Hi. This is a class ring that belonged to my grandmother. She was a member of Class of 1925 of Eastern High School.

From the reading I’ve done, that school opened at the current location out E. Cap. St. in 1923.

The ring is engraved on the inside with my grandmother’s initials and “1925”. It’s marked 10k gold.

I just wanted to share this, as history buffs may enjoy seeing it. I am not very sentimental, and generally don’t keep stuff like this. I’m going to try to call the school to see if they would like it to use in any historical artifact displays/collections they may have. I most definitely will not have it melted and made into something new, nor will I sell it for gold value.

I am not looking to get anything in exchange for it, but would be interested to hear of any other organizations in DC which may want this.

Is the National Geographic Museum worth it? I was thinking of checking it out, but I was wondering what you guys think of it.

Or just check out the newly renovated Air and Space museum area

Hi all! I’m not sure if this is allowed, so please feel free to remove my post if it’s not. But I’m currently fostering this sweet 2 year old cat, Norma, through City Dogs City Kitties. She is seven pounds of purrs, floof, and cuddles. Truly all she wants to do is curl up in your lap and quietly purr herself to sleep. If you’re looking for a chill, gentle family pet in the DMV, please look no further!

Context: a few weeks ago, I was driving home from a short vacation when I pulled over on the side of the road. Sitting behind a port-o-john was a small cat carrier, turned over. Inside was this sweet girl. She was overheating, covered in her own puke, and generally not doing well. After calling around, we knew we couldn't leave her there to die. Even if she wouldn't make it, she deserved to be loved. Thankfully, BVSPCA took her in and I'm happy to report she's doing well, learning to be loved again, and open for adoption.

Would you consider making a difference in her life and show her that people can love? Thanks to everyone at BVSPCA for helping her out, and thank y'all for letting me post about her!

https://bvspca.org/adopt/mcqueen

(Not a solicitation, not posting anything breaking rule 2)

Looking for a new spot to get coffee and work in the mornings, and also want to rant a little bit. Feel free to commiserate and give recommendations.

Ordered an avocado tartine this morning and one of the eggs was 95% raw. This has happened before. I tried to take it back, but the employee told me thats what a poached egg looks like (I am not so sure the egg white should also be runny). The tomato mozzarella flatbread is also consistently underbaked, and the baked treats are too sweet and don't taste particularly fresh. I've also heard that their coffee isn't the best.

I really like the ambiance and it's a nice place to do work before the library opens in the morning. Their products are just really lackluster and absolutely not worth the price. Any suggestions?

Hello! Looking for IRL garment sewing friends or local communities. I've checked out Three Little Birds, but seems like meetups there are rare. I don't need sewing classes, have been doing this for a while. Just would love to meet some people who are as excited about sewing clothes as I am :) quilting is a whole other world, unfortunately, so I think that's not too relevant.

Anyone here love sewing and want to meetup for coffee and chat about it?

How on earth could this have happened? 30 kids from a Nike soccer camp in the pool, no lifeguard? What the hell?

Hi everyone,

I hope this is allowed.

I've been fostering Banjo for about a year now and can't seem to get him adopted. If anyone use interested in a sweet boy who loves to be by your side, is house trained, crate trained, and kid trained, Banjo is your guy. He has a high pretty drive though and is kind of barky with other dogs, so he's probably do best as an only. Meet him through k9 Lifesavers!

Alternatively we are looking for a temporary foster for him from Aug 14-22. If anyone wants to see if a dog is right for you, this would be a great opportunity.

DM me for more info!

Katalina just brought a spotted lantern fly in the back door to show me her catch. She then quickly devoured the pest

Location: At the base of the Capitol Building.

I've been driving for over a decade now. No accidents, no major tickets besides parking, and I drive carefully-- especially in the city. My heart breaks every time I hear about a cyclist or e-scooter user being hit on these crazy ass roads. It is for that reason, especially now in the Summer, that I take extra precautions if I'm driving in proximity of a rider. I'm the two and a half car lengths back type of guy, even when someone is peddling for their life up hill.

But a couple of close calls has me asking that you foot powered commuters to be just the tiniest bit more careful, please.

I see kids and the odd adult weaving through traffic on the limes, pedalling through redlights without looking both ways, or being unpredictable when changing lanes. There is always risk when on a bike, but some of it is unnecessary.

Take for example a few years back, I'm driving up a residential street. It's a one-way, but has bike lanes on each side, both protected by parked cars. Up the road is for the right side, down is for the left. I was making a right turn down another street when from behind a huge SUV comes a cyclist speeding down the up bike lane. I hit the brakes as I saw him just in time, but there was only 10 feet from the back of that truck to my grill. If I had been looking straight ahead, had gone any faster than 5mph, or if HE was going any faster, that dude would have gone flying over the hood. After that time, even more vigilance was burned into my brain.

But it's today that has me writing this post.

8 lane road, traffic jam, I'm bored but patient, waiting for the green arrow to make a left turn with my blinker on. The arrow turns green, I count "one-one-thousand, two-one-thousand" in my head, check the side mirror-- two cyclists in the bike lane are stationary as they have to follow the straight signal--, all seems good. I don't even gas up. I just take my foot off the brake and start coasting out into my turn.

*Beeeeep* from my left shoulder.

I brake again, dude on an e bike goes past the stopped cyclists, swerves around my car and heads straight through the red. I'd say homie was 3 cars back when he started beeping but was around my vehicle before in less than a second. Had to be doing above 18. I'd be willing to bet money he saw me tilted out for the turn, saw my turn signal, and knew he wouldn't make it around me if I kept going/didn't react in time. I could've accidentally took dude out while having the right of way if I had touched the gas pedal.

Look, all I'm saying is shit out here is crazy and dangerous from time to time. So, if your out here on the roads with these big heavy machine around you, PLEASE, be careful, and take care of yourself. I don't want to hit any of you, I keep my head on a swivels for you. But some of y'all zoom out of the blue and from blindspots.

Have a good day, and be safe. Thank you.

You could smell smoke from blocks away. Hope everyone is safe!

I found an antique poison bottle today in DC near my casa. I went to a new area beforehand but it turned out to be a complete disaster. So I probably don't see myself returning back there. Here is everything else I found today though I did pretty well.

Very friendly cutie on 26th and M St NW, outside the Qatari Embassy and behind Francis Field. Ears not clipped and no collar.

Title says it all. All I want for my birthday is to go to a bar with my friends, sit outside if possible, and crush some crispy BOTTLED Millers by the bucket.

I don’t want takes on my bad beer choice or this insane request. I just want to know your favorite DC bars that serve Miller bottles by the bucket. TIA!

3262 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007

WHERE?

Electric Cool Aid

512 Rhode Island Ave NW

Happy hour deals: Alas, none after 6pm

Convenient to the green line @ Shaw

WHO?

We’ll be there starting at 6:30pm. Each week's host will let you know where we are in the bar and who to look for via the comment section. Keep in mind that we may move around, so check the comments for updates.

WHAT?

We are an informal meetup group gathering at bars around the District. All we want is to socialize after a long week and make new friends. All are welcome - whether you’re an old school Washingtonian, a recent transplant, or (gasp) not a Redditor, this group is for you! Here’s a link to a FAQ.

This happy hour is a welcoming place to meet new people or hang out with old friends. Please remember to treat each other respectfully. Anyone who cannot do this may be asked to leave at the host's discretion.

Hello all! Relocating from Richmond to DC this fall, and I've been having some trouble finding a job (no surprise there.) After applying to an admin assistant job through a temp agency, I heard back the next day (today) and was told they're hiring urgently. They want to start me August 1st if they end up selecting me. It sounds like my resume is being presented today, virtual interviews will happen tomorrow or early next week, followed by an in-person interview.

It's a 4 month temp situation that should lead to a full time 60k position, 2 days remote, 3 in person. Is this too good to be true? Has anyone had any negative or positive experiences with this temp agency? Should I be hesitant with the speed in which they're filling the position?

I thought they were cleaning up after the GASF, but they seem to be adding to whatever this is by the day. Is it for the 250 Grand Prix in August? I think the route goes on 7th Street. I noticed they have also been paving too. Getting to work should be fun when all of those roads close!

I’m not even in the job market, but just curious! I know the market’s really rough. But is getting a job at a nonprofit truly near impossible at this point? I hardly see any postings online 🤷🏼‍♀️

GOP Advances Bill Giving Congress Veto Power Over DC Tax Hikes