklaces’
courtesy of ‘lorigoldberg’
This Thrifty District is going to be kind of lady-focused. I apologize, male WLDC readers (and lady readers who are not so into accessorizing and hairstyles), but we’ll have some college basketball coverage this afternoon to balance it out, okay?
So, the economy is in the crapper. People are getting laid off all around [...]
Ignite Comes to DC on 14 May 09
Ignite DC will be hosting their first meeting on 14 May 09 at the new Artomatic Location at 55 M St SE right across from the Navy Yard Metro. So, get your five minutes and twenty slides in order, and work on what you want to tell DC. Tell us about your art [...]
More »We Love Arts: Ion
courtesy of shakespearetheatreco
Yes, there are puppets. More on that later.
I chose the above picture out of STC’s flickr stream to give you some idea about some of the unusual choices that director Ethan McSweeny takes in adapting this Euripides play. The caption for the above photo is Patricia Santomasso in rehearsal for the Shakespeare Theatre [...]
Talkin’ Transit: Stop-Gaps and Cuts
‘CSC_1718′, courtesy of ‘Ghost_Bear’
By now, everyone has heard (or is aware) that WMATA has a $29M gap in their budget to fill. And soon. Early suggestions by some parties (coughGrahamcough) was to use part of the $200M bailout money to fill the gap. Which is a stupid idea. And most board members agreed; that idea [...]
Six Flags: One Last Time?
‘Twisted Metal’, courtesy of ‘Anthroscribe’
Enjoy Six Flags America in Maryland this summer. It may be the last one they’re open.
Despite concerns the amusement park chain may drop into Chapter 11, the park over in Largo is still planning on opening on April 4. The company’s still struggling with a $300M debt-load from its former owners. [...]
Dentist?
‘Tooth X-Ray’
courtesy of ‘Rex Roof’
I’ve been looking for a good dentist, and I’m getting frustrated, so I’m going to use my status as a blogger and call out – ya’ll, I need a recommendation for a dentist.
Ever since I moved up to DC, I’ve been looking for one. The first one I went to here [...]
He Loves DC: Crickett The Clown
‘Just hanging out’
courtesy of ‘afagen’
As many of us are aware after the parade yesterday, the circus is in town! I had a chance to catch up with one of the clowns in the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Crickett. Crickett hails from the DC area, and I was able to talk to him [...]
St. Patrick’s Day at the National Zoo
National Zoo St. Patricks Day Great Ape EnrichmentOriginally uploaded by Smithsonian’s National Zoo
So, at your job, on St. Patrick’s Day, your coworkers probably wear that one green item from the back of their closet that doesn’t really fit them, or some shamrock-related accessory, and perhaps they get together after work for some green beer. Maybe [...]
How Do Members of Congress Celebrate St. Paddy’s?
‘4.365′
courtesy of ‘twodolla’
With Jello Shots, apparently.
My housemate forwarded this image along to me. Those are Green Irish Whiskey Jello Shots– WARNING: Contains Alcohol — in the telltale Greenware of the Longworth House office building cafeteria. I guess I would say they are more like a Jello Cup, than a shot, as they clearly dwarf the [...]
British Food For Under $10
‘Commonwealth’
courtesy of ‘Jenn Larsen’
But really, isn’t $10 all British food is worth? (Ouch, I guess I’m snarky today.) But whatever, point is: CommonWealth, the People’s Gastropub in Columbia Heights now offers two affordable lunches perfect for the busy weekday. Available Monday through Friday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., The Local [...]
Workbook at Flashpoint
Flashpoint is having an amazing year so far in terms of the exhibits they’ve chosen. First there was Cory Oberndorfer’s Flavor of the Month show featuring his deliciously fun paintings of Roller Derby girls (not to mention the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and gummy bears – also delicious). Next was DCist Exposed, a photography [...]
More »In Case You Missed It… Elephant Butts!
The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey parade sauntered by Union Station earlier today, and so we took an early lunch break and checked it out. The above picture was basically our view.
WLDC Author Acacia tweeted the entire spectacle… check out her account.
For more pics, click on through.
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We Love Food: Georgia Brown’s
‘Smothered Fried Chicken’
courtesy of ‘Sabine01′
I’m a southern girl, I think I’ve made that abundantly clear on this blog. (Also, while we’re at it, let me just say, UNC is going to PWN you during March Madness, everyone. But I digress…) So what southern girl can’t love some Georgia Brown’s? A few friends and I headed [...]
Hacking The Government (For Good, Not Evil)
‘Open Government Data Session Tack-on Free For All’
courtesy of ‘illustir’
The hackers and do-gooders at Sunlight Labs are coordinating their first ever Open Government hackathon from March 29th to March 31st. Although the event takes place in Chicago (at PyCon2009 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare hotel) there will also be an online presence, so those [...]
24 in DC: Episode 12 (9:00 to 10:00)
Jack Bauer stares down a threatening-looking bug.
courtesy of tiffany bridge
9:02
Jack’s running out to his car which is supposed to be at Kennedy Memorial Hospital. He breaks into a sweet old ride with a nice laptop inside, not to mention some easily spottable Sprint gear.
9:04
That’s a really derelict looking hospital that Jack just “escaped” from. [...]
