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Wafa on Home

To me, Bahrain is home, but I still think of myself as someone from D.C. I really love this cit...

Iris Firemoon on Wicca, Witches, and Pagans

When I tell people about Wicca, the first question I usually get is, "Are you a witch and do yo...

Noble on Staying Connected to Foreign Places

My daughter was born on an American base, so she is American, but her place of birth is Baghdad...

South on His Family’s History

The flooring business has been an interesting way to see this city.

Glenn on Having Love in Your Heart

Like my Momma said, 'Love is the only thing in the world that is going to help people.'

Josh on Magic

People here are fascinated when I say that I am a magician. They say, 'No really, what do you d...

Bob on Being a Rowing Official

Many people don't know that D.C. has by far the largest concentration of high school rowers.

Hamzah on the Color Underneath Those Button-Downs

I feel like you can meet cool people here, though, who will let down their guard and tell you w...

Jon on Taking Care of Your Backyard

It is the people over there in the White House and Capitol that are making the depression. Look...

Lara on D.C.’s Particular Fashion Style

The style here is very particular – New England meets southern comfort.