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Lafayette Square | History and Architecture of Washington, D.C.
More Details: Lafayette Square | History and Architecture of Washington, D.C.One of the most important buildings in Washington, D.C. is the White House. That global symbol of the U.S. Presidency is indeed a big draw even if it is so inaccessible to most of us, the people. One can be forgiven for losing sight of what is around the White House as the draw is…
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The Power Capitals: Washington, D.C., Beijing and London
More Details: The Power Capitals: Washington, D.C., Beijing and LondonWhen I was a kid (some would argue I am still one), I was fascinated with knowing capital cities and flags. Not really sure why, perhaps it was an early predictor of future sanity. I was pondering the other day that there are countries that I have visited whose capital cities I have not than…
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2013: Oh, The Places I Stayed At
More Details: 2013: Oh, The Places I Stayed AtOK, ending with a preposition is not proper but to make it sound Dr. Seuss-ish I hardly could have made it “Oh, the places at which I stayed.” In any case, I shared my year in food and beverages in an earlier post. But 2013 was also a good year in terms of exploring places…
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Photo of the Week – A Storm over Washington, D.C.
More Details: Photo of the Week – A Storm over Washington, D.C.No, I am not referring to the government shutdown or any of the infinite number of incidences of stupidity that emanate from the politicians who make a career in DC at our expense and to our detriment (soap BOX!!!)… This is a literal storm caught from my hotel in Arlington, Virginia looking towards Reagan-National airport…
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Top 6 Reasons Why It Is Hard to Break Up with Washington, D.C.
More Details: Top 6 Reasons Why It Is Hard to Break Up with Washington, D.C.Oh, time for some sentimentalism around here… After 2 years of working in Washington, D.C. I wrap up this client engagement with mixed feelings. There is more excellent work to be done. Yet, I want to be home. But it’s also hard to leave DC because I just really like this city. Why, you may…