Ellen McCarthy, Author at Valley News

The Science of Awkwardness

by Ellen McCarthy The Washington PostFebruary 24, 2018

These are the greatest words of wisdom my mother ever offered me: “No one is looking at you, Ellen.”The first time I heard them, as I stood in front of a mirror curling my bangs again and again and again in preparation for a junior high dance, I was…

Guests line up to enter the Museum of the Bible, which opened to the public Saturday in Washington, D.C. MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photo by Bill O’Leary

The Museum of the Bible Opens in Washington, D.C.

by Peggy Mcglone The Washington Post, Jessica Contrera The Washington Post, Ellen McCarthy The Washington Post, and Julie Zauzmer The Washington PostNovember 18, 2017

More Entertainers Accused of Sexual Misconduct

by Ellen McCarthy The Washington PostNovember 12, 2017

In Wicca, the pentagram symbolizes the five elements of earth, air, fire, water and spirit. Wicca, David Salisbury says, is founded on the belief that people operate best when âconnected with environmental energies.â MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photo by Andre Chung

Wicca Witch Puts Focus on Personal Responsibility, Growth

by Ellen McCarthy The Washington PostOctober 29, 2017

At 60, author and humorist David Sedaris is about to publish his 10th book, a collection of extracts from his long-running diaries. MUST CREDIT: Ingrid Christie via Little, Brown

David Sedaris Publishes Diaries

by Ellen McCarthy The Washington PostJune 3, 2017

Anne-Marie Slaughter, who stirred up a hornetâs nest with a 2012 Atlantic article about the obstacles women face in âhaving it all,â now thinks society owes caregivers more respect. MUST CREDIT: Photo for The Washington Post by Stephen Voss

Column: Why It’s Still Impossible to ‘Have It All’

by Ellen McCarthy For Washington PostSeptember 3, 2016

Penn Flops At Cannes

by Ellen McCarthy Washington PostMay 22, 2016