I’m a freelance writer covering human interest stories in my community for the Washington Post.  A DC native, I’ve made my home just outside the city in Arlington, Virginia.  When not writing, I can frequently be found pancake-slinging, nail-biting, or conducting high-level negotiations of sibling diplomacy among my kids (seldom simultaneously).  Find me on twitter (@bettifly) or email me at bettinalanyi@gmail.com.