RWBooneJr Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 why won't these threads go away? The Twenty-first Amendment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 why won't these threads go away? That's what my ex said. Unfortunately, I don't think there's a way to ignore entire threads in Invision (click); just members (click on the little arrow by your name on the top-right, then "Manage Ignore Prefs"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithstg Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 To Richard Keane and Bill Meehan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 To Mother Nature for bringing rain to Alexandria for the first time in weeks. Please bring more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 To the Nats (!) who have decided to make the end of the season not only exciting, but competitive. Keep Hope Alive! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 To all those who were killed at the Navy Yard today. And to my mom and dad, joined in heaven - just for the heck of it. It's thoughts like this that make me pray for an afterlife. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tujague Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 To the 210 congressional representatives who voted against cutting $40 billion from the food stamps program. DC restaurateurs: Here's a list of 217 representatives who need to be taught a lesson on what it's like to go hungry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 To my first sunny Sunday (and right now my only full day off each week) in a month. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcandohio Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 To our last days in DC. Tomorrow we drive away. I toast all the people in this community who have helped me to embrace and savor this area. Though I don't think I have met any of you pereonally, I do feel you have enriched me and entertained me and caused me to question some of my assumptions. Thank you all. I have loved being a part of this community. I hope to visit DC, at least occasionally. I will check into DR.com frequently. Eat well. I will enjoy you all from many miles away. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 To Mr. Squidsdc. Who knew he was an excellent wood-worker in his spare time? (Other than Squids herself, of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 To the Cardinals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Horoscope Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Marcella Hazan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 To the Pirates for reaching the *real* playoffs for the first time in 21 years! (and also for keeping our minds off that pitiful football team while we're waiting for the Penguins opener on Thursday) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 To all my furloughed (and non-furloughed, but non-paid now) friends. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I'll bet that 99% of us are not fortunate, (apologies to any previous administration, I'm only thinking about the present) & why do we have to put up w/ this, we just want to work & keep things going... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 To all furloughed government employees, contractors who may be furloughed, people who can't apply or get grants right now and everyone else affected by this shutdown. My thoughts are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tujague Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 To me, on the publication of my nineteenth and twentieth books. And to my friends, the esteemed theologians Douglas John Hall and Sallie McFague, without whom these books would not have been possible. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 To me, on the publication of my nineteenth and twentieth books. And to my friends, the esteemed theologians Douglas John Hall and Sallie McFague, without whom these books would not have been possible. Congratulations, David - can we get a run-down on all 20? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Horoscope Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 From the truckers' Beltway convoy, "A moment of silence, please, to honor all those victims of emissions testing." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tujague Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Congratulations, David - can we get a run-down on all 20? Well, I can't be too boastful, since they're all edited volumes/compilations, not my own authorship; about 17 were books that came out in a series that ended earlier this year. But these newest books were more like major academic projects, requiring hundreds of hours of reading, research, and editing, so I feel some extra pride in them. More than anything, I raise a toast to my mom, a small-town Iowa librarian gone 16 years at the end of this month, who would be amazed and proud that her kid got his name on the cover of even one book, much less 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 To people going back to work and my husband, who is getting out of my house. (I work from home-- I consider it mine from 8 am to 5 pm...) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Hans Riegel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liz2041 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 To Mary C. Fuck off, cancer. You suck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 To Mary C. Fuck off, cancer. You suck. Yeah. Fuck off, cancer. You suck. I don't wish for many things on this earth to be eradicated, wiped out, annihilated; maybe not even small pox. I wish for every last cancer cell to die, so nobody ever has to suffer from this cruel mutation ever again. Die, cancer. Die. And take your cruel torments with you. And may God, or whatever permutation of God you believe in, help and have mercy upon anyone who suffers from the ravages of this terrible disease. I hate you, cancer. I hate you not only for taking away the person I loved the most, but also for taking away hundreds of millions of other people who others loved the most. And may God, or whatever permutation of God you believe in, bless those who are devoting their lives to combat this dread disease. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 My friend's death to cancer just hit six months. His son just got married, due to a pregnant girlfriend, over the objections of his wife. But now they seem to be okay, and I'm happy for them at that. They need more happiness in their lives, not more drama. I'm drinking right now to Santa and all other often underappreciated bartenders out there. She took care of me regularly at BW-3 here in Ballston. Like many bartenders at places like that, she dealt with a lot of shit, and now she's been promoted to management. I noticed last week that she wasn't working and heard the news - earlier this week when I visited, she swung by my seat at the bar unnoticed, smacked the bar with her hand, and pointed at me until I looked up and busted up laughing. She's going to do well, and I wish her the best. I'll include bartenders from Hard Times (and I feel *SO* bad I can't remember her name), multiple ones from FireWorks, most of the crew at Ragtime - they're not necessarily mixologists, and that's not a bad thing. They're damn good bartenders, damn good people to drink with, and damn well need people to give them more respect. (And next time I post something like this, I'll work my way into the District...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A.R. Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 To Jose Bonilla, one of the owners of La Malinche in Silver Spring. An extraordinary kind, gracious, and hard working man; always smiling, always laughing. Jose was a fixture in the restaurants at Marriott Wardman Park and I had the pleasure to work with him for years at our hotel. Like many immigrants, he worked tirelessly at multiple jobs to support his family here in the States, as well as at home in El Salvador. Last year, he realized a life long dream of opening his own restaurant, with his brothers, in Silver Spring - an American dream fulfilled. He tragically passed away in a car accident late Tuesday night, leaving work to go home, where he cared for his mother. My life is better to have known him, and he will be missed. Rest in peace, my friend. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 ((obviously I'm not "Like"-ing this because of what happened, but because that's a touching tribute.)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 To Christian Zacharias. Thank you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Radigan Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 That was awesome. Simply not letting the world we live in disturb the flow of harmony. Totally agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Delicious Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I just heard Lou Reed died. I'll be putting one back in his honor this evening. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tujague Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I just heard Lou Reed died. I'll be putting one back in his honor this evening. Yes, indeed. In a world that can't fathom being both influential and transgressive, he did both to the hilt. The most expressive monotone ever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Landrum Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 To Wilma Roumel, my original landlord at Colonial Village, who took a chance on me (in the dark shadows of 9/11) just over twelve years ago, when no one else would, and who remained a growing friend throughout her long illness--and to whom I hope I remained a source of pride and support in return as long as her diminishing awareness allowed (while hoping she was never aware of what her legacy had become). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 To Wilma Roumel, my original landlord at Colonial Village, who took a chance on me (in the dark shadows of 9/11) just over twelve years ago, when no one else would, and who remained a growing friend throughout her long illness--and to whom I hope I remained a source of pride in return as long as her diminishing awareness allowed. I'm sorry Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyjoan Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 To Tatyana McFadden - a badass female wheelchair athlete who became the first person to win a marathon Grand Slam (Boston, London, Chicago, and New York) with her victory in NYC today. Truly an inspiration, especially as I prepare to train for marathon #3. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I'm hoisting a glass to this guy: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/06/john-moffitt-retires-nfl-broncos_n_4224637.html?utm_hp_ref=sports 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 To my cousin and her new wife, to the power of love, and to bravery. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Since he's not old enough, to everyone who made the SF BatKid's Make-a-Wish so awesome yesterday! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 To today's Presidential Medal Of Freedom awardees: The great Ernie Banks (Jon Karl will be interviewing him, just after 12 noon at the White House - he's asking my advice for questions! I told him to mention 40 HRs per year, for 4 straight years, 1957-1960 ... now that is just awesome for a shortstop in that era.) The late Senator and war hero Daniel Inouye The coal miner's daughter, Loretta Lynn The legendary basketball coach, Dean Smith And our local newscaster who made good, Oprah Winfrey This is a cool list of people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronsinger Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 To today's Presidential Medal Of Freedom awardees: The great Ernie Banks (Jon Karl will be interviewing him, just after 12 noon at the White House - he's asking my advice for questions! I told him to mention 40 HRs per year, for 4 straight years, 1957-1960 ... now that is just awesome for a shortstop in that era.) The late Senator and war hero Daniel Inouye The coal miner's daughter, Loretta Lynn The legendary basketball coach, Dean Smith And our local newscaster who made good, Oprah Winfrey This is a cool list of people. Hopefully Karl didn't make the same mistake someone did on NPR this morning, calling Banks a former great of the President's beloved White Sox. While POTUS does root for the same team I do, and I always enjoy him poking fun at the other team in town, Mr. Banks is known as Mr. Cub for a reason! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 To today's Presidential Medal Of Freedom awardees: The great Ernie Banks (Jon Karl will be interviewing him, just after 12 noon at the White House - he's asking my advice for questions! I told him to mention 40 HRs per year, for 4 straight years, 1957-1960 ... now that is just awesome for a shortstop in that era.) The late Senator and war hero Daniel Inouye The coal miner's daughter, Loretta Lynn The legendary basketball coach, Dean Smith And our local newscaster who made good, Oprah Winfrey This is a cool list of people. I think you omitted Ben Bradlee as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 And Gloria Steinem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 To those who remember JFK (50 years ago) (before my time) (but dallas is mourning today) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 To those who remember JFK (50 years ago) (before my time) (but dallas is mourning today) Before my time as well, but my mother has told me about him my entire life. It was the end of the era of trust in government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tujague Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 And Gloria Steinem! And Bayard Rustin and C. T. Vivian--two of the most vital figures in the civil rights movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcandohio Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Nelson Mandela. Rest in peace. We have all been enriched by his courage and grace. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Nelson Mandela. Rest in peace. We have all been enriched by his courage and grace. I think I can speak for the entire website when I say "to Nelson Mandela" - one of the single greatest people of our lifetime. Indeed, as President Obama said, "˜he no longer belongs to us; now he belongs to the ages.' And to Matt, who is resting comfortably after getting his wisdom teeth pulled. Sixteen years, first general anesthesia, and boy oh boy did my paternal instinct kick in strongly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tujague Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 To Mary Barra and Deborah Rutter, the new heads of GM and the Kennedy Center, respectively. It's not just wonderful to see women rising to these positions, but both seem remarkable in a way that almost renders the gender dimension moot. It will be exciting to watch how these two disparate organizations develop under their leadership; I suspect there will be lots of toasting to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcandohio Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Just left the annual cocktail event of my LGBT non-profit board. We all toasted Edie Windsor and all the gay marriage pioneers who make it possible for me to believe that someday, my love and I can be legallly married in every state in this country. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tujague Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 To Peter O'Toole. Those blue eyes in "Lawrence of Arabia" are the most gorgeous in the history of cinema. (And he was a damn fine actor, too.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyVanWise Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 To Jamaal Charles, his amazing day, and another trip to the playoffs for the Chiefs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now