Friday Question of the Day

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Now that we know how many folks got a break it’s time for my second favorite summer question – what are you reading? I can’t believe I’m only getting to it now, but I’m finally reading Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential and it’s terrific as expected. RIP. What are you guys reading? What’s the best book you read this summer?

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I can’t believe it but August is approaching and with August, pumpkin spiced lattes aren’t too far behind – so let’s get at it. Who was/is lucky enough to take a vacation this summer? If you are a lucky one – where’d you go and how much time off did you take? Anyone lucky enough to go overseas? For those who hit the beach – which one did you go to? Anyone do a staycation here in D.C.?

From the files of I’m just curious and it’s a slow summer day so what the hell – do you smoke pot? Weed? Whatever folks call it these days. Vape, edidibles or whatever? Do you partake more now that it’s legal in D.C.? For those who do partake – how often? If you vape rather than smoke or vice versa – why do you prefer one method over the other? Do you feel it’s less stigmatized (if it ever was)? I’m just curious – ever living, ever feeling, happy Friday!

1314 U Street, NW

A reader rants:

“Shocked & disappointed to see the new The Smith on U Street with huge doors wide open, AC spilling out on hot humid days & loads of apparent climate change deniers inside. Why are DC taxpayers subsidizing a host of carbon reduction strategies, including insulating tiny gaps, only to watch The Smith & it’s patrons screw the rest of us?!”

Ed. Note: The Smith’s Penn Quarter location also has large windows open.

9th and F Street, NW

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A friend of mine asked this question about SUVs and I found the responses fascinating. So, I’d like to open it up to all new cars. I don’t really know how to define “reasonably priced” but suffice it to say we’re not talking about BMWs, Mercedes, etc. I’ve been pretty happy with Mazda but am not sure I’d go with one again. So if you were going to buy a practical new car tomorrow – what would you get?

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“Dear PoPville,

Was wondering if I could ask my fellow D.C. folks what their “third places” are. [“Examples of third places would be environments such as churches, cafes, clubs, public libraries, or parks.”] I’m on the lookout for a friendly hangout in Northwest or Northeast – just anything with a welcoming, community vibe. Thanks so much in advance!”