Category Archives: Washington life

Cherry blossoms coming early

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Rick
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What’s plant-based turkey taste like?

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Rick
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Barred photo sites around Washington

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Rick

Washington is the seventh most photographed city in the world, but some buildings and inside exhibits are barred. The most prominent no-no is the Pentagon because it is a military installation. There are big signs on the perimeter that say … Continue reading →

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I have a new book coming

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Rick
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POTUS, FLOTUS favorite drinks

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Rick

FIRST LADIES FAVORITE DRINKS CITRUS PUNCH COCKTAIL Martha Washington – Citrus punch cocktail: 9 oz. Flor de Caña 4-Year-Old Gold Rum, 12 oz. Appleton Estate Extra 12-Year-Old Rum, 6 oz. Grand Marnier, 9 oz. fresh lemon juice, 9 oz. fresh … Continue reading →

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Happy 11th anniversary to . . . me

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Rick

The upside of 2021 was some tourism in Washington versus zero for me in 2020. But, it was still a rough year for guides walking and talking the streets of the nation’s capital. I went 18 months overall without touring … Continue reading →

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DAR Christmas tree

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Rick
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New aquatics center opens

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Rick
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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Rick
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National Christmas Tree

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Rick
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Early Christmas message from Santa

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Rick
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Christmas comes to Nationals Park

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Rick
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How donuts are made in DuPont Circle

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Rick
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Taller fence protects White House

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Rick
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Grace Coolidge saves Rebecca from being Thanksgiving dinner

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Rick

Rebecca was given to President Coolidge to be dinner on Thanksgiving. Yeah, some Southerners eat it. Supposedly tastes like chicken. But, the Coolidges passed and the raccoon lived with them at the White House for several years before donated to … Continue reading →

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Tobacco barn in Southern Maryland

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Rick
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Along Embassy Row

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Rick
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Happy Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Rick
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Rick
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Off The Record – for a drink

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Rick

Some new folks to town wanted to see the sights . . . and some bars. So, why not start with Off The Record at the Hay Adams Hotel? It’s a little tricky to find, which is probably how some … Continue reading →

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