After seeing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter Bernice speak a few months ago, I decided it was time to start reading MLK's books. I have always loved his famous quotes, so I knew I would love any of his books. I started with Strive Toward Freedom, his account of the Montgomery bus boycott in... Continue Reading →
After reading an article about Ali McGraw recently, I decided that I should watch the film Love Story. As the opening credits rolled with music in the background, I immediately saw myself standing in my parents' bedroom, maybe 30 years ago, playing a music box of my mother's that had the words "Love Story" on... Continue Reading →
A brewpub opened near my office over the summer. Fittingly, Democracy Brewing opened on July 4. A friend and I checked it out a few weeks after it opened. The beer and the food were good. Not amazing level but solid level. The space is cozy and... Continue Reading →
A new music venue has been open for almost a year, so my friend and I checked it out recently. City Winery is a national chain so I was expecting it to be kind of "meh." But I liked the vibe there. The place has a large bar and restaurant area outside of the music... Continue Reading →
Even though I don't have kids, I occasionally cruise through a toy store to look for gifts for my niece. During my last toy store visit, I picked up a crystal cherry tree kit for myself. It looked easy to make and the tree reminded me of the cherry blossom trees I saw in DC... Continue Reading →
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