Author Archives: isherri

Well, not so much the Customs agent who works the border and hassled me about failing to stop at the stop sign prior to approaching his little booth (it’s a damn lie!). Regardless, we had a lovely drive from Niagara to Toronto. Along the way we st… Continue reading →

Niagara Falls has the greatest french fries in the world. Our day began when we left the Clearfield Hampton Inn and hit the open highway. Along the way we stumbled across the Zippo Museum. How could we not stop? That would be like driving past the… Continue reading →

What better way to pregame for our road trip to Alabama next week than with a road trip to Canada this week? Our first stop was on the 495 just across the MD state line. Yes friends, the Beltway traffic was heavy. Once it cleared we continued onto… Continue reading →

Ever feel like your life is a movie plot? Evelyn and I decided to spend the weekend in the mountains maintaining my Hilton Honors Diamond status and using some of our Living Social vouchers. Evelyn picked me up early so we’d have time to hit the o… Continue reading →

It was a very special weekend for me, friends. My BFF decided to visit so Evelyn and I took her with us on one of our bucket list adventures. We started the adventure at Drink the District. They hand out tiny little plastic beer mugs and then allo… Continue reading →

One would think that telling your friends to meet you under the giant silver tree would assist with your meetup. Sadly, not during Jazz in the Garden when you are trying to find a blond girl who is sitting with a few of her friends and people are … Continue reading →

On America’s birthday, what better way to celebrate than with a patriotic brunch and fireworks on the Mall? The day began with a senic drive through Maryland. And sure, it may have taken an extra hour, but at least I avoided the holiday traffic! E… Continue reading →

Ben’s Chili Bowl is a Washington Landmark. It says so on the sign above the door. We chose a good time to visit because it was Happy Hour at Ben’s Next Door so we were able to enjoy our chili dogs without waiting in line and with a cold adult beve… Continue reading →

This post is an attempt to clarify the glaring omission of the 930 club on my original bucket list. The 930 club is an institution. I should know since I attended a Circle Jerks concert there with opening act Gang Green back in the day! This week … Continue reading →

I didn’t plan to goout tonight, but my very good friend Sharlene reminded me she had scored some free tickets to a Gallery Walk near Union Station. Artist Regina Holliday is a health care activist who paints personal stories on jackets. It may sou… Continue reading →