Blessing of the Dogs at National City Christian Church - Washington, DC

Blessing of the Dogs National City Christian ChurchOn Thomas Circle10:00 AM - 10:20 AMSunday August 5, 2007

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Ever wondered how to make guacamole really easily and then keep it fresh? Check out my lens at squidoo: Easiest Way in the World to Make and Keep Guacamole

Riding the Metro in Washington, DC

An insider guide about the tips and tricks of riding the metro in Washington, DC.

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Want to learn more about the US Mint's 2007 Little Rock High School Desegregation Dollar? Check out our new lens about this commemorative coin at http://www.squidoo.com/Desegregation_Dollar/

The US Mint is scheduled to release the 2007 Platinum Eagles on at 12:00 pm ET on Tuesday 7/17/07. The Platinum Eagles are issued in four sizes: one ounce, half ounce, quarter ounce, and tenth ounce, in both proof and uncirculated versions - so 8 different coins in all.

We were saddened to hear about the death of Lady Bird Johnson yesterday - amazing to think the President Johnson's First Lady has been with us all this time.

Lady Bird's passing opens up 2 new coins to the Gold First Spouse series, which requires that First Spouse coins be released not before their passing or that of the predecessors: Lady Bird Johnson and Pat Nixon.

Collectibles and antiques that people chase after are more than just things - across they span of time they remind us that progress is best achieved not by reinventing the wheel with each generation but rather by building on the knowledge gained by generations of the past.

This summer is a movement in the House of Representatives that would require all U.S. Coins to have the phrase "In God We Trust" on either the reverse or obverse of all US coins. In theory, this might require a redesign of the Presidential Golden Dollar edge lettering.