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01/23/12

Au Revoir

A new calling on the horizon

Posted at 11:44 AM | Permalink | Comments: 2

12/13/11

Christmas at the White House

The halls are decked at the President's abode.

Posted at 10:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 2

11/22/11

Tweed Dreams

Dandies and Quaintrelle's 2011 Tweed Ride

Posted at 08:48 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1

11/07/11

A Zipline Harness is the New Black

If you live near Bethesda, within an hour you could be part of the latest extreme action craze: dangling from a steel cable and whirring from one big tree trunk to another. It seems that everyone’s trying zip-lining these days. Before 2002, it would have been unlikely to have a friend share zip-line stories over drinks, but now you can’t hoist a beer without knocking into someone who’s harnessed up and zipped. And the number of thrill-seekers has been doubling each year since 2008. In our area, there are three nearby canopy tours and many more within a few hours drive. Recently, I found myself sweaty-palmed and inching across slender balance beams suspended above the forest floor, wishing the obstacle course features of the park weren’t so...

Posted at 10:32 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1

10/18/11

The National Arboretum: D.C.’s Secret Garden

You may have lived for decades somewhere in or near Washington DC and never strolled some of the 450 verdant acres that make up the U.S. National Arboretum, the largest green space in the District and one of the world’s loveliest gardens.

Posted at 10:06 AM | Permalink | Comments

10/11/11

October in MD: From Wenches to Zombies, Expressing Your Inner “Other”

The Renaissance Festival and Zombie Walk are two events that help goers express their inner "other."

Posted at 11:55 AM | Permalink | Comments

10/04/11

St. Michaels, MD for Your Girl’s Weekend

The perfect girls’ getaway includes three ingredients: physical exertion---preferably something outdoors; a bit of pampering; and good food (with a glass or two of wine). You’ll find all these in St. Michaels, Maryland and great shopping, too.

Posted at 11:06 AM | Permalink | Comments: 5

09/23/11

Mary J. Blige opens The Fillmore

In 2004, after five years of redevelopment, a playful marketing campaign got the word out that Silver Spring had finally “sprung.”

Posted at 01:26 PM | Permalink | Comments: 2

09/19/11

Exploring the Atlas District

A revived H Street, NE corridor offers cozy eateries, live music venues and glimpses of the past.

Posted at 10:45 AM | Permalink | Comments: 2

08/09/11

Richmond: Art on the Edge

Decorative cast iron, quirky shops, southern comfort food and much more to see and do in Richmond.

Posted at 01:07 PM | Permalink | Comments: 2

	01/23/12 Au Revoir A new calling on the horizon Posted at 11:44 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 2
	12/13/11 Christmas at the White House The halls are decked at the President's abode. Posted at 10:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 2
	11/22/11 Tweed Dreams Dandies and Quaintrelle's 2011 Tweed Ride Posted at 08:48 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 1
	11/07/11 A Zipline Harness is the New Black If you live near Bethesda, within an hour you could be part of the latest extreme action craze: dangling from a steel cable and whirring from one big tree trunk to another. It seems that everyone’s trying zip-lining these days. Before 2002, it would have been unlikely to have a friend share zip-line stories over drinks, but now you can’t hoist a beer without knocking into someone who’s harnessed up and zipped. And the number of thrill-seekers has been doubling each year since 2008. In our area, there are three nearby canopy tours and many more within a few hours drive. Recently, I found myself sweaty-palmed and inching across slender balance beams suspended above the forest floor, wishing the obstacle course features of the park weren’t so... Posted at 10:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 1
	10/18/11 The National Arboretum: D.C.’s Secret Garden You may have lived for decades somewhere in or near Washington DC and never strolled some of the 450 verdant acres that make up the U.S. National Arboretum, the largest green space in the District and one of the world’s loveliest gardens. Posted at 10:06 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	10/11/11 October in MD: From Wenches to Zombies, Expressing Your Inner “Other” The Renaissance Festival and Zombie Walk are two events that help goers express their inner "other." Posted at 11:55 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	10/04/11 St. Michaels, MD for Your Girl’s Weekend The perfect girls’ getaway includes three ingredients: physical exertion---preferably something outdoors; a bit of pampering; and good food (with a glass or two of wine). You’ll find all these in St. Michaels, Maryland and great shopping, too. Posted at 11:06 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 5
	09/23/11 Mary J. Blige opens The Fillmore In 2004, after five years of redevelopment, a playful marketing campaign got the word out that Silver Spring had finally “sprung.” Posted at 01:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 2
	09/19/11 Exploring the Atlas District A revived H Street, NE corridor offers cozy eateries, live music venues and glimpses of the past. Posted at 10:45 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 2
	08/09/11 Richmond: Art on the Edge Decorative cast iron, quirky shops, southern comfort food and much more to see and do in Richmond. Posted at 01:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 2