May 8, 2012
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by Otessa This week will be very simple, and very topical to our office over here at OJBG & 20/20 HQ. Simply put… I love it … 1. when the INTERNET WORKS properly. Unfortunately, we have been cursed with horrible, … Continue reading
April 10, 2012
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by Otessa: One of my favorite bands, which has had soundtrack-of-my-life-status for the past 10 years, has been Black Tambourine…a late 80s/early 90s band, who hailed out of Silver Spring, and had only 1 album. And oh good grief was … Continue reading
March 27, 2012
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by Otessa Since the TV season is at one of those periods of change-up, like a train switching track, I figured I’d do a follow-up to my ‘What You “Should” Be Watching’ post from a few weeks ago. 1. Being … Continue reading
March 6, 2012
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by Otessa: This week’s obsessions are largely themed (but not exclusively-themed). 1. Anne of Green Gables OK. So I have been hanging out with my old childhood friend Carmen a bunch this week — we’ve been having a reunion — … Continue reading
February 28, 2012
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by Otessa: 1. The newest episode of Orange Juice in Bishop’s Garden It’s called “Trial Expired” and I am really proud of this one. Everyone did such a terrific job on this and I think it shows. Ellen Winter and … Continue reading
February 21, 2012
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by Otessa The theme this week is WHAT TO WATCH ON TV (and your computer/smartphone) RIGHT NOW. 1. Homeland – Have you been watching this? It is truly excellent. I steered clear at first, mainly from fear that it would … Continue reading
February 1, 2012
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by Otessa I have this project, which I’ve started. It’s really rather fun. I have to take at least one photo every day. The end result is an often charming, sometimes weird & wacky photo-journal. All the images are from … Continue reading
January 20, 2012
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By: Samantha Manouch Manouch is a legend and it’s likely that if you are not an 18 to 21 year old GW student or graduate of the university, you probably don’t know of him or his hot dog stand. Allow … Continue reading
December 6, 2011
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by Otessa 1. Best Macaroon in the District. is at Paul, in Georgetown (1078 Wisconsin Ave, near M st, NW). The macaroons come in 2 sizes: small & x-large. Just look at this beauty — an extra large pistachio macaroon…it … Continue reading
December 2, 2011
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By: Samantha 1. Ice-Skating at the National Gallery of Art HOLIDAY DATE IDEA: ice-skating at the National Gallery of Art. “Break the ice” by falling on ice with your significant other. There is no better excuse for hand-holding like grasping … Continue reading