This year, valentine morning featured living things like dogs
Valentimes: It’s Alive
March 2, 2026
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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
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
Silvester (NYE in Germany)
January 17, 2026
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The “mayor” gets wild.
Sidekick Gets a Sidekick
January 17, 2026
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Fear of the Dark (Iron Maiden)
Every good metal band needs a fiddle to keep it real. Right?
One of the most fun things this Christmas was sitting in with Sidekick. Tuned down 1/2 step?! Whatever, man. We’ll begin with coverage of the three violin songs which were, in actuality, widely dispersed in the sets.
First there’s Ozzy’s Crazy Train…
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Then there is Don’t Stop Believing by Journey. 8th grade rides again!
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But honestly, the coup de grace was Nothing Else Matters by Metallica.
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I mean, damn that was fun.
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Lets get chronological.
Romey throws the horns.
Sidekick takes the stage
Oh hell yeah!
Higher by Creed
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Breaking the Law
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A little AC/DC perhaps?
You Shook me All Night Long
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Paradise City by Guns N Roses.
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One of my personal faves, Killing in the Name Of by Rage
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In the End by Linkin Park
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Some ceiling work…
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The opener featured some 16 year olds kicking it.
Nirvana
One hell of a great time.
Heidelberg at Sunset
January 17, 2026
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Who knew that the Christmas market was still going. After Christmas even!
The gang’s all here.
And the sun sank.
And the lights glowed.
Chilly Nights at Home with Two Fires
December 23, 2025
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When it gets really cod, we light the wood stove.
Family Gathers for Dead Turkey Day
December 23, 2025
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After all that prep, it’s time for a feat. Leiden’s first thanksgiving.
It all starts bright and early.
Family gathers
The long table is set.
The turkey comes out of the oven.
Feast time.
Sweet tooth between generations.
Winding down
Final fire
