Lee Hill, here ...

One of the more challenging aspects of producing a daily news/talk program is that you seldom get a moment to sit down, at the end of a long work week, and just ... take it all in. By that, I'm saying that the discovery of new information -- or how old information affects people in new ways -- and the process of presenting that information, is one that can often be overpowering. I'm learning how easy it can be sometimes to overlook (or simply forget) the wisdom gained from looking back ...

We sometimes joke in this business about shining moments of great reporting or teamwork as lasting as long as, well, that moment. With each day's end, the slate is wiped clean for us to move full speed ahead at telling you more (although it can be frustrating, sort of like that "masterpiece" sand castle that you spent hours making on the beach, only to have it flattened to its surface by the next wave headed to shore).

One might say that we could stand to spend more time smelling the roses -- and feeling the pain -- of people, places and circumstances affected by the times in which we live.

We're trying. And we know there's never truly "enough" time for that.

But I've also learned to look at it this way: we work in a universe of second chances. Everyday is yet another opportunity to start over. ... Because there's always something new to tell and (we hope we're effective at presenting) a new perspective to consider, right?

At any rate, speaking of a fresh start, check out a brief look ahead to Monday. I'm handing the virtual mic over to Teshima Walker, senior supervising producer, for TMM.

Teshima, what's the word?

Thanks, Lee.
For starters, it's raining here in Washington, D.C., today. Some folks might catch the blues from looking at these overcast skies, but I like this weather.
And speaking of the blues, you have to tune in Monday to hear legendary blues musician, Lonnie Brooks, and his son Wayne perform on Tell Me More. Get ready to tap your feet and snap your fingers.
(Can I just tell you? I ran into the studio to get "my sing" on when Mr. Brooks performed the song "Sweet Home Chicago." That's my jam! I loved it.)

Have a great weekend. Now you know where to come to cure your Monday blues.

Tag! You're it, Lee.

Thanks, Teshima... Looking forward to a happy (and blue) Monday!

categories: 'Behind the Curtain' at TMM

4:47 - June 5, 2009

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