Devotees of Arrested Development, of which I may have mentioned that I am one, will no doubt understand the sentiment I’m trying to convey when I use the following expression to describe my feelings toward the Washington Nationals at midnight on Saturday:
Oh, COME ON!
I let slip with great intensity this G.O.B.ian cry after hearing that the Nats-Padres [...]
Archive for July, 2009
Nats game as Jobian farse
Posted in district, tagged G.O.B, Job, rain delays, washington nationals on July 27, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Logan Circle Solidarity
Posted in district, tagged capitol skyline hotel, real world dc, spike'd sundays, voyeurism on July 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Mr. 14th & You seems a little embarrassed to be posting about a Real World DC sighting. This is understandable. Everyone knew from the very first moment they heard rumors the MTV behemoth would be descending onto our streets that actually talking about the show would be utterly, unspeakably lame.
Which is total crap, of course. Everybody’s sort [...]
Wonkiness + Superheroes = Nerdery beyond all measure
Posted in district, tagged DC Mayor, elections, green lantern, new organizing institute, noi, superheroes on July 9, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Here’s the deal: I was planning a big post jokingly endorsing the Green Lantern as District, Schmistrict’s preferred candidate in the DC mayoral elections. But then I realized that that would be wrong. People need to make their own decisions on this kind of thing.
So I urge you to evaluate the candidates; really think on hard the [...]
Spencer Krug: the Black Cat is awesome
Posted in district, schmistrict, tagged black cat, pitchfork, spencer krug, sunset rubdown, wolf parade on July 1, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Sometimes you read something that just gives your day a little boost of joy. Sunset Rubdown and Wolf Parade are two of my favorite bands, meaning Spencer Krug is kind of my songwriting idol. So you can imagine my delight when I read the following in a recent interview:
Favorite Venue:
SK: Right now, probably Black Cat [...]
Get your curios
Posted in district, tagged 14th and U, 14th Street, new boutique, store opening, vintage on July 1, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I’m emerging from my blogging coma to pass along some good news for 14th Street. A new “vintage clothing and curios” boutique is opening next week above Som Records! Called Treasury, the shop is hosting an opening party Saturday, July 11th (promising “grand opening sale prices”). The boutique will feature hand-plucked vintage garments from Cathy [...]
