It took me like five minutes to figure out it said Excess and not Express. And I’m thinking ‘since when does American Express publicize by using stickers?’…and then I realized it said Excess. And I said, ‘oh’. And chuckled. And that’s all I have to say about that. You can tell I am wicked good story teller, yeah?
I guess I’m noticing a trend…
Now I walk a lot. That is probably obvious by now. And I walk at a pretty brisk pace as well. I don’t know if it’s my New York upbringing but, you know, I have this illness where I have to be on the move. I also sometimes hallucinate but that is neither here nor there. What I’m writing about is the fact that today I actually slowed down. I got to an interview about an hour early and just sat down near 13th Street and Kenyon. If you ever forget how awesome Columbia Heights is, I suggest you do the same. The diversity of people who walked by me was staggering. While surrounded by incredible rowhouses, I heard some amazing Spanish music. I saw folks walking by with Yoga mats rolled up and hung across their backs. I saw, perhaps, some of the cutest kids on the eastern seaboard. I saw folks in their Sunday finest. And the language too. I heard people speaking Spanish and I also heard some very course street slang that was no less beautiful and poetic to my ears. People from all walks of life sauntered past me and the one thing they had in common was that they were all happy, which was a beautiful thing to see.
Today’s renovation sent in by a reader on the Columbia Heights/Petworth border. Check out the before picture after the jump. (more…)
I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time. It feels like even longer than the anticipation of the Target opening. And of course it was well worth the wait. The Saltena was superb. And there is very comfortable seating inside which makes the experience even more pleasant. So next time you are looking for a snack when you’re near the Tivoli you know where to go. And say hi because odds are I’ll be there with a Saltena and Tradewinds Iced Tea. Is there a better combination than that? Check out some more photos after the jump. (more…)
Now, this one really tripped me out. I must of stared at this for like 10 minutes. Then I got really thirsty and left. So I think you can tell this is a photo of a brick wall displayed on that same brick wall. I got to imagine the people who put this up are pretty freaking cool. After the jump check out a close up and one a bit further away so you can see the whole wall. (more…)
But this has to be one of the coolest I’ve ever scene. Spiral fire escape…some people just have some super sweet style, I suppose.
I don’t know why but I imagine this face is frozen mid whistle.
I saw this on the Petworth Listserv:
“NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION (NCPC) PUBLIC MEETING
on the Armed Forces Retirement Home Final Master Plan
Public Input Is Welcomed
Please join the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) to discuss the proposed final Armed Forces Retirement Home Master Plan. The Plan has been submitted to NCPC for review and action at the Commission’s May 1, 2008, meeting.
NCPC staff will describe characteristics of the plan and will be available to answer questions and receive public comments.
Public Meeting
Monday, April 14, 2008
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Bruce-Monroe Elementary School
3102 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
Speakers will be given five minutes to make oral comments.
Written comments will be accepted at the meeting and also may be sent to:
Mr. Eugene Keller
National Capital Planning Commission
401 9th Street, NW
North Lobby, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20004
eugene.keller@ ncpc.gov“
Don’t see too many blue ones. It’s pretty fresh.