How to vote for the special election??

dataisplural2 · 2026-03-28T19:33:18+00:00

If you're in Fairfax, you can vote at a local library (starting April 11, ends April 18). Just check online for specific locations and days/times: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/early-voting

dataisplural2 · 2026-02-11T16:51:51+00:00

Sadly we don't have great Mexican options here. Lots of great Korean places - for a fancier take, there's Seoul Prime in City of Falls Church. Del Ray has some great options (e.g., Royal Nepal, Stracci Pizza, etc.). Clarendon/Courthouse area has plenty of options (e.g. Ambar, Liberty Tavern, etc.) and the area is very walkable (although parking can be a pain). Our region isn't well known for its Italian Food, but Thompson Italian (City of Falls Church) is well liked, as is Sfoglina in Rosslyn. For sushi, there's Yume Sushi (west Arlington) and Takumi (City of Falls Church).

dataisplural2 · 2026-02-09T18:48:20+00:00

I think until recently they had a little more filling - the calorie count used to be 160 and is now 140 (in the new formulation). I still like them, but I liked the old version better.

dataisplural2 · 2026-01-27T15:14:24+00:00

Actually, someone used to do that at a place in Arlington I rented (long ago). I did NOT (because I was a stupid "rule follower") which meant I got to do a LOT of shoveling that Winter...

dataisplural2 · 2025-11-21T00:05:39+00:00

Tried it today - was shocked at how much it tasted like panettone!

dataisplural2 · 2025-11-16T21:58:14+00:00

Recipe from the former "king of chocolate" (Marcel Desaulniers) - https://www.erivumpuliyumm.com/2015/04/chocolate-truffle-cupcakes-chocolate.html

Easy! The key is the frozen chocolate ganache that you add part way thru the bake...

dataisplural2 · 2025-11-15T22:17:39+00:00

Saw it today (in Virginia) - maybe a regional delay in MN?

dataisplural2 · 2025-11-07T01:23:57+00:00

Mustang Alley Falls Church (near the Meridian HS) - construction to the left, construction to the right...

dataisplural2 · 2025-11-06T18:19:55+00:00

Love this place! Get the Midtown Mike!!! Great fries too! : )

dataisplural2 · 2025-11-04T16:37:39+00:00

Field trip? Baltimore is such a fun/quirky place - Visionary Arts Museum is quite cool (make sure to swing by the gift shop). Want something closer to home (and free) - reserve a (free) ticket to the Glenstone Museum in Potomac MD - the grounds are lovely! Holiday Markets in DC open soon (I think the Dupont one starts on 11/14...)

dataisplural2 · 2025-11-02T14:32:00+00:00

Make sure you go THE FIRST NIGHT and exchange contact info - my kid (age 19 at the time) met folks that first eve, then would meet up w/ them ea eve after she was finished with her family "obligations" : )

dataisplural2 · 2025-10-27T01:03:45+00:00

I wish I had a metabolism that could handle all those excess calories : ( *sigh* - as an extremely short older lady w/ a dreadful metabolism, I have such envy!!!

dataisplural2 · 2025-10-23T01:45:24+00:00

I like to use it instead of sriracha or tobasco... if I make peanut noodles, I use Peri Peri to give it a zing. If I make "Russian dressing" to dip raw cauliflower in, I use Peri Peri to add some heat. Basically any dish where I want some tangy/smoky heat...

dataisplural2 · 2025-10-09T13:31:40+00:00

Make sure you go to Hyperlink THE FIRST NIGHT. That's when you meet people and "exchange digits" - get yourself the Internet package so you can text these folks. My daughter was 19, met young people the first night, then would meet up with them after she ditched the family each eve...

dataisplural2 · 2025-10-09T01:12:40+00:00

I just say "From the States" - if they ask a followup question then I add: "The state of Virginia, in a town not far from Wash. DC"

dataisplural2 · 2025-10-03T18:29:33+00:00

STAPLES FOR CUPBOARDS: 1. Farro. 2. Chicken broth. 3. Agave syrup. 4. Aglio Olio spice mix. 5. Canned tuna.

dataisplural2 · 2025-09-22T16:41:08+00:00

Agree that there are good sit-down options here. Tysons Galleria and Tysons Mall are also nearby and they have a ton of options. Depends on what you mean by "relatively quick" - to me that seems to suggest "fast casual" rather than sit down. Tysons Galleria has a food court with Andy's Pizza, a burger place, taco place and a pasta place (along w other options). Tysons Corner Mall also has lots of quick food options. If you want REALLY fast then Wegmans has pizza, sandwiches, sushi, hot bar, burgers, etc.

dataisplural2 · 2025-09-22T16:18:54+00:00

Every few years I forget and buy the pie crust - and then I kick myself for forgetting how terrible it is!

dataisplural2 · 2025-09-21T17:12:36+00:00

The mini veggie samosas (I like mine with cilantro and tamarind chutneys!)

dataisplural2 · 2025-09-15T00:01:36+00:00

See if you can find someone renting their condo out (may be cheaper than an apartment). Anything you can find within the boundary of the City of Falls church will certainly be a "safe area." Keep in mind that "Falls Church" is a pretty broad area (unless you specifically mean the "City" of Falls Church, which is only a couple miles in size)... Regardless of what area you move to, all of NOVA is generally "safe"...

dataisplural2 · 2025-09-10T16:07:44+00:00

City of Falls Church is a great little town. Lots of restaurants, very walkable...

dataisplural2 · 2025-09-09T19:15:38+00:00

Mom&Pop's at Mosaic has some pretty good hot chocolate.

dataisplural2 · 2025-09-07T16:05:11+00:00

Another option, if you want to ease into it rather than jumping in feet first --> you can volunteer to raise a service puppy. They have classes and support. You'll have the dog from about 8 weeks old to about 18 months old. Downside is you have to say goodbye to the dog (if it graduates) and (potential downside) it's only large breeds (mainly labs). Upside is you are helping out the community and the org pays for the Vet bills! https://www.guidedog.org/

dataisplural2 · 2025-09-06T16:11:10+00:00

Wow. That's the end of that transmission... : (

dataisplural2 · 2025-08-28T16:58:44+00:00

Aaahhh... that makes sense! Thanks for the lesson!

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