From the city everyone loves to hate - Washington, D.C.  More than 30 years experience as a professional writer - thousands of byline articles published in national media on every topic imaginable from politics to consumer affairs, to human-interest feature stories.  National journalist, book author (two books), speechwriter, screenwriter.  National Director of Communications for PBS TV network and 360 stations,  Director of Press Relations for America Online.  Founder/CEO PR firm. Writing awards for excellence in journalism and books. Semi-pro guitarist - blues, jazz, rock. US Army veteran (PAO journalist/photographer).  Passion for film, music, photography, travel.  Born in Casablanca, Morocco.