DC Blogs Noted
A kooky thing about her neighborhood: Dupont Circle residents are obsessed with their pets. It’s the urban equivalent of suburban PTA moms. This is by Sarah Massey, a writer and media consultant, from her blog, Own the Press, which was launched on Independence Day.
Here’s some advice from Eat Foo for surviving “credit card roulette” at dinner. Excerpt: The best time to play credit card roulette is when you can spring it on unsuspecting companions you've never met before and may never meet again
Selling Subculture on the Streets. Well observed scenes and messages from DC streets, by Elle Dee at this is by us. Excerpt: The kids, who all look a little younger than I am, point to books for sale and the curiously handwritten signs, all announcing our impending doom. "Would you like to stop World War Three?" asks one. I almost expect him to say it casually, as if he were asking people if they would like to switch their long distance carrier.
The writer of An Innocent Okie in King George’s Court goes to Le Pigalle and has an a dining experience opposite the Washington Post’s recent no-star review of the restaurant. Okie writes that the WaPo review “very simply wasn’t our experience.” Take the salad, for instance. He writes: The Post reviewer accused this salad of being a way for the restaurant to empty out its refrigerator, but all I can say, then, is that they have a very nice refrigerator. The WaPo review.
Low-Carb Dieting, The Blonde Way, Elevator vignettes at Snarky Bastards.
The Purina Diet at Avert Your Eyes.
A tourist’s perspective on DC Metro escalator etiquette: People there can get really rude if you stand on the wrong side of the escalator on the metro. what's the big deal. you're in their way, and god forbid they just say "excuse me". i was afraid that they were going to push me down the stairs. A commenter wrote: … if you don't get killed, it's a great city to visit.
posted by kob @ 12:09 AM
5 Comments:
The tourists are having trouble crossing the streets. What about the poor people who live here, like me!
The city was soliciting comments on dangerous pedestrian intersections. Send an email to:
George Branyan George.Branyan@dc.gov
I sent in a comment (Mass & Wisconsin) and did get a response.
Thanks KOB for the mention.
The commentator also said that drivers drive fast around here.
As a former northeasterner, I can attest that that is FAR from the truth.
Is it mean that I have zero sympathy for tourists on the metro. It's rush hour. I get you're not from here and don't get the etiquette, but common sense to me would dictate that you shouldn't block the steps. And DCers get tired of having to say excuse me over and over. And a lot of times the excuse mes are met with blank stares and actually no movement to allow us through. Yeah, running for the metro may sound stupid to some tourist on vacation, but I've just slaved away for 10 hours at work and I want to get home. So move it sister. I won't push you, but I will certainly curse you under my breath and berate your fanny pack and floral print t shirt as I slide by you and your ugly little children.
Okay yeah, that does sound mean.
Sarah -- thanks for the info.
Wicked, you're welcome.
Ben, personally I think DC drivers are sane compared to Mass. drivers.
Carrie, I almost suspect some tourist know the rule and but just want to test the resolve of the locals.
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