I drive a two-seater roadster convertible. You may wonder what that has to do with customer service. If you have ever driven a convertible or even know someone with one, you know soft tops require more tender loving care than hard tops. You can't go through automated car washes, you shouldn't park them out in… Continue reading Customer Service is NOT Dead
I’m No Poet, But…
I left my phone at home today. Oh, the delicious freedom! To look around, to ponder the faces, most strangers, but some familiar, my Metrorail companions. I wonder… Col. Beggs…Your lips move to some earbud voice, but no words are uttered. Are you singing? Or maybe practicing a language? I wonder… Mom, your five-year old… Continue reading I’m No Poet, But…
Hunting Creek
Just in time for Alexandria Restaurant Week, I’ve a got a Food! review that presents a bit of a mixed bag – great food contrasted by weird – not bad, just weird – service. Let me explain… Last week, on the eight month anniversary of our marriage, Greg and I decided to splurge on dinner… Continue reading Hunting Creek
The Wave Pool
Diversions are unplanned, unexpected and, with any luck, a delightful surprise. The one thing I’ve noticed is, they often end up teaching you something, too. You don’t necessarily plan on a diversion being educational, but when you find yourself diverting to something on a university campus, you have to expect to learn something. That was… Continue reading The Wave Pool
EAA Oshkosh
I am an aviation fanatic. I credit my Air Force dad for instilling in me a love of all things related to flying. Growing up on Air Force bases I fell asleep to the sound of jet engines. One of the great, fun memories of my youth was mom packing up a picnic and driving… Continue reading EAA Oshkosh
Old Town Alexandria Pub Crawl
True confessions … we’re not big fans of beer. Oh, we have our favorites for when you just have to have a beer – Bud Light for Judy (that’s the St. Louis girl in her) and Hofbräu for Greg (German, ja?!). Modern craft brews that are all the rage have a bitter bite that we’ve… Continue reading Old Town Alexandria Pub Crawl
Weather Diversion Reveals Little Miracle
Sometimes plans change and you stumble on a little miracle that you didn’t expect. That’s just what happened recently on a hot and sultry midweek evening. We were headed out of town for a long weekend and had pretty much eaten everything in the fridge, so we planned dinner out. I recommended a pizza place… Continue reading Weather Diversion Reveals Little Miracle
Seven Oaks for Seven Senses
About an hour outside Washington, D.C., is Seven Oaks Lavender Farm in the little town of Catlett, Va. Far enough away from the hubbub of the big city, but close enough to make it a day trip, Seven Oaks is a feast for the senses. After a week of heat and humidity and just a… Continue reading Seven Oaks for Seven Senses
Old City Press & Co. Alexandria
On a hot, steamy afternoon, just days before the official first day of summer, the last thing most people are thinking about is stepping inside a print shop. Let's face it, if you know anything about printing, you know they can be hot, smelly places. Yet, despite the heat, I found myself headed to… Continue reading Old City Press & Co. Alexandria
Union Street Public House in Alexandria
Old Town Alexandria, Virginia is an incredible blend of old and new. King Street and the blocks surrounding it seem to be a constant mix of places that have been in business so long they are truly landmarks and places that just opened. Union Street Public House is one of those landmark institutions. A block… Continue reading Union Street Public House in Alexandria
The World A to Z 