Just For Fun, Peeking Into Other Lives
Claire McCaskill–the kitchen is the place to be…
This will not be a contest, but my friend Anita and I were discussing how we now get to peek into other lives because of COVID19, and the way news is shared. We started laughing, because what surrounds you also says a lot about you. It’s truly the background of your life.
So question: if you suddenly were going to be on national television, would you be calm about where the camera was set up or would it be NO BIG DEAL?
Former Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri talks to us from her kitchen. That says much about Claire, who is warm, eager to share and a person for the people.
Trevor Noah’s place in New York City was sterile. When asked about a single candle holder on the shelf behind him, he said with a grin that it’s there to attack a robber. Sounds like Trevor.
John Heilemann is also in his kitchen with a bowl of fresh fruit and white cabinets. I guess he doesn’t mind that we are stopping by, because he always has a sharp opinion to share. Coffee anyone?
Chris Cuomo of CNN fame has had COVID19. But even before he became ill, he was broadcasting from his basement. It’s a nice basement, painted cream, with sofa-chairs in the background and a flight of stairs. He said he stayed there during his illness to keep his family safe, and we hoped there was a bed somewhere in another room.
Phil Rucker from the Washington Post has a lovely brick wall with artwork, abstract art and a table with fresh flowers. He comes across as a man of many and varied interests, as well as a damn good reporter. No wonder a certain person really doesn’t like Phil.
Donna Edwards, a former Congresswoman from Maryland, has a large black and white abstract work of art on her back wall. She also displays a bowl of roses against a light wall. I always admire how she dresses and her hair is amazing. This is a woman who pays attention to detail. We need that now so no one can put things over on us.
Dr. Irwin Redliner was interviewed about Covid19 and science. I was relived to see that his desk was piled with folders and his book case jammed with books. To me that’s science. If he had a clean desk, I wouldn’t listen to him!
Michael Steele, the former head of the Republican party, displays some plaques on the back wall of his office. He sits in a leather chair and his desk sports a colonial-style lamp. The only thing that truly comforted me (and I really like Michael) was the bust of Abraham Lincoln which he displays on a table against plain walls.
Robert Costa of the Washington Post is only 34, young handsome and a damn good reporter. Educated at Notre Dame and Cambridge, he seems to be living the grey-toned bachelor life. He has a lovely suede coach up against white walls and shutters. There’s a multi-colored throw on the couch and a bowl of orange flowers. Okay, Robert, show us your messy bedroom–or not.
And if I had to speak from my home, I would probably choose my living room. No way anyone is going to see my office and a desk piled with notes and To-Do lists.
Please share if during your TV viewing you’ve been surprised at the way someone revealed their home. Like Jimmy Fallon in what looks like an attic!! But probably is a separate building on a huge expanse of lawn and trees where he goes to hang out and film.
Take care, Beth
