CenLamar | Est. 2006

  • Crossing the Line

    Crossing the Line

    I know that some of my readers would prefer if I just left this alone, once and for all, and I understand their logic: By merely acknowledging this, I am willingly giving credence and credibility to someone who obviously doesn’t deserve it. I wish it were merely that simple, that the Internet was as forgiving, that it wasn’t as indelible. To those of you who think it’d be best if I just didn’t pay attention, I’ve tried that strategy, for months, actually, to no avail. I don’t have to write about Greg Aymond for him to write about me; he…

  • Lisa

    Lisa

    Just a note about my friend and former colleague, Lisa Harris, who announced a couple of days ago that she was stepping down as Director of Community Services for the City of Alexandria in order to become the President and CEO of one of the most respected organizations in our community. (Because she has not formally announced where, exactly, she is headed, I’m not going to break any news here, except to say: She will be an awesome fit, and it makes sense). Throughout the last several years, Lisa held one of the most challenging jobs in the City. It…

  • Welcome to the World, Elle Marie Corbin

    Welcome to the World, Elle Marie Corbin

    A few hours ago, my little sister Emily gave birth and, in so doing, made me an uncle and a godfather (godfuncle) at the same time. Point of personal privilege here: If you don’t think women are better than men, then you’ve obviously never been close to a pregnant person. I am so proud of my little sister, so proud, in fact, that I felt compelled to broadcast my pride on my website. Congratulations Emily and Scott. And welcome to the wild world, Elle Marie. It’s a strange place, but considering you began this journey with your eyes wide open,…