Well, the time has come to say good-bye. I am retiring! After almost 19 years at Q13 (18 years on the morning show!), it’s time to move on and get more sleep! I think my last day will be October 1st. BUT, I may be on air a little on October 4-6 as I train our new morning meteorologist, Brian MacMillan. He is currently working at FOX 12 in Portland, but he and his wife are both natives of Western Washington and their families are here. With 2 young children, he’s thrilled to be closer to his kids’ grandparents.
Meanwhile, I will spend my last 2 weeks here reminiscing about my time at Q13. Here are a couple of photos of our morning anchor team! I consider these colleagues my friends and, over the years, we have shared some amazing times!
Betsy Prall • January 8, 2022
MJ you were the reason I watched the Q13 News in the a.m., your personality radiated love for our four-legged friends. Have a wonderful retirement!
Laura Tabellini Pierre • January 6, 2022
Dear MJ, I miss you and your paw’s walk! I wish they continue that but I haven’t seen it so far 🙁 Thank you for making us see our crazy Washington weather from our pets’ eyes! We miss you. Enjoy your retirement!
Gywnne Dederer • January 6, 2022
Wondering where you went.enjoy your retirement.you are missed.one of a kind you are.
Kathy • January 4, 2022
It’s like losing a sister
Nancy Belle SKeels • December 10, 2021
MJ, Adam, and Bill were the reason I watched 13 Morning News. Fun watching MJ over the years…she made the weather fun as well as informative…will certainly miss her. Bill was great and miss him. So glad Adam is still around. I’ll still check out 13 as it was always my favorite morning local news.
Susan & Dave in Arlington • December 7, 2021
We missed the word that you were retiring, thought maybe you were just on an extendo-vacation!
You are SO missed by so many viewers & our pets. Know that we all wish you the best, have a happy retirement! WOOF!!
Susan • December 7, 2021
I miss MJ and consider her a friend after years of inviting her into my home for her morning broadcasts. MJ, thank you for your stellar work.
Diane Curry • December 1, 2021
MJ , God gave you the charisma to connect with his people even if it’s the weather report, may sound overly religious. But god had a plan for each of us . Watch you each morning. God bless you. Diane
Kaler Crane • December 1, 2021
The morning weather report, not only on Fox, but across the board in the Seattle viewing area is now missing the best.
The thing that I really enjoyed about MJ’s time on camera, she was such a real and a genuine person. You always found her creditable and someone you would love to sit down and share life stories and a cup of coffee with.
You are missed, enjoy your time and thank you.
Kaler
Connie Smith • November 29, 2021
My goodness, I am missing MJ already and as a “some-timer” with channel 13 getting used to the new guy on the block will take some getting work. I will miss your doggy days and upbeat reporting. Take care and keep that great hairdo of yours flipping’.