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Winners Announced in Name that Picture Contest
Last month we wrote about the on-going saga of our lawn repair and how we had finally put out seed only to find an interloper amongst the grass. We thought the interloper was worth of a contest and...
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Momma Cass Elliott Lived HERE in Alexandria
Did you know that Momma Cass Elliott lived HERE in Alexandria at one time? Born Ellen Naomi Cohen, the future star of the “Mamas and Papas” spent at least part of her childhood in this apartment...
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GWSleptHere Takes Second Place in WTOP Radio Contest for Best Local Blog
Yes it’s true, our blog, GWSleptHere took second place in a contest sponsored by WTOP radio for best local blog. Over 10,000 votes were cast for the nine finalists and GWSleptHere just missed sliding...
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School Supplies are Tax Exempt in Virginia August 6,7,8, 2010
Getting ready for school? It always cost you more than you think but this Virginia tax holiday will give you a small break. That’s right, school supplies, including some clothes, are tax exempt in...
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Moon Over Alexandria
Moon Over Alexandria We were out visiting friends and as we headed home from Vienna this brilliant moon lead the way. A photograph doesn’t even begin to do it justice. Michael
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Getting Organized – The Hall Closet
A week or so ago we ran a post about getting organized – family photographs. Today we are going to talk about getting organized – the hall closet. According to uber closet organizer Alison Lukes Teer,...
View ArticleArlington Rapper Remy Takes on the METRO
Last June, Arlington native and rapper Remy Munasifi hit the YouTube airwaves with a hysterical take on living the yuppie life in Northern Virginia. As the Washington Post noted, the rap makes “gentle...
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First It was Bedbugs, Now It’s Stinkbugs
A few weeks ago I wrote about the infestations of bedbugs that are seemingly catching a ride in every suitcase in the country. And then this morning I opened the paper to read about stinkbugs! On the...
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No Smiling at the DMV
Maybe you’re new to Virginia or haven’t needed to renew your driver’s license recently. So please, be forewarned when you do go to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) – NO SMILING is allowed. Yes,...
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Shave and a Haircut – California Style
Yesterday I was treated to a shave and a haircut California style. Actually I didn’t get the shave because the “shave lady” is only available on Tuesday’s but boy, did I get a haircut! It’s a bit hard...
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