Bob/Not Bob
1. Sad to hear that the Daily Progress is losing its best reporter (and one of the few writers there who could consistently put together a smart, tight paragraph), Bob Gibson, to the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership. The move means an awesome new job for Gibson, but leaves the those of us interested in state and local politics in the hands of DP reporters who wouldn’t know the story if it came up and bit ‘em on the ass. Sadly, it’s yet another reason not to read the Progress.
Best of luck, and thanks for all your good work over the years, Bob.
2. And while I’m on Bobs. Umm, different Bobs. Yeah, I won’t argue the fact that the man has gone off the deep end in the last few years. Still, I’d argue that no one has changed things as much as Bob Dylan. This came on my iPod tonight while I was driving home. An alt version - not sure where I found it - it’s got some different verses than the “Blood on the Tracks” version. It’s all good.
Suddenly I turned around and she was standin’ there
With silver bracelets on her wrists and flowers in her hair.
She walked up to me so gracefully and took my crown of thorns.
“Come in,” she said, “I’ll give you shelter from the storm.”
-Bob Dylan, “Shelter From the Storm”
3. Not Bob:
Well, there’s always Charlottesville Tomorrow. We cover local growth and development issues, though I’m not sure if our paragraphs are as tightly written as you might want. We do welcome feedback, though. This week our stories have included the RWSA’s adoption of a $5 million odor control program for the Moores Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, the County Planning Commission’s negative reaction to the east Pantops sports and auto complex, and more. Yes, the stories are long and detailed, but our goal is to fully cover these issues.
Comment by Sean Tubbs — Friday, 28 March, 2008 @ 8:17 am