I know it’s cool to trash Valentine’s Day, but I fail to see the problem with a holiday made up to sell more chocolate. (And, um, if anyone asks, I like good chocolate. Preferably dark. I’m also fond of daisies. All the colors.) Life is too short to gripe and moan about candy heart with [...]
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Has the winter weather got you feeling cold and drafty? Well, just think about the hundreds of nearly naked joggers participating in Cupid’s Undie Run. On Saturday, runners of all body types will strip down to their skivvies and run across Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol and back. The 1.5 mile fun run begins at the Pour House at 2 p.m. [...]
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Dear Capitol Hill, It’s no secret that we love you. But if there was any doubt before, here are four solid-proof reasons why: From all of us, Happy Valentine’s Day!! xoxoxoxo
Tags: Photos·Valentine's Day
By Rebecca Thomas Love it or loathe it, Valentine’s Day is in exactly one week. And Capitol Hill has no shortage of options to woo your (potential) sweetheart. To guarantee availability, place your order now for flowers, although the shops will certainly be well stocked for walk-ins. Tired of roses? Tulips are one of the [...]
Tags: Buy Local·romance·Valentine's Day
Happy Valentine’s Day! If you have a special someone I trust that you already have your gifts and events taken care of. And if you’re currently unattached, well, join me in laughing at all those folks who dropped a ton of money on a Hallmark holiday. Thankfully many groups out there have found ways to [...]
Tags: Photos·Valentine's Day
If you’re still looking for a unique Valentine’s Day gift and you’re tired of giving chocolates and flowers, the Trapeze School of New York (TSNY) at Washington DC has a great option. Provided you and your loved one aren’t afraid of heights, today you can take a couples lesson in flying trapeze, partnered hand balancing, [...]
Its nearly Valentine’s Day and while I’ll be content to receive my first true love (chocolate) from my Valentine, perhaps you’d like to venture outside the house rather than eat an entire box of Godiva in a single afternoon. In which case, I give you a sampling of Valentine’s Day events and restaurant specials on [...]
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