This house on Rock Creek Church Road always makes me smile. I used to walk my dog past this house every morning and afternoon and the elderly gentleman who lived here always had kind words to say every single day morning and evening. So I was saddened to notice that it is for sale. Some of the older residents are truly the hidden treasures of our communities, it always saddens me when I see their houses going for sale. Check out the sweet view they have from their porch after the jump. (more…)
The following post was written by our intern in Mt. Pleasant – Tina.
If you live in Mount Pleasant, you probably know of El West. Maybe you have walked past it on your way to Tonic, maybe you have noticed the ample posteriors of the mannequins in the window, maybe you were fortunate enough to catch their “racy” Valentines Day window display in which a male mannequin was holding pair of lacy panties (presumably belonging to one of those mannequin ladies), or maybe you’ve gone there in search of jeans, cowboy boots, belt buckles, leather goods, men’s every day clothes, or some women’s club attire – all of which El West offers in bountiful supply
I had the opportunity today to check out the new Library of Congress Experience. And I must say, it was pretty damn cool and interactive. The press release says: “Beginning on April 12, 2008, the Library of Congress will welcome visitors to an exciting and innovative Experience in its breathtaking Thomas Jefferson Building (Ed. note: The Thomas Jefferson building is located at 10 First Street, SE and at times it did take my breath away.) Four main features and exhibitions define the Library’s new Experience: The Art and Architecture of the Thomas Jefferson Building, Exploring the Early Americas, Creating the United States and Thomas Jefferson’s Library.”
Personally, I though Thomas Jefferson’s Library was by far the coolest. The picture above is part of his Library. There are 6,487 volumes divided between History, Philosophy and Fine Arts. I spoke with the Chief of Rare Book and Special Collections, Mark Dimunation, who explained that in 1851 there was a fire that burned 2/3 of Jefferson’s Library. The surviving third are located in this exhibit. Additionally, the 2/3 that burned have been replaced with originals when possible. Dimunation explained that the original Jefferson books are distinguished by a green ribbon. It is also interesting to note that this collection is active and can be accessed by researchers. But what is really cool about this exhibit is the interactive feature. You can see a computer screen in the above photo (lots more photos after the jump) and at the computer you can pick any book in the collection and “turn” the pages and have foreign volumes translated. It is super cool.
Sneak Peek continues after the jump with lots more photos. (more…)
Short people got no reason
Short people got no reason
Short people got no reason
To live
A classic song by Randy Newman, you must check it out. Now I come from a long line of short people but make no mistake we are a proud people. And this song would make it’s rotation in my house at least a few times a year when I was growing up. And my dad would laugh his ass off. It is our sense of humor that has sustained us short people for thousands of years. At any rate, I was overjoyed to see metro had unveiled it’s hanging straps on some metro cars. Upon seeing these straps, the song immediately popped into my head, short people go no reason, short people got no reason to live…and then I couldn’t stop smiling.
I’m digging the border as well.
It is amazing how much better these bodegas look without the bullet proof glass. Pictured here is Bisrat Mekuria, owner of the Family Foods Market, located on New Hampshire Ave., right across the street from the Petworth metro. I give him mad props for having the courage to take down the bullet proof glass. I’m totally stoked. It feels so much more human. I wish him much safety and success.
Lest, I give my mom a heart attack, I thought it was time to show a nice Temple. This one is located at 6th and I St., NW. After the jump check out some more details and find out if the Simpsons are Jewish? Um, don’t they go to church every Sunday? Anyway, I guess you can find out April 14th but you’ll see what I mean after the jump. (more…)
Yep, I found another… (more…)
When was the style popular? I’m getting a 70s vibe.
Now this is a proper sign. This is near Chinatown or Mt. Vernon Square if memory serves, and I’m guessing the place might be a strip club. Nevertheless, I’m just saying this a one sweet sign.