
Sometimes it takes a while for news to get around and this news is especially sad. For those who are unaware, Martin Bosworth, who wrote Boztopia, died about two weeks ago in Los Angeles, where he moved not too long ago. Anyone who attended a DC Blogger Meetup anytime over the last five or so years probably recalls Martin. He was gracious, charming, warm hearted and very bright. His work was marked by insight and passion. Professionally, he was the managing editor of ConsumerAffairs.com, which published this about him. He is missed by many, especially those of us involved in this blog. Martin was also a strong advocate for health care reform, and described how this issue affected him personally. It is a must read post. A memorial page on Facebook has been created. Rest in peace, Martin.
A 39.2 Metric Ton Mistake: A Work Rant. Lonnie Bruner. A typo, perhaps.
Bicycle Issues For DC Metro. BicycleSpokesman believes Metro can do a better job in providing bike access.
One of the LeDroit Park’s housing gems will get a makeover. Photos at Left for LeDroit.
About the photo: Last year, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities proposed installing artwork at the corner of Columbia and 18th in Adams Morgan. The selected work, called Bicycle Musician, was picked by a committee of neighborhood residents. But once revealed, a number of voices in the community raised objections. The arts commission held something akin to a “listening hearing” to assess the harsh feedback and while a fair number of people were critical of the Bicycle Musician, there were supporters as well. But despite the selection committee’s deliberate and thoughtful efforts, this imaginative proposal vanished with no real explanation. The fate of the money set aside for this project, more than $200,000, hasn’t been disclosed. Today, the Bicycle Musician is a symbol of a neighborhood that is incapable of supporting public art. It doesn’t matter what is proposed. If the people of Adams Morgan were in charge of Greece 2,500 years ago, there would be no Parthenon, just a grassy lot. (Too many columns and it blocks the view.) The photo is a rendering by the DC arts commission.