1835 14 th Street, NW
YO!! A new liquor license application has been filed for Buffalo Billiards at the old Source Theatre space:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern with a Seating Capacity of 225, Total Occupancy Load of 499, (more…)
T-51 days to validation!
Now if I could just find some pumpkin spiced beer anywhere…
This is a scam, despite best efforts the plant is impossible to pick up: (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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photo by Ian Will
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1015 H Street, NE
Good news from Little Miner and Haymaker:
“Starting 9/9, you can find us at Haymaker Bar on H St every Tuesday serving up quesotacos, nachos, loaded fries & more. 🌮
Come through, grab a cocktail, and let’s make Tuesdays your new favorite night of the week.”
A blue note is a musical moment that doesn’t quite land where you expect. And that’s the spirit behind this burlesque revue from DMVariety!
Start your weekend early with Blue Note Burlesque, a night of vintage tease and thrilling variety acts that’ll leave you exclaiming “I can’t believe I found this in an alley!”
Our Beaver vs Groundhog debates can get pretty hot. On last weekend’s walkabout I spotted this tree in Rock Creek Park: (more…)
“NoMa M Street, NE Underpass”
From an email:
“DDOT removed the concrete barriers to create new bike and pedestrian lanes. This project more seamlessly connects the M Street cycletrack to the MBT and enhances NoMa’s already strong transportation network. (more…)
via La Betty
Official word from La Betty (420 K Street, NW):
“our big sis @abakedjoint is moving in with us on 9/10 as La Betty AM. expect the classics you love for breakfast and lunch (hello biscuit sammies 👋🏽) … and some fun new menu additions 🔑 (more…)
photo by Tim Brown
From the DC Office of the Attorney General (OAG):
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that 7-Eleven will pay $1.2 million to resolve allegations that the company violated DC’s ban on the sale of vapes and e-cigarettes within a quarter mile of middle and high schools. An investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) revealed that, since the ban went into effect in October 2022, sixteen 7-Eleven convenience stores near DC schools illegally sold thousands of electronic smoking devices. After OAG’s investigation, 7-Eleven removed electronic smoking devices from the shelves at stores within prohibited school zones. Now, as part of a settlement, the chain, in addition to paying a monetary penalty, must permanently stop all sales and marketing of these devices at its stores near DC schools, provide training to staff, and monitor franchise stores to ensure compliance with DC law. (more…)
925 U Street, NW at Vermont Ave
Thanks to J. and M. for sending: “New sign spotted at U and Vermont! At the defunct crab house at Vermont and U across from Service Bar. Or…maybe not. My husband pointed out to me that this is the name of the Vietnamese spot further east at 634 Florida. No clue what the sign is doing here!” (more…)