Joe and I met last Monday afternoon at the Starbucks on Route 7 near the Container Store to discuss plans for ARG’s Big Dig. I noticed two carts full of bags and clothes near a table and then saw the lady who owned them come back to her table and make an instant meal with … More Not Your Typical Starbucks RAK – K Praske
Just before Labor Day, I was out to dinner in DC with my boyfriend and a RAK opportunity presented itself on the way back to Arlington in a taxi. We were talking to the driver about his kids and where he lived. He lives in Rockville (where we both went to High School) and has … More Back to School in a Taxi – K Praske
My first RAK was more about the right thing to do, so with my remaining $50 I wanted to do something a little more on the fun side. That was a little more difficult than I anticipated. I was running out of time and was worried that I may not be able to complete the … More Lost and Found – C Markert
It was lovely September morning on my first day of my “staycation” in Winchester and my wife and I decided to go out to Burger King for breakfast before heading out to run our planned errands for the day. While I was waiting for my food, I noticed an older gentleman, with what looked like … More Fresh Air and Sunshine – C Markert
Back before the deli across the street closed, I got hit with a desire to do something nice for the lady that sits in the lobby of the Hilton HQ bldg. She always makes eye contact with me and smiles when I say hello. So I bought her a cup of coffee, a brownie for … More Coffee & Friends . . . The Perfect Blend – M Vines
I had dinner at a place in Tyson’s with TierPoint when they were visiting ARG. It is one of those very nice steakhouses that I simply don’t go to unless someone else is footing the bill. I didn’t stay for the whole engagement, but asked if my dinner could be put in a to-go container. … More Bless this Food – M Vines
I am so sad I didn’t get a picture of the two men who came to my neighbor’s house back in August, to load up appliances for a family that was purchasing the set. It was so hot that day, and I remember feeling rather frustrated with my friend who had asked if I would … More I Like to Move It, Move It – M Vines
