For the past few weeks, as construction continues at the corner of L and 15th, as lanes open up, and parking returns, I’ve been bothered to no end by advertising for the new condos perched atop the Marriott.

They are called “The Penthouses at Capitol Park.” The website touts them as “Exquisite with just a touch of elegance…..” Phew, thank god it’s just a touch. Too much elegance is just so . . . . uh, elegant. Which is bad?

I digress.

Their street corner sign bears the tagline “In the heart of the Capitol.”

Are they building these condos in the rotunda? Filling the circular space in the basement of the Capitol? How, exactly, are these penthouses in the heart of the CapitOl?

In the heart of the Capital, maybe. Close to the heart of the Capitol Park area, okay, sure. But Os are buildings and As are places.

They may have just a touch of elegance, but what they need is a generous application of grammar.

I’ll buy a drink for whoever places a (non-vandalizing, non permanent) post-it “A” over the O in the sign and gets a photo. Submit to the flickr group and leave us a comment.

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