I had the best of all food worlds this weekend, though Fall sort of got lost in the mix. It started with happy hour white after work on Friday- and Tracy O’Grady, Willow’s vivacious owner- stopped by the Amen Corner to have a glass of wine with Old Jim, Mary, Jake and me. She mentioned […]

“Josh and I felt compelled to write this book because we are angry that the American economy was almost wrecked by a crowd of self-interested, politically influential, and arrogant people who have not been held accountable for their actions. We also believe that it is important to credit the courageous and civically minded people who […]

The Boffin from the legal department was standing at my desk when I wandered in. The sky outside had not been able to make up its mind about raining, a light spritz coming down, and a hint of coolness behind it in the desultory breeze made me think I should start wearing a jacket. “You […]

It is New Year’s Eve here in Baghdad-on-the-Potomac, and I am gearing up, as I am sure you are at your place. The champagne is chilled. The Happy Hour White is selected and on ice. Let the games begin! The government fiscal year ends tonight at Midnight, and we great FY-2012 the second after the […]

(The former Naval Station at Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. Eco Touring on the peninsula to the upper left. Photo Wikipedia.) Wah-hoo! Talk about your interconnected world- he Bundestag- the German Parliament- approved the expansion of the bailout fund for the PIIGs- Portugal, Italy, Greece and sometimes Ireland. This is supposed to be the most important […]

We are between fronts here in Washington. The rain came down in sheets this morning, complete with thunder and lightning in the growing light. I take note because I am on foot this morning, due to an embarrassment of autos, which may be a sign of the times. The Bluesmobile is back in the fold […]

Thank God people are acting like grownups this morning. After dipping their toes in catastrophe in Europe, Angela Merkle had a smile-ex with the euro-region leaders, who have agreed to “erect a firewall around Greece” to avert a cascade of market attacks on other European states. The Senate here reached an agreement to forestall a […]

I don’t know how many more precision drives I have got in my system. Glad to be back, of course, but the Sunday passed in a sort of daze. My joints ached from being seated at the wheel for the better part of Saturday, and the repeats of all the shows on NPR that I […]

It was an awesome drive, and I managed a personal best for elapsed time over the route from The Little Village By the Bay to Arlington. The Caddy  covered the 776 miles in 12:03:34. Legal speed limit estimates on the GPS indicated a baseline of 13 hours, 13 minutes, without allowance for Brief Stops for […]

I have to give this trip mixed reviews. It was overdue, and this situation clearly needs more attention. I don’t know how to do that. As usual, as the moment of departure nears, I am torn. I am happy to be going, eager to be home, and yet…. And yet. There are several loose ends […]