Mapping Georgetown: Journey of a Lifetime

June 6, 2022

This Mapping Georgetown story came as a total surprise. It was perfectly unexpected and thoroughly delightful! The Camino de Santiago is a pilgrimage route in Northern Spain, dating back to […]

Following Martin Luther King, Jr.: Atlanta to Memphis

April 13, 2022

“April is the cruelest month,” wrote the poet, T.S. Eliot, and for those following Martin Luther King, Jr. April 4, 1968 was the cruelest day. At 6:01 pm on that […]

Jasper Johns at the Whitney

December 8, 2021

    Thanks to Andy Warhol, Campbell’s soup and Brillo pads hold an honored place in art history. Two years younger, Jasper Johns got there first with Ballantine ale and Savarin coffee, pointing the way to Pop Art as he had […]

Air Get-Aways Go Awry for Thousands

August 9, 2021

It’s the early weeks of August –- the “lazy dog days” of summer. In D.C., the House of Representatives is closed and the Senate will soon be out for August break. The streets […]

The Farnsworth, a ‘Must See’ and an Old Friend

August 5, 2021

The elevator doors open and a bright sign in florescent-pink flowing neon script orders me to “Eat Flowers.” The sign, by Cig Harvey, is reminiscent of a sign on Joe’s […]

Easy Driver: Getting a DMV Date Just Got Easier 

July 29, 2021

Signs that the Covid-19 pandemic emergency shutdowns and restrictions are ending in D.C. — despite perhaps new mask mandates and cautions about increasing cases of Covid-like variants — can be […]

Staycations: Summer in the City

June 25, 2021

GOT PLANS? YOU DON’T HAVE TO LEAVE WASHINGTON TO ENJOY A CHANGE OF SCENE. Just open your eyes, strap on that fanny pack, charge up the phone and go full-on […]

Local Couple Travels the World as Digital Nomads

June 20, 2021

America has always been a nation on the move. Recently, however, the idea of working remotely while traveling far and wide – the Digital Nomad lifestyle – seems to have […]

The Cherry Blossoms, Mostly at a Distance

March 4, 2021

We can all breathe a sigh of relief that the National Cherry Blossom Festival will return this spring, running from Saturday, March 20, through Sunday, April 11.

Where to Ski Around D.C.

February 18, 2021

If there’s one activity that’s relatively safe these days, it’s skiing. The singular sport allows for social distancing. Here are some nearby resorts to head for.