Archive for June, 2009
Sports Fix: DC Freedom
After the match, clumps of jersey-clad youth players, posters and balls in hand, thronged the fence at RFK stadium, waiting anxiously to catch a glimpse of and maybe even talk to the pro athletes. As the players sidled over, looking fresh-faced despite having just completed a 90-minute contest on a balmy DC afternoon, squeals went [...]
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‘Fiber Optic Cable’
courtesy of ’slgckgc’
Seems like a slow day here in DC-land, at least for us, so I thought I’d highlight this bit that Bruce Schneier’s monthly e-newsletter included: A Washington Post piece from May 31st with one of the most implausible stories you’re likely to see in mainstream media. The story is recounted in [...]
A Less Sketchy Ride to NYC
‘Bolt Bus and Astroturf’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
In pursuit of the cheapest way to get to New York, I’ve found myself trapped on a Chinatown bus one too many times with a non-English speaker driving erratically up I-95 who makes unannounced stops on the side of the road. Not exactly luxury travel, but you [...]
Take Your Dog To Work Day
‘is this too much cute too early in the morning?’
courtesy of ’staceyviera’
Bo Obama is often seen galavanting around the White House grounds and making his way in the Oval Office. Bo is certainly setting a good example for pups everywhere, as many area dogs gear up for the offical Take Your Dog To Work Day [...]
Two People Killed by Trains Over the Weekend
‘The Evening News’
courtesy of ‘Bogotron’
This weekend was a deadly one for Metro riders as two people were struck by trains in separate incidents. The first took place on Saturday at the Potomac Ave station when a man was run over on the orange line. He was alive when rescue workers arrived but later succumbed to his injuries. The second [...]
Weekend Flashback 6/12-6/14/2009
‘Playa Del Fuego Fire Conclave.’
courtesy of ’stuzehner’
Oh, hey, did you notice that summer is here? And it appears, altogether with its sudden humidity and intermittent thunderstorms, its sweat and its sweetness. On the sweet side of things are activities for enjoying the outdoors and general revelry. Let it begin…
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Naked Bikers Hit DC
‘and their (clothes are) off!’
courtesy of ‘m hoek’
Gooooood morning, DC! This past weekend, the World Naked Bike Ride hit DC, and boy am I glad sorry I missed that one. As you must with an event like this, they tackled the practical, like laws in the area, while at the same time supporting their cause [...]
Covering Ovechkin
‘090127 Ovechkin-2′ courtesy of ‘Dan4th’
2K Sports has unofficially announced that Caps left winger and superstar Alex Ovechkin will be on the cover of NHL 2K10. The official announcement will be on Tuesday.
The company is hosting a motion capture session in Las Vegas next week, where the public can watch Ovechkin and Vancouver Canucks centerman Ryan [...]
Color Me Mine For a Good Cause
‘Borah’
courtesy of ‘anothersamchan’
Hey, what are you doing later? Nothing? Watching America’s Next Top Model reruns on Vh1? Alright, well, maybe instead you should go paint some pottery. Because you know you’re, like, totally creative. The Washington Peace Center is hosting a night at Color Me Mine, where a portion of your studio fees go to [...]
Six Flags and Summertime Sounds
A staple of summer here is Six Flags America. And one of the park’s big summertime draws is its Starburst Summer Concert Series – free with park admission or a 2009 Play Pass.
Julia over at Six Flags gave me a great heads-up on this year’s lineup and I thought I’d share with everyone else. (And [...]
All Kids Can Create, Now In Union Station
‘Work in Progress’
courtesy of ‘Martin Clifton’
My old artwork is either hanging up on walls in my parents house, or in folders in their basement. Well, VSA Arts is giving kids a more exciting space to display their artwork, in their exhibition Celebrating Who I Am. The exhibition, which is currently displayed in Union Station, features [...]
Budgetball? Really?
What is Budgetball?
We Gen-Xers have, for much of our life, watched educators attempt to Make Learning Fun by using games and computers. Usually it’s a painful failure but it lets someone spend some grant money and play with some gadgets, but once in a while something worthwhile comes along.
I suppose it was inevitable till someone [...]
Recycling woes: People amaze me
People still don’t get it.
Originally uploaded by carlweaver
I work in an office in DC, where recycling is enforced and violations come with fines. Granted, we are new transplants here, as our office recently moved from Virginia, where lawlessness pervades and you can do anything you want without consequence. Almost. We are simple, country folk, still [...]
Why I Love DC: Shannon
‘dupont circle-6′
courtesy of ‘dr_kim_veis [''o ]‘
Ever since I joined We Love DC a few months back, I have been looking forward to writing this post. I’m pretty much a DC fanatic and absolutely love living here, so this list could go on and on. Lucky for you, I’ve narrowed it down to my five favorite [...]
More baseball draft picks.
photo courtesy of Alex Ellis/The GW Hatchet
Reader Robert Lintott pointed out to me that GW had a student baseball player picked in the recent MLB draft as well, in round 13. Pat Lehman hails from Jersey originally, so he’s not one of our native sons, but he adopted our city for four years and was [...]
Bliss Out(side) in Mt. Pleasant
‘Yoga time!’
courtesy of ‘lululemon athletica’
The first yoga studio in Mt. Pleasant has just opened opens soon, serving yogis at all levels, and it does sound fun. Classes include Strong Hold for athletic types, Virgin Yoga for newbies, and a jammin’ Friday Happy Hour with a Top 40, alternative or R&B soundtrack.
Past Tense is at 3235 [...]
Foodie Round-Up (June 8-12th)
‘foodie blogger damage done’
courtesy of ‘needlessspaces’
Hi Kids! It’s actually sunny out there today! Whee! What a dismal week we’ve had. But that’s okay, brushing it off, let’s talk food for a while. Not a super-busy week, but there have been some notable tidbits round here. So, without further ado, a new mixologist for Proof, wine [...]
