Yes, it is about that time of year again. That time when DCist comes out from behind our computer screens to prove that we do, in fact, have lives and personalities. And we’d love for you to join us. Since we imagine we’re not incentive enough, we’ll have drink specials, giveaways, and DJs. And if you were under a rock this week, this is what you may have missed:

— Marion Barry reacquainted himself with an old friend, and we wondered whether this may mark the end of the Barry era or if his defenses would prove strong enough.

— We checked out Supersystem at Black Cat, Page France at Galaxy Hut, and Granian at Iota.

— We encouraged eavesdropping

— …and producing offspring.

— WMATA Chief Richard White resigned/was fired, probably because of Metro’s restrictive bathroom policies.

Family farmers, Harris Teeter, and wine training tempted us.

— We cornered and interviewed the secretive Shmoo Group.

— Hmmmmmm…braised short ribs.