Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 26th, 2007
The DC Office of Planning is having public meetings now about the Florida Avenue Farmers Market near Gallaudet. They have to be quick about it. Within 180 days of recent legislation on developing the area, they must make a decision about office space, retail space, and residential space, all taking into consideration “absorbing” the new [...]
Posted in Green living, Holidays, Recipes on Apr 22nd, 2007
Two little somethings for the kiddies and the grown-ups, both to help you consume green.
1) Green buying and investing
A great resource for this is Co-op America. As part of your Earth Day celebration, check them out. You’ll find tips on social investment, the Green Pages directory of Earth-friendly businesses and products, and more.
Co-op America is [...]
Posted in Belly laugh on Apr 20th, 2007
In these violent and trying times, it’s good to know there are completely ridiculous things like this around.
At the beginning go of the video, you’re probably thinking, This is a device that makes your ice cream look like a bowl of spaghetti. That’s pretty wacko. But see how your opinion changes when you discover [...]
A rule for judging eating establishments: try them more than once before gushing to your friends. I learned this the hard and embarrassing way today. My new policy will be to make two visits to a place to be responsible about my reviews.
For months, I’ve raved about this pizza place in Dupont Circle, having been [...]
Posted in Green living on Apr 11th, 2007
Let’s talk about sustainability. And let’s talk about how New has become a bad word. And let’s talk about how I’m writing this on my new, beautiful MacBook, sipping fair trade coffee in a vegan café. Our lives are full of choices, causing many of us to constantly weigh our net impact. We are forever [...]
Posted in Aminals on Apr 3rd, 2007
This is a conglomeration of thoughts on dining out vs. eating in and fleshy temptations. Bear with me.
First, the Dining Out Dilemma.
I want to respond to comments by Ava and Brion a while ago. Ava made a good point about how dining out is not only easier than cooking for yourself, but can even be [...]
