Gossip columnist Diana McLellan reveals Washington gossip world
Washington gossip columnist Diana McLellan discusses her book Bar on Washington and the capital’s gossip network. She says men supply most sources, how her Ear column evolved since 1975, and how two-source verification and Post approval shape today’s items.
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At Wit's End by Erma Bombeck Tripod Trouble for Camera Bug Wife
In this humorous sketch a wife laments her husband’s obsession with tripods and photography. He drags a heavy set on vacations, loudly interfering with outfits and travel plans while she contemplates drastic measures to regain peace. Her husband’s grand camera visions clash with daily life and security checks.
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