McSkillet’s “Wild” Day at the Zoo

No, this is not the title of my future world-famous children’s book. My friend Rebekah (referred to here as McSkillet because she’s very important and well-known), was kind enough to share her zoo-journey with me today via email pics, and I in turn, am kind enough to share them with you. Because they’re awesome. And because the Woodley Park Zoo in Washington, DC might be one of the greatest places on earth. Aside from the Zoo Bar across the street, of course.

Here’s hoping these pics can make up for the closing of my beloved Cafe International on Connecticut Ave NW. I just knew that place couldn’t stay open without my morning brew and muffin. And Phil’s cappuccino with no sugar. Seriously. This kid. Every morning.

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Scenes from the Green Line: The MBTA Store!

Checkbook cover! With a map!

So everyone I’ve mentioned this to already knew about it, but I think it’s awesome so I’m posting it here now: to allegedly try and cut away at its ginormous deficit, the MBTA (that’s the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority for you non-Bostonians) has started to sell paraphernalia. The quality of product definitely sees its share of lows here, but overall, I’m kind of in love with everything. Let’s look at the catalog!

Now, I would never, ever, consider the T to be high-end, but as far as state-run transportation businesses go, there are definitely some pieces here you could hang in your home. Take the Wall Art section, for example. Starting at a mere $15, you can be the proud owner of a 1910 System Map print. Who doesn’t want that?

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Finally Found It: The Best Commercial Ever!

You can all get your funny commercial fill with these recent ESPY ads (shout out to Salesian High School where the spots were filmed!), but I find myself reenacting this particular commercial all. the. time. So you know it’s a classic.

Ohhhhhh, gurl.

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