Thanks to Sarah for photos and details about the kitchen renovation in her block home. Looks great! When we purchased our 2-bedroom block with downstairs study in 2005 the kitchen had a top load washing machine, no dishwasher, and a … Read More
You’ve seen my new bathroom. Now I’m happy to (finally) reveal my all-new kitchen and dining room! It’s in a 3-bedroom (or 2 and a studio) block home in GHI. First, the views that I have “before” photos for – … Read More
The Greenbelt Community Foundation recently announced its newest grantees, which include an eco-education program at Greenbelt Middle School (thanks to CHEARS) and a 75th anniversary exhibition at the Greenbelt Museum. Great causes! But what struck me is the plebian nature … Read More
Luke Tornatore, a 2012 graduate of Eleanor Roosevelt High School, entertained shoppers and vendors this week.  Thanks, Luke! (Editor’s note: this video taught me to turn the iPhone on its side next time. First time for everything.) Market’s Invitation to … Read More
Ever wondered what goes on down the stairs from this sign across from the Co-op and behind Domino’s in Roosevelt Center? The answer is: 33 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings per week. 2 Narcotics Anonymous meetings per week 3 Chemically Dependent Anonymous … Read More
Laurie Lemieux, a long-time Greenbelter and avid cyclist, recently bought Proteus Bicycles on Route 1 (with Proteus employee Ben Bassett) and you can meet Laurie and cycling husband Jeff tomorrow at the Farmers Market. They’ll be conducting a bike clinic, … Read More
Aspiring artists of all types, listen up! Everyone may be telling you to have a Plan B, your Plan B doesn’t have to mean giving up what you’re passionate about – what we used to call “selling out” back in … Read More
The Move your Money Project was started three years ago as a campaign to encourage Americans to get their money OUT of institutions that are too big to fail and into smaller, local institutions – and for lots of good … Read More
Project Laundry List is a nonprofit promoting the outdoor laundry-drying and fighting the hundreds of (ridiculous) homeowner association rules that prohibit it. Even in relatively with-it Columbia, MD! I’ve spread the word in frequent blog stories on this national blog … Read More
As an avid gardener now making a living as a garden writer, I’ve gotta have a garden. No question. But the one I toiled in for the last 26 years was too much for this baby Boomer, so downsizing to … Read More
I moved into a block home in Old Greenbelt (from Takoma Park) about six months ago and am finally ready to start showing off the renovations I’m doing. First up, the bathroom, which contained the original 1937 tub and medicine … Read More
