State of the Nation

In the fourth week of April, the NBC/WSJ poll found that 63% of us think the country is on the wrong track. In April 2013, 61% held that view. The ABC/WP survey taken at the same time found that 66%...

President Obama

The public’s grade on the job President Obama is doing (as found by Gallup 5/7-9/14) is 45% approval/50% disapproval. Of the 6 most recent, two-term Presidents at this point in their second term, Obama’s current approval rating is better than...

Who will vote in 2014

Who will vote in 2014 According to the NBC/WSJ survey, interest in the 2014 election is about where it was at this time in 2010, but lower than it was 2006. The survey uses a scale of 1 to 10,...

The Races: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, President

13% of Americans approve of the way Congress is doing its work. There has been little change in recent months. Among registered voters, 45% say they will vote for the Democratic candidate and 46% for the Republican candidate. Men lean...

Restaurant: Fiola Mare

Washington, DC: First there was Fiola, then Casa Luca, and now Fiola Mare. All are the creation of Fabio Trabocchi, the Chef/ Owner, with Maria Trabocchi, the Director of Guest Relations.

Restaurant: Poppabox

Washington, DC: First there was Fiola, then Casa Luca, and now Fiola Mare. All are the creation of Fabio Trabocchi, the Chef/ Owner, with Maria Trabocchi, the Director of Guest Relations.

A Guest Book

For my most recent birthday, a group of friends gave me a very special gift in response to my reviews of restaurant restrooms. They gave me: Bathroom Guest Book Please Sign in While Sitting Down There are spaces to record...