Category Archives: photojournalism

February 13, 2008 · 9:53 pm

autism awareness @ the rockfish.

last week the rockfish restaurant hosted a press conference to announce the start of a monthly “autism family awareness night” at the restaurant along with a partnership with pathfinders for autism.
the rockfish hopes provide a fun, enjoyable dining experience for families with autism by offering a special menu, understanding staff, and a relaxed environment that will cater to its patrons. autism awareness nights will be in the third tuesday of each month, starting feb 19th. for more information contact the rockfish at: therockfish@rockfishmd.com.

pathfinders vice pres. (and former oriole) bj surhoff spoke about his experiences with autism; speaker michael busch also addressed the crowd.

delegate james king, speaker michael busch, alisa rock, bj surhoff, delegate karen montgomery, and john white.

plunging hons take the polar bear plunge!

the plunging hons were among the 10,000 plungers that braved the icy waters of the chesapeake on saturday at sandy point state park for the 12th annual MSP polar bear plunge. this years’ polar bear plunge raised a record $3 million for special olympics and attracted a huge crowd – creating the need for multiple plunges throughout the day.

it was a wicked cold 30 degrees, and sunshine was definitely lacking – but it didn’t discourage the fantastically costumed and enthused plungers – and i can tell you it was the best beach party i’ve ever attended!

the plunging hons easily stole the show with their vibrant attention-grabbing costumes and proudly raised nearly $3000 in just over 2 weeks!

YAY HONS!

becoming a HON ain’t easy!

but it sure is worth it – just look at these hons!

the team poses with the polar bear mascot.

getting excited…

heidi with her floatie + a random fired up ravens plunger!

the hons hit the beach…

another spirited team of plungers!

PLUNGE TIME!

a seriously packed beach party, despite the freezing weather.

mr + mrs polar bear 2008 ?

team hon supporters cheered the plungers on from the sidelines, er shorelines.

i am so proud and honored to have been part of the 1st annual plunging hons!

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January 13, 2008 · 9:40 pm

CGB slate: tribute to ronald reagan.

the CBG slate hosted a tribute to ronald reagan in last monday in baltimore.

michael reagan spoke of “growing up reagan.”

michael reagan prepares to sign his father’s books.

(from left) steve schuh, james king, former governor robert erlich, and nic kipke.

congress hopeful andy harris + senator brian simonaire.

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even the blonde photographer got a signed book! that michael reagan is definitely a nice guy :)

*guests* to view all photos from this event please click here.

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January 3, 2008 · 12:56 am

nye on bourbon street: NOLA day 3.

i love new year’s eve.

love it.

celebrate good times. ring in the new year. one huge worldwide party. and new orleans was certainly an incredible place to spend nye. the french quarter was buzzing – from the crowds in jackson square anticipating the drop of the large pot of gumbo at midnight, to the dance party in the street on bourbon, every place in town was exuding new year excitement and 2008 anticipation. we threw ourselves right into the thick of the action for a while before tucking into a fantastic jazz club – the band did a superb countdown job and for the first time i welcomed 2008 with a live performance of auld lang syne – it was fantastic. outside the ebb and flow of bourbon street continued early into the morning, and i felt lucky to be a part of a nye celebration in the big easy.

we started our evening with a bottle of champagne (thank you rob + kevin!) and a bit of local fare at the renowned dive port of call.

lafitte’s, the oldest bar in the US; a swap box on frenchman that held a quarter and a cigarette.

a pot of neon gumbo descends on NOLA at midnight from atop jax brewery.

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December 31, 2007 · 8:30 pm

on the streets: NOLA day 2.

the streets of the french quarter.

how the streets see me…

art everywhere…YAY!

the streetcar along charles st.

the garden district.

the final word.

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December 30, 2007 · 1:56 am

the big easy: NOLA day 1.

i am so excited to be back in new orleans – i absolutely love this city for its myriad of eccentricities and undeniably charming character. we are lucky to be staying at the b&w courtyards – a fabulous b&b in the faubourg marigny district, just a few blocks from the heart of the french quarter.

we had the perfect new orleans day: a phenomenal welcome at our b&b by rob, one of the owners, followed by a great lunch of gumbo and shrimp po’boys at mena’s cafe, a stroll through the french quarter and a peek at bourbon street, afternoon coffee + beingnets at the famed cafe du monde, people watching in jackson square, shopping along royal street, a drink at molly’s at the market, and a spectacular dinner at bacco.

creative photos of john and i.