Author Archives: tonya

To Swim Bike Run or not to Swim Bike Run

Posted on July 13, 2008 by tonya

So yesterday was my first foray into training for the numerous (mini) triathalons coming down the pike in Northern Virginia…Nearly half of the women on my street are training (some of them are pretty hard core!), so it’s a great … Continue reading →

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Hilton Head

Posted on June 10, 2008 by tonya

Time for a few new kid pictures, which always come with vacation time, like it or not. Me likey, Rob not so much (the taking of the pictures, that is…) The weather and activities have been pretty much out of … Continue reading →

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Earth Year

Posted on April 24, 2008 by tonya

So I missed blogging on Earth Day — which is likely the most overhyped non-holiday holiday on Earth! But the great thing about that is that we are actually now in a societal phase where Earthiness has become cool and … Continue reading →

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Faith, policy and reflections on the Pope’s visit

Posted on April 22, 2008 by tonya

I am a long time fan of columnist Mike Gerson. He doesn’t know me, but I remember him from when he worked for then-Senator Dan Coates when I worked for social activist/conservative Bob Woodson. Gerson was writing Coates’ speeches, emerging … Continue reading →

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Hill Girl Mania… also known as SWAG

Posted on April 20, 2008 by tonya

I think it had been so long since we were all together at once for an extended period of time that we were half drunk with excitement when we met a few weeks ago (alright it was early February, I’m … Continue reading →

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She said…….”Beyond the billable hour….”

Posted on August 6, 2007 by tonya

Funny how life unfolds. Here i sit — officially unemployed for 5 weeks — on a hot sunny morning, post 7 and a half years of agency life. Yet as i’m exiting that side of the PR world with Waggener … Continue reading →

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CarmenCard

Posted on August 31, 2006 by tonya

Ok, this is strange…. Payment Data Systems, Inc. Announces the Launch of the Carmen Electra Prepaid MasterCard(R) and the Carmen Electra Gift MasterCard(R) “Carmen Electra cards set for launch,” San Antonio, Texas-based Payment Data Systems, Inc. will begin aggressively marketing … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Leanne

Posted on August 15, 2006 by tonya

“When I was little, I never dreamed of my wedding day. I never dreamed of a big house or lots of money. I dreamed of a family and raising my children.” — Leanne Sasso-Lusso February 26, 1971 — July 17, … Continue reading →

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