* There's been a "massive surge in the rat population on Capitol Hill as a result of Eastern Market burning down, causing a rat exodus of massive proportions." [Prince of Petworth]

* "God, what a fucked up country we've become. Ronald fucking Reagan was the greatest american ever, according to some poll by People magazine or whoever. Not Jefferson, not Washington, not Hamilton or Lincoln, but a b grade actor potted plant that was a front man for the religious right." [Craigslist]

* Do you enjoy "pigeonholing the opposite sex"? [Roissy in DC]

* Gary Bauer hates the pampered pets of Dupont Circle. [Girl From the South]

* New farmers market at 14th & U. [Draw Me a Sheep]