Happy Friday everyone! And welcome to my blog.
The previous posts are (if it’s not already obvious) writing assignments for my English course in college last semester. I chose the topics, and very much enjoyed writing them – so feel free to give them a read. Since the recent posts were originally for my class, this is really my first actual blog post…so please forgive me if I’m terrible at this.
I would love to use this blog to reflect on things that are on my mind during the day, and also to share pieces I find on the internet. But, since I haven’t been able yet to take the time to read anything over the internet today, I’d like to share a post that my favorite news anchor (and biggest journalistic inspiration!), NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams, wrote and posted to his Daily Nightly blog Wednesday afternoon.
And I want to focus your attention back onto something you may be sidetracking from. Over two weeks ago now an earthquake hit a country already under the poorest conditions, full of children without parents living in orphanages. You saw the devastation, the helplessness, the desperation, and the faces of those children – and all of that still has a very long time to go. The people of Haiti are still suffering, and need our love and help. All I ask of you is that you please remember them, pray for them, and do all that you can to help these people. They need us, and frankly, we need them. Please visit this list of ways that you can help, and give as generously as you can.
Here is a glimpse of the resiliance of the Haitian people. A report from NBC’s Michelle Kosinski that aired this morning on the Today Show.
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Hi Cary!
If I had the time, I would have one too lol…Love the NN RSS feed on the sidebar…and big kudos for bringing up Haiti, how quickly we seem to have moved on.
Nice blog
Looks good Cary! -At least what I can see from my BlackBerry at the moment!
Hey Cary – it’s “Meredith, Columbia SC” from the Challenger discussion over at the Daily Nightly.
I saw your response and there were a few things I wanted to say, but didn’t think hijacking the comment thread for further conversation was entirely appropriate, so I shall put my thoughts here.
As for your teacher – welcome to being an educated, intelligent adult with liberal leanings dwelling south of the Mason Dixon.
Believe me – I was raised by southern parents, but all over the world, and in my adult life I lived in NYC, Philly, and Chicago before I moved to South Carolina eight years ago. Learning to bite my tongue has been a lengthy process, which I still struggle with (especially recently, as our state’s politicians have made us a regular feature on the Daily Show). Sometimes you shouldn’t bite your tongue at all. It’s a fine line to walk. In any case, I’m glad you saw my note to you. I suspect if you asked people slightly older than myself (old enough to have both a better memory of what lead up to the disaster and the aftermath, and who were old enough then to have a better understanding) why it captured the attention of the nation, not a single one would cite taxpayer money. I meant it when I said I was taken aback – that offended and angered me a bit, and I am not easily offended.
On to what I most wanted to say. I read that blog religiously, although I only comment on occasion. I also skim the comments, and I take note of yours. They make me smile. It’s quite evident you have the same deep respect and admiration for Brian Williams as I do, for the same reasons. You are thoughtful in your responses, caring, show an understanding of the issues that (unfortunately) most people your age do not. You’ve also picked the best possible role model.
I’m a writer (fiction – and not without a day job), though I am passionate and opinionated in my beliefs and occasionally let loose on the blog with fervent essays about current events. I have a friendly relationship with the anchor of our local NBC news station, speaking with her via facebook and email on a semi-regular basis and have had my opinions broadcast on the evening news (that’s always fun, as a liberal in a very red state, the comments I get at work the next morning… heh). I often wish I had gone into journalism, and sometimes still consider a career change, but at this point I am aware of my strengths and weaknesses enough to know that I am *too* passionate, and too emotional, for the job. Not in the sense of suppressing any bias (it would be a challenge, but I could), but I couldn’t cover certain stories without becoming emotionally invested, to the detriment of my career and sanity. I have the mind of a tale-spinner, not a reporter.
We need more journalists like Brian Williams. Hell, we need more PEOPLE like Brian Williams, but certainly journalists. It makes me smile to see you so devoted and so sincere, and Cary… I think you will someday be a fantastic journalist.
Sincerely,
Meredith