Caitlin Reilly

Bio

Cait is an independent contractor with NPR. She recently graduated with a degree in history and literature from Harvard. In her free time she enjoys taking rec league soccer too seriously, watching embarrassing television, and correcting other people's grammar on facebook.
Kelly Clarkson At the Heart Of An International Incident
By Caitlin Reilly
Pop star Kelly Clarkson's purchase of a ring that once belonged to Jane Austen is once again in the media spotlight, as an anonymous individual has donated £100,000 (over $150,000) to the Jane Austen House Museum in an effort to keep the ring in…
'Freaks and Geeks' Would Have Been a 2013 Phenomenon
By Caitlin Reilly
As I sat through This is the End last weekend for exactly one hour and 47 minutes I will never get back, two small tweaks I would make to the film came to mind. The first, everyone should have died EXCEPT Michael Cera. Now that would be a funny…
7 TV Characters Who Understand the Post-College Slump
By Caitlin Reilly
Ever feel like you're the only person going through a post-college slump? Rest-assured that is not the case. If you won't take my word for it, here are seven TV characters who get what adjusting to life after college is like. This list could have…
Summer Activities in D.C. 2013: A Social Butterfly's Guide to Nats Baseball
By Caitlin Reilly
Here we are once again, with the eagerly awaited next installment of, “Things to do if you’re stranded for the summer in the swampland masquerading as our nation’s capital.”  This week: your guide to attending Nationals games. First of all, don’t…
Jazz in the Garden: Best D.C. Summer Activity
By Caitlin Reilly
Whether you’re new to D.C. or have been here awhile, I heartily suggest checking out Jazz in the Garden in the Smithsonian’s Sculpture Garden this summer. The event takes place every Friday from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Entrance is free, and you can purchase…
4 Most Interesting Books Of 2013 So Far
By Caitlin Reilly
A mid-review of my new year’s resolutions has revealed I’m running woefully behind schedule. But I think we can all agree there aren't enough hours in the day! This act of introspection has revealed I’m generally abysmal at keeping resolutions, and…
Cinco De Mayo 2013: 4 Facts About the Holiday
By Caitlin Reilly
Cinco de Mayo is once again upon us. Traditionally the province of Mexican heritage enthusiasts and drunk people, this year you can really own the holiday and impress your family and friends with these four fun facts. Don’t worry, you’ll be getting…
5 Things That Will Probably Happen At Your 5-Year High School Reunion
By Caitlin Reilly
Alright, chumps, listen up. If you haven’t had your five-year high school reunion yet, this is how it’s gonna go down. Feel free to take notes. (Note: Number four will probably only happen if you went to a school run by nuns, but I’m nearly positive…
Cat Marnell Book Deal: Drug Addict Deserves Fame and Recognition
By Caitlin Reilly
Perennial drug addict and erstwhile beauty blogger, Cat Marnell has stirred up more controversy as of late with her newest label: future author of a book with a title that may or may not be a play on a Jack Lemmon movie that Netflix keeps telling me…
5 Successful Teenagers Who Will Make You Feel Like You've Done Nothing With Your Life
By Caitlin Reilly
Do you ever feel an overwhelming sense of contentment and well-being? Do you sometimes muse to yourself, “Hey, maybe it’s okay that I haven’t really done anything with my life yet. After all, I’m only in my twenties. Who’s ever accomplished anything…
5 Irish Bands and Musicians For Your St. Patrick's Day Playlist
By Caitlin Reilly
March is very quickly becoming one of my favorite months. In addition to being the month of my half birthday — an event I’m tirelessly promoting as an occasion for others to purchase me things, preferably alcohol — it is also the month of St.…
5 Millennial Writers Poised to Take the Literary World By Storm
By Caitlin Reilly
Variously described as “Generation Y,” “millennials,” and the rather uncharitable “Peter Pan Generation,” the generation spanning from the early 1980s to the early 2000s is beginning to come of age. Accompanying this generation’s gingerly forays…
Valentine's Day 2013: 5 Lessons TV Taught Us About the Holiday
By Caitlin Reilly
With January behind us, you may have noticed the most gruesome holiday of the year is upon us.  I am referring, of course, to Valentine’s Day.  Now, while I wouldn’t describe myself as militantly anti-Valentine’s Day — if someone gives me chocolate,…