Anyone ever hear of D.D.T.P. wear? The matches I found in acronym finder didn’t seem to make much sense:
Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program
Debian Description Translation Project
Drug Dependency Treatment Program
Any guesses for the proper description?
Man, I’m terrible at figuring out who these folks are. Anyone recognize this one?
Free t-shirt to the first person who tells me what this spire is from? You can see it when crossing the bridge on Connecticut Ave. from Woodley Park towards Dupont.
This is pretty wild, I saw it at Qualia Coffee and was put in touch with the organizer. He explains Potomacs in an email:
“Briefly, it is a local (complementary/alternative) currency to encourage more business activity while ensuring that profits remain here. It gives small business, individual entrepreneurs an edge over big box and corporate retailers by indicating they belong to and support the community by participating. It also engages residents to get out more in their communities, builds relationships and it makes people think more carefully how and where they spend their money.
Any local business, individual trader or professional in the Greater Washington Area can accept the Potomac simply by accepting it in full or partial payment. Registration is optional but those who register:
* receive an information and signage kit
* are included in our promotions and directory
* access training support
Folks can purchase Potomacs at the rate P1 = $0.95
In person: at Ecolocity meetings, events, Saturdays 2-5 pm at Qualia
By mail: P O Box 3183, Washington DC 20010-0183 enclosing Money Order
By Paypal: [email protected]
Minimum order online and by mail: P10 plus $2 handling
Residents can also ask for Potomacs as change when they shop at businesses that accept Potomacs:
Ellen’s Nutrition Counseling
www.ellenkittredge.com
Gnosophia Publishers
202 545 0869, www.gnosophia.com
Qualia Coffee
202-248-6423, 3917 Georgia Ave NW
www.freshofftheroast.com/qualia.html
The Potter’s House
202 232 5483, 1658 Columbia Rd NW
www.pottershousedc.org”
This is wild. Do you guys think it’s a good idea?
I thought this was a pretty clever spot to keep one’s recycling box. It’s hidden under the stairs up beneath the front of a row house. I wonder if it originally had a different purpose or was always used for storage?
I’ve noticed a lot of these blue roses pop up around town. Anyone know what “close the school of Americas” is about? On a side note I think the glue that dripped down the side actually looks kinda cool.
This sign put a huge smile on my face. Are they teaching British English at the Learning Center?
I think it looks super cool. I can’t remember if I’ve asked this before but I think it is to trellis vines, right? That’s also some pretty good looking security bars.
Can you see the little mirror thing above the door? I think it is to ward away the evil spirit, right? Anyone know from what country it comes from? It’s from a house being renovated in Mt. Vernon Square.
Well a quick google search hooked me up. Their Web site says:
“The City Tavern Club is a private social club located in the heart of Georgetown, 3206 M Street, NW, Washington, DC. The Club provides fine dining, elegantly appointed rooms for entertaining, popular member events and a diverse membership. City Tavern is also a top venue for private parties and meetings throughout the year. The historic Federal-Style clubhouse, acquired by Club founders in 1959, is one of oldest buildings in the nation’s capital, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Our membership is comprised of Washington professionals from all fields, including government, law, medicine, architecture, consulting and many others. The Indian King Society, or IKS, is chaired by younger members and organizes a variety of fun events. The Club maintains reciprocal relationships with over 100 clubs worldwide.”
You can read more history here. So how do I get invited to be a member…?
And while we’re on the topic, I’m just curious – what’s the most “exclusive” private club in DC?