Just around about a couple hundred odd years ago, the US Army Corps of Engineers built America’s capitol, the city of Washington, D.C., by dredging a swamp. The Corps of Engineers has never forgotten this feat. Neither has the swamp. And every summer, when the temperature passes 90 degrees and the humidity passes “sauna” and […]
Since he’s also Only Son, I enjoy calling him Number One Son. Keeps him on his toes, wondering. OK, probably not. Probably I amuse only myself. But, it is his Birthday today, celebrated on the eve of the Summer Solstice. He was in fact born on the Solstice, lo these many years ago; he was […]
“We Alter Anything!” – seen on a sign for a tailor shop. “Alterations, may I help you?” “Ah, yes, there are only two weeks before my wedding and none of my six bridesmaids fit into their dresses. Can you help?” “Yes! Just bring everyone in, with the dresses, as soon as you can, and we’ll […]
Just when you think you can’t find another use for your kids, I heard this from my friend a few days ago: It’s always a challenge to live with a high-powered, high-functioning ADHD-type in your life, but sometimes these people can be useful to have around! For example, I got pulled over, I assume for […]
This morning my wife alerted me to the following events: http://www.wtopnews.com/?nid=25&sid=1167803 From the article: They came, they auditioned and now Metro is ready to roll out its first ever group of Metro Performers. The first group will appear … at the Dupont Circle Station. It is a duet that will be hand dancing. “Two people […]