As we came to the scene we were permitted by the fire chiefs to look a bit inside so that we could film. We had to be hasty though as the firemen had a job to do and the media doesn't always stem the most pleasant feelings from people called to their job of duty in a crisis. However, they answered our questions and gave us an interview which was kind of them. As we talked to the owner, whose restaurant had been in his family from the start, I couldn't help but feel utter remorse as he choked up a little during his interview. To have a steady landmark in your life that has been the threshold of one's family and history taken away from you, must be emotionally vacating. But cheers to good news, as the owner does plan to re-open the Inn someday and believes the structural damage isn't beyond repair.
It is these stories when I am confronted with the importance of striking a balance between being a human being and following a journalistic duty. In my media ethics class I just finished, this theory is known as Aristotle's Golden Mean. The belief of striking a mean between two extremes. I just don't believe that one can be a successful or savvy journalistic without empathy and a touch of human kindness when covering stories and especially hard news.
On the way back from Lexington we jammed in the car to oldie classics as we made our way down from the winding roads of the mountains. Man I don't want summer to ever end.
Me and one of the reporters Lauren, who I mostly worked with during the summer. She is a true inspiration to me!So one day when I was working with Lauren she allowed me to be the reporter for this story:
http://www.wset.com/global/category.asp?c=189690&clipId=4990034&autostart=true
Haha you can see my microphone in it, I was so nervous.
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