As a reporter you work with the best and worst of the public. Understandably there are certain times where a member of the media is the very last person you want to see or hear from. If you have just lost a loved one, recently been notified you're getting laid off, or some other personal piece of information that's just been made extremely public.
I've seen and heard the portrayals of reporters in the field on movies and TV shows, and while sometimes it could be accurate of some, we're not all like that. We're people too. Just like telemarketers, and census workers, and surveyors who may catch you when you're tired or stressed. We all have bad days, but please try and keep something in mind, your local news folks are not "out to get ya," odds are, we're feeling just as bad about approaching you about this "sticky" or personal situation.
Merry Christmas and here's to a New Year of Peace. I hope all of you are able to enjoy a wonderful holiday with your friends and family. I wish you safe travels if you are venturing out of the Big Country, see you all in 2011!
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