A Time to Reflect

This is the time of year when many of us reflect on what has happened in 2007. Here are some thoughts that may spark conversation or comments.

Atlanta Falcons: Will this sad season ever end? Whatever happened to the saying "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." Obviously for Bobby Petrino the going meant taking off for Arkansas. I also hope you have a chance to read the full text of the letter Michael Vick sent to the federal judge. I was impressed, and all of us can only hope that he's very sincere in what he says.

Drugs in Baseball: This is from a fan who's been following the game for over 55 years. It may take a generation for the game to recover from what the drug-induced players, greedy owners and clueless administration have done to it. I don't even know if there will be a true fix to the problem. Those fans who left after the players went on strike will be nothing compared those who are seriously thinking of dumping baseball from their minds now.

The Holiday Lights: Usually I turn right on Broad Street to head toward home. The other night I turned left, just to see the new Christmas lights in downtown Augusta. The trip was well worth it. Take your family downtown sometime soon. You'll enjoy it. Speaking of Broad Street, there's a small white house in Harrisburg that's been lighted up for years this time of year. It is again in 2007, and it's a pleasure to see it again this year.

Peace: Our newsroom has really gotten into the WRDW holiday door decorating contest this year. This is the greatest excitement I've seen in this competition for years.
I only have to turn around and see just one great example. It's an edit room door
decorated in holiday cards, red stars and the wonderful word "Peace" in white letters. It'll have a calming effect on anyone, especially in this business which can be pressure-packed at times.

Speaking of Peace: Rest in Peace to our former co-worker Wilbert Diggs, who died
at home December 12th. He was an old-time news photographer--a man who was a true
character and a man who knew his way around town.

Tom Campbell
News 12