Last week I got to represent the Punch on Goldstar‘s podcast of “Miss This Show and Die”.  Kelley Johnson, the show’s host and blogger for Goldstar and I chatted about some of the cool “outdoor” must do events in DC this July.  From the Zip Line Forest Ride to DC’s Wine Country’s Food & Wine [...]

We hear that WagTime, DC’s indoor & outdoor (they have a rooftop terrace – see, even dogs get to take advantage of views in DC!) pet “resort” is celebrating its new 6,000 sq ft state of the art facility. It’s all about the comfort, care, and pampering of these pups. The space is in Shaw, [...]

Street Soccer USA just launched their new website. Check it out and get excited because they are here playing in the Kastles Stadium July 31st through August 2nd. Thank you to the Leonsis Foundation, the Washington Kastles, Nike, US Soccer Foundation, eSports, and Kevin Carroll Catalyst for your sponsorship.  You too can take part in [...]

So…the circle of life continues.  Whenever I am asked why/how/WHY did I start this website (in the olden days we called them blogs, short for web logs) I always say: I was so involved with various community, civic and charity events, that I spent half my day pushing out information on them and the other [...]

Ok weather god, please keep up the good work.  Thursday night, between 5:30pm-7:30pm, take the streets. The “Crowded Streets” that is.  The Dave Matthews cover band “Crowded Streets” will be performing a free concert at Farragut Square Park.  This is part of the Golden Triangle BID‘s Sounds in the Square, a Summer Concert Series. Post [...]

These days, it’s all about the internet and the food. Hence, that is why Food2 by Scripps Networks (think lifestyle media and the Food Network-yes, the very channel that makes me park my rear on the couch for hours) is the hot new concept for cooking and yes… it is a perfect example of social [...]

Thank you to the American News Women’s Club, the members who attended, and friends who came out to support both Amy Argetsinger of WaPo’s Reliable Source and me last night.  Amy and I had the honor of discussing during dinner, how social media is changing the world of traditional media, from our different perspectives. Amy [...]

TigerLily Foundation is hosting its inaugural “DIVA” (Divine Inspired Vivacious Aware) Night Out at the Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks from 7pm-11pm on Thursday night.  Guests will privy to a whole host of local celebrated strong women (including Vernice Armour, “The Breakthrough Guru” – she’s an amazing inspirational speaker, BTW), Miss Teen DC and Miss [...]

and Foot Treatment are all yours for the enjoying and taking at The Still Point Spa with 15% off when you say “Pamela sent me!” at checkout.  Seriously, let’s practice.  All together now: Pamela sent me! Thank you to the kind folks at The Still Point who are offering the sweet discount to the $98/140 [...]

It’s not everyday I mention a discount you can get when you mention ANOTHER WEBSITE’S NAME (for goodness sakes!), but you know what … a deal is a deal and we could all use one (or ten).  Also, I happen to be a huge fan of The Still Point Spa in Takoma Park, MD, so [...]

Post written by Lena Aburdene Last night, The Kennedy Center had a very special evening of performances by the 2009 Presidential Scholars in the Performing Arts.  This event was thrown by The Commission on Presidential Scholars, The Presidential Scholars Foundation and the National Foundation for Achievement in the Arts and sponsored by Washington Life Magazine. [...]

Congratulations and best wishes to the Donnelly’s, Tripp and Amy (Angelo) Donnelly, that is! The beautiful couple just returned from making it official and we can only hope for a wild shin dig so we can all celebrate with them. Congrats again!