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Monuments Men is monumentally well done

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Rick

My high hopes for the movie “Monuments Men” were not only exceeded, but it was one of the best films I’ve seen in years despite not being an art buff. Wait, what does this have to do with a statues … Continue reading →

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Cuba Libre restaurant is muy excellente

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Rick

The flavor was so explosive, my wife and I burst out laughing. Now that’s a great dessert. We tried Cuba Libre on 9th and H Sts. N.W. I’ve passed the corner Cuban restaurant a thousand times and it always looked … Continue reading →

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Finally saw The Conspirator

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Rick

You’d think writing this blog and being a third-cousin of Mary Surratt (and distant cousin of John Wilkes Booth) that I’d have been first in line for The Conspirator. But, I was vacationing in Europe when it opened so Friday … Continue reading →

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