It’s Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

and I cannot believe that Brittany Murphy is dead, that Tiger Woods got away with all of those love affairs simultaneously and his wife didn’t know, that the DC area got 20″ of snow dumped over a weekend and we are expecting more weather Christmas Eve day, that it took this long for everyone to realize about the Salahis, that the major press is still giving ink to the Salahis, that health care reform issues will ever end, for that matter, that global greenhouse and climate change issues will ever end, that Coach Jim Zorn called that bizarre (and I do mean bizarre) play during Monday Night Football “unique” and that the Giants played “good defense” when they almost killed Hunter the Punter, and that the Giants scored the most points on the road in 55 years in Monday night’s slaughter game against the Redskins.

What I can believe is that Washingtonians are freaking out about losing two full days and nights of shopping because of the Blizzard of 2009, thus making the mall traffic like a scene straight out of Independence Day.  No cars are moving. Horns are honking. Kids are screaming. Adults are panicking.  The reality of fear, destruction and certain death sets in (if you don’t get your family that Wii Console…and relieve your bladder).

I can also believe that I surveyed numerous friends, acquaintances, clients, and strangers, asking them if they were ready for New Year’s Eve.  If they hadn’t already purchased a plane or train ticket, the look back to me was incredulous.  “I even haven’t gotten through Christmas yet!” O.K.  Don’t ask me either, because I’m of the school of thought that less is more and a pj party sounds pretty darn good right about now.

However, for folks who are still enticed by a romantic or fun evening away from the kids or just out of the house, the Sofitel is doing something unique and “Sofistyle”.  Not only are they doing reservations at Ici Urban Bistro (as in no set seatings), but should you purchase a bottle of Pommery‘s iconic Tete de Cuvée, Louise 1998 Champagne for $299 within Le Bar, you receive A COMPLIMENTARY OVERNIGHT STAY at the hotel.  Tres chic! Tres magnifique! Then on January 1st, 2010, you can wake up and smell the coffee for their brunch.

For all information and to make a reservation for this special one night offer, please contact Punch Partner Sofitel Lafayette Square at 806 15th Street, NW. 202.730.8800

Indulge in a one night complimentary stay when you purchase a bottle of Pommery’s iconic Tete de Cuvée, Louise 1998 Champagne for $299 at the hotel’s chic and sophisticated Le Bar

“Sparkling Sofitel Rendezvous” is based on availability (Reservations not required but recommended) For Reservations, call: 202.730.8800