Just Another Day in DC
Just Another Day in DC
@justanotherdayindc.bsky.social
Publishing on Substack weekly at https://anneschwartz.substack.com
The closed captions of figure skaters’ music with non English lyrics is hilarious
February 13, 2026 at 9:20 PM
What are you doing to defend democracy, create community and feed your soul?

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The Times That Try One's Soul
January was the month that lasted a year and February is not off to an auspicious start.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
A bit of green to give you a break from all the shades of white and gray.
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Rosedale
A little bit of history and quite a bit of green (in season)
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February 2, 2026 at 2:39 PM
@titonka.bsky.social did you get an apology from @steveinskeep.bsky.social for calling you “Michelle” on the air this morning?!
January 28, 2026 at 10:28 PM
It snowed, it sleeted, I shoveled
Truth in advertising: the photo below was taken in 2016
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Snowstorm
Much ado in advance about what turned out to be a big mess
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January 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
On this MLK Day, be inspired by these stained glass windows that replaced the original ones honoring Confederate generals Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson. anneschwartz.substack.com/p/reconcilia...
Reconciliation in Stained Glass
Windows by Kerry James Marshall at the Washington National Cathedral
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January 19, 2026 at 2:41 PM
An antidote to the horrible news of the past week. The State Fairs exhibit at the Renwick

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State Fairs at the Renwick
Almost missed it and thank goodness, I didn't
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January 12, 2026 at 2:44 PM
January 5, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Before we kick 2025 to the curb, a few hopeful thoughts

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December 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Four months and counting in the deployment of the National Guard in DC 😡

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Still Under Occupation
Some thoughts on the continued deployment of the National Guard in DC
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December 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Anderson House
Two, two museums in one
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December 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
DC is so much more than the White House, Capitol, monuments and museums. Highly recommend this book.

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Chocolate City
Connecting the dots of DC's history
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December 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
It’s a tough time to be in DC. Give these local vendors a little love.

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For Your Holiday Shopping Consideration
Ready, set, shop!
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December 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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November 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Thanksgiving
A short note of gratitude
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November 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream is a giant and visually stunning love letter to capitalism.

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Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream
Celebrating a bunch of stuff that's on Mr. Milken's mind
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November 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
A tale of two WWI veterans
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The 11th Hour of the 11th Day of the 11th Month
A tale of two World War I veterans
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November 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
It’s that time of year. Get to chopping and simmering

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Soup, Beautiful Soup
'Tis the season for soup in all its iterations
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November 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
All Roads Lead To.....
Not where you think
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October 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Smithsonian museums are closed today but you can come visit virtually with me

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Interpreting History and Identity
The Smithsonian still gets it right, at least for now
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October 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The state of the world would have given my dad so much pain. As much as I miss him, I'm glad he's missing this.

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Remembering My Dad
Excuse the dust in my eyes
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October 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
September 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Places of respose -- separated by race and a fence. #dc Thank you to @blackgeorgetown.bsky.social anneschwartz.substack.com/p/the-tale-o...
The Tale of Two Georgetown Cemeteries
Segregated in death as in life
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September 15, 2025 at 12:57 PM
A visit to Hillwood, the Washington home of socialite Marjorie Meriweather Post.

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Hillwood
Excess and more excess
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September 1, 2025 at 1:54 PM