SUMMERTIME RENEWS ONE’S SPIRIT with graduations, weddings,
casual get-togethers, and a little downtime. College graduates, such as my
daughter Shelley—who just received her bachelor of arts degree from the
University of Maryland, College Park—are hopeful and a bit unnerved as
they think about what they want to do with their future and where to begin
that job search (after a few weeks or months off, of course—school may not
seem so bad after all). My son Michael is on the homestretch, with one year
to go at West Virginia University.
As graduates of all levels celebrate this June, there are those who’ve never
been offered the opportunity to learn. The Council on Foreign Relations
and the Education Partnership for Children of Conflict held a forum in
Washington that included panelist and cofounder Angelina Jolie to discuss
the future of educating children globally. They’re making progress, but
there’s a lot to be done (“Focus on the Future”).
I’ve met many fascinating people this spring who feel strongly about their
causes and their crafts. I had the pleasure of sitting next to Rosario Dawson,
our cover star, at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.
Her life story, her commitment to the community, and her diversity are all
very admirable. She was remarkably down-to-earth, as you’ll read in our
cover story by Lizzie Simon, “Everything’s Coming Up Rosario.”
At our White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner afterparty,
Dawson, Alicia Witt, and our Late Spring cover star, Craig Ferguson, mingled
with hundreds of guests who braved the rainy weather to spend some
time with us. It was one for the record books. See lots of photos in “Eye Spy.”
Our community is overflowing with passionate and compassionate residents
as well as visitors. Capitol File publisher Susan Nixon and I were honored
to sit at the chef’s table at Michel Richard’s Citronelle in Georgetown.
Richard is a charming man, and an amazing chef and entertainer—and did
you know he’s dedicated to raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital? We also enjoyed entrées personally prepared by Wolfgang Puck
at The Source after the grand opening of the Newseum.
We’re always celebrating at Capitol File, and in this issue we’re praising
those who are making a difference in the quest to save the environment.
We’ve designated these stories as “Eco Files” with information from preservationists,
chefs, fashion experts, and interior designers. And speaking of
reasons to cheer, the DC sports scene is getting bigger and better every
season—from the phenomenal performances of the Washington Capitals
and Wizards to the inaugural year of the Washington Kastles, Mark Ein’s
local division of World Team Tennis, cofounded by Billie Jean King (“For
the Love of the Game”), to Tiger Woods at the AT&T National
(July 2-6) at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland (“Teed
Up for Charity”).
Also, I want to thank Lesley McKenzie, our managing editor for more
than a year, for her diligence in making each issue come together
flawlessly. All of her hard work has paid off; she’s been promoted to managing
editor of Niche Media’s new fall launch in Chicago, Michigan Avenue.
As this issue closes, the next one is also beginning, and to assist us going
forward are our new managing editor, Kelly Barbieri, and senior editor,
Jennifer Barnett—a warm welcome to both.
Stay tuned for continued updates and compelling stories during this exciting
election year. Have a wonderful summer.
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