500 H Street, NE
Thanks to Page for sending: “Sign just went up at 5th and H NE at the old Butter Chicken #2.” (more…)
Thanks to Gilles for sending this gorgeous 1964 Chevrolet at Franklin Park.” (more…)
photo by D. Garrett
“Dear PoPville,
Saturday (7/25 afternoon) I was walking on the Metropolitan Branch Trail with my full backpack and a bouquet of flowers from the Noma stop going towards Rhode Island when a man passed me by on a bicycle with a pull behind cart that said ‘Bee’ on it. I thought I heard him say, “I like your flowers”, but I had my headphones in and didn’t want to embarrass myself by assuming. (more…)
Your brain doesn’t have an off switch. But it does have a window.
That thought that won’t stop looping. The “what if” that hijacks your whole afternoon. The 2 AM spiral about something that happened three years ago. We’ve all been there:
- The parent replaying every decision they made today, wondering if it was enough
- The student staring at a group chat, convinced everyone else has it figured out
- The person driving to work, already rehearsing an argument that hasn’t happened yet
- The one lying in bed, mentally re-reading a text for the tenth time
- You, right now, carrying a worry that’s been running in the background all day
Here’s the truth: you don’t have to solve every worry the moment it shows up. You can schedule it instead.
Try this: The 10-Minute Worry Window
- Pick a time each day — 10 minutes, same time if you can.
- When a worry pops up outside that window, jot it down and tell yourself: “Not now. Later.”
- When your window opens, let yourself worry fully. Set a timer if it helps.
- When time’s up, close it. Physically stand up, take a breath, move on.
This isn’t about ignoring what’s bothering you. It’s about giving your mind permission to rest in between. Worry doesn’t disappear just because you name a time for it — but it does lose some of its grip.
If your worry window keeps spilling into everything else, that’s worth talking about too:
- 988 Lifeline: Call or text 988 (24/7)
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- Find local DC support: knowyourpathdc.com
Small tools, practiced daily, add up. You’re allowed to worry. You’re also allowed to let it go.
#BeMindfulDC #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheStigma #YouAreNotAlone
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“This is Belle in her home in Adams Morgan. She would really like a belly rub.”
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Francisca writes:
“Earlier this year, Councilmember Elissa Silverman announced the Domestic Worker Employment Rights Amendment Act of 2022 and just this month, the Committee on Labor & Workforce Development held a public hearing on the legislation. I want to share why it is so important for the council to pass this for domestic workers.
In a city like Washington, DC, many people rely on nannies like myself. Nearly from the moment I moved here, I have gotten up every morning and gone to work helping families care for their kids. The work I do is essential. Without it, working moms and dads wouldn’t be able to do their own jobs.
Throughout the pandemic, thousands of nannies in this city did the same work that I do. I was extremely fortunate to have employers that continued to pay me for six months during the lockdown when I could not go into work. However, some either never stopped working or lost their jobs and all income. The types of protections others typically have in their jobs, we don’t and it is time to change that. (more…)
Creature Comfort brings their melodic, emotionally driven indie rock sound to Pie Shop for a night of live music alongside Terrain and The Dusk Whales.
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This rental is located at 12th St. SE near Walter St. SE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,650 / 1br – 700ft2 – Colorful, sunny garden apartment (Capitol Hill/Eastern Market) (more…)
photo by Phil
From WMATA:
“As people across the region prepare to celebrate the Independence Day holiday, Metro is also preparing to get people to and from July Fourth activities and fireworks. Trains will operate regular weekday service on all lines, with supplemental service on the Red Line and trains positioned throughout the system to provide extra capacity when needed.
Downtown where stations are served by multiple lines, as well as the Red Line, trains will arrive every 6-8 minutes. Off-peak fares will be in effect and parking will be free at all Metro parking facilities and garages.
Customers traveling to the National Mall are encouraged to plan ahead and allow additional time post-fireworks due to large crowds expected to converge on stations after the event. L’Enfant Plaza and Smithsonian stations typically experience heavy volume and customer should consider alternate stations to avoid long lines.
Metrorail closes at midnight which should give people plenty of time if they want to allow the crowds to clear before leaving. (more…)
5401 South Dakota Ave NE, photos courtesy DC Public Library
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser and District leaders celebrated the completion of the new $20 million Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library. Located in Ward 5, the two-story structure replaces the original Lamond-Riggs Library. (more…)
575 7th at F Street, NW
The placard for Mi Vida says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a seating capacity of 210 and Total Occupancy Load of 260. (more…)
Thanks to Alex for sending above from Manor Park: “by Capitol City charter school, right by the entrance to Fort Slocum.” And thanks to Jen for sending below: “Three kits popped out to say good morning at Fort Slocum park.” (more…)