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2008-10-15T18:58:00Z

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Condolences to family of fallen officer

2008-09-17T18:23:00Z

When I came into work today, and read my scripts, I was sad to learn that a young Phoenix police officer had died. Yesterday morning, we told you about Officer Barry Scott. He'd been critically injured while fighting in "Guns & Hoses" -- a charity boxing match benefiting the 100 Club of Arizona. Ironically, that very organization provides financial support to families of police officers, who are injured or killed in the line of duty. Of all the dangers...(read more)

Common Commute

2008-09-16T15:57:00Z

Since we've (and by "we" I mean Becca and I) started doing traffic... I have to say I really feel for our morning commuters. Traffic is a foreign concept to us. Rather, *sitting* in traffic is foreign. It doesn't happen often... and when I find myself in a back-up, look out. My patience goes right out the window... which is usually closed because I have my a/c cranked so high. But, you know what I mean. It's just frustrating... especially when I'm used to flying...(read more)

Today is the 9/11 anniversary

2008-09-11T21:59:00Z

Today on Daybreak, Tony Arranaga was out at the Healing Field at Tempe Beach Park. This, of course, being the 7th year since the 9-11 terrorist attacks. If you haven't been to the Healing Field - this is something I would gently, and yet strongly, recommend. There is such beauty in what those volunteers did: setting up nearly 3,000 American flags, each one with a card attached showcasing a victim. Walking through the display yesterday...(read more)

Down with text messaging!

2008-09-09T19:00:00Z

I hate text messaging -- there I got it off my chest. Really, is there a more impersonal form of communication? Think about all of the verbal and non-verbal cues that are lost -- voice/tone, eye contact and body language. It's true, the same can be said about email. But, it seems more and more people these days are conversing mainly through text messaging. Because texting lacks so much of the essential information, derived from a normal face to...(read more)

Cleaning is fun for everyone!

2008-09-08T17:57:00Z

I had to chuckle a bit at a story we read today on Daybreak. It was all about how these women get together and have cleaning parties. At first, I was thinking, "yeah - like I would invite a bunch of my friends and acquaintances over to my messy house: hey gals! Grab a mop and let's go to town! Rebecca- really scrub on that window - the dogs have drooled all over it!" No way. How mortifying. My rule is that only I see my dirty house. ...(read more)

It's in the Air...

2008-09-05T16:27:00Z

Sitting on my couch yesterday, watching the Redskins take on the Giants (yes, for real) felt like that moment just before you open up all your Christmas presents. There's so much anticipation and excitement to the start of football season. I love it! It means fall is in the air. It means friendly banter between co-workers (because we're all from different states, we all have our hometown faves). It reminds me of high school. There's something so...(read more)

Family fun -- game show style!

2008-09-02T17:01:00Z

A new family game show is coming to ABC on September 23rd. You guessed it -- "Opportunity Knocks." Tony Arranaga gave you a sneak peak at the show this morning -- live from Phoenix, where a local family prepared to be put to the test. This block party, mobile tour around the country will feature families who are quizzed about how well they know each other. And, they have the *opportunity* to win some great prizes. So, how much do you...(read more)

Labor of Love

2008-09-01T17:29:00Z

If you were up... and watching Daybreak today, you might've noticed a story about volunteers from Arizona going out to help victims of Gustav. Here's a thought, on this Labor Day: while we're all sitting at home later, eating cheeseburgers or whatever was on your grill, pause for a moment and think that there are those who are laboring today - and not collecting a cent. Whether they're volunteers going to the Gulf Coast or volunteers at a community shelter, you have to...(read more)

WOW weather!

2008-08-29T18:05:00Z

Did you get much sleep last night? Probably not -- and, I'm right there with you. Those monsoon storms were something else! I crawled into bed around 8:00 last night, and I could hear the thunder in the distance. By 9:00, it sounded like the eye of the storm was hovering over my house. I'm talking continuous loud claps of thunder -- for HOURS! Plus, the continuous flashes of lightening were so bright, I could see them with my eyes...(read more)

Confessions of a Morning News Anchor

2008-08-28T21:31:00Z

Last night, I was laying in that zone where your body is asleep but your mind is still going though its checklist of what bills you forgot to pay, what you need at the grocery store and what responsibilities you have at work when you wake up in the morning. Then my mind wandered into blog territory. What to blog about. What was I going to blog about? 9:15pm. The DNC? No. The water rescue? 9:18pm. Getting the equivalent of a nap for a good night's sleep? ...(read more)

Amazing water rescue

2008-08-28T14:28:00Z

Did you happen to watch our 7:22 Good Morning America cut-in Wednesday morning? If so, you saw some incredible, live footage from Air 15 -- of flood waters sweeping away a car in Apache Junction. If you missed it, or want to see the amazing video again, click here. Kaley was in the middle of her weather segment -- showing a flooded road near Southern and Mountainview. We saw one huge truck struggle to make it through the rising water. Then, a small...(read more)

Surviving the storm

2008-08-26T18:54:00Z

In the news world, yesterday's storm is quickly becoming recent history. We also enjoy oxymoron's in the news world. Either way, I know it happened Monday afternoon... but the aftermath of what seemed to be the end of the world is still apparent in my backyard and along the streets I drive. I set out yesterday with the goal of running errands: buying groceries for me and food for the dogs. It was raining - nothing I can't handle. It's...(read more)

Dog days of summer

2008-08-25T18:38:00Z

Is it just me, or have you noticed a change in the sun's brilliance lately? My friend Lisa and I were talking this morning, and we both agree the sun seems a bit dimmer now -- not quite as bright. It's beginning to feel like fall -- can't wait for the temperatures to reflect that seasonal change. After months of triple digit temps -- most of us are ready for cool, or at least, warm air. I am really looking forward to being able to open my windows at night --- and...(read more)

'Going to the dogs'

2008-08-21T18:40:00Z

In scanning the web for inspiration for today's blog... I came across this article in the "Daily Mail" out of the U.K. Here's the headline: "Living With Humans has Taught Dogs Morals, Scientists Say." Morals?! Umm... okaaaayyy. Either way, read this excerpt: "They say the fact that dogs' play rarely escalates into a fight shows the animals abide by social rules. " Obviously, these scientists must've studied dogs whose...(read more)