I was asked to participate in the 2014 “Dancing With the Central PA Stars” event on April 26, 2014. I decided this was a perfect opportunity to experiment with a video diary, one that would consist of short 1-2 minute videos where the PennLive audience could follow me on my path to dancing glory. HereContinue reading “So I THINK I can dance… A Dancing Diary”
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Why I never gave up hope in Punxsutawney Phil
This story was originally published on PennLive.com on March 14, 2013. I never lost faith in Punxsutawney Phil. When I met the famous groundhog and stared into his soulful black eyes, I just knew that this was one marmot I could trust. While Phil’s appearance frequently changes, I believe fervently that his weather prognostication skills doContinue reading “Why I never gave up hope in Punxsutawney Phil”
Commentary: My night in Gotham City at ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ world premiere
Originally published in The Patriot-News on July 20, 2012. Earlier this week, I was transported to Gotham City. Luck had brought me to the comic book metropolis. My parents, siblings and I were extras during the “The Dark Knight Rises” filming in Pittsburgh last year (look for our blurs in the stadium scene). As a reward forContinue reading “Commentary: My night in Gotham City at ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ world premiere”
Holy extra, Batman! An extra’s experience on the ‘Dark Knight Rises’ set
Originally published in The Patriot-News on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011. To say I am a Batman fan is an understatement. Growing up, I had the costume, the action figures, the sleeping bag and the toys. I used to parade around my house, leaping down stairs singing “Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-BATMAN” in full bat costume. My first prayer wasContinue reading “Holy extra, Batman! An extra’s experience on the ‘Dark Knight Rises’ set”
An account of a first time ever visit to the Farm Show
Originally published in The Patriot-News on January 12, 2012. I never thought a pumpkin could inspire such joy in me. But, then again, I had never seen a 735-pound pumpkin before. Since I moved to central Pennsylvania in 2011, I had been hearing about the Farm show. If I had a nickel for every timeContinue reading “An account of a first time ever visit to the Farm Show”
Julia Hatmaker 