Thoughts and Things

Photo of someones art: Daniel C. O'Boogie

Thank-you, thank-you, to those who have shared links and articles with me today. Keep them coming.

Sidenote: How many people actually read this banter? Hands up my pretties. Speak to me. While I'm not much of a talker, as I've mentioned, I love to listen. Oh, how I write it all down.

Right, well said for a Saturday:

A week at work and at play

Photo: JLM

Today I was devastated to hear about Michael Jackson like most people. Although many people hate him to bits, you have to admit he was the best thing to happen to pop music since the Beatles. Probably the biggest solo artist of all time, yeah, I said it, bigger than Elvis.

When I was in the third grade, I wrote about my favourite album, Dangerous, and my favourite singer, Michael Jackson, on a class questionnaire. My mom found that piece of paper a few years back. I always enjoyed Michael Jackson, the best stage performer of all time. Say what you will about his weird and troubled social life. Even if it all the rumour and scandal was true, I would still love him for his music and dance. Sad day.

Umm, a week in review...

Punk Rock Photo Shoot

Glasvegas, L-R, Paul, James, Rab, Caroline. Photos: Kirsty Anderson - Lighting/production/song requests: Daniel C./The Sunday Herald

Piling out of a black taxi on a Wednesday into the rare afternoon sunshine walked three journalists - one with a pen and pad, one with a camera, and the other just lugging some gear. We were not really sure what to expect from an earlier e-mail, which presented the Sunday Herald with the opportunity of meeting a Glasgow band, who were spending a much needed day off in their hometown between months of endless touring.

It seemed there would be time to chat, and the band had also agreed to participate in a photo-shoot, where we hoped the frames would suit the cover of the weekend issue which was to be an exclusive interview with the band, to come out on the same day the rockers were to play the Glastonbury festival in England.

Work experience

Photo: JLM

Apologies for the blog having been a bit quieter in the past few days, but you'll be happy to know it is only because I've been a little busier at work. I've had a little less original material being printed this week, as I'm finally getting the chance to do some job shadowing.

I can't even begin to tell you how many reporters and photographers I've engaged in recent days, watching them come to life as they describe a passion for reporting, snapping or writing as we drive across the city to a job or hang in the newsroom.

I think I've met almost everyone at the three newspapers now, with most people happy to have me hang out and share ideas. I'm not much of a talker as you all know (more like a bullshitter), but I'm a great listener. Everyone wanted to hear your opinion of course This weekend I will have to make some decisions for my remaining 4 weeks at my work (all work, and no pay) experience/internship.