Yes, you read that right! The Hippo will be taking on the Democratic National Convention for the Ultimate Civics Lesson! All of next week, Hippo will be photographing and coming to you live from the floor of the DNC. But for why, am I taking a 6 year old to…
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Kid Approved
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Coolest Mom On The Planet
In honor of one of my favorite events, The White House Correspondent Dinner, I thought I would talk about one of Hippo’s favorite past times. Watching his favorite reality show, The West Wing. You’re reading this and wondering if I’m talking about some new reality show about life in the…
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The Hero In The Airport
Last night while leaving my hotel, I saw a man that looked a lot like a man that I have admired, pretty much my entire life, Rev./Congressman/Ambassador/Mayor Andrew Young. But he’s from Atlanta and I was in Washington DC, so there was no way it could’ve been the civil rights…
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The Booker Effect
Last night I had the great honor and pleasure of attending a fundraiser for Newark, New Jersey’s Mayor Cory Booker‘s run for Senate Campaign. I was invited by a good friend, Jodi Gomes who has become friends with the mayor through her advocacy for Autism. You’re probably wondering what the…
Birthing Nerds
When I was younger if my mom got home early there was something I could depend on. Cuddling up to my mommy, snacking on Smoked Oysters, Cheese, Crackers & Apples, and getting our dose of World News Tonight w/ Peter Jennings & Nightline w/ Ted Koppel. I was probably the…
Raising A Responsible Citizen
Most everyone knows that I, along with all the other women in my family, am a staunch Democrat. Women in my family have been exercising the right to vote even when it was dangerous to do so. My great-aunt told me about voting for FDR & Kennedy, Carter and Clinton,…