Closer Inspection is a column I wrote in the Washington Post Magazine that highlighted unique finds in the D.C. area.
Caring for the Urban Wild: City Wildlife
Paula Goldberg stands in a room that at first glance could be a no-frills office … until chirps and high-pitched squeaks begin behind a cubicle wall. “This is baby bird land,” she says, gesturing to the incubators housing tiny robins and sparrows. They are a small sampling of the estimated 1,100 D.C. area wild animals that City Wildlife (15 Oglethorpe St. NW, 202-882-1000) has treated since it opened a rehabilitation center in the District in July 2013.
Read more (Washington Post Magazine, Nov. 2, 2014) Faith, Etched in Stone: Sackler's Cosmic Buddha in Fine Detail
In a room brimming with ancient art, the headless and armless limestone statue is easy to overlook. Nevertheless, Keith Wilson, curator of ancient Chinese art at the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, suggests visitors linger in front of Vairochana, the Cosmic Buddha, a little longer. “As you can see it’s super complicated and very, very dense,” he says of the intricately carved 6th-century piece on the main floor of Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery (1200 Independence Ave SW; 202-633-1000).
Read more (Washington Post Magazine, Feb. 16, 2014) His Offbeat Sound Machines: Musician Layne Garrett
It started with a few wind chimes Layne Garrett built for friends in 2003. “Those were the first small-scale stuff I built,” says the 37-year-old experimental musician. Pretty soon, however, Garrett was developing instruments from found objects and household items. “As I started playing around more and more with less conventional sounds and less conventional ways of producing sound,” he says, “I started to want to be able to produce sounds that the instruments I had could not produce.”
Read more (Washington Post Magazine, June 1, 2014) |
What Goes Up: National Weather Service Balloons
Forget birthday parties, some balloons are destined for something greater. Scientists have launched weather balloons to monitor air conditions for more than a century. In the 1930s, the National Weather Service began attaching radiosondes (battery-powered instruments) to the balloons to keep tabs on the atmosphere. At dozens of sites nationwide, balloons are simultaneously launched twice daily.
Read more (Washington Post Magazine, Oct. 5, 2014) A Long Career Any Way You Cut It: D.C. Barber Aaron Whitaker
Walk into the D.C. Barber Center (3817 14th St. NW; 202-722-9621), and it’s impossible not to feel that time has been rewound. The walls of the Petworth barbershop are nearly covered in decades old ephemera, including a framed black and white photo of Sugar Ray Robinson and a
poster advertising the Million Man March in 1995. The setting is a backdrop for the mementos and tools that owner Aaron E. Whitaker has accumulated since he opened the barbershop in 1969. Read more (Washington Post Magazine, June 15, 2014) School Ties: At Sumner Museum, a Link to D.C. History
Standing in what used to be a classroom, Kimberly Springle gestures to the dozens of everyday objects surrounding her at the Charles Sumner School Museum & Archives. “That’s what we’re here for,” says the director of the museum, which is dedicated to the District’s
public school past. “To protect that history, to make sure that it’s preserved and memories are not lost.” Created in 1986, the museum holds items such as yearbooks, newspapers, sports equipment and vinyl records, and is housed in the Charles Sumner School (1201 17th St. NW, 202-730-0478), formerly an elementary and high school for African Americans in the 19th and 20th centuries. Read more (Washington Post Magazine, Jan. 26, 2014) |
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- Horse and rider: Behind the scenes of Cavalia's "Odysseo" (Washington Post Magazine, Oct. 14, 2013)
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- They don't just wing it: Inside the butterfly pavilion (Washington Post Magazine, June 30, 2013)
- Tagging D.C. history: Collector focuses on city license plates (Washington Post Magazine, June 16, 2013)
- Beehive buzz: Baltimore's Honfest celebrates hairdo (Washington Post Magazine, June 2, 2013)
- Bell of friendship: Garden signifies ties with South Korea (Washington Post Magazine, May 12, 2013)
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- Up in the air: Maryland plane never really took off (Washington Post Magazine, April 21, 2013)
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- History in smoke: A look at the artistry of cigar accoutrements (Washington Post Magazine, Mar. 10, 2013)
- Mobile art: His cars get more than passing glances(Washington Post Magazine, Mar. 24, 2013)
- A steady hand: Calligrapher transforms words into art (Washington Post Magazine, March 3, 2013)
- Family business: Virginia ranch holds Marriott memories (Washington Post Magazine, Dec. 8, 2013)
- Free-form furniture: Artisan lets his 'imagination run wild' (Washington Post Magazine, Dec. 1, 2013)
- Sip on this: How Capital Kombucha brews its teas (Washington Post Magazine, Nov. 24, 2013)
- Horse and rider: Behind the scenes of Cavalia's "Odysseo" (Washington Post Magazine, Oct. 14, 2013)
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- Down cold: Next time you have a cocktail, notice the ice cubes (Washington Post Magazine, Sept. 8, 2013)
- From the ground up: A homegrown garden company (Washington Post Magazine, July 7, 2013)
- They don't just wing it: Inside the butterfly pavilion (Washington Post Magazine, June 30, 2013)
- Tagging D.C. history: Collector focuses on city license plates (Washington Post Magazine, June 16, 2013)
- Beehive buzz: Baltimore's Honfest celebrates hairdo (Washington Post Magazine, June 2, 2013)
- Bell of friendship: Garden signifies ties with South Korea (Washington Post Magazine, May 12, 2013)
- From grain to glass: A look at Catoctin Creek's Distillery (Washington Post Magazine, April 29, 2013)
- Up in the air: Maryland plane never really took off (Washington Post Magazine, April 21, 2013)
- Showing off his wheres: A map enthusiast pinpoints D.C. (Washington Post Magazine, April 7, 2013)
- History in smoke: A look at the artistry of cigar accoutrements (Washington Post Magazine, Mar. 10, 2013)
- Mobile art: His cars get more than passing glances(Washington Post Magazine, Mar. 24, 2013)
- A steady hand: Calligrapher transforms words into art (Washington Post Magazine, March 3, 2013)
- Raising a glass: A look at an icon of D.C.'s beer heritage (Washington Post Magazine, February, 24, 2012)
- A perfect fit: In Md., a puzzle maker aims to make you think (Washington Post Magazine, Feb. 3, 2013)
- A small world: Postal Museum holds international treasures (Washington Post Magazine, Jan. 20, 2013)
- A chocolatier's sweet mix: Cocoa, cloves, tea and ... absinthe? (Washington Post Magazine, Jan. 13, 2013)
- A slice of D.C. Jewish life: Society's collection highlights local history (Washington Post Magazine, Jan. 6, 2013)
- What makes them tick ... Rockville clocksmiths specialize in antiques (Washington Post Magazine, Dec. 30, 2012)
- Before they hit the road: Getting a food truck fit for service (Washington Post Magazine, Dec. 16, 2012)
- Greetings from Arlington: Postcards offer snapshots of county's past (Washington Post Magazine, Dec. 9, 2012)
- A world of treasures: Inside Northwest Washington's Anderson House (Washington Post Magazine, Oct. 28, 2012)
- Fancy feet: She aims to add flair to what you wear (Washington Post Magazine, Nov. 4, 2012)
- Real steel: For Maryland builder, bikes are outlet for creativity (Washington Post Magazine, Oct. 21, 2012)
- Perfecting pours: For coffee lovers a chance to improve their brew (Washington Post Magazine, Oct. 7, 2012)
- Scare tactics: How a Maryland Halloween attraction spooks visitors (Washington Post Magazine, Oct. 14, 2012)
- A perfect fit: In Md., a puzzle maker aims to make you think (Washington Post Magazine, Feb. 3, 2013)
- A small world: Postal Museum holds international treasures (Washington Post Magazine, Jan. 20, 2013)
- A chocolatier's sweet mix: Cocoa, cloves, tea and ... absinthe? (Washington Post Magazine, Jan. 13, 2013)
- A slice of D.C. Jewish life: Society's collection highlights local history (Washington Post Magazine, Jan. 6, 2013)
- What makes them tick ... Rockville clocksmiths specialize in antiques (Washington Post Magazine, Dec. 30, 2012)
- Before they hit the road: Getting a food truck fit for service (Washington Post Magazine, Dec. 16, 2012)
- Greetings from Arlington: Postcards offer snapshots of county's past (Washington Post Magazine, Dec. 9, 2012)
- A world of treasures: Inside Northwest Washington's Anderson House (Washington Post Magazine, Oct. 28, 2012)
- Fancy feet: She aims to add flair to what you wear (Washington Post Magazine, Nov. 4, 2012)
- Real steel: For Maryland builder, bikes are outlet for creativity (Washington Post Magazine, Oct. 21, 2012)
- Perfecting pours: For coffee lovers a chance to improve their brew (Washington Post Magazine, Oct. 7, 2012)
- Scare tactics: How a Maryland Halloween attraction spooks visitors (Washington Post Magazine, Oct. 14, 2012)
- 'Little Treasures': At DAR, good things come in small packages (Washington Post Magazine, Sept. 30, 2012)
- Looks good enough to eat: Food stylist dishes on her trade (Washington Post Magazine, Sept. 9, 2012)
- Artistic inmates: D.C. group showcases works by prisoners (Washington Post Magazine, Sept. 2, 2012)
- Step into his office: At National Gallery, the fine art of the workspace (Washington Post Magazine, Aug. 19, 2012)
- Shakespearean treasures: At Folger the lore's the thing (Washington Post Magazine, Aug. 5. 2012)
- A family history: Momentos remind D.C. restaurant owner of mother (Washington Post Magazine, July 29, 2012)
- Roll call: A local skateboard company's eye-catching designs (Washington Post Magazine, July 2, 2012)
- 'Horse Nation': American Indian museum explores ties to animal (Washington Post Magazine, June 10, 2012)
- At the old ball game: Baseball memorabilia collector seeks the obscure (Washington Post Magazine, May 27, 2012)
- Looks good enough to eat: Food stylist dishes on her trade (Washington Post Magazine, Sept. 9, 2012)
- Artistic inmates: D.C. group showcases works by prisoners (Washington Post Magazine, Sept. 2, 2012)
- Step into his office: At National Gallery, the fine art of the workspace (Washington Post Magazine, Aug. 19, 2012)
- Shakespearean treasures: At Folger the lore's the thing (Washington Post Magazine, Aug. 5. 2012)
- A family history: Momentos remind D.C. restaurant owner of mother (Washington Post Magazine, July 29, 2012)
- Roll call: A local skateboard company's eye-catching designs (Washington Post Magazine, July 2, 2012)
- 'Horse Nation': American Indian museum explores ties to animal (Washington Post Magazine, June 10, 2012)
- At the old ball game: Baseball memorabilia collector seeks the obscure (Washington Post Magazine, May 27, 2012)
- Rock on: Baltimore troupe puts creative spin on opera (Washington Post Magazine, May 6, 2012)
- Reporting to you live ... A look at newsroom on wheels (Washington Post Magazine, Apr. 22, 2012)
-Turn the radio up: Bowie museum has ears on the past (Washington Post Magazine, Apr. 8, 2012)
- Off the page: Pop-up book maker shares her craft (Washington Post Magazine, Apr. 1. 2012)
- The man behind the icon: Items offer a glimpse into Douglass's home life (Washington Post Magazine, Feb. 5, 2012)
- Spin artist: Md. woman dyes and makes her own yarn (Washington Post Magazine, Mar. 4, 2012)
- Something to sip on: D.C. Chinese teahouse aims to educate drinkers (Washington Post Magazine, Feb. 19, 2012)
- They were here: Senators leave signatures on chamber desks (Washington Post Magazine, Jan. 29, 2012)
- A Washington feast: At Mount Vernon, a holiday dessert table set for 10 (Washington Post Magazine Dec. 18, 2011)
- Creative thinking: A look behind the scenes of a photo shoot (Washington Post Magazine, Jan. 15, 2012)
- Reporting to you live ... A look at newsroom on wheels (Washington Post Magazine, Apr. 22, 2012)
-Turn the radio up: Bowie museum has ears on the past (Washington Post Magazine, Apr. 8, 2012)
- Off the page: Pop-up book maker shares her craft (Washington Post Magazine, Apr. 1. 2012)
- The man behind the icon: Items offer a glimpse into Douglass's home life (Washington Post Magazine, Feb. 5, 2012)
- Spin artist: Md. woman dyes and makes her own yarn (Washington Post Magazine, Mar. 4, 2012)
- Something to sip on: D.C. Chinese teahouse aims to educate drinkers (Washington Post Magazine, Feb. 19, 2012)
- They were here: Senators leave signatures on chamber desks (Washington Post Magazine, Jan. 29, 2012)
- A Washington feast: At Mount Vernon, a holiday dessert table set for 10 (Washington Post Magazine Dec. 18, 2011)
- Creative thinking: A look behind the scenes of a photo shoot (Washington Post Magazine, Jan. 15, 2012)
- Multicultural altars: At D.C. basilica statues honor Virgin Mother (Washington Post Magazine, Dec. 11, 2011)
- The man with the masks: Swedish designer helps Capitals' goalies stand out (Washington Post Magazine, Nov. 27, 2011)
- A world at their fingertips: Puppet Co. founders build on their imagination (Washington Post Magazine, Nov. 13, 2011)
- Wheel wonders: At Baltimore museum, lasting locomotives (Washington Post Magazine, Nov. 20, 2011)
- Valor strands: Marines' battle colors commemorate the past (Washington Post Magazine, Nov. 6, 2011)
- No tricks: Virginia man carving more than 40 pumpkins (Washington Post Magazine, Oct. 30, 2011)
- To the grave: At Congressional Cemetery, local history is alive (Washington Post Magazine, Oct. 23, 2011)
- Ground in history: In Va., an old mill's past and future (Washington Post, Oct. 9, 2011)
- The man with the masks: Swedish designer helps Capitals' goalies stand out (Washington Post Magazine, Nov. 27, 2011)
- A world at their fingertips: Puppet Co. founders build on their imagination (Washington Post Magazine, Nov. 13, 2011)
- Wheel wonders: At Baltimore museum, lasting locomotives (Washington Post Magazine, Nov. 20, 2011)
- Valor strands: Marines' battle colors commemorate the past (Washington Post Magazine, Nov. 6, 2011)
- No tricks: Virginia man carving more than 40 pumpkins (Washington Post Magazine, Oct. 30, 2011)
- To the grave: At Congressional Cemetery, local history is alive (Washington Post Magazine, Oct. 23, 2011)
- Ground in history: In Va., an old mill's past and future (Washington Post, Oct. 9, 2011)
- Curbside keepsakes: Arlington man gives discarded treasures new life (Washington Post Magazine, Sept. 18, 2011)
- Music man: Md. artisan focuses on traditional instruments (Washington Post Magazine, Aug. 28, 2011)
- The art of recycling: Glass artist recasts everyday objects (Washington Post Magazine, Aug. 21, 2011)
- Setting the scene: Shakespeare Theatre's props make the bard's words tangible (Washington Post Magazine, Aug. 14, 2011)
- Colorful history: Artist re-creates White House moments (Washington Post Magazine, Aug. 7, 2011)
Into the deep: At Navy museum immerse yourself in nautical history (Washington Post Magazine, July 24, 2011)
- Crystal clear: Vienna merchants believe in the power of minerals (Washington Post Magazine, July 31, 2011)
- Garden to Go: From truck bed to farm bed (Washington Post Magazine, July 10, 2011)
- Music man: Md. artisan focuses on traditional instruments (Washington Post Magazine, Aug. 28, 2011)
- The art of recycling: Glass artist recasts everyday objects (Washington Post Magazine, Aug. 21, 2011)
- Setting the scene: Shakespeare Theatre's props make the bard's words tangible (Washington Post Magazine, Aug. 14, 2011)
- Colorful history: Artist re-creates White House moments (Washington Post Magazine, Aug. 7, 2011)
Into the deep: At Navy museum immerse yourself in nautical history (Washington Post Magazine, July 24, 2011)
- Crystal clear: Vienna merchants believe in the power of minerals (Washington Post Magazine, July 31, 2011)
- Garden to Go: From truck bed to farm bed (Washington Post Magazine, July 10, 2011)
- In spirit: D.C. memorial honors African American soldiers African American soldiers (Washington Post Magazine, July 3, 2011)
- Sneak peak: A museum collection you rarely get to see (Washington Post Magazine, June 26, 2011)
- Stage Presence: A behind-the-scenes look at 'Wicked' (Washington Post Magazine, June 17, 2011)
- Here comes the cake: For baker, the beauty is in the details (Washington Post Magazine, June 12, 2011)
- Sounds of the city: At Crooked Beat record store local acts keep spinning (Washington Post Magazine, June 5, 2011)
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- Ruskie Business: Vodka virtuosos at Russia House (Washington Post Magazine, Oct. 10, 2010)
- Sneak peak: A museum collection you rarely get to see (Washington Post Magazine, June 26, 2011)
- Stage Presence: A behind-the-scenes look at 'Wicked' (Washington Post Magazine, June 17, 2011)
- Here comes the cake: For baker, the beauty is in the details (Washington Post Magazine, June 12, 2011)
- Sounds of the city: At Crooked Beat record store local acts keep spinning (Washington Post Magazine, June 5, 2011)
- Living masterpieces: The arboreteum's bonsai trees (Washington Post Magazine, May 08, 2011)
- Ruskie Business: Vodka virtuosos at Russia House (Washington Post Magazine, Oct. 10, 2010)
- Pedicab power: Transport that's slow but spunky (Washington Post Magazine, June 6, 2010)
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- Listen Up! Why Wolf Trap sounds good from the cheap seats (Washington Post Magazine, Aug. 22, 2010)
- Honey-do: Backyard beekeeping's sweet rewards (Washington Post Magazine, Aug. 1, 2010)
- Vehicular mayhem: Soap box satisfies a family's need for speed (Washington Post Magazine, June 13, 2010)
- No ordinary playthings: A Dunn Loring doll collector's finds (Washington Post Magazine, May 1, 2011)
- 'Hat-titude': Toppers make a statement all their own (Washington Post Magazine, April 25, 2011)
- Mmmm, Britannia: Tasty imports from across the pond (Washington Post Magazine, April 10, 2011)
- Walk on: An enthusiast lets his boots do the talking (Washington Post Magazine, April 3, 2011)
- Small but deadly: Bullets that made a big bang in history (Washington Post Magazine, Mar. 20, 2011)
- Pants are for wimps: Kilts aren't just for parades (Washington Post Magazine, Mar. 13, 2011)
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- Mardi Gras mania: Beads are just the beginning (Washington Post Magazine, March 6, 2011)
- Waxing nostalgic: The making of an American president (Washington Post Magazine, Feb. 20, 2010)
- Cheese please! These dairy delights are the cream of the crop (Washington Post Magazine, Jan. 30. 2011)
- Walk on: An enthusiast lets his boots do the talking (Washington Post Magazine, April 3, 2011)
- Small but deadly: Bullets that made a big bang in history (Washington Post Magazine, Mar. 20, 2011)
- Pants are for wimps: Kilts aren't just for parades (Washington Post Magazine, Mar. 13, 2011)
- Hungry for more: Show a food pantry a little love (Washington Post Magazine, Feb. 13, 2010)
- Mardi Gras mania: Beads are just the beginning (Washington Post Magazine, March 6, 2011)
- Waxing nostalgic: The making of an American president (Washington Post Magazine, Feb. 20, 2010)
- Cheese please! These dairy delights are the cream of the crop (Washington Post Magazine, Jan. 30. 2011)
- Gingerbread goes patriotic: White House chefs create a masterpiece (Washington Post Magazine, Dec. 26, 2010)
- Flash from the past: Tattoo museum gives classic ink its due (Washington Post Magazine, Jan. 2, 2011)
- Rare Guitar: Selections from a shop's special collection (Washington Post Magazine, Nov. 14, 2010)
- Festive fish? Vintage ornaments from Christmases past (Washington Post Magazine, Dec. 18, 2010)
- Smart Mouth: Dental museum leaves visitors with plenty to chew on (Washington Post Magazine, Nov. 7, 2010)
- Brewed to order: Getting experimental with beer (Washington Post Magazine, Oct. 24, 2010)
- Dollhouses of death: How miniature models changed crime-solving (Washington Post Magazine, May 23, 2010)
- Tools of the fitness trade: Inside a celeb trainer's gym bag (Washington Post Magazine, May 2, 2010)
- To mom, with love: Picking the right bouquet (Washington Post Magazine, April 24, 2010)
- Flash from the past: Tattoo museum gives classic ink its due (Washington Post Magazine, Jan. 2, 2011)
- Rare Guitar: Selections from a shop's special collection (Washington Post Magazine, Nov. 14, 2010)
- Festive fish? Vintage ornaments from Christmases past (Washington Post Magazine, Dec. 18, 2010)
- Smart Mouth: Dental museum leaves visitors with plenty to chew on (Washington Post Magazine, Nov. 7, 2010)
- Brewed to order: Getting experimental with beer (Washington Post Magazine, Oct. 24, 2010)
- Dollhouses of death: How miniature models changed crime-solving (Washington Post Magazine, May 23, 2010)
- Tools of the fitness trade: Inside a celeb trainer's gym bag (Washington Post Magazine, May 2, 2010)
- To mom, with love: Picking the right bouquet (Washington Post Magazine, April 24, 2010)
- Hail to the chiefs: These presidents know how to run (Washington Post Magazine, April 18, 2010)
- Cracking Faberge's eggs: Russian royal heirlooms sparkle in D.C. (Washington Post Magazine, April 4, 2010)
- Buon appitito! A paradise of Italian goodies (Washington Post Magazine, Mar. 28, 2010)
- Hiding secrets: Solving WWII's uncrackable codes (Washington Post Magazine, Mar. 14, 2010)
- Weird science: An Alexandria apothecary's unusual remedies (Washington Post Magazine, Feb. 20, 2010)
- D.C.'s Hawaiian escape: At this plant showcase, green means go (Washington Post Magazine, Feb. 28, 2010)
- Independent minded: Literary zingers at Capitol Hill Books (Washington Post Magazine, Jan. 17, 2010)
- Awesome '80s: The Legwarmers' rad look (Washington Post Magazine, Dec. 13. 2009)
- Winter wonderland: Making art from ice (Washington Post Magazine, Dec. 20, 2009)
- Step right up: Bar sideshow (Washington Post Magazine, Nov. 22, 2009)
- Interpreting tarot: The answer's in the cards (Washington Post Magazine, Oct. 18, 2009)
- Cracking Faberge's eggs: Russian royal heirlooms sparkle in D.C. (Washington Post Magazine, April 4, 2010)
- Buon appitito! A paradise of Italian goodies (Washington Post Magazine, Mar. 28, 2010)
- Hiding secrets: Solving WWII's uncrackable codes (Washington Post Magazine, Mar. 14, 2010)
- Weird science: An Alexandria apothecary's unusual remedies (Washington Post Magazine, Feb. 20, 2010)
- D.C.'s Hawaiian escape: At this plant showcase, green means go (Washington Post Magazine, Feb. 28, 2010)
- Independent minded: Literary zingers at Capitol Hill Books (Washington Post Magazine, Jan. 17, 2010)
- Awesome '80s: The Legwarmers' rad look (Washington Post Magazine, Dec. 13. 2009)
- Winter wonderland: Making art from ice (Washington Post Magazine, Dec. 20, 2009)
- Step right up: Bar sideshow (Washington Post Magazine, Nov. 22, 2009)
- Interpreting tarot: The answer's in the cards (Washington Post Magazine, Oct. 18, 2009)