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| The largest city in southern Spain, and what was once the major trading center for the Spanish colonies in the Americas,... |
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| Three mild, sunny days stretch before me, nearly epic in their length. We kicked it off well tonight, with an evening... |
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| from: | Lifehead |
posted: | 05/25/2013 00:36:50 |
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| This week I ran out of damns to give. Rats' asses too. I have been working on this project that pretty... |
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| from: | Red Nose |
posted: | 05/24/2013 23:21:27 |
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| National Memorial Day Concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol features an outdoor performance from the National Symphony Orchestra... |
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| FY 2014 grants are now live! The D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities' FY 2014 grant guidelines and applications are... |
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| About two weeks ago I was running, and I fell on my knee and then braced my fall with my hands.... |
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| mango, pesto, heirloom tomato crostini. amaze. #food (at The Innkeeper)... |
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| from: | edatrix |
posted: | 05/24/2013 20:46:43 |
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| on the water at sunderland hills , originally uploaded by scottobear. ( p ) Originally published at The Scotto Grotto... |
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| Hailed as a remarkable achievement in documentary filmmaking, enough to warrant Werner Herzog and Errol Morris putting their good names on... |
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| Somewhere along the way over the last few years we made it a weekly ritual to go to the neighborhood library.... |
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| For the past three months, I ve been touting how much I am obsessed with Crystal Light Liquid, a potent liquid... |
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| Oh Margaritas, how I love thee. To send you off for Memorial Day weekend, here are five Margarita recipes to inspire... |
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| Brad fans - I have to apologize for my absence. I have had a serious series of crappy things going on,... |
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| When I was a little girl I hated getting in trouble. I m sure no child likes to be punished but... |
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| Happy Memorial Day. more ... |
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| from: | DCist |
posted: | 05/24/2013 17:23:00 |
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| That's all that needs to be said.... |
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| See this request Has anyone in Bloomingdale replaced their Comcast cable connection with AppleTV or Roku?... |
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| E.-P. Salonen, Lachen verlernt (inter alia), J. Koh (2009) Adams, Road Movies (inter alia), J. Koh, R. Uchida (2010)Half of the... |
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| from: | Ionarts |
posted: | 05/24/2013 16:58:14 |
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| Having spent about 20 years living in Maryland before I moved to the District, I have all the traits you... |
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| Ol' Virtual Bastard The Wu-Tang Clan and N.W.A. will headline this year's Rock the Bells hip-hop tourcomplete with appearances by dead... |
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| Judging by Twitter, most people I know have fled DC this three day weekend for Dewey beach or another warm spot.... |
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| Here are some of the people writing about some of the stuff I wish I had time to write about, for... |
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| DaQuan Tinker pleaded innocent Friday to a charge of first-degree murder in connection with the August 2012 shooting death of... |
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| Been a soggy few days in NYC. My dad's here so I've been a tourist with him. After I took this... |
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| Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer season is finally upon us! Continue reading... |
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| by Aimee Custis Here are our favorite new images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool, showcasing the best and... |
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| Thurs, June 13 at 7 pm Local writer and collector Rachel Scheer leads a dynamic discussion about the autobiographical comics genre.... |
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| Inspired by the warmer weather and the upcoming long weekend, Trulia dug into their data to find out the most popular... |
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| Greetings from Laurel Canyon! Since we ve crossed into the millennium, time seems to roll on so fast. Before you know... |
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| Wow! It's summer and its here! I can't believe where time has gone. First up - end of school celebrations. Ladybug... |
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| This liquid gold leaf pen is probably the best new craft toy I have come across in a while. Easy to... |
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| from: | Mochatin |
posted: | 05/24/2013 13:50:38 |
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| I tried this recipe today. The cookies came out looking like this I did not take a picture of what my... |
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| Photo by PoPville flickr user jacquesofalltrades Have a great long weekend everyone!... |
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| I stopped by the pharmacy after work. It was entertaining. There was a bit of line unsurprising since it was 530... |
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| On a balmy 85 degree Monday in our nations capital, I was given the lucky opportunity to cool off by sampling... |
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| neighborhood nomads May 24, 2013 As the days lengthen and summer begins, Washington professionals begin a new sort of racing daylight.... |
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| On May 15, former DC United defender Robbie Russell announced his retirement and that hed be taking a very different post-career... |
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| Hugh In April 2011, Hugh was surrendered to the Washington Humane Society (WHS) by his owner who didnt want him anymore,... |
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| Here are three yummy, refreshing treats you can snag today.. perfect to cool you off in this warming up weather!... |
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| I always had an interest in art that was sidelined by reality and the need to make a living. I never... |
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| Stuck in town and bummed about missing the beach this Memorial Day weekend? Consider drowning your sorrows in fried chicken and... |
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| Can you really make a champagne food truck?, happy anniversary to Molly and Matt Haase, according to the Jerusalem PostBuzzFeedBen is... |
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| from: | FamousDC |
posted: | 05/24/2013 12:22:36 |
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| The Book Inscriptions Project is looking for a new champion. If youre passionate about books and love imagining the stories behind... |
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| Thank your favorite bridesmaids with floral kimonos they can wear while getting ready for your big dayand keep for themselves long... |
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| This is a large drawing, about 24x18. It was crumbling apart but I had a preservationist repair and frame it because... |
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| I think I ve had Arby s no more than twice in my life. Part of the reason is because I... |
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| from: | So Good |
posted: | 05/24/2013 12:02:22 |
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| Hello Good People! Memorial Day weekend is starting offa little shaky with this cold weather! But it looks likethe weather will... |
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| What do you put on YOUR popcorn at home? I...... |
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| One of the great things about growing up in Florida was the ability to easily hop to a Caribbean island for... |
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| Have you put Gunillaberg on your bucket list yet? Well, prepared to do so after this post. If you love some... |
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| Hat, harmonica, red jacket. This iconic photograph is by Dan Burden and was published alongside his 1973 "bikepacking" article in National... |
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| One of many seminal questions related to craft beer asks when a product stops being craft. This question came up last... |
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| from: | DC Beer |
posted: | 05/24/2013 11:59:26 |
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| The Friday of a holiday weekend is no time to post anything that requires a lot of concentration, so I'll just... |
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| The index of 2012-13 Washington Wizards Player Reviews from Truth About It.net... from John Wall to Jannero Pargo and all those... |
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| If you are staying in town, Katie Andriulli has you covered. The post Weekend Plans for The Weekend Warrior appeared first... |
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| We re a little embarrassed to admit it, but this past week was the first time we ve ever actually used... |
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| Any three-day weekend is a cause for celebration in our bookespecially when its paired with sunny skies and balmy temps. No... |
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| Querida Consuela, Thank you so much for offering to help the cherubs make 400 miniature sugar-free rice-krispie treats for the bake... |
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| The Elroy , the futuristic bar coming to 1423 H Street, announced via Twitter that it will open its doors tomorrow.... |
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| Yesterday I embarked on a journey to a foreign land SAVANNAH, GA! oh how I ve missed the land of Georgia.... |
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| I can t thank you enough for taking the reader survey! I m learning so much and can t wait to... |
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| one. Liv Tyler BEAUTY QUEEN. at Into The Gloss. two. I disagree with that whole "looking like you've... |
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| This is gonna be a brief, and admittedly weak weekend reads lovahs! I got back from another mess of travel on... |
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| 1. I ve been doing Tina Reale s Best Body Bootcamp for the last 8 weeks. I ll write a review... |
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| from: | MCM Mama |
posted: | 05/24/2013 09:50:06 |
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| Could this be the tractor for us? What you re looking at is a 30-horse power diesel Kubota with front-end loader,... |
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| Memorial Day weekend just arrived and the list of things that I need to do is like humongous (LOL)!! Many many... |
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| Remember a while ago I preached that Pinterest isn't just for girls?! Well, I'm still preaching it... the difference is that... |
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| Directed by HoodRoachTV.... |
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| (AP PhotoJacquelyn Martin) My column this week looks at the sad spectacle of the GOP. As my editor at Metro Weekly... |
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| Yesterday, President Obama gave his national security speech. He outlined a flowery justification for drone attacks. Certainly, the President wants to... |
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| Justin Jones - We have a local guitarist on the big, big stage with an acoustic guitar and a microphone. He... |
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| We know you're curious. A Civil War military history researcher explains where Memorial Day celebrations came from. Decoration Day postcard depicting... |
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| Someone once told me that when you find the person you are meant to spend the rest of your life with... |
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| Where can you find the best summer cocktails in DC? I asked the writers of Capital Cooking for their selections. Comment... |
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| For such a small island country, Malta reflects a wide variety of architectural styles, from Arab to Spanish to Modern.... |
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| Are you taking advantage of this three day weekend by de-cluttering? Finally making good on that New Year s Resolution to... |
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| Yes, yes - we missed you, too. 1) The American Council On Renewable Energy seeks Media Relations Associate on contractor status... |
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| As my residential meat-lover, Keith has a homemade barbeque sauce that he makes only with ribs. It is a spin off... |
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| I've written a few times about the skateboarding dog in our neighborhood -- once because I found a random video... |
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| my pal rob recently started The Treedom Project - unchaining (literally) bikes from trees in NYC. Learn more at treedomproject.com #treedom... |
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| I somewhat faltered my way into the night, shaken by people I didn't expect to see ever again, much less on... |
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| As one commenter said in a 2009 post about the United House of Prayer for All People's annual Memorial weekend parade,... |
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| from: | In Shaw |
posted: | 05/24/2013 07:45:35 |
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| On Monday I got a chance to try out ScratchDC (for free!!!). They delivered a box full of ingredients to make... |
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| Photo via nevermindtheend From Jim I saw the STRANGEST thing this morning! I was at the back of the very... |
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| Whether you seek events to observe Memorial Day, are ready to get your summer started, or just want to enjoy some... |
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| Today's rant is about people who feel the need to send pictures of their private parts via text message. What ever... |
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| The Weekly Milestone. My son is officially done with preschool as of today. Next stop kindergarten. The Weekly Half Good... |
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| It's the season for roses now, and they are so pretty. This David Austin rose in my garden has gotten leggy.... |
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| Let s kick off the unofficial start of summer with some flip flops. For the past few months I have been... |
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| from: | Jodifur |
posted: | 05/24/2013 07:00:42 |
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| So many races, so little time. But I m always coming up with new races that I want to run (or... |
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| Source "And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in... |
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| Currently my arms are so sore from this morning s CrossFit class I can t lift them over my head. Should... |
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| I can t believe we re already at two months. It s been a sleep deprived haze for the most part.... |
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| My Memorial Day Weekend Plans 1. Organize closet 2. Clean apartment3. Catch up on laundry4. Read Cloud Atlas 5. Eat a... |
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| For two years now I have been juicing and I can safely say I will continue to juice until I can... |
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| Currently a member of the Curious Gang My Jordan is a sweet boy. He's big and strong for his age, but... |
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| Sketch Artist Working His Magic At The Accessible Luxury Event ( Photo Credit Brian Tobin) The Dallas giving minded and the... |
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| According to a press release from Lincoln s Cottage and posted on the Friends of the Soldiers Home site, on Memorial... |
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| Memorial Day is the official start to summer, which means watermelon, ice cream, lemonade (with booze) and other refreshing treats to... |
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| Hello from Los Angeles! Since I m going out of town for almost a week, I thought I d use this... |
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| Since 1985, GlassWeekend has brought together the worlds leading glass artists, collectors, galleries, and museum curators for a three-day weekend of... |
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| What s in your just in case stash? For many of us, one particular stash is no longer needed. Or is... |
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| I never do short, spontaneous blog posts, but heck, why not now? I m sitting at my gate at the airport... |
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| We were fortunate enough to be gifted with two tickets to attend last weekend's Bite of DC. Steuart Martens and his... |
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| Whimbrels Photo by Dan Roby (USFWS) Birds and birding The Red Knot known as B95 returned once again this spring... |
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| Yes, I know the Kentucky OaksDerby was like a million years ago however, there is one more race in the Triple... |
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| If you thought the tiresome Jodi Arias case was something, wait till the Trayvon Martin trial begins sometime in June. It's... |
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| Yes, these videos are all sports related, but they are not really about sports. Enjoy! This video actually made me laugh... |
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| Star Trek Into Darkness was a solid, entertaining movie, from start to finish. It was a fun thrill ride, like hurdling... |
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| I love this pineapple underwire tank swimsui t and caftan tunic for the pool and the beach this summer - very... |
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| Redshirts by John Scalzi Ah, redshirts. It seems to be a sign of a true SF geek to immediately get the... |
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| I'm here, at the coffee shop--a coffee shop--with all my devices around me. My smart phone, new camera (it arrived!!!), typing... |
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| Jersey, I love ya, but I think you may be overselling yourself by juuuust a little bit here?... |
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| did this feel like the longest week ever? or is it just me? you know those weeks when you have endless... |
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| What is life? One way to describe it is as a sacred drama, soulfully enacted. There are many costume changes in... |
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| There s a new sign for a new plaza at the foot of Wisconsin Avenue, where it meets the Potomac River.... |
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