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 we already know it — “Smoking Kills,” “Don’t eat or drink on the Metro,” or “train doors don’t work like elevator doors if they close on you” — or we just don’t care — 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 is supposed to appeal to who? Obviously not those who patronize the food trucks and enjoy the variety. More...
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 the River. We have. But we’re not so interested. Essentially, it all comes More...
Obviously I Need A Lesson In Enrolling a Child Into DC’s Charter Schools
As I patiently wait for the results of the handful of DC charter school lotteries we entered, and blogged what little I know about the DC school system, and just started to think about a plan B in case we didn’t More...
What To Do In DC That’s Family-Friendly, Free and Festive
As I was blogging about DC’s crime and education, I knew in the back of my mind that my brother probably won’t be moving into the actual District of Columbia. With a family of five, he and his family More...
Just Starting Our Education on DC’s Schools
Of course, if you’re moving to DC with kids, you want to know about the schools. And once you start to do your research, you’ll start to have more questions than answers. It is understood that Washington, More...
Should Transplants Be Worried About DC Being Murder Capital?
One of the first things you want to know about Washington, DC, especially if you have three little ones, is the crime rate. And one of the first things you’ll hear about Washington, DC, especially from people More...
The 2013 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Washington DC
The ladies and I did our annual trip to watch the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This slideshow requires JavaScript. #gallery-6218-1-slideshow .slideshow-slide img { max-height: 410px; /* Emulate max-height More...
Getting Ready For the Arrival Of More Gaines Family
So my brother and his family have decided to move to the DC region when he retires from the Air Force next year. No-brainer if you ask me, but then again, I’m biased. Spending the past couple of decades in More...
The New Design For Ballou High School Is Simply Stunning [Video]
After watching this video of the new design for Ballou High School, well, I’m stunned. (more…) More...
