February 2010
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In Your Pocket: A 17th Century Idea (Inside 21st...
Pocketwatches first came into being in the 1600s. They were technically invented nearly a century earlier, but were boxy and worn around the neck (see: William Jonathan Drayton Junior).
It was not until the 20th century that timepiece miniaturization became relatively inexpensive, even moreso with quartz movement. Wristwatches became commonplace.
Miniaturization was top of mind. The Dick...
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When it snowed in the District...
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), on DC during this epic winter: A city that was designed for travel by foot and horses loses some of its charm with modern traffic congestion. A deep snowfall is the perfect antidote, as it adds beauty, muffles sounds and discourages automobiles. The broad streets and sidewalks reveal their grandeur when covered with snow instead of cars. Saturday evening at dusk, just...
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“I mean how do you know what you’re going to do till you do it? The answer...”
– J.D.
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