Had the opportunity to be out a little tonight - to 'celebrate' a friends Kalispell departure. Celebrate isn't the correct word - but it felt like a celebratory event. At one point I felt a little guilty - like I should be home watching the newest Hurricane situation unfold in Texas.
So - now I am home. And watching the news. And there is coverage of Hurricane Ike. There are random TV journalists stationed in various sites in Texas - reporting on winds, rain and destruction.
There are no other people - ANYWHERE - on the streets. At one point - this journalist - still with her lipstick on - is DRENCHED and hanging on to a bush as the wind gusts.
Amazing. That is dedication to her job.
One would think that with all our technology - we could have cameras stationed in areas and be operated by remote - not putting the lives of journalists, cameramen, grips, and drivers in jeopardy.
Just a thought.
On a different note. I am excited about my friend's new venture. I am excited that she gets to be with her guy (and I wish I could have spent more time with the 2 of them). I am excited that we are now CO-WORKERS. How cool is that.
Now - back to my news....
2 comments:
It's stupid. It's one of the reasons why we can't trust the media. Of course you don't evacuate everyone and then expect a reporter to stand behind and show us what it's like.
It's funny. They want us to see how bad the weather is, and all we do is look at the jackass who's trying not to blow away.
Oh Bernie, just catching up on blog reading. Thanks for the kind thoughts about my departure. Still soooo sad for me to make this transition for some reason (I should be used to moving by now). This week is better. The move is done, the job being figured out, the trails are great, but still taking time to "turn over." Miss you all there.
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