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“Sending for some catharsis”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

This past Sunday, May 8, I took my typical 4 mile walk that takes me up Massachusetts Ave toward DuPont Circle. During this time of self-quarantine, I take this walk almost daily to get fresh air, connect with friends and family via the phone, and get some exercise (all while masked of course). On this day specifically, I was nearing the cross streets of Massachusetts and 17th. I had been talking to a friend on the phone, laughing about a quirky thing that had happened that day when all of a sudden, an older man (~60s) with his friend took off his mask and accosted me as he passed me in the crosswalk.

“Your voice and laugh is so loud and I am so sick of having to listen to you a block away! You should trying shutting the fuck up.”

I was absolutely shocked. I turned to him and asked why I should care how loud he thinks my voice and laugh are.

Then, in front of his friend (also in his 60s), and a handful of passersby, he shouted (more…)

Do you have a preferred mosquito control company?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by quemac

“Dear PoPville,

Does anyone have a preferred mosquito control company? Since my backyard is my only truly safe sanctuary during the pandemic, I am thinking of finally biting the bullet and paying for a service since I get eaten alive every year and my own efforts seem to fail.”

What are the best windows you can get to reduce noise?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Victoria Pickering

“Dear PoPville,

As most of us are these days, I am 100% home and teleworking. I have it pretty good–still have a salary and with ample of indoor and outdoor space to move around in.

However the amount of noise in DC is really incredible! I know I had crappy windows–installed by a third party after a construction job at my place. I can hear everything and I’d rather not.

Can you ask the community if anyone has replaced their windows and what the brand/style was and who installed them? I’m especially interested in hearing from people who live close to busy streets (I live off of North Capitol near three traffic lights–sooo much honking and loud music) and who are satisfied with their windows/noise reduction. Also interested in bad experiences/places and products to avoid. I know there are quality windows out there but it is expensive when you have 17 of various sizes to replace (not including the basement ones).”

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