The start of the new Trump administration has shown they are willing to move fast and break things. Governance norms are being thrown out the window. They are making moves that will please their base, regardless of effectiveness or legality. Unfortunately for DC, laws get reviewed by congress. Home Rule gives congress the final say …
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Discourse continues to swirl around I-82 and the DC restaurant scene. Consumers are confused and annoyed by service fees, their implementation and what shape the food scene will take in DC over the next few years. Restaurant owners also seem skeptical of the future, navigating inflation, new labor costs, and other hurdles that have cast …
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Over the last few months I have become addicted to the green. It gives me a sense of freedom and speed that is hard to match. I used to rely on the red or black as outlets for my needs, but now I find myself gravitating to the glorious green machines. The thrill is unmatched, …
DC is re-opening. Vaccinated people are ready for a hot and heavy summer. Fun times are ahead, and for DC, that includes bottomless brunch. This guide will hopefully help people understand what type of brunch they are getting themselves into by just glancing at the menu. It will focus on bottomless brunch, not a-la-carte, and …
Just came across this lovely NYTs article today, titled “On the Post-Pandemic Horizon, Could That Be … a Boom?”. Oh man, give me a break. I am sure that markets will start to explode as capital is once again massively circulated. Many people have been waiting patiently to go back to some “normality”, and their …
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Dear Representative Valadao, Thank you for voting to impeach President Trump on January 13, 2021. It shows that you are a man of dignity and Integrity. You understand the responsibility your position gives you and take your job of representing the people of the 21st district of California seriously. After losing your reelection in …
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As 2020 comes to a close, there is little to be thankful for. But it is important to look at this last year and find some good in it. While looking back I realized how thankful I am for Capital Bikeshare. Before COVID hit, I mainly traveled around the city via metro, bus, or Uber. …
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I was thinking about this today while DC got a little snow. Drinking by a fire while the snow falls or under a patio is amazing. It is peaceful, the city is quieter and we won’t have many snow days per winter with the climate warming. Taking advantage of days like this is important. Obviously …
Continue reading “The 10pm Drinking Rule in DC is Silliness, and Should Actually be Reversed”
Sitting in my house wrapping up work on a Friday evening thinking of weekend plans, and it hit me. I didn’t really stress about Trump or his administration once this week. I still see news headlines, and articles discussing his latest’s despicable behavior or awful attempts to overthrow the election. But it seems so surreal …
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I recently watched the The Trial of the Chicago 7 and the T.V. show Stateless with my girlfriend. The credits rolled after Chicago 7, and my girlfriend looked over and asked “Have we done enough”. A similar feeling occurred after Stateless. A desire to help, but lacking the recourses and know how to accomplish anything. …
