This blog began in 2010 as part of the publisher’s promotional materials for my travel book, The Single Girl’s Guide to Meeting European Men. The book rose to #1 on Amazon’s Best-Sellers List within two weeks of publication, and is still selling. The blog has been expanded to cover my other pursuits.

Economic Impact of U.S./Canada Border Reopening

February, 19, 2022

Creating this story was an adventure! I filmed it with my cell phone in four cities and two countries, just after the 5,500-mile-long border between them opened to citizens of both nations after a shutdown of almost two years. My quest was to determine the economic and personal impact of this once-in-history phenomena. To uncover the facts, I traveled through both countries in rain, wind, snow and sun! During the short time since my report aired, restrictions on both sides of the border have further changed with the rise and fall of Covid-19 variants, and differences of opinions concerning governmental regulations. My full story is on SpectrumLocalNews.com

The Life of a TV News Reporter in the Course of a Day

June, 23, 2021

As a TV journalist, my office can become a variety of places, like a municipal building, courtroom, restaurant, car, or even a picturesque trail. Often, I’m all over the landscape in the course of one day. In this behind-the-scenes video, you come along with me.

From Buffalo to Nigeria

June, 10, 2021

In this news story, I take viewers from Buffalo to Nigeria, where kids are learning pre-professional dance despite living in poverty and lacking resources. Although their dance floor is often a dirt road, nothing can dampen these students’ passion and the quality of their work. For more than a year, while many people have been physically separated from loved ones by the Covid-19 pandemic, a bond has been formed between Buffalo and Nigerian dancers. Creating this report reminded me of similar bonds I formed while growing up and dancing pre-professionally.

Science of Cooking

April, 7, 2021

Fire, liquid nitrogen and ice cream…it’s all in this behind-the-scenes video on the making of a news story!

Creating a TV News Story ─ From Start to Finish

March, 31, 2021

Here’s a candid, behind-the-scenes look at how TV news stories are created. To show you this, one of my friends filmed me while I was filming a story for Spectrum News.

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May 15

Saturday afternoon, a neighborhood that I know and love was viciously attacked. Ten people were killed and three injured at a Buffalo supermarket on Jefferson Avenue in what authorities are describing as “racially-motived violent extremism.” For me, this horrific event was personal. Since I moved to Buffalo a few years ago as a reporter/anchor for Spectrum News 1, I have been covering East Side Avenues’ revitalization initiatives in the area that includes the scene of this crime. While developing over 30 stories on these civic improvement projects, I have become friends with some of the many outstanding residents and leaders there. My heart is with this community. [AP Photo/Joshua Bessex] #Buffalo #NewYork #MassShooting #Suspect #Arraigned

Saturday afternoon, a neighborhood that I know and love was viciously attacked. Ten people were killed and three injured at a Buffalo supermarket on Jefferson Avenue in what authorities are describing as “racially-motived violent extremism.” For me, this horrific event was personal. Since I moved to Buffalo a few years ago as a reporter/anchor for Spectrum News 1, I have been covering East Side Avenues’ revitalization initiatives in the area that includes the scene of this crime. While developing over 30 stories on these civic improvement projects, I have become friends with some of the many outstanding residents and leaders there. My heart is with this community. [AP Photo/Joshua Bessex] #Buffalo #NewYork #MassShooting #Suspect #Arraigned ...

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May 8

Happy Mother’s Day! This is a throwback picture of my mom and me at Seattle’s Space Needle. Though I’ve lived in cities around the world, no matter whether I’m sitting right beside her or am many hours away, she has always been there for me. #MothersDay #Love #Gratitude

Happy Mother’s Day! This is a throwback picture of my mom and me at Seattle’s Space Needle. Though I’ve lived in cities around the world, no matter whether I’m sitting right beside her or am many hours away, she has always been there for me. #MothersDay #Love #Gratitude ...

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Mar 26

Novi Paluch, a Good Samaritan of the fashion industry, owns Sasmita Batik, a Buffalo shop featuring her own clothing designs inspired by Indonesia, her native country. Although Paluch’s creations have been showcased at New York Fashion Week, helping people means more to her than career success. She designs her clothes in WNY and flies to Jakarta to have them made. There she hires workers facing challenges like having special needs and being homeless, and teaches them to sew her garments. Paluch explains that these people are grateful for the much-needed income they earn, and she is grateful for the opportunity to make a positive difference in their lives. You can see my full story about Paluch on SpectrumLocalNews.com #Fashion #Industry #Buffalo #Jakarta #Philanthropy #Journalist #Reporter

Novi Paluch, a Good Samaritan of the fashion industry, owns Sasmita Batik, a Buffalo shop featuring her own clothing designs inspired by Indonesia, her native country. Although Paluch’s creations have been showcased at New York Fashion Week, helping people means more to her than career success. She designs her clothes in WNY and flies to Jakarta to have them made. There she hires workers facing challenges like having special needs and being homeless, and teaches them to sew her garments. Paluch explains that these people are grateful for the much-needed income they earn, and she is grateful for the opportunity to make a positive difference in their lives. You can see my full story about Paluch on SpectrumLocalNews.com #Fashion #Industry #Buffalo #Jakarta #Philanthropy #Journalist #Reporter ...

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Feb 28

My heart is broken as we witness the destruction of Ukraine. We see fathers risking their lives to take families across the border and return to fight the Russian invaders. Neighboring nations like Poland, Hungary, Romania, Moldova and Slovakia are welcoming the flood of refugees, who are met by those lined up to help with food, clothing, shelter and transportation. Some are holding signs stating how many Ukrainians they can harbor in their own homes. In Russia, thousands of citizens are risking arrest to protest the attack.

I have been deeply moved by the outpouring of support, which is also happening at home. My church has a well-organized worldwide humanitarian aid program. Members make regular donations, but with the current crisis, participation is especially strong. On Sunday, one mother raising three young children alone, discretely gave part of her modest income to help Ukraine. The amount may have been small, but her sacrifice was big. [This photo was taken by our Spectrum News journalist, Alyssa Paolicelli, at a rally in Manhattan.] #Ukraine #UkraineUnderAttack #War #UkraineInvasion

My heart is broken as we witness the destruction of Ukraine. We see fathers risking their lives to take families across the border and return to fight the Russian invaders. Neighboring nations like Poland, Hungary, Romania, Moldova and Slovakia are welcoming the flood of refugees, who are met by those lined up to help with food, clothing, shelter and transportation. Some are holding signs stating how many Ukrainians they can harbor in their own homes. In Russia, thousands of citizens are risking arrest to protest the attack.

I have been deeply moved by the outpouring of support, which is also happening at home. My church has a well-organized worldwide humanitarian aid program. Members make regular donations, but with the current crisis, participation is especially strong. On Sunday, one mother raising three young children alone, discretely gave part of her modest income to help Ukraine. The amount may have been small, but her sacrifice was big. [This photo was taken by our Spectrum News journalist, Alyssa Paolicelli, at a rally in Manhattan.] #Ukraine #UkraineUnderAttack #War #UkraineInvasion ...

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Feb 19

Creating this story was an adventure! I filmed it with my cell phone in four cities and two countries, just after the 5,500-mile-long border between them opened to citizens of both nations after a shutdown of almost two years. My quest was to determine the economic and personal impact of this once-in-history phenomena. To uncover the facts, I traveled through both countries in rain, wind, snow and sun! During the short time since my report aired, restrictions on both sides of the border have further changed with the rise and fall of Covid-19 variants, and differences of opinions concerning governmental regulations. My full story is on SpectrumLocalNews.com #Travel #Covid #Omicron #Border #Crossing #TravelAdvisory #EconomicImpact #InternationalTravel #Mandates #Journalist #Reporter #MMJ #Anchor

Creating this story was an adventure! I filmed it with my cell phone in four cities and two countries, just after the 5,500-mile-long border between them opened to citizens of both nations after a shutdown of almost two years. My quest was to determine the economic and personal impact of this once-in-history phenomena. To uncover the facts, I traveled through both countries in rain, wind, snow and sun! During the short time since my report aired, restrictions on both sides of the border have further changed with the rise and fall of Covid-19 variants, and differences of opinions concerning governmental regulations. My full story is on SpectrumLocalNews.com #Travel #Covid #Omicron #Border #Crossing #TravelAdvisory #EconomicImpact #InternationalTravel #Mandates #Journalist #Reporter #MMJ #Anchor ...

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Jan 28

A historic brewery, dating back to the 1800s, was almost forgotten as people moved out and pigeons took up residence. Now, through an initiative designed to provide economic benefits for Buffalo’s East Side, the building is being restored. When transformed into a multi-use space, this beautiful structure will lure businesses and consumers back into the community. Here is a clip from my report. The full story is on SpectrumLocalNews.com #EastSideAvenues #Buffalo #NewYork #Restoration #Journalist #Reporter #Anchor #TVNews

A historic brewery, dating back to the 1800s, was almost forgotten as people moved out and pigeons took up residence. Now, through an initiative designed to provide economic benefits for Buffalo’s East Side, the building is being restored. When transformed into a multi-use space, this beautiful structure will lure businesses and consumers back into the community. Here is a clip from my report. The full story is on SpectrumLocalNews.com #EastSideAvenues #Buffalo #NewYork #Restoration #Journalist #Reporter #Anchor #TVNews ...

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Dec 23

In this news report, stars of the “Hamilton” Broadway touring cast reveal what they hope their audiences will take away from the show, the similarities they see between challenges Americans faced while forming our country and those we face in our era, and why they find performing in Buffalo so special. #Hamilton #Broadway #Buffalo #NewYork #Reporter #MMJ #Anchor #TVNews

In this news report, stars of the “Hamilton” Broadway touring cast reveal what they hope their audiences will take away from the show, the similarities they see between challenges Americans faced while forming our country and those we face in our era, and why they find performing in Buffalo so special. #Hamilton #Broadway #Buffalo #NewYork #Reporter #MMJ #Anchor #TVNews ...

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Dec 22

This is Neil Haskell, who plays King George in the Broadway touring production of “Hamilton.” If you’re a “So You Think You Can Dance” fan, you’ll remember when he charmed America and danced his way into the finals. I was thrilled to interview him for a news story! He is truly down-to-earth and engaging. Later, I’ll post the interview. #Hamilton #SoYouThinkYouCanDance #Buffalo #NewYork #Journalist #Reporter #NewsAnchor

This is Neil Haskell, who plays King George in the Broadway touring production of “Hamilton.” If you’re a “So You Think You Can Dance” fan, you’ll remember when he charmed America and danced his way into the finals. I was thrilled to interview him for a news story! He is truly down-to-earth and engaging. Later, I’ll post the interview. #Hamilton #SoYouThinkYouCanDance #Buffalo #NewYork #Journalist #Reporter #NewsAnchor ...

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