I recently stumbled across this NPR story about bulletproof glass (Via Frozen Tropics) in two liquor stores in my neighborhood – Modern Liquors just down the street at 9th and M, and Best-In Liquor which has re-invented themselves with an expanded wine selection and no glass thanks to the booming development on their stretch of […]
The Turtles Are Coming
As part of their 150th anniversary celebration, the University of Maryland is sponsoring a competition called the “Fear the Turtle Sculpture Project.” Like the pandas, elephants, and donkeys before them, 50 sculptures of the Terrapin mascot Testudo decorated by area artists will “soon” (According to the WaPo) grace the streets of D.C. (Via Lenny) I […]
My Alter Ego
I did my best to fit in on my recent trip to Florida.
Shaw Pranks
This house has been in this condition – half torn down – for well over a year. A prankster has recently added a whimsical sign dubbing the lot “Lake Woodson State Park.” The lot is adjacent the Carter G. Woodson house and a triangle park of the same name.
Florida
I’m heading to West Palm Beach, Florida later today for a family holiday function. I’ll be back in town next week. I’ll probably moblog a few photos, but that’s about all on the web. Happy Holidays!
Meetup Report
Last night even though I was late the monthly blogger meetup went smashingly with about 20 people in attendance. It was good to see Celeste, Michael, and Eddie who lives in San Francisco and dropped by for a visit. Always Write has a better list of attendees, Pat and I forgot to send around a […]
I Am Moblogging
Count me behind the times. The inevitable result of me finally getting a cameraphone: moblogging. > See just my cameraphone pics > See entire Flickr stream Thanks to Michael who pushed me over the edge by telling me “it changed his life.”