DC Blogs Noted
The Malling of SoHo
Dragon in Retrograde
Gentrification is clearly changing the character of DC, and one area feeling its force is the city’s longstanding gay neighborhood. The absence of the magazine “Out” at the Whole Foods counter helps to touch off a thoughtful discussion by this writer on how the city is changing. An excerpt:
…The same sort of hand-wringing is happening in the gayborhood. After the gays reclaimed Dupont Circle in the 80s andPerseverance Pays Off…Logan Circle in the 90s, we're now lamenting that you see more strollers than queens on 17th Street. However, the people with strollers pat themselves on the back for eschewing the suburbs and living with the queers. They feel edgy while eating their sushi and consuming their martinis….
Avert Your Eyes
Photo of a well-earned dog as well as a warning to parents.
… a message to parents: be careful what you promise. Little Mermaid, my 10 year old niece, has hit pay dirt. Her parents promised she could get a dog if she got straight A’s. They should have made the stakes a bit higher because I knew she would have no problem achieving that goal. …Exes and Excess
I’m Not A Girl, Not Yet A Wino
I don’t think I could attend an ex’s wedding, if it ever came to that. But our writer, Kris, does just that in this beautifully written post. An excerpt:
Also noted: I’m Not A Girl … was recently quoted in the Washington Post Express.….But I sat quietly, listening to his brother’s toast for the happy couple, and the tears just came. I didn’t cry because I wanted him back. I didn’t cry because I want the white picket fence. I didn’t even cry because I had to wear a “This ain’t your mama’s” shaping garment under my dress. Well, maybe that last one was part of it…..
First Day of the Rest of Our Lives
Babyville
This blog is about a couple who have just adopted a baby from Korea. From the latest post: Today, at 7:30 pm, United flight 862 is due to touch down in DC. Shortly thereafter, our lives will change forever as Little Guy is placed in our arms. The poor babe will have been on two planes and endured about 16 hours in the air, not to mention leaving the only home he has ever known. It's a lot to ask of anyone, much less a 3 month old baby who has no idea of what's going on.
New Blogs
Gullermo Online is off to a good start. One of the first posts is about giving up smoking after 18 years. It’s hard to say goodbye to an old friend. Someone that has been with you through all your adolescence and manhood. Usually next to you in celebrations, parties, so many memorable occasions…But after making numbers today, I realized that it was time to finally give up this deadly friendship, and move on. Today is an important day in my life ....I made the solemn promise to quit smoking – forever.
Diary of Albatross just started up with a clever intro: The wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) is an oceanic bird that flies low over the sea's surface. Its name aptly describes it's long travels, and it is well-adapted to lengthy, continous flight. This, my friends, is just that. It's a collection of short anecdotes about adaptation, change, travel and lengthy, continuous debauchery. This is Jay Lurie's blog. Welcome.
Also Noted
Check out this photo on blah, blah, black sheep – it has a sharp point and clever angle, as well.
The Columbia Heights blog is taking a break to focus more fully on the Sherman Tree effort: This worthwhile cause deserves my full energy. That blog, Greening Sherman and New Hampshire Avenues , describes its mission: Our community is working with the Department of Transportation who will construct the raised median along Sherman Avenue. We also will work with the non-profit, D.C. Greenworks, to plant and care for the trees that will line the median. Our ambition is to create a greened landscape that would promote traffic calming, pedestrian safety, and connect Petworth, Columbia Heights and U street creating a renewed sense of pride and beauty.
Alexandra Silverthorne reports on a show in The Fraser Gallery in Bethesda. It's a detailed review. The gallery has up its Summer Group Show up on the walls with new works by represented artists, as well as winners in the photography and fine art contests. Some pieces really stood out and I was surprised by some of the new work.
Photo: Dupont Metro
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High five to Kris at "I'm Not a Girl,". You rock, 'cause you are THE blogstar!
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