I have an Independence Day tradition: I like to listen to songs about America. My favorites tend to be critical of this country in some way, such as Woody Guthrie's "This Land Is Your Land" or Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA." These aren't the flag-waving anthems their titles suggest; they're searing indictments of a nation that failed its citizens by leaving them poor, stuck and feeling — as Springsteen sings — " Read More...
The gifted Bijou Phillips has lived a peculiar life. She lived her formative years in South Africa, California, and New York. In the sport of equestrienne, she excelled. She started modeling at age 13 in order to get out of boarding school and was one of the youngest people to appear on the covers of “Interview” and “Italian Vogue.” Several Calvin Klein advertisements also featured Bijou.
She signed a record deal at age 17 and started writing songs for her album “I’d Rather Eat Glass,” which Talking Heads member Jerry Harrison produced. Read More...
Pedaling up all those steep hills and winding roads is sure to get your appetite revving. (Or is that the sound of the cars whizzing by?) Whether you’re in the mood for a quick bike ride or a day’s long adventure, you’re going to want to eat. With that in mind, we put together three biking itineraries with stops for grub along the way.
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
Parts of this 28-mile trail are under construction, though there are 18 miles of (nearly) consecutive paths ready for riding. Read More...