Mommy The Journalist

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Blog-cation

Ashton December 29, 2015 5

Dear Readers, I thought it might be a good idea to check in since it's been almost a month since I last posted. A lot of stuff has b...

Monday, December 7, 2015

social media

Social Media: Wading Through the B.S.

Ashton December 07, 2015 1

Social media has been a great thing for news. It's also been the worse thing for news. Before social media, if you wanted to find ne...

Monday, November 30, 2015

monday motivation

Monday Motivation

Ashton November 30, 2015 0

Here lately it seems like there's always something going wrong, and it's been hard for me to maintain a good attitude while weath...

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

parenting

Becoming Mommy

Ashton November 24, 2015 1

Having a kid changes everything. Yes, I know it's cliche, but it's so true. I haven't slept all the way through the night...

Monday, November 23, 2015

thanksgiving

28 Years of Thankfullness

Ashton November 23, 2015 3

In three days I will be one year closer to 30. That's right. On Thanksgiving, I will begin the last year of my 20s. I've accompl...

Monday, November 16, 2015

monday motivation

Monday Motivation

Ashton November 16, 2015 1

I'm struggling with this these days but I am trying to work toward it. Maybe these words will help motivate someone out there to let ...

Sunday, November 15, 2015

2015 Peanut Festival Wrap

Ashton November 15, 2015 1

It was a bumpy ride, but we survived the National Peanut Festival again this year - despite rain, mud up to our knees and even a canceled d...

Monday, November 9, 2015

take a chance

Monday Motivation

Ashton November 09, 2015 0

No one should reach the end of their life with a single "what if?" Take the chance. It just might turn out to be everything you...

Monday, November 2, 2015

words to live by

Monday Motivation

Ashton November 02, 2015 0

After a couple of really bad weeks, I've decided I need a new motto in my life. "Good vibes only" will be my new mantra in ...

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

halloween movies

Ashton's Ultimate Non-Scary Halloween Movie Guide

Ashton October 28, 2015 0

If you're like me, scary movies aren't your thing. That can make navigating the Halloween movie scene a little difficult, but neve...

Monday, October 19, 2015

monday motivation

Monday Motivation

Ashton October 19, 2015 1

I missed posting last Monday, for no real reason other than time getting away from me. After last week, I need a little motivation. It wa...

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

storytelling

(Not So) Basic Journalism Skills: Finding Focus

Ashton October 14, 2015 0

Have you ever gone out and covered a story and come back with so much stuff you don't know where to get started? Sometimes finding the...

Monday, October 5, 2015

monday motivation

Monday Motivation

Ashton October 05, 2015 0

In life it is so easy to get down and out about how something didn't go our way. My challenge to you this week is to make the best of...

Monday, September 28, 2015

monday motivation

Monday Motivation

Ashton September 28, 2015 0

In my part of the world, this week started off gray and rainy. For many people I know, it also started off sad. A girl I went to high sch...

Monday, September 21, 2015

monday motivation

Monday Motivation

Ashton September 21, 2015 0

This is something I have to remind myself of occasionally. A couple weeks ago, I had a particularly bad day at work. It actually reached ...

Monday, September 14, 2015

monday motivation

Monday Motivation

Ashton September 14, 2015 0

These are definitely words to live by. Happy Monday! Hope everyone has a good week!

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

mommy

3 Month Photo Session (2 Months Later)

Ashton September 08, 2015 1

Alexis turned 5 months old on Monday. So I figured I should probably share some of the photos from her 3-month session before she grows/chan...

Monday, September 7, 2015

monday motivation

Monday Motivation

Ashton September 07, 2015 2

Hopefully not many of you are having to work on this holiday for laborers. However, as we all know in this business, news doesn't tak...

Monday, August 31, 2015

monday motivation

Monday Motivation

Ashton August 31, 2015 0

This week's Monday Motivation is a little late. I started the week off at the doctor's office after developing bronchitis over the...

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

WDBJ

Ashton August 26, 2015 1

Across the country, newsrooms have been shaken to their core. Alison Parker and Adam Ward were doing a live interview for the WDBJ Morn...

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

tips

4 Simple Ways to Make Your Show Better

Ashton August 25, 2015 0

It's something every producer struggles with - adding depth to your show without overdoing it. As a producer, it's easy to fall in...

Monday, August 24, 2015

monday motivation

Monday Motivation

Ashton August 24, 2015 0

If you truly want something, you have to work for it. Not everything comes easily. Sometimes the things that are the most worthwhile are ...

Monday, August 17, 2015

monday motivation

Monday Motivation

Ashton August 17, 2015 0

Monday, August 10, 2015

monday motivation

Monday Motivation

Ashton August 10, 2015 0

I think one pretty well speaks for itself. Hope everyone has a great week!

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

not so basic journalism skills

(Not So) Basic Journalism Skills: News Judgment

Ashton August 05, 2015 1

What makes news newsworthy? The argument can be made that anything is news, but depending on where you are and who your audience is, not ...

Monday, August 3, 2015

monday motivation

Monday Motivation

Ashton August 03, 2015 0

This Monday morning started out a little rough for us. I got all the way to daycare to drop off the baby only to realize that I'd left...

Monday, July 27, 2015

monday motivation

Monday Motivation

Ashton July 27, 2015 0

Last week was a whirlwind for me. In addition to producing two shows daily, I took on some reporting projects. It's something I'v...

Monday, July 20, 2015

risk

Monday Motivation

Ashton July 20, 2015 0

This week, for me, is all about taking chances. Remember when I told you back in May that there was something in the works for me to get ...

Monday, July 13, 2015

Monday Motivation

Ashton July 13, 2015 1

Definitely words to live by. If we're not happy, then what's the point? Happy Monday, everyone!

Friday, July 10, 2015

open letter

So You Want to be a Journalist

Ashton July 10, 2015 1

An open letter to new journalism students: So you're the next generation of reporters, producers, anchors and editors. You've go...

Monday, July 6, 2015

monday motivation

Monday Motivation

Ashton July 06, 2015 0

After a rough end to last week (stomach bug made the rounds), this week is already showing promise. Our happy, playful baby is back and we...

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