Judy Woodruff interviews Children's PressLine reporter Alex Tebo from New Orleans

The Ralls Collection hosts Children's PressLine during the 2009 Inauguration

The Ralls Collection in Georgetown hosted 13 Children's PressLine youth journalists covering the Inaugural celebrations of President Elect Barak Obama. The team traveled to Washington DC and commence coverage on January 16th. Their work will be published in newspapers across the country. Pictured (L to R) Myles Miller, Nathan Feldman, Marsha Ralls and Jake Feldman

Children's PressLine arrives in Denver

The Children's PressLine DNC/RNC delegation has arrived in Denver.  After an eventful "coach" ride to our home for the next week ... this talented and inquisitive group of reporters and editors are ready for action.  They are currently in the official CPL workspace researching and studying the issues and of course the newly announced VP for the Democratic party Senator Joe Biden.  Watch for their stories and adorable faces!!  Stay tuned! 
 

Happy Father's Day Dad!

June 15th 2008 and just a little over the halfway mark for 08. I must be getting old -- the days are flying by and although I am actually attempting to balance my life and to live each day with a purpose ... it would be nice not to feel like the years are passing me by!

The Ralls Collection is currently exhibiting a group summer show, including many of our most important artists that we have worked with over the past 17 years. This exhibition will continue through Sept 6th, 2008. For an appointment, please call 1-202-342-1754 or email MARalls@aol.com.

I haven't been able to sit down and write about my dear friend, mentor and inspiration for founding the Ralls Collection ... artist Robert Rauschenberg. Maybe after my boys head off to Culver Camp for 6 weeks, I'll share a few stories.

It's been a sad weekend, remembering Tim Russert from my favorite TV show Meet the Press (one of the only times I turn on my television). Interestingly, I spent all afternoon yesterday at Martin Luther King Jr. High School in NYC with a group of 65+ inspiring journalist that attended training with Children's Pressline (CPL) www.cplmedia.org a youth journalism program that gives kids the opportunity to represent themselves in the media. An inspiring day with the kids! Tim Russert was clearly a fine role model for our future civic leaders and journalist.

Message to Marsha

O my lovely friend, I am sorry to hear your beautiful friend has departed. Rest in Peace Robert.I took this picture of him under the worst circumstances. It was at an opening at the National Gallery in maybe 1992. I waited for him to break free from his party, but while I waited he kept drinking scotch and encouraging me to keep pace. After about a half an hour we each got a double scotch and proceed to the empty gallery. He later told Ann Abramson it was not only the worst portrait of him but the worst picture ever taken. But he couldn't have been nicer. I wish I had taken a better picture. Hope you are well. truly, Tom Wolff

Tom Wolffwww.tomwolffphoto.com

Thanks Tom ... I was unable to upload your photo :)

Hi Marsha,I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Robert Rauschenberg. As we prepared for your show to honor the Ralls Collection's anniversary as well as his, I could tell how important he was to you as a mentor and a friend. I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you at this difficult time.Sincerely, Lindsay

I'm sorry for your loss. I know he was very special to you. Thoughts and prayers, HH.

Hey Marsha, I heard that your friend, Robert Rauschenberg, passed away and I just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you. I know he was a mentor and a friend, and most importantly, someone you cared about. Very sorry to hear the news ... take care, Deborah