Entries from April 2008

Local Pizza

Date April 26, 2008

Everyone who knows me knows I really miss New York pizza, ever since moving here 13 years ago. Over the years, Northern Virginia has gradually gotten better about its pizza. I know closer to DC there are better / more authentic pizza places, but out here almost all restaurants are chains. Here’s what I’ve found [...]

Spring is here

Date April 13, 2008

Last week we had some beautiful weather, and the cherry trees along our driveway bloomed more fully than in the past few years. I took the opportunity to take a couple photos… just in time, it turns out, since two days later, half the blossoms have already fallen, and the trees are half green, half [...]

President Mike

Date April 12, 2008

Last week was our annual Home Owners Association meeting, and I managed to get my self elected to the office of President. I haven’t decided which oil-rich neighboring HOA to go to war with first, but I think some kind of pre-emptive strike is going to be necessary.