Archive for May, 2009
Mei Xiang Not Preggers
‘The Look’
courtesy of ‘Daniel.Techie @ 127.Ã�.Ã�.1′
Staff at Smithsonian’s National Zoo confirmed late yesterday that female giant panda Mei Xiang (may-SHONG) is not pregnant but was experiencing a pseudo, or false, pregnancy during the past several months. We knew this was possible, as Mei’s pulled this stunt before, but still, I’m sad about no baby cuteness.
The [...]
Comedy in DC: Go See Some
‘Funniest Fed 71′
courtesy of ‘Aaron Webb’, used with permission
There are a couple of fun things happening in comedy this week.
Jimmy Meritt will be opening for Jeff Caldwell at the Improv tonight through Sunday. It’s good to have a chance to catch him on the mainstage of the Improv.
Which, unfortunately, means that unless he has staggering [...]
Going ‘offline’ and staying online
‘R.I.P., Angela Kleis’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
We found out about our old friend Doug’s passing a few weeks ago and it prompted me to go looking through some of his old writings on his website, LoadAverageZero. Front and center at the top of the page is a message that says
On April 28, 2009 Doug Clifton passed away [...]
Odd sponsorship
image used with permission from the Washington Post Writer’s Group
When exactly did WaPo’s Gene Weingarten become the spokesmodel for Wawa?
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Three Additions to Art & Soul’s Patio
‘art and soul happy hour’
courtesy of ‘needlessspaces’
Three exciting things just in from Art & Soul:
1) A new Crab and Beer Wednesdays happy hour
2) The introduction of a (gasp) fire pit on the patio (love!)
3) A Puppy Patio Menu complete with doggie drinks, treats and desserts
Let’s start with 1. A Crab and Beer Wednesday includes three [...]
OMG Shoes.
‘OMG, Shoes!’
courtesy of ‘meggle’
Shoe Woo, the new shoe store owned by Jones Company (of Jones New York) enjoyed its grand opening today in Union Station, replacing what once held Nine West. Though Shoe Woo will offer Nine West soles, along with other Jones offerings Anne Klein, Bandolino, Enzo Angiolini etc., the space is dramatically different. [...]
DC Mythbusting: The Height Limit!
‘Cairo Apartment Building’
courtesy of ‘NCinDC’
As an urban planner in DC, I cringe every time I hear a myth about the city (OMG, if I hear the “Pierre L’Enfant hated John Jay” reason for there being no J Streetone more time I’m going to scream). One of the most widespread myths I hear from out-of-towners and Washingtonians alike [...]
Our Time Is Now, Georgetown
‘Georgetown Waterfront’
courtesy of ‘InspirationDC’
In Monday’s print edition of the Express, there was an article called “Reclaim Your Territory” by Fiona Zublin. (If the Express web site wasn’t so darn hard to use, I’d be able to find it and link to you, but I quit after 5 minutes of searching. But that is a whole [...]
We Love Arts: “Legacy of Light”
It makes perfect sense that a theater company whose current renovations will include a new space to be christened “the Cradle” would commission a play about motherhood in all its forms. Karen Zacarias’s “Legacy of Light,” at Arena Stage in Crystal City now through June 14, is a wide embrace of these themes – the [...]
More »How Cool Is My Bike?
motorcycle jump by Francesco Rachello
As a proud new bike owner (well Vespa owner to be exact), there’s one question that has been bugging the heck out of me. How cool do I look on my bike when I go zooming up the street? I mean it’s hard to tell what others are seeing as I [...]
CSA season – the beginning
‘CSA Box #2′
courtesy of ‘erinmahollitz’
CSA season is here! Many of you are already getting your weekly boxes of fresh veg and other farm favorites from your Community Supported Agriculture farm. (Tom and I have to wait another couple of weeks before our CSA starts.)
The biggest question people have when they participate in a CSA for [...]
Featured Photo
how does your garden grow? by Pappa91
With all of the dreary rain we’ve been having lately, it’s easy to become a little mopey. If you’re feeling more than a little mopey, say very depressed, take my advice and never move to Seattle. Instead just stare at this beautifully lit photo by Flickrite Pappa91 which is [...]
Taste of Eleven
‘Caps Game Pretzel and Coke’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
Work in Chinatown/Penn Quarter or even just somewhere Metro accessible? Good for you, cause there is deliciousness to be had on Wednesday, May 20th, when Wizards Care host the Taste of Eleven luncheon. This year’s Taste of Eleven will feature over 30 restaurants each featuring a [...]
Screen on the Green bailout in the works?
‘Kennedy Center 2′
courtesy of ‘Kevin H.’
The Kennedy Center is working on a plan to run a variation on “Screen on the Green” according to a source at the National Journal’s Hotline. They reported today in their Wake Up Call! section (behind the paywall) that Kennedy Center officials are looking for a big sponsor to sign [...]
New Metro Station?
‘DSCN3749.JPG’
courtesy of ‘::FiZ::’
WTOP’s Adam Tuss is reporting that MoCo councilman Roger Berliner (District 1) is proposing an in-fill Metro station on the Red Line, preferably between Grosvenor and White Flint. His reasoning? The upcoming renovations and new construction in White Flint that is expected to transform the area into “a new urbanism model.”
Berliner believes the [...]
H Street Country Club Set A Date?
H Street Country Club
Originally uploaded by jenconsalvo
I am almost hesitant to share this information broadly, cause I know this place will be packed to the hilt just as soon as it opens and I’m trying to make it my go-to spot, but the GOG leaked the opening date of the H Street Country club as [...]
South Moon Under, National Harbor Style
‘Gaylord at Night’
courtesy of ‘rgb48′
I just returned from a ridiculously lovely weekend in Rehoboth, and brought with me some inconvenient sunburns (Behind the knees? So comfortable.) and also some new adorable clothing from the outlets and the totally chic store South Moon Under. I arrived home last night already missing the beach and checked my [...]
