Category: Washington, DC

A Tale of Two Barbaras

Again this is a story driven by my college days in the early 60’s at Trinity College in Washington, DC. One of my good friends in those days was a chemistry student named Barbara who was from New York City. She was such an interesting person to talk to because she always had so much…

January 15, 2020
Do you remember Velati’s candy store in DC?

UPDATED INFORMATION Velati’s is now back in the DC area in Silver Spring, MD – www.velatis.com . Here is my old post from Jun 26, 2009: The Original Velati’s sugary caramels (more like fudge) along with chewy caramels are still being hand-crafted in Maidens, VA! Those who remember the candy from shopping trips in downtown Washington in…

July 7, 2014
Coursera / Kennedy Half Century – Week 2 Reflection – How terrified we were!

The Kennedy Half Century – The Kennedy Presidency and Assassination We were so afraid in those days! Not just a momentary fear as today when a terrible incident occurs, but an overall, ongoing fear that (sooner or later) we were going to be annihilated

November 4, 2013
Coursera / Kennedy Half Century – Week 1 Reflection – How much TV I missed!

The Kennedy Half Century – JFK’s Rise to Power I am really enjoying the video clips inserted in the lectures and realizing how much of the TV coverage that I missed the first time around. We had only

October 27, 2013
The Kennedy Half Century – Coursera UVa MOOC – Fascinating!

The Kennedy Half Century I was a college freshman in Washington, DC, when John F. Kennedy was elected, and a senior when he was assassinated. We students had accepted his challenge

October 22, 2013
Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code – fun exhibit in DC

We really enjoyed our Washington On Your Own trip yesterday! A highlight of our visit was Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code, the fascinating new exhibit at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum. So much to learn and lots of links for students and teachers.

August 8, 2013