Back in the Saddle

So this Freevoliter has been traipsing about, attempting to find some work to pay the bills. Well, since that's not working out, I've got plenty of time to write about the life and times of the under-employed. I used to be an "fellow" (read: under paid research assistant) and now I have a more flexible schedule in San Francisco (read: not often contracted contractor). What I'm saying is: I KNOW HOW TO BE BROKE. So read up, kids, I've got life lessons for you right here, every week.

Freevolity: a Top Ten List of Amusements for

10. Have a potluck. Friends will always bring too much out of guilt and leave you with enough dips, chips, and salad for a week.

9. Go to the farmers market. Eat lots of samples, and pick up wealthy foodie sugar mommas and daddies who love local food.

8. Don't schedule anything on second Tuesdays and first saturdays. I swear to God, every museum in the City is free on that day.

...stay tuned! More amazing practical tips to weathering this down economy and your own laziness to follow...

Environmental Film Festival Begins Tomorrow!!

They are all over town.
They are beautiful.
Some are free others are not.
They are about honey bees, evil corporations, and Bhutan.
<--- that one is about environmental pirates. no joke. The website sez it all. Just go get educated about the world around us.

So Sorry! I'm back to give you the best of DC's Free Social Scene!

I'm so sorry! I've been neglecting my fans. (Okay, so about three of you read this, but at least two thirds of you complained that I was not keeping up my end of the bargain.)

So I'm back, to bring you the best of what's free and fun in the DC area. In fact, it will include films, exhibits, foodie events, openings, parks, gardens, and general "beers for a cause" events!

Hope you'll tune in and check back!

Cheers,
First Freevoliter in Charge