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.

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.

What It’s Really Like to Be a Solo TV Reporter in Winter

February, 24, 2021

Here, I bring you with me as I direct and shoot a news story while walking miles across the beautiful, snow-covered rolling hills of Western New York.

Theatre On Extended Intermission

January, 26, 2021

Shea’s Performing Arts Center is a Buffalo landmark sought out by people from around the world. Broadway touring productions typically choose Shea’s as the venue to launch their shows. Although the pandemic has put this New York treasure on intermission for almost a year, Shea’s is celebrating its 95th anniversary and looking forward to opening its doors again. Teamwork is the epitome of this company. I appreciate that every time I enter the theatre. This time, I am especially thankful for the use of archival material and Kevin Sweeney, Director of Marketing and Communications. I generally shoot and edit my stories solo, and I wanted to do a standup that would have required me to clone myself. Without hesitation, Kevin came to the rescue and filmed me while walking backwards!

History of Bills Mafia From Day One

January, 16, 2021

The Bills Mafia is world-renown, and known for having some of the most spirited football fans. With Buffalo buzzing about the team’s high-stakes home game tonight in the NFL Divisional Round, the Bills Mafia are in high gear. Here’s my story about how this famous fan group came to be, straight from a founder. She attended last week’s playoff game and gives you a flavor of what to expect once the Bills Stadium gates open.

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Apr 11

Here is a clip from my upcoming story about love beyond borders. It features a Western New York man who sold everything he had to move just 25 minutes from his girlfriend in Canada. Then Covid-19 struck, and the border between their countries closed. They have not been able to see each other for several months as their lives have become “emotional roller coasters,” but their bond has remained strong. This story is coming up on Spectrum News Buffalo. #Love #Covid #Pandemic #Reporter #WesternNewYork

Here is a clip from my upcoming story about love beyond borders. It features a Western New York man who sold everything he had to move just 25 minutes from his girlfriend in Canada. Then Covid-19 struck, and the border between their countries closed. They have not been able to see each other for several months as their lives have become “emotional roller coasters,” but their bond has remained strong. This story is coming up on Spectrum News Buffalo. #Love #Covid #Pandemic #Reporter #WesternNewYork ...

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Apr 10

Buffalo is teeming with history, including one elaborate building designed in the late 1800’s by Louise Bethune, the first female American architect. Decades later, the structure’s extraordinary features were hidden by new owners who wanted a sleek, modern look. Today, I’m putting together a story about efforts to turn back the clock on that edifice and its adjacent companion, including the fascinating events that occurred inside those buildings. The feature will air on Spectrum News tonight. #PreservationWork #Historic #Restoration #Reporter #MMJ #NewYorkState

Buffalo is teeming with history, including one elaborate building designed in the late 1800’s by Louise Bethune, the first female American architect. Decades later, the structure’s extraordinary features were hidden by new owners who wanted a sleek, modern look. Today, I’m putting together a story about efforts to turn back the clock on that edifice and its adjacent companion, including the fascinating events that occurred inside those buildings. The feature will air on Spectrum News tonight. #PreservationWork #Historic #Restoration #Reporter #MMJ #NewYorkState ...

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Apr 7

I’m editing together another Day in The Life video about my work as a reporter for Spectrum News. This one is a scrumptious story on cooking Bananas Foster, and other dishes involving liquid nitrogen. Later today, I’ll post it. #Cooking #LiquidNitrogen #Reporter #MMJ #Journalist #TVNews

I’m editing together another Day in The Life video about my work as a reporter for Spectrum News. This one is a scrumptious story on cooking Bananas Foster, and other dishes involving liquid nitrogen. Later today, I’ll post it. #Cooking #LiquidNitrogen #Reporter #MMJ #Journalist #TVNews ...

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Apr 4

When this picture was taken, I lived on a street filled with neighbors from a wide variety of religious beliefs. For Christians like me, Easter commemorated the resurrection of Jesus Christ. For all of us, it was a new beginning. Our gardens were awakening from their winter’s rest. We left anonymous treats on each other’s porches – like this cake I made – and included notes signed, “Secret Easter Bunny.” As always, the world was not free from contention and confusion, but because of our love and respect for each other, our neighborhood was a port in the storm. In preparation for that first Easter, Christ said, “Peace I leave with you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid [John 14:27].” I wish you all a wonderful Easter. #Love #Easter #Spring #EasterSunday

When this picture was taken, I lived on a street filled with neighbors from a wide variety of religious beliefs. For Christians like me, Easter commemorated the resurrection of Jesus Christ. For all of us, it was a new beginning. Our gardens were awakening from their winter’s rest. We left anonymous treats on each other’s porches – like this cake I made – and included notes signed, “Secret Easter Bunny.” As always, the world was not free from contention and confusion, but because of our love and respect for each other, our neighborhood was a port in the storm. In preparation for that first Easter, Christ said, “Peace I leave with you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid [John 14:27].” I wish you all a wonderful Easter. #Love #Easter #Spring #EasterSunday ...

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Apr 3

Although Broadway productions at Buffalo’s opulent Shea’s Performing Arts Center are on a pandemic-induced intermission, the theatre is teaming up with Disney to bring students in grades six through twelve a virtual surprise. This picture was taken while I was filming my story about it, which will air tonight on Spectrum News Buffalo. #Broadway #Stage #Covid #Pandemic #Reporter #Anchor #Journalist #TVNews

Although Broadway productions at Buffalo’s opulent Shea’s Performing Arts Center are on a pandemic-induced intermission, the theatre is teaming up with Disney to bring students in grades six through twelve a virtual surprise. This picture was taken while I was filming my story about it, which will air tonight on Spectrum News Buffalo. #Broadway #Stage #Covid #Pandemic #Reporter #Anchor #Journalist #TVNews ...

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Mar 30

The Covid-19 pandemic has produced unexpected heroes―grandparents who sacrifice to provide essential childcare and homeschooling for their grandchildren. One Western New York grandma even turned her living room into a classroom for remote learning. She is being featured, along with baby Lillian (pictured), in my story airing on Spectrum News Buffalo this evening. #Grandparents #Love #RemoteLearning #TVNews #Reporter #Anchor

The Covid-19 pandemic has produced unexpected heroes―grandparents who sacrifice to provide essential childcare and homeschooling for their grandchildren. One Western New York grandma even turned her living room into a classroom for remote learning. She is being featured, along with baby Lillian (pictured), in my story airing on Spectrum News Buffalo this evening. #Grandparents #Love #RemoteLearning #TVNews #Reporter #Anchor ...

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Mar 19

Every day as a TV journalist is exciting─from reporting on breaking news with only a moment’s notice to covering stories that run the gamut from heartwarming to heartbreaking. That’s why I love my job! #TVNews #Anchor #Reporter #MMJ #NewsLife

Every day as a TV journalist is exciting─from reporting on breaking news with only a moment’s notice to covering stories that run the gamut from heartwarming to heartbreaking. That’s why I love my job! #TVNews #Anchor #Reporter #MMJ #NewsLife ...

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Feb 28

Coming up on Spectrum News, we’ll share the story of artist Lisa Brown. Her creations educate people about African American heritage and history in the making. The shirt I’m wearing features one of Lisa’s designs. #BlackHistoryMonth #Art #Education

Coming up on Spectrum News, we’ll share the story of artist Lisa Brown. Her creations educate people about African American heritage and history in the making. The shirt I’m wearing features one of Lisa’s designs. #BlackHistoryMonth #Art #Education ...

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