Stop the World!! It's snowing!!

Well, we've finally been hit with a big snowfall and the folks at the tv station s couldn't be happier! I can say this with much certainty because I used to do tv news. And yes, I stood outside like a fool in the snow to inform the viewing public that it is indeed snowing. What journalism, huh?

I see that WTAE is coming on an hour earlier tonight at 4 to tell us all it's snowing. If you look close enough, you can see the folks in the newsroom drooling!!! They love snow storms! Why? it's visual and it's easy. Why report an issue or something important. This is visual and you get to see all the reporters outside freezing and wearing silly hats. Can't beat that right?

This is part of my larger complaint to the news business. They're here to be "in the public interest." They're just not anymore. Look at all the overkill coverage of Anna Nicole. Who cares?!?! How about we give some attention to all the young men and women of our country who are dieing everyday in Iraq? We won't though, because that's just not an exciting story. Anna Nicole and all the silliness that goes with it is "exciting" in our sick culture.

Anyway, moving on from that rank. A quick note about District Band West at Keystone Oaks last Friday. I had the chance to head out and was thrilled to see one of the best district band concerts I have ever been to. David Holsinger was the guest conductor. What a great talent he is and he did an amazing job with all the students! Great performance!!