The Rania Cocktails are Insane
February 14, 2026
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The National Portrait Gallery
February 14, 2026
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There is a hidden gem of a musuem in DC that is often overlooked by tourists and locals alike—the national portrait gallery. We recently paid a visit with Cyn and Eli. Eli was in town for a robot shindig of sorts.
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The inner courtyard is amazing (and smells like a jungle).
p.s. grandma moses was a hack
Making Chilli
February 14, 2026
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Eli style. Iulie implemementation.
Giants in RVA at the VMFA
February 7, 2026
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A visit to the Giants exhibition in Richmond was well worth the trip, even if it was cold as all getout.
Here’s what we saw. Eli came along. Romey did the tour. Betty followed her nose.
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Hard to describe how stunning these pieces are. Photos don’t work.
FUCK ICE
Better not bring it to Virginia
Meanwhile in the hall
Getting on up
The artist
Thanks to Betty for hosting yet another stellar visit to civilization.
And thanks to Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys for sharing.
Romey Turns 21,170
February 7, 2026
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That’s plenty of days.
Happy birthday Romey!
Eli decorated the cake
This calls for an experimental cocktail
Cocktail Hour
December 23, 2025
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Paper Planes
and proper Martinis
With Eli and Dad
Featuring the Cloudbreak (from Friday, Saturday, Sunday).
Eli is So Very Sad
August 21, 2025
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Why is Eli so very sad?
Because eggs benedict breakfast means he is going to the Stick.
Poor eli.
First Snow of 2025
January 25, 2025
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Snow! Maybelline loved it. So did Eli. Moonshine always loves everything.
To warm up, we used fresh limes from California (thanks Slettens!) to make Hemmingway Daiquiris.
Boot snuck in (as is his wont).
Eli Gets a House
August 28, 2024
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Oh yeah, moving into the first rental house for year three of gradual school. We implemented a massive two day transformation.
Welcome.
BEFORE
Le Truck (and les two guys)
AFTER
And then there was the birthday dishwasher.
Very proud of what kid2 is accomplishing. Having a home of his own may make it even more fun.
Kids in the House, er, on the River
August 28, 2024
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How did you know that we brought champagne on the river instead of beer?
Lots of eagles and other big birds on this float. Ah, summer.
Sure is nice to have all of the progeny home at once.
