National Harbor By Lani Gering A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words… The main photo accompanying this column pretty much says it all. It expresses many of our sentiments. While I am hoping that by the time you are reading this, things will have started heading back in the direction of some sort of normalcy – right now seems pretty bleak. My mission with this column has always been to promote the Harbor and all it has to offer to our neighbors far and wide by enticing them to visit, eat, shop and gather for events, but that isn’t really pertinent this month. All indications are to have people stay away in the hopes that we can get this stupid virus corralled and under control and that’s what we should do. The Harbor is normally host to several large events and seasonal weekend happenings on the Plaza and these things will all come back. Like many of the eateries in the DMV, several of the Harbor restaurants are offering curbside pickup and delivery in order for you to continue to enjoy their wares. The offerings have been changing on a regular basis but you can check nationlharbor.com/togo to find the latest updates. Several retailers are also offering opportunities for you to shop online. If you have an interest in doing some virtual retail therapy, check out nationalharbor.com/covid19. However, I don’t want any of you readers to forget for one minute that the Harbor will be waiting with open arms when the restrictions are lifted. The Wheel will be back in action, the Carousel will be turning and the restaurants and shops will be open and ready to greet you. In the meantime, we still have our beautiful sunsets and you can stroll the waterfront and American Way and look at…
By Bob Tagert Get Out and Take a Drive In these uncertain times when we don’t know what the rules are next week, we thought it a good idea and take a drive just to get out of the house. Make no mistake about it…I strongly support the idea of social distancing and that is the point of the article. If we can be sequestered in our homes, apartments or condos, why can’t we take a drive with those we are routinely in contact with or by ourselves. Do you social distance when you go to the grocery store? If you are like me, you try to, but standing in line at six feet will make you lose your place in line. With all of these rules in mind, I propose to get out to open spaces where you are not around others but for a brief moment and can enjoy this beautiful spring weather and refresh your soul. As Of Tuesday, March 24th at 12.59 am Governor Northam made it mandatory for all non- essential businesses to be closed. This also applies to our Virginia wineries. You may not even sit at one of their outside tables on the property. However, with participating wineries, you can pre-order on the website, by calling or texting, and then picking up at the winery – some of the wineries are offering free shipping as well. You can even order while driving up the driveway but you can’t get out of your vehicle, an employee will bring your order out and you pay on the spot, cash, check or credit card. My original premise for this article was to drive out on a beautiful day, buy a bottle and grab a seat but not too close to anyone else. That part, grabbing a…