Tag Archives: Holiday

If You Post It- They Will Win

If You Post It- They Will Win We’ve all heard the warnings: “Don’t post that to Facebook, everyone can see it.” In this day of instant gratification of information it is not uncommon for employers, clients, significant others, family, and friends to “stalk” others on social media. That picture of you with a lamp shade … Read More

The Truth about TBIs

On the “Great British Bake Off” season 4, the eccentric Mary Berry asked the competitors to make a “Charlotte Russe”. I had never before heard of this dessert and when Miss Mary pulled off the cake cover she revealed what looked to be a brain underneath. Strawberry jam and vanilla cake Swiss rolls encased a … Read More

Seriously, Trick or Treat?

This past Saturday I was lazing on my couch watching a plethora of scary horror films in commemoration of Halloween. After a long day I just wanted to kick back with a beer and question the creaks of my apartment, assuming a murderer was lurking around every corner. But then I heard a soft knock … Read More

A Brief History of Time

It’s getting to that point in the year when the days are shorter, darker, and colder. But there is a light at the end of this tunnel- DAYLIGHT SAVINGS (DST). That one day of the year where we get to “Fall Back” and gain an hour of precious, precious slumber.   A little history about … Read More

Spooktacular Evenings Done Right

The big day is almost here. You’ve been hoarding your Costco sized bag of candy away from your own children for weeks, you’ve been sewing, hot gluing, duct taping together costumes for yourself and your children, and ABC Family has been playing Hocus Pocus and The Addams Family on repeat. Visions and memories of knocking … Read More

“Love” Your Body: Tennis Style

If you live near the District than you have already seen the preparations for the upcoming Citi Open, the tune up ATP 500 tennis tournament that takes place in Rock Creek Park every year. Since 1969 Washington, D.C. has been home to this tournament, hosting tennis players from all over the world and of all … Read More

“Michael “Squints” Palledorous Walked a Little Taller That Day”

We’ve all thought about trying it. You’re at the pool and that one scene from “The Sandlot”, when “Squints” tricks Wendy Peffercorn into giving him mouth-to-mouth, is running through your mind. However, as great as that scene is, it plants the seed of complacency around pools. School’s out for summer, and now pools could become … Read More

What So Proudly We Hailed

Independence Day is very nearly upon us! Time for barbeques, fireworks, picnics, and baseball. But what does this day really mean to Americans? When the haunting tunes of the “Star-Spangled Banner” waft through crowds at the Nationals Game or “Proud to be an American” spits from static-y radio speakers on the country station, what do … Read More

Be Our Valentine-Safety is the Best Gift

Although you may be planning to give your Valentine a dozen roses or box of chocolate, safety behind the wheel is hands down the best gift you can give this Valentine’s Day. Below is our  “Valentines Special” featuring several of our best suggestions for driving safety. V-Very Attentive: When driving, walking, riding a bike, or … Read More