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Taking a Day Trip to Luray Caverns in the Shenandoah Mountains
Usually the ladies and I would head to the beach for the holidays, but the weather wasn’t cooperating. So we headed underground, making a day trip to Luray Caverns in the Shenandoah Mountains. On More...
Najwa Back at Lovejoy Park with a New Hairdo
I had just got home from work and as usual on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nduku headed out to the gym leaving me with one of the most energetic kids, ever. I was beat. Tired. More...
Najwa at the Haitian Embassy and Website
The ladies and I visited some of the embassies having open house for Passport DC. Running around with Najwa can make it challenging. I did lose her in the Dominican Republic More...
Najwa Magnet
Every now and again Shutterfly likes to give away stuff for free. This time it was a free photo magnet. So I ordered this free magnet of Najwa blowing bubbles on the porch. Magnet View More...
Birthday Dinner at Asian Spice in Chinatown
Nduku took me out to Asian Spice for my birthday. I was impressed with the place, a bit fancier than I was expecting. The food was really good though they were out of Kal Bi! More...
There’s No Celebration Quite Like Holi
I thought I knew what to expect at our first Holi celebration. Let’s just say it was a bit more intense than I thought. This slideshow requires JavaScript. #gallery-6177-1-slideshow More...
Nduku After Dropping Off Najwa at Toni’s
Nduku walking back to the car after we dropped off Najwa at Toni’s, the babysitter. More...
Nduku Primpin’ Before Heading Out
Nduku was in the middle of getting ready to go out to celebrate Gessie’s birthday. More...
The Epic of Gilgamesh
Click the image to download the book.Out of pure curiosity I’m reading the Epic of Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh, the fifth More...
Chinese Dynasties
One of the more difficult challenges I run into with reading ancient history are the names of people and places. More...
Timeline of Ancient Civilizations Going Way, Way Back
Usually when I’ve finished reading a book, I have one or two waiting. Somewhere along the line, I forgot More...
Get Your Free Redskins Draft Day Party Tickets
All the news out of Redskins camp points to an RGIII week one appearance. DeAngelo...
When DC’s Two Most Important People Get Together
They say the two most important people in Washington, DC, are the President of the United...
Redskins First Playoff Game in Years
As soon as the Redskins beat up on the Cowboys, it was time to get tickets...
April 13-14: White House Garden Tour [FREE]
This spring, the White House will be opening its gardens and More...
Taking a Day Trip to Luray Caverns in the Shenandoah Mountains
Usually the ladies and I would head to the beach for the holidays, but the weather wasn’t cooperating. More...
Shopping List: “Charles Ramsey For President” T-Shirts
I’m going to get one of these shirts:…..Thank You Charles Ramsey (And Whoever Made This Video)
Hilarious! Thank you Charles Ramsey!…..If Only Metro Would Hire Paul Weber As Ad Campaign Director
The purpose of a PSA is to deliver an important message, but most often, that message is missed because either More...
My Two Cents On Others’ Two Cents Re: Food Truck Regulations
When I first read the latest proposals for food truck regulations, I was speechless. As in dumbfounded. And this..Obama’s Budget Helps Accelerate Making East of the River Be That Place To Work, Live, Play
As the lady and I consider neighborhoods to buy our first home, several have asked if we’ve considered locations East of..Hiring: P/T Admin Assistant
A friend of mine is requesting resumes for an administrative assistant, ideally someone who has some experience working in the real..
Comparing the Books of Rite Aid with CVS and Walgreen
As I continue to look at Rite Aid (RAD) after an initial impression, I thought perhaps I should look at the..
Nduku Says Bye Bye to Sulfates, Parabens and Her Hair!
She’s been talking about it for weeks, perhaps months, and finally did it. When I first met Nduku, she was..
Moroccan Meat Cigars
Everyone knows the egg roll and spring roll. Essentially a bunch of different ingredients wrapped in a wonton wrapper. ..
