Freedom on Independence Day
The lucky folks who work for media organizations rarely get holidays off. After all, people expect to read the news on holiday mornings, and someone's gotta be there to put it all together!
Somehow I managed to convince my bosses that I should take this one off and head down to the
Huntington Beach Fourth of July parade. So this year, instead of being holed up in our newsroom, I'll be slathered in sunscreen riding my new beach cruiser and keeping my mind far from the notion of local news (and very close to the notion of a cold Corona on a hot day).
But if your mind should wander, check out the
Freedom Forum and
Reporters Without Borders. Read about journalists killed for what we do and be thankful we are still alive and able to publish.
I hope everyone has a safe and news-free holiday!