thistle Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 How about to all the victims of the 9/11 attacks, who left behind family, friends, & an entire nation to mourn their passing? Never forget.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Darryl Dawkins. I've never been a big pro basketball fan but he's one of the guys I followed. Only 58 . And now Moses Malone. What's going on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 And now Moses Malone. What's going on here? I don't know but Dr. J better look both ways when he crosses the street... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarStraf Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Yves Pierre Courbois Sept 5, 1940 - Sept 15, 2015 of Yves Bistro in Alexandria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matteo007 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Robert E. Simon The founder of Reston, VA who sold Carnegie Hall and created something truly visionary. May he RESt in Peace. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Yogi 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Max Scherzer. Damn, I thought I was going to see a no hitter today. He pitched super well. The first walk he gave up near the beginning of the game, I said: "There goes the perfect game," which was then echoed by the man keeping score near me. I could tell early that it could be a no hitter. He just had everything today. Seriously awesome stuff he had. He's just an amazing fierce competitor. Here's to you, Max and the Nats, who played some fabulous defense behind you. Our second string team is really solid. While I'm at it, here's to next year! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 To catharine, hoping for some good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 To Max, AGAIN! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 To Max, AGAIN! You beat me to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 To Max, AGAIN! You beat me to it! Wow. You all need to throw in some links! I had no idea until I read your posts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Horoscope Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 WashPost game-time discussion thread among us die hard fans: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/nationals-journal/wp/2015/10/03/nationals-mets-discussion-thread-game-161/ Beat writer's take: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/matt-williams-says-uncertainty-is-not-going-to-be-a-distraction-anymore/2015/10/03/194b503c-6a09-11e5-9223-70cb36460919_story.html Sports writers. You've been rubbing it in gleefully and saying these games since we lost the pennant are meaningless. Don't agree. If YOU can't find meaning, do what we fans do: Create Meaning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Horoscope Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Paul Prudhomme! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcandohio Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Paul Prudhomme! I watched him cook on local TV and he always seemed like he was so full of love and happiness. He is going to be missed. He was such a force in promoting Cajun and Creole food and culture. RIP, big guy! I know that wherever you are now, there is a pot of gumbo bubbling away and a big iron skillet of roux waiting to be turned into something delicious. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Horoscope Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 His Prudhomme Family Cookbook is like the Bible in our house! And we had him autograph Louisiana Kitchen when he came to the Folklife Festival. "Good cooking. Good eating. Good loving!" was his message. Nobody can argue with that! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Paul Prudhomme! I watched him cook on local TV and he always seemed like he was so full of love and happiness. He is going to be missed. He was such a force in promoting Cajun and Creole food and culture. RIP, big guy! I know that wherever you are now, there is a pot of gumbo bubbling away and a big iron skillet of roux waiting to be turned into something delicious. His Prudhomme Family Cookbook is like the Bible in our house! And we had him autograph Louisiana Kitchen when he came to the Folklife Festival. "Good cooking. Good eating. Good loving!" was his message. Nobody can argue with that! There's also a tribute to Prudhomme here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyjoan Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 This week I am drinking to my brother-in-law, David Barzelay, whose restaurant, Lazy Bear, earned a Michelin star in its first year of eligibility. So proud! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 This week I am drinking to my brother-in-law, David Barzelay, whose restaurant, Lazy Bear, earned a Michelin star in its first year of eligibility. So proud! I saw that! Truly amazing. For those of you who don't know the history, a few short years ago David was in law school in DC and just cooking on the side as I hobby, now he's a rock star! My claim to fame (or my 1 foot from stardom moment) was sitting next to him at the original Minibar and being entertained by him and the chefs holding a chemistry and physics class in front of us as they discussed the very specific requirements to create certain dishes. Congrats to all of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 To Pat and cheezepowder, whose silent contributions to this community are so vast that they are irreplaceable. Please send them a note of thanks - just a brief PM acknowledging what they do. I understand you don't *know* what they do, but they are the motors that keep this vehicle running. cheezepowder, with her incredible lists of restaurant openings and closures - this must surely be the most comprehensive list ever attempted for any city in the world; and Pat, with her unshakable diligence and consistency which she uses to validate members. Both are selfless, trustworthy, giving, and applying all their efforts exclusively so that others may enjoy this website. They refuse to step forward and be acknowledged for their actions, and silently work in the background, making the impossible look simple. If you appreciate how effortlessly this website runs, please write them and say so (just click on their names), and please don't assume other people will do it, because that's usually not the case. Thank you very much, both of you! <Clink!> Rocks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 To Rob Walker, of WAMU's Big Broadcast, who passed away this morning. His final broadcast aired lat night -- I'm glad we violated tradition and listed to it over dinner. And to Mrs. B, who loved The Big Broadcast and who died three years ago Saturday. Christmas Eve will not be the same. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hersch Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 To Rob Walker, of WAMU's Big Broadcast, who passed away this morning. His final broadcast aired lat night -- I'm glad we violated tradition and listed to it over dinner. And to Mrs. B, who loved The Big Broadcast and who died three years ago Saturday. Christmas Eve will not be the same. I hadn't heard. Ed (I write not to correct you, but his name was Ed) Walker was probably the greatest-ever figure in Washington, DC, radio. He was practically a force of nature, and a fixture on a succession of stations since the 1950s. A part of my life for most of it, associated first and last with American University, my long-time employer and alma mater. I raise my glass in celebration of his long, illustrious career. An example to us all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hersch Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I feel I must add a salute to that other great giant of Washington radio, Felix Grant, who I have to say changed my life. I doubt I'd ever have surrendered so completely to jazz if it hadn't been for Felix Grant, who died in October of 1993. Like Ed Walker, Felix Grant had a nearly perfect radio voice, and he also had the most impeccable taste in music that any mortal ever possessed. I raise this possibly over-raised glass to Felix Grant as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tujague Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 To the great Allen Toussaint. You almost surely know his music better than you may think you do. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Holding Paris in my heart right now. It's a fucked up world. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Fuck Cancer. Today, tomorrow, and forever. Sigh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tujague Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 The Iowa Hawkeyes. 12-0 in the regular season, and no shame in that close loss in the Big Ten championship game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarStraf Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 John Cardoza - My other half's debate coach / God Father / Patriarch of the tribe who has found out he has about 3 months left - we are off to California for a final gathering of the tribe Wednesday night. He loved good food - took him to Vermilion last time he was in town http://www.cahssa.org/public_relations/john_cardoza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 David Bowie dies of cancer at 69. Incredibly sad. He just released his final album 3 days ago. A very strong piece of work. Brooding, somber lyrics. Wailing modern jazz band fueling the engine. It just made a little more sense to me, now that I know. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyjoan Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 To Alex Ovechkin - the 5th fastest player in NHL history to hit 500 goals (and he actually also got 501 last night as well). DC is lucky that he rocks the red! So much fun being there for the milestone - the place absolutely went nutso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarStraf Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 John Cardoza - My sweeties Debate Coach, mentor, and patriarch of the tribe. Diagnosed with liver cancer in December he passed last night - over the last 4 weeks many of his former students flew in to Stockton Calif to say their goodbyes. He was always the one to turn to for travel advice for all over the world. He will be missed by many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Glenn Frey, founder of the Eagles. There is indeed, a Hole In the World. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Horoscope Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Paul Kantner, one of the founders of the Jefferson Airplane. Saturday Afternoon at 1:06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dracisk Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I'm sipping on some coffee milk in honor of Buddy Cianci, the legendary two-time mayor of Providence, RI, who passed away yesterday at the age of 74 after battling colon cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 To first dates where the person isn't a murderer, you don't have to worry about whether or not to kiss them goodnight, and you know this was not the last date. And to filling people in on years of high school drama. To the third anniversary of first dates, which we celebrated without even realizing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 To first dates where the person isn't a murderer, you don't have to worry about whether or not to kiss them goodnight, and you know this was not the last date. And to filling people in on years of high school drama. To the third anniversary of first dates, which we celebrated without even realizing. That must have been one hell of a first date considering you didn't get around to posting about it for two days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dracisk Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I just had a fifth anniversary of a first date. I'll drink to that. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehockey Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Antonin Scalia. He was an absolute gentleman when I met him, and very gracious towards my nervous self. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Dr. Christopher Linstrom. A skilled surgeon, inspiring teacher, and most importantly a kind and largehearted human being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Delicious Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Tonight I'm raising a glass to...me! For having successfully defended my dissertation earlier today. Yay! Don, please change my screen name to Dr. Delicious 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Tonight I'm raising a glass to...me! For having successfully defended my dissertation earlier today. Yay! Don, please change my screen name to Dr. Delicious Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 To Pat Conroy an author whose books I relished and devoured. On Saturday I will toast Conroy, my favorite American author, the more modern reincarnation of Thomas Wolfe. His prose was lush, vivid, colorful. I visited the lowland coastal areas simply because of his writings. His was the only book signing I ever attended (other than that of a relative)....and to my disappointment he was ill and had to cancel. Wonderful reading that grabbed my attention for hours and hours. And what torturous stories. Do you think your childhood was tough??? Read his books. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 RIP Nancy Reagan. Okay, so I probably won't drink to her...but I did in the past. In the 80's I got married in the old Ritz Carlton at 21st and Mass. Its now The Fairfax Hotel on Embassy Row. The old Ritz had a well known "haunt' The Jockey Club, which was "the" preferred hangout for Mrs. Reagan and other big shots. I "hung out" there over the weekend I got married; invited some of my other "low life friends"--made them dress up. We downed a few drinks, toasted Mrs. Reagan who never showed while we were there. So fancy, so formal, so "old worldish". Not my cup of tea. Here is to you, Mrs Reagan. You had a long life, a great marriage, and you made the term "Just say No" famous. As far as I know...it is not a guarantee to work. Sorry we didn't get to meet that weekend. I would have been respectful. (can't say the same for my friends). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehockey Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Glass up to Nancy Reagan as well. A couple you knew adored each other, but also a woman who publicly dealt with the near-death of her husband and then cared for him for 10 years as he succumbed to Alzheimer's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I also want to pay tribute to Bud Collins, who deserves his own thread in the Sports Forum (as does Nancy Reagan in the History Forum). 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Delicious Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Tonight I'll tilt one back to Harold "Hal" Saunders, a beloved friend, colleague, and mentor, who devoted his life to peace. RIP. I commend his obit to you: "Dr. Harold H. Saunders, 1930-2016" on kettering.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Horoscope Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 George Martin, producer for The Beatles. "Beatles Record Producer George Martin Dies At 90" by John Kelly on washingtonpost.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hersch Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 RIP Nancy Reagan. Okay, so I probably won't drink to her...but I did in the past. In the 80's I got married in the old Ritz Carlton at 21st and Mass. Its now The Fairfax Hotel on Embassy Row. The old Ritz had a well known "haunt' The Jockey Club, which was "the" preferred hangout for Mrs. Reagan and other big shots. Long before the hotel at 21st and Mass was a Ritz Carlton, it was the Fairfax Hotel, from its opening in 1927 until a renovation and rebranding as a Ritz Carlton in 1982. Al Gore grew up there. His father, Senator Albert Gore Sr., was a cousin of the long time owner, also a Gore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Glass up to Nancy Reagan as well. A couple you knew adored each other, but also a woman who publicly dealt with the near-death of her husband and then cared for him for 10 years as he succumbed to Alzheimer's. Yep, a great lady - it's hard to believe she's no longer with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 To Johan Cruyff, legendary Dutch soccer player. Got to see him at the end of his career when he played in the US. One could still see his skills, even if he wasn't dominant. I'll have a pop to his memory later this evening. I believe he was one of the originators of the tiki taka style that Spain used so successfully over the more recent past. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 To Johan Cruyff, legendary Dutch soccer player. Got to see him at the end of his career when he played in the US. One could still see his skills, even if he wasn't dominant. I'll have a pop to his memory later this evening. I believe he was one of the originators of the tiki taka style that Spain used so successfully over the more recent past. Tiki-taka certainly uses the possession style that Cruyff popularized, but he was famous while at Ajax for "total football" (which he didn't invent, but he gets full credit for spreading to the modern game). Prior to this, positions were very rigid - you had attackers, midfielders, and defenders. In total football, the positions are more fluid, and the current influence can be seen in teams using outside defenders as flank players to support the offense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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