1000 words

“ANYTIME” doing some serious gymnastics here…

Thanks to G. for sending from near the entrance to Congressional Cemetery:

“Also, where Mrs. Landingham was killed in a traffic crash on The West Wing.”


Logan Circle


1622 14th Street, NW

Barcelona Wine Bar opened here almost exactly 12 years ago to the day back in October 2013.

Flashback, August 2015 “I was at Barcelona on 14th last night when some guy in a ski mask ran in with a knife. He got laid out by a bartender.”

Big plans in the works for DC’s original Barcelona location:

“Request to expand permitted seating into a new space on the second floor of the restaurant and increase (more…)


Event

The Triumph Trek at the Rio is the ultimate celebration of strength, recovery and hope — and everyone is invited.

On Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation and Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services will gather at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg for an untimed walk-or-wheel around the accessible lakeside path. This is not a race. Scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, strollers and every pace are welcome, and no one finishes last.


Rant/Revel


photo by Diane Krauthamer

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museum

Thanks to Yariv for passing on from NGA:

“The National Gallery of Art is temporarily closed and all programs are canceled until further notice. Check back for more updates.”

And an update from the Smithsonian National Zoo:

“Smithsonian museums, research centers, and the National Zoo are open today and will remain open through our scheduled closing time on Saturday, Oct. 11. (more…)