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About isherri

I'm a family engagement expert who travels for work and for pleasure. In fact, I’m half hippy, half clown, latte sipping, brunch munching, MINI driving, rabid social media enthusiast.

Snowquestration + Downton Abbey Marathon = It’s Good to Be Me!

Posted on March 6, 2013 by isherri

Although we didn’t get the snow we expected, and frankly it was totally underwhelming, we still had the entire day off! What better way to shelter in place than spending our day tucked away in our penthouse, sipping tea and … Continue reading →

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An Evening at the Kennedy Center

Posted on January 27, 2013 by isherri

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a national treasure, bringing art and culture to the masses. Last night I was one of the masses that attended the National Ballet of Canada?s performance of Alice?s Adventures in Wonderland. Our advent… Continue reading →

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My Inauguration Trip

Posted on January 22, 2013 by isherri

Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE Erin, Abby and I put on our cutest hats and set out to meet Dawn and Sharlene to celebrate the second inauguration of Barack Obama. Our plan to drive to the city quickly got derailed by a massive number o… Continue reading →

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An Urban Staycation Part 3: Brunching Before the Urban Cirque

Posted on January 7, 2013 by isherri

Sharlene and Pinkus and I decided to walk to The Point in Fells Point where we were meeting up with Erin, Daniel, and a couple of their friends for brunch. We found a monument to their family name… and a giant fish. We walked around the Aquarium… Continue reading →

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An Urban Staycation Part 2: How I Became a Citizen of Lithuania

Posted on January 6, 2013 by isherri

After visiting the Baltimore Aquarium, we headed over to a local bar to meet Erin and Daniel. They had been choreographing dance moves and bra shopping while they waited. We met at Pickles, a sports bar across the street from Camden Yards. Since i… Continue reading →

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An Urban Staycation Part 1: Baltimore Aquarium

Posted on January 6, 2013 by isherri

And so the quest to maintain my diamond status at the Hilton continues… There was no wait for a table, but service wasn’t quick so we only had time for a cocktail and an appetizer. Daniel and Erin left to work on their choreography for the post … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Holidays with the Obamas Part Deux

Posted on December 21, 2012 by isherri

I love my job! Mostly because of my talented and dedicated co-workers, but also because of the incredible opportunities it provides. I can build programs that help families all over the world, train families and school leaders to develop the skill… Continue reading →

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Jingle All The Way 8K

Posted on December 10, 2012 by isherri

Even if the sky is gloomy, running the Jingle All the Way 8K will totally put you in the holiday mood! I hopped on the Metro and rode to Federal Triangle. The finish line was right there, and I like to think I crossed it first. Then I headed over … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Holidays with the Obama’s Part 1

Posted on December 8, 2012 by isherri

This week, my very very good friend Sharlene’s sister’s friend Kimmy won tickets to the standing room only section of the National Christmas Tree Lighting Lottery. Four of them! And she invited Sharlene, Pinkus and I to join her (Thanks Kimmy! You… Continue reading →

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Adventures in Grapevine

Posted on December 5, 2012 by isherri

Whenever work takes me to a new city I try to get out of the conference hotel and experience a bit of the local culture. Sometimes that is a bit more challenging than others, but its always worth the effort! Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-N… Continue reading →

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