Dateline Palm Beach: Washington socialite Mary Ourisman, who has served for the last two and a half years as U.S. ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, is here in Florida–along with a score of other Washingtonians–for the International Red Cross Ball, the important annual fundraiser for the relief service held at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club. She came down the red carpet with ambassadors from around the world, actress Anne Archer, racer Kyle Petty, and other special guests at the glittery event.
Mary’s posting to the Caribbean just recently ended, after an embassy flag ceremony and a host of tributes to her successful mission. No “cookie-pusher” ambassador, Mary visited each of the seven countries in her assigned region numerous times. Furthering U.S. interests and cementing our global friendships, she managed a precedent-setting total of 155 trips, in addition to her embassy deskwork in Barbados.
Mary is in Palm Beach to relax for a bit before returning to D.C. She says she plans to “overdose” on movies here, as she had time to see only one during her 30-month stint.
Speaking of films, test your Academy Awards trivia smarts on the just-launched Oscar Dress Quiz from the Washington Post, and match which supporting actress wore which memorable gown.
On the paper’s interactive Web site for the 2009 Academy Awards, you can also watch trailers for the nominated films, check out details on the actors who’ll be part of the big event, read reviews, and get local show times to see the movies before the Oscars on February 22.
Fun look backwards: the you-are-there rundown on 2008’s big Oscar parties.
Mary’s posting to the Caribbean just recently ended, after an embassy flag ceremony and a host of tributes to her successful mission. No “cookie-pusher” ambassador, Mary visited each of the seven countries in her assigned region numerous times. Furthering U.S. interests and cementing our global friendships, she managed a precedent-setting total of 155 trips, in addition to her embassy deskwork in Barbados.
Mary is in Palm Beach to relax for a bit before returning to D.C. She says she plans to “overdose” on movies here, as she had time to see only one during her 30-month stint.
Speaking of films, test your Academy Awards trivia smarts on the just-launched Oscar Dress Quiz from the Washington Post, and match which supporting actress wore which memorable gown.
On the paper’s interactive Web site for the 2009 Academy Awards, you can also watch trailers for the nominated films, check out details on the actors who’ll be part of the big event, read reviews, and get local show times to see the movies before the Oscars on February 22.
Fun look backwards: the you-are-there rundown on 2008’s big Oscar parties.
