this is part of an e-mail my uncle matt sent me today...

"Keep at it with that news--somebody out there needs to tell people the truth and you reporters are democracy's front line. Keep em honest and make sure tell the little guy's story--never side with the great over the powerless.Have a great new year, Love, Matt, Megan and Nola."


it's really encouraging for me to hear/read this once in a while. sometimes, when i'm going through the daily news grind, it's easy to get caught up in it all and just try to slam the story out by deadline...sometimes, it's good to be reminded what it's really all about and how much influence we can have...and never to abuse that power

reading that makes me feel proud of what i get paid to to do everyday for a living.