Mommy The Journalist

Friday, December 21, 2012

My (Short) Rant on Guns

Ashton December 21, 2012 2

A gun is an inanimate object. It is incapable of inflicting harm on anyone or anything on its own. It is not inherently good or evil by itse...

Sunday, December 16, 2012

behind the scenes

Behind the Scenes: Numb

Ashton December 16, 2012 2

Members of the media see bad news every day. After awhile it has a numbing effect. You tend to brush off the robberies and burglaries, sha...

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

no comment

Behind the Scenes: No Comment

Ashton December 05, 2012 0

Members of the media aren't expected to have opinions, but when it comes down to it that expectation of impartiality is probably the h...

Sunday, December 2, 2012

letters to hubby

Letters to Hubby

Ashton December 02, 2012 1

Mi amor, This may sound like an overused cliche, but I love you more than anything. Marrying you was the best decision I've made. So...

Friday, November 30, 2012

president

10 Unprofessional Questions I'd Like to Ask the President

Ashton November 30, 2012 1

Interviewing the President of the United States is every reporter's dream gig. There's so much you could talk about, but for the s...

Sunday, November 25, 2012

thanksgiving

Belatedly Thankful

Ashton November 25, 2012 6

This week has been emotionally exhausting. On Tuesday morning, I got what is arguably the most devastating phone call I've ever g...

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Ashton November 20, 2012 6

I've been very lucky in my lifetime to not lose any close family members. That changed this morning. I've spent a majority of th...

Monday, November 19, 2012

penguin

Monday Motivation

Ashton November 19, 2012 0

Because we all could use a little motivation sometimes.

Friday, November 16, 2012

success

Measuring Success

Ashton November 16, 2012 3

I like lists. From to-do lists in my planner to how-to lists online. Thanks to Yahoo, I read a lot of lists -- how to get a flat tummy, ...

Sunday, November 4, 2012

election

Behind the Scenes: Election Madness

Ashton November 04, 2012 3

We are two days from Election Night 2012. Two days. *Deep Breath* I've been preparing for this election for two weeks, an...

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

rumpelstiltskin

Character to Watch: Captain Hook

Ashton October 24, 2012 2

We already know how much I like Once Upon a Time , and to say I was excited to learn the show would be introducing Captain Hook this seas...

Friday, October 19, 2012

news

The Other Side of the Story

Ashton October 19, 2012 6

A few weeks ago I posted a video of a news anchor standing up and calling out a viewer who sent her an email that attacked her weight. Sinc...

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Pin Tested, Ashton Approved

Ashton October 16, 2012 0

I'm always on the lookout for hair tutorials. Having naturally curly hair that doesn't like to cooperate, especially when I decide ...

Friday, October 5, 2012

suicide

Perspective

Ashton October 05, 2012 1

There are many things in life you don't want to experience. There are so many situations you don't even consider, thinking "...

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

newsroom

Ode to Newsroom Callers

Ashton October 03, 2012 0

I know there are perfectly normal, intelligent and nice people who watch our news. However, they are not the people who call our newsro...

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

newsroom

Taking a Stand

Ashton October 02, 2012 0

Watch this and remember it. Bullying comes in many forms, including letters/emails/phone calls to television stations. Us newsies are...

Thursday, September 27, 2012

producer

The Truth About Producing

Ashton September 27, 2012 2

We recently had a producer/reporter position open up at my station, and while I haven't been directly involved in the recruiting proc...

Saturday, September 22, 2012

wedding

Wedded Bliss

Ashton September 22, 2012 3

Just a few photos from before and after the ceremony taken by family and friends.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Ashton September 20, 2012 1

For a sneak peek at my wedding day bliss, check out our photographer's blog post: http://cherokeespiveyphotography.com/2012/09/ashton-...

Saturday, September 8, 2012

soapbox

Soapbox: Bad News is Good News?

Ashton September 08, 2012 2

This past week was a rough news week. We've had so many sad and depressing stories, it's nearly impossible not to let them get to ...

Friday, September 7, 2012

wedding shower

How Real Brides Accessorize

Ashton September 07, 2012 0

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Shower Fun

Ashton September 01, 2012 2

I know I've been kinda M.I.A. lately, but there are only 14 days left until the wedding and there's a lot going on ... mostly in th...

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