Sure, it’s a bit of a stereotype, but the cherry blossoms are one of the best things about living in DC. Sure, they bring about swarms of clueless and unaware tourists, who wander out in front of cars, who block sidewalks and Metro escalators, and who leave their detritus all over our fair city. But …
I’m serving out the end of my term on the DC Democratic State Committee, and one of the big votes is tonight: deciding on the unaffiliated add-on (i.e. sorta-super) delegates and the PLEO (elected official) delegates to this summer’s Democratic National Committee Convention. It’s one of the few votes we make that makes any shred …
Just a few things I’ve pondered in the last…. day or two: David Cook should win American Idol, as he’s the only one who seems to be willing to push boundaries and mix up styles. Now that I’ve said this, he’s guaranteed not to win. The new Nationals Park is a nice ballpark, and it …
Activity: road cycling Location: Dupont Circle > Bethesda > Dupont Circle Distance: 20.0 miles Duration: 1:15 Weather: partly cloudy, breezy and warm, 72-75 degrees Avg HR: 137 (max 168) Type: aerobic The first official PPTC “Downtown Breakaway” ride of the season went off without a hitch. The weather forecast was threatening during the day (“likely …
Why is it the good ones are taken from us too soon? I lost a friend last night. Mike Shor, one of the most enthusiastic, smart, friendly and honest political activists ever to grace Washington, DC, passed away late last night due to a massive stroke. He was on vacation in New Mexico at the …
Activity: road cycling Location: Frederick > Catoctin Mountain Park > Thurmont > Frederick, MD Distance: 58.5 miles Duration: 3:27 Weather: mostly cloudy and cool, 38-45 degrees Avg HR: 136 (max 164) Type: aerobic An impromptu ride of the “Knockin’ On The President’s Door” PPTC route, done with Jonathan, Chris, Craig and Ed. We wanted a …
After a really strong ride on Skyline Drive the other week (yeah, yeah, I’ll write it up soon), I’ve found that I’m still strong on the long climbs and probably have the legs for a century right now. So I’ve done a bit of additional pondering with regard to my summer ride schedule. Here’s how …
Do you need to get a new driver’s license, or renew your car’s registration, or apply for a vanity plate? Prepare to wait in the queue. This was the situation on Wednesday, March 18, at the Georgetown branch of the DC DMV. Usually, this is the most efficient of the DMV branch offices, and it …
I updated my “Ballparks From Space” entry to reflect all of the changes in both Google Maps and the ballpark landscape – check it out!
I spent a lovely Easter weekend out in Utah, visiting my mom and skiing the Wasatch. It was fun to ski back in the hills where I learned the sport – and this year was especially great, as the snowfall in Utah has been record-setting this year. So I brought my new skis (Head Supershape …
