
Open Mic at Mocha Hut

My brother, Thomas checking out the U street scene. He decided that he was not going to do open mic so we just did some people watching.


I hope that all will have a wonderful 4 day weekend if you are here in the United States. It's Labor Day ! This holiday is not connected to any battle. It was actually created to recognize the contributions of workers across America. It is on the first Monday of September. I also hope that all of my international friends have a great weekend as well. Peace~
20 comments:
Very cool. Man, you make me want to come out and see DC. Looks like a happening place! Enjoy your weekend with you family!
faith-
You know that I can't show you those boring monuments. :)
However, I do need to showcase other neighborhood besides U Street. I concentrate on that next time. Peace and have a great weekend as well. Thanks~
That place looks so cool! I always like your pictures :-) Have a great weekend!
Yay for Mocha Hut!!
I was actually supposed to head there tonight to meet Ananda. But with this horrible weather outside, I cancelled. I can't be outside when its raining, or else I'll melt! lol =)
Enjoy your holiday, Sir!!
~UB
Hope you have a happy weekend too, Stephen, great photos, love the pink glow of the deli, nice shot.
nml-
Thanks! I hope that your weekend is already in full swing. I'm sure it will lend itself to an interesting post soon. :)
ub-
It was a nice crowd. The poets were ok. The crowd is very supportive and polite. It reminds me of Appollo Kids. Everyone's a winner!!! :)
heim-
Thank you. That's one of my favorites too. I think the weekend will be fine once the storm passes.
Peace and Felicidades to you Stephen I am headed to Savannah.
Damn, this makes me miss home. There are so few black people in Portland. Its kinda like seasonal affective disorder, but rather than sunlight - its blackfolks I'm not getting enough of.
Enjoy Labour Day weekend bro. I love long weekends although I pay for it on the Tuesday. Unfortunately, we have ran out of our quota for Monday bank holidays until next year.
I love your pictures as usual.
So poetry houses are the hit in Washington...just today someone mentioned to me you should open a poetry and tea with other drinks house....
Hope you had a wonderful labor day weekend
Thank you for the comment, I'm glad to know your still around.
barbie-
Hello and I hope Savannah was good to you.
max-
Haa haa! That's funny. I would go through some withdrawal if I was there too.
uaridi-
Hey sis! Thank you so much and I hope that your weekend went well.
rose-
Yes, they are popular here in DC. It's a great creative outlet.
tus tin-
Likewise. :)
What lovely images your poem brings to mind Stephen, and the photo is a perfect companion.
heimdallr-
Thanks! Your comment is much appreciated. :)
I wonder if you have free day for the first of May.
In france, we have, it's called "fête du travail" = labour day = May Day!!!
I did a post for May Day, and my son Etienne (remember, Etienne = Stephen) wrote a comment:
Etienne said...
etienne a dit...
Comment for the non-french visitors of this blog :
There is a tradition in France to offer each May 1st a garden lilly to every important person we have. It's a lucky charm.
The origin of this common usage is pretty old : It is told that the french King Charles IX once received a garden lilly from a citizen who wished him luck. It was May 1st, in the 16th Century. The King decided then to offer garden lillies each May 1st, as a symbol of luck. This common usage is still very powerfull in France today.
2/5/06 10:26
cergie-
*smile* Yes, I had a friend who used to refer to me as Etienne. I like the French version as well. That's a wonderful history about May Day. I didn't know that. Isn't learning such a wonderful thing! Thank you. :)
i love chess on the street .. perfect for a lazy summer day .. but in ur case it was night time .. even better :)
All of these pictures are great.
p.s. we don't have may first labor day in the u.s. because it is considered too radical -- although its inspiration, apparently, was in the Haymarket riot of Chicago.
nabeel-
I love to watch, but I don't play a lick.
profzero-
Thanks! I need to explore some more of the city through my lense. Also, thanks for that history on the Haymarket riot of Chicago.
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