thank you, OJ Simpson

i am fascinated with the U.S. Justice System

the past few weeks...

i've been glued to the news, insession & research

on the Casey Anthony Murder Trial

(im sure my twitter followers have noticed)

it all started with OJ Simpson

i was hooked

i admired greta van susteren & marcia clark

i made sure my mom tape recorded every single day of the trial

during the maryland snowstorm, all i did was watch the trial live

i thank the OJ Simpson Trial for my love for news and the legal system

and i believe that's why i'm here today

as a news journalist

 sleeping 2 hrs a night

because of my obsession for these court cases

and today

i await Day 2 of the Casey Anthony Jury Trial

after an amazing & explosive Day 1, full of shocking accusations

unbelievable strategies by the Defense

and an emotional opening from the Prosecution

the Valley's WHSV, best in Virginia?

WHSV TV3 Daybreak

is up for the "BEST MORNING SHOW" of 2010

 in the Commonwealth of Virginia!

we are either the winner or runner-up.

i'm very happy that our station in the Valley

is being recognized throughout the entire state!

but what makes Daybreak so special?

the support, obviously!

it's really the Valley, giving us SO MUCH SUPPORT and LOVE

the Valley who always turns us on- to keep you safe & informed

our viewers give us the fuel

to make Daybreak the best

thank you so much for watching!!!!!!!

special thanks to... 

our General Manager, News Director & Asst News Director

Daybreak Director, Production Staff & News Staff!

Go Team!

2010 Daybreak News Team-

&

2011 Daybreak  News Team-

wonder if we'll match today

sometimes

you just get the memo

good morning winchester's elyse

getting a Facelift

you turn on WHSV and you see black?

how about green? is the video blinking?

is the audio inaudible?

please excuse us...

it's just a part of our amazing facelift!

WHSV is going HD

(high definition, in case you live under a rock)

and our efforts to bring YOU better news...

may cause a few little difficulties here and there

but do not worry

the news personalities (i.e. ME) are not going to be replaced by robots

and yes, that was really a question a viewer had for me! =)

instead, the quality of our video/audio/etc will just be better!

we will transition into HD in June

get ready!!!!!!

My Tasting @ the Jefferson Hotel

the royal treatment at the Jefferson Hotel

we started off with 3 full salads, 3 full dinners,

4 bottles of wine, 3 signature cocktails, 3 cake slices...

just between me... and mike...

we are of course, only serving Virginia wine

because Virginia is for Wine Lovers

and why wouldnt we use wine right from Thomas Jefferson's backyard?

Ashton and Rick from marketing/catering really took care of us

and of course, our Chef Patrick, server Stephanie, cake designer Sara and Florist Rick

our favorite part

in addition to the food

was our signature drinks Ashton created for our theme

cheers!

 Chef Patrick surprised me with spoonbread to go

it is mike and my ABSOLUTE favorite

at the Jefferson's Champagn Brunch



BEHIND THE SCENES- newsroom dancing

how do i tell ed drantch...

that it's not friday?

not a fan of political unrest

an unwanted email from Norwegian Cruise Lines

CANCELLED SAILING INFORMATION

Dear Valued Guest:

 

As you may know, there has been political unrest in the regions visited on these itineraries. As a result, we are reducing the number of cruises we offer to this region and therefore, cancelling the above mentioned sailings.

the little gardener

as you know,

WHSV is looking to give a gift

it's called the Children First Good Neighbor Gift

one of my favorite ideas for the gift

is a "Little Farmer's Market"

turns out

my agriculture roots go way back

at least an attempt to help grandma garden

at any rate

happy birthday to my grandma 

and all the other mother's out there 

(including my very own of course)

=)

strangest house for sale

when house hunting in Cincinnati

we saw the strangest thing at a house for sale in Montgomery

it was a hand dryer

in the master bedroom

mind you

they also had two hot tubs

one inside the living room

the other right outside

if you're still curious

no, we did not buy this house

lions, tigers & anchors, oh my!

the circus has come and gone

leaving just pictures behind

and i was fortunate to learn a bit more...

about what goes on behind the scenes

amanda and i were honorary ringmasters

and we rode elephant, nina, into the circus

i was never a fan of the circus

i read so many horrible articles about animal mistreatment, etc

but i had the opportunity to meet someone who had worked for the circus as a child

he changed my mind a bit

then when the cole brother's circus came into town

amanda and i decided to attend

we had the pleasure to meet many circus members

and found out what a family business it really was

we learned that-

these acts are contracted out separately

we also learned

that animals- are not owned by the circus

instead, they are owned by the different contractors

for example, Nina here...

she is a 40 yr old Family elephant

her elephant family being with her owners for 6 generations

we also found out

Nina's handler pictured above

was born to his circus family

and knew Nina all his life

we want to thank Nina was being such a sweetheart

we are sorry we didnt have M&Ms for you!



btw... the really good photos above- are by Ted Alvis

http://www.alvismedia.com/

the horrible photos, by my camera =)

they accused of me of murder, but fed me well!

WHO DID IT?

not i

delegate dickie bell (R-Staunton) and i were accused of murder

but it was all for good fun

delegate bell and i were among the several suspects

for the murder of a bentley commons employee, scott clark,

killed with a knitting needle

(del. bell and i were found innocent)

just to clear our names there lol

obviously a murder mystery dinner at bentley commons

and boy, did they feed us well!

so it was worth the accusations, i suppose =)

delicious salmon, flourless chocolate cake, salad

thanks to chef chris faris

it was very nice to meet our daybreak friends at bentley commons

apparently, they eat delicious breakfast

and watch us every morning!

esp phyllis =)

thanks bentley commons for having us!

(now i must save my money to live here when i retire)