Why the White House Correspondents Dinner Leaves Me Cold
http://www.myfoxdc.com/clip/11431573/in-the-know-with-judy-kurtz-white-house-correspondents-dinner DC journos call it the ‘Nerd Prom’ – but you know they secretly love being included. Click on the link for our post-pary chat with The Hill columnist Judy … Continue reading
Jane Goodall on GoodDayDC
Jane Goodall and the state of chimpanzee conservation – DC News FOX 5 DC WTTG. The amazing & inspiring Jane Goodall stopped by Good Day DC – we chatted about … Continue reading
Dana Perino dishes on DC
In The Hot Seat: Dana Perino. Hosting Dana Perino was one of the highlights of May – she’s smart, funny and has a wicked side too. Click on the link … Continue reading
Thank you, little flower!
Thank you, little flower!I needed your sunny face today. There’s been another school #shooting – this one in #Spokane, Washington. People in the #Caribbean islands and #Florida and #Houston and … Continue reading
I love words…
I love words. Not just the perfect turn of phrase, but the physical creation of lettering & typography. I love the scent of India ink, squishy kneaded erasers, the faint … Continue reading
Welcome, Pope Francis
September 22, 2015 The year was 1979. We styled our hair like Farrah Fawcett. Roller skated to Donna Summer & the Bee Gees. Wore rainbow suspenders like Mork from Ork. … Continue reading
Seduced
I didn’t mean to, but – you . were . so … S W E E T. You belonged to another – and I had promised not to cheat. You … Continue reading
SuperDork & sea glass
This is not the picture I thought I’d post to mark this birthday. I wanted a kick-ass pic that said, “Take that, 50!” But instead, I chose this. This is … Continue reading
It is not wrong, cruel or racist to ask questions.
https://www.facebook.com/MelanieAlnwickFox5Dc/posts/694670427360961 I am so conflicted. I hear the masses sharpening their pitchforks and building the pillories. In my heart, I agree that our schools should be welcoming, safe harbors for … Continue reading
“You said you weren’t going to kill me!”
September 11, 2015 Imagine you are #NatashaMcKenna. You’ve been in a psychotic state for several days. You believe your phone is being monitored. You believe the police have been harassing … Continue reading
FaceTime: Making the Virtual Playdate possible
I am a failure when it comes to enforcing a digital diet for my children. Honestly – show me the mom who works full time, manages the household, handles maid … Continue reading
I Almost Tweeted a Bikini Pic Today…
I almost Tweeted a bikini pic of myself today. I was at my desk, listening to Sarah Fraser, a contributor to our newscast, talk about her #bikinichallenge1073. Sarah has been … Continue reading
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Sex Crime at Sidwell Friends School
March 18, 2016 Wow. Quite a headline story to walk into this morning. And to be honest – I had some internal debates over how to cover it. My questions, … Continue reading →