Wordless Wednesday: Happy 4th of July
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View ArticleWordless Wednesday: Life on the waterfront
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View ArticleEternal Flame still sparks patriotism
It’s not an Olympic torch or some grand bonfire. Indeed, the eternal flame by late president John F. Kennedy’s grave seems a bit understated compared to visitors’ expectations. But it’s something...
View ArticleWordless Wednesday: Washington’s landscape
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View ArticleWordless Wednesday: A not too secret garden
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View ArticleForbes magazine says we’re cool
Forbes magazine, which usually makes me think of old rich guys and not hipsters, said Washington is cool. Like, the nation’s second coolest city. Whatever they’re drinking, I’ll have one, too. OK, I...
View ArticleA funny thing happened . . .
During a private tour with an extended family, four young children played in the leaves after exiting the Vietnam Memorial. They were just having fun as kids do. The kids came over to their grandfather...
View ArticleMLK controversial quote still there
The National Park Service was supposed to remove the quote shown above in February. Now we’re closing in on April and it’s still there. Blame it on the sequester. I don’t take a stand on whether the...
View ArticleHappy Fourth of July
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View ArticleNative Washingtonian 101: Hang in there
Tourists often have a very distorted view of Washington. They commonly associate us with politicians they elect to send here. I tell them we’re just everyday folks who house the federal government....
View ArticleHow high is up? We’re still not sure
The National Capital Planning Commission rejected a request to raise building heights in Washington, saying it wants further study before amending the 1910 Heights of Buildings Act that limits...
View ArticleTouring with politicians
I recently picked up a private tour of a Congressman and his staff from a far-flung state that gathered here probably to talk re-election strategy. It was an interesting task. Normally, I like to joke...
View ArticleWordless Wednesday: Iwo Jima Memorial
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View ArticleLincoln and Lee – the myth and photo
OK, let me mess with your mind. One of the stories of the Lincoln Memorial is Robert E. Lee is in the back of Abe’s hair looking at the Southern general’s mansion across the river. It makes for a good...
View ArticleLet the lions roar – National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
There are lots and lots of lion statues around town. You get five bonus points if knowing this one is part of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial on E St. N.W. between 4th and 5th Streets...
View ArticleAhoy there – stop by the U.S. Navy Memorial
Washington has many wonderful fountains. The World War II Memorial’s may be the best at night. The Library of Congress’ Court of Neptune is akin to Rome’s Trevi Fountain. The ones on the sides of the...
View ArticleBest places to see downtown fireworks?
Can I say on watching fireworks on TV from my living room is my plan and not sound like a crotchety old man? I spent the 1980s with a million others listening to the Beach Boys concerts on the national...
View ArticleMy favorite places – Washington National Cathedral
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View ArticleMy Year with Fitbit
Ever wonder how many steps you really walk? Do you come close to the so-called recommended 10,000 per day? Does more walking make a difference? I just finished one year with a Fitbit, a present my...
View ArticleReagan welcomes you to National airport
I still think it should be called (George) Washington National Airport. Indeed, there’s a sign on the north side that still says so. But lawmakers renamed it Reagan-Washington National Airport in...
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