Category Archives: Around DC

Monsters and snot

So, the girls and I are in a checkout line at the dinky little store on b@se. I’m already on edge because… just going near this place gets me that way the parking lot is so full people are drive-stalking shoppers as they exit heading towards their cars we got 2 feet of snow dumpedContinue reading “Monsters and snot”

Meeting an old friend for the first time

Well, she’s not old, and I guess she’s only an old friend in the new technology sense in that if it happened last week it’s already old news and, like, that’s so moments ago. I thought it was a catchy title. Julie, of My Life With Boys…, and I are blog buddies. I think weContinue reading “Meeting an old friend for the first time”

We crashed the Walter Reed Thanksgiving meal

Our intentions were good: let’s go visit the wounded troops on Thanksgiving and help them feel appreciated and loved on a day when many might not have family around! There were seven of us. I had even called in advance to make sure we were allowed to visit on Thanksgiving. The lady on the otherContinue reading “We crashed the Walter Reed Thanksgiving meal”

I met Grammar Girl (!!!!)

Some people get all hot and bothered about meeting celebrities. I probably would too if I knew who half of the current celebrities out there today were. I get all excited when I get to meet my own personal celebrities: politicians…and grammar icons. Oh yes. Who are we kidding, I just see them and IContinue reading “I met Grammar Girl (!!!!)”

Puke and radiators

The day began as any other. The day began better than others. It was a holiday. Also the moon, sun and all 8 planets (or nine if you’re still a fan of Pluto) were in line because Ashlyn slept in until 8:00. I know, amazing. And to top it all off Nonna is visiting, so allContinue reading “Puke and radiators”