National polls find Democrats leading on the question of whether folks want Democrats or Republicans to control the Congress after the 2018 elections. Continue reading “Congress”
Category: Washington Watch Archive
Women Will Get It Done
Dr. Donna Strickland became the third woman — after Marie Curie in 1903 and Maria Goeppert Mayer in 1963 — to win the Nobel Prize in Physics. Francis H. Arnold won the prize in Chemistry, becoming the fifth woman to do so. [Jacey Fortin, NYT] Continue reading “Women Will Get It Done”
Restaurant: San Lorenzo
(A reminder: I only write about restaurants I believe are worth trying and would patronize again. If I don’t like the restaurant, I don’t write about it.)
We went to San Lorenzo with Virginia and Tom at Tom’s suggestion.
San Lorenzo opened at the end of June. It is the creation of Chef Massimo Fabbri, most recently of Tosca and before that, Posto. Massimo stopped by our table to chat. Continue reading “Restaurant: San Lorenzo”
Restaurant: Siren
Debbie and I went to Siren with Rita and Bob two days after the announcement was made that the restaurant had been awarded a Michelin Star. Continue reading “Restaurant: Siren”
Restaurant: Rose’s Luxury
I had not previously attempted to dine at Rose’s Luxury because I was not up to standing in line to make a reservation and I never got around to hiring a line stander. Debbie and I had eaten at Pineapple and Pearls (WW #159-12/2017) which is located next door which we thoroughly enjoyed. Both restaurants are owned by Aaron Silverman. Continue reading “Restaurant: Rose’s Luxury”
State of the Nation
*Any statements in this issue of the Watch which are not sourced are mine and identified by “WW”.
39% of Americans say the country is headed in the right direction, 54% say it is on the wrong track. [Economist/YouGov; 9/4/18] Continue reading “State of the Nation”
Quotes
“I am a border ruffian from the state of Missouri. I am a Connecticut Yankee by adoption. In me, you have Missouri morals, Connecticut culture; this, gentlemen, is the combination which makes the perfect man.”
– Mark Twain Continue reading “Quotes”
President Trump
On September 6-9, 2018, CNN found that 36% of Americans approved of Trump’s job performance and 58% disapproved. This represents an 8-point drop in approval since the second week of August. Continue reading “President Trump”