OK, this is one of those moments that I just have to share.

I got a text message this evening about 6:30 asking if I wanted to go to Franklin's for dinner (a local restaurant which was having a fundraiser night for Anacostia Hours, our local currency). I did not recognize the number and I had no idea who it was. I replied: "Yes ( Read more... )

No, really! I am famous ( Read more... )

Does anybody have a vaguely colonial-era dress that I could borrow? I am thinking of going to an 18th century ball at Gadbsy's Tavern, and, you know, I like to dress up in old-fashioned clothes. Or do you know who i could ask? Thanks!

Whatever else one might say about it, working in an office in DC certainly lets you keep up with the news. Add to that the hour I spend on the train every day reading, and I am just swamped with fascinating news that I want to share with everybody. Here's a sampling.

One Nation Under Elvis: This could be my manifesto.

Excellent Op-Ed in the ( Read more... )

Well, it occurred to me that probably no one has any idea what I am doing or what I have been doing or what I will be doing. I am only vaguely aware of these things, myself. So I thought I'd write them all down:

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Uncle Earl made a music video for one of the tracks on their latest album. Four awesome women playing awesome old-time tunes. One of them grew up partly in China, and likes to shout random things in Chinese. Hence, the kung fu clogging. . .

yeah. They're playing in Annapolis tomorrow. see you there!

and it lives in a giant gyre, the size of Africa, in the Pacific Ocean.

1. An amazing and disturbing article about plastic, from Orion Magazine. Bradley's suggestions: a) re-use grocery & all shopping bags. b) keep your disposable fork/spoon in your backpack for next time ( Read more... )

Hi everyone! it's time for another totally random sporadic post from bradley! more will come soon. . . maybe. Hopefully ( Read more... )

Hello livejournal world ( Read more... )

Ok guys. Having been to a few weddings, I am still confused about gift-giving etiquette. As in: I don't have any idea how much money I am supposed to spend on wedding presents. I guess this varies depending on whether there is also a bridal shower or whether I am bringing guests? But I really just don't know. What do y'all think? Is this a weird ( Read more... )