Poor Puppies!!!

32 Pounds of Marijuana Found in Berwyn Heights Mayor’s Home

The home of Berwyn Heights, Md. Mayor Cheye Calvo was raided on Tuesday, reports the Post, and police recovered 32 pounds of marijuana inside. A SWAT team also shot and killed Calvo’s two dogs when they entered the home.

Now, considering we’re the home former Mayor Marion “Bitch Set Me Up” Barry, it’s hard for the District to laugh too hard at this nearby small town. Then again, 32 pounds is a lot of marijuana. That’s way more than could possibly be intended just for personal consumption.

Calvo maintains his innocence, telling the paper he’s “never done drugs in my life.” The package was addressed to his wife, Trinity Tomsic, who works as a finance officer for the state. The raid was organized after a police dog at a shipping facility in Arizona identified the package as containing marijuana.

The scene Calvo described of being surrounded by pools of blood from his dead dogs is pretty horrific. The raid was conducted by the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Department, and the Chief of the Berwyn Heights Police Department argues at the end of the story that had he been notified of the plan, he could have easily entered Calvo’s home to investigate without killing the two dogs.

Christmas in July!

So my boss just got a package from the firm.  It was chock full of goodies from his latest Director’s Council trip.  He gave me a few things from the box.  The one I’m super excited about is the Bose QuietComfort 2 Acoustic Noise canceling earphones.  I have seen these and always thought I’d like to own a pair but at $350 a pop I decided it was a luxury I didn’t really need.  Susan got a pair of the Bose in ear headphones.  Wow…it’s a good day at the office!  I think Joe was feeling extra happy since he’s off to Disney tonight.  Say hi to Mickey for us!!!

2008 Blackberry Days Wine Festival

Tarara’s biggest wine festival is back and so are the berries! Enjoy award-winning wines, oversized u-pick blackberries, food & craft vendors, wagon rides through the vineyard, the Kids’ Grape Escape, canoes, kayaks and paddleboats on Shadow Lake compliments of River and Trail Outfitters, discounts on Tarara’s Wild River Red and live entertainment all weekend long.

“Delicious blackberry creations by Vintage 50 will be available, along with our popular, oversized u-pick blackberries ($5/pint) and complimentary recipes. Up to 45 craft and food vendors will be present displaying and selling their wares.”

If you’re looking for a fun venue with built-in entertainment for your private party or picnic, consider hosting your event during this popular wine festival.  For groups looking to break free from the typical setting, a festival or concert would provide a variety of entertainment and adventures for people of all ages. Contact Nancy Quincy at 703.771.7100, Ext. 234 or by
email at nancy.quincy@tarara.com.

Hooked Lounge Kick Off Party

Hooked on seafood and sushi but live in the ‘burbs?  Look no further than Hooked, which is located in the Great Falls Plaza (at Algonkian Pkwy & Lowes Island Blvd).  Only open for a year by former tech exec Doug Palley (ladies this is the same guy we almost had in our charity date auction earlier this year) and Chef Richard Beckel, this well-patronized and well-reviewed seafood treasure is transforming itself to satisfy the night life cravings of those who live out west.

On Sunday night, they will kick off their “Lounge” by having a party from 8pm-2am with free food (sounds like a good time to try their dishes) and a DJ and certainly a few of their cocktails. 

Check out all that is Hooked on www.hookedlounge.com and make a reservation today.

Hooked is located in the Great Falls Plaza, Suite 176, Sterling, VA

X-Files Review

Last night I saw the new X-Files movie.  After all these years it’s comforting to see our beloved characters Dana Scully and Moulder have not aged too much.  They appear a bit older and a bit more worn down by the “darkness” that has permeated their lives for so long.  Even after leaving the FBI they are drawn back into an intriguing investigation involving pedophile priests, same sex marriages, and stem cell therapy.  Even George W. Bush just a brief debut in the movie.  The movie brings into question the fragility of faith and hope.  Yes…this movie really does leave you wanting to believe.  There was a lot woven into this movie.  It was suspenseful enough to keep you interested throughout the movie.  However, I have to echo my friend Vickie’s opinion that this felt more like an extended episode of the series.  You’d think after 10 years that Chris Carter would want to create a movie that was worthy of the series and really went out with a big bang.  Of course x-files purists will be happy just to see Dana & Moulder together again.

Upcoming Events – Save The Dates

Virginia Gold Cup

October 18^th, 2008  –

The Plains, Virginia  

 

 

Get Your Tickets Here: 

Virginia Gold Cup

Oh…the memories of Gold Cups Past.  Part drunk fest, part fashion show.  This is an event that never disappoints!  You can bet this will be on my list of group gatherings to plan.  So save your dates ladies and gents…you’ll be getting an email from me soon!

 

 

Brew At The Zoo

Click here for info:  Brew At The Zoo

Thursday, August 21st

6-9pm

Over 20 micro brewery beers to sample, hors d’oeuvres, live music and great company

Click here for info on the Prince William Fair:

Prince William County Fair

August 8-16th, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frustrated

Okay so I spent the last 40 minutes of so typing up my responses to the book club questions on Bread Alone.  Then the darn computer freaks out on me and I’ve lost all my work.  Well…suffice it to say the book is fantastic.  I can’t wait to get my hands on the sequel.  However, my brilliant insights on this book are apparently left best to those members of my book club.  I’m too tired to rethink all my responses.  Sigh.  Oh well…best laid plans and all. 

On to my next book.  My friend Abby gave me a copy of The Shack by William P. Young.  I’ve read the first several chapters and it’s very interesting.  When reading do you ever imagine a different voice than your own reading the book to you?   I imagine a grandfather sitting in front of a fire recounting some long ago tail.  I like books like this that instantly transport you.  This is a book from the Christian Fiction section.  I’ll let you know how this one goes…that is if my computer doesn’t cause me grief again!  Okay…so I admit it was likely operator error – LOL!

Get Your Reservations In!

It’s that time of the year again…The Fabulous DC Summer Restaurant Week!

Running from August 11-17, 2008…be sure to get your reservations in early!!!

Join us this August when nearly 200 of metropolitan Washington, DC’s finest restaurants offer awe-inspiring, multi-course meals prepared especially for this gourmet event.

Destination DC and the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington are proud to present the 13th Washington, DC Restaurant Week from August 11-17.

Lunch: $20.08 for a three-course fixed-price meal
Dinner: $35.08 for a three-course fixed-price meal
Beverages, gratuity and tax are not included.

For more a list of restaurants and online reservations please use the link below:

http://www.washington.org/restaurantwk/

I’m in the August Issue of the Washingtonian…check it out :0)

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Mamma Mia!

I love this song for a multitude of reasons!!!  Oh…but those outfits! 

Abby, Liz (and her two girls), Vickie and I all checked out the movie Mamma Mia this weekend.  The theater was packed with ladies (just a sprinkling of men in the audience).  We arrived 15 minutes before the movie and the only seats left were in the second row!  Meryl Streep was fantastic in this movie!  I loved the location of the shoot.  After watching this all I can think about is escaping to some remote Greek Island.  With all the ABBA music you just can’t help but want to sing along.  I had to fight the urge to want to get up and dance.  Had we been watching this on Abby’s theater system I assure you all of us would have been up and dancing like fools.  You just can’t help but have fun watching this musical.  It’s really a lot of fun.  Definately leave the husbands at home.  This is a great chick flick!!!!  After the movie we headed over to the local book store.  The girls all bought the soundtrack to this movie…obviously they were feeling the same way as me!  I don’t understand why the critics haven’t ranked this movie better…but go and judge for yourself.