Two weeks ago I shared an essay from the “Friday Good News” collection with you. These delightful pieces have been weekly treats for many of Rusty’s family, friends and co-workers and now you, too, can start your weekends with a smile. Or a chuckle. Or frequently, laughter so intense that tears stream down your cheeks. Most of these posts should come with a warning – that you should never try to drink anything you don’t want sprayed on your computer keyboard or monitor while reading.
Consider yourself warned.
You should probably save “Friday Good News” in your favorites. Everybody needs a friendly giggle at least once a week.
Hi, I wanted to contact your personally, but decided this might be the best route. I wanted to invite you and your readers to this free event. It’s nonpartisan and there is no political agenda. Thanks, Phil
HELENA – Montana Watchdog invites all bloggers and the general public to a free event April 23 that focuses on online news and open government.
The nonpartisan event is an opportunity for discussion and mingling among bloggers from throughout the state. Lunch is included.
Featured speaker is Frank Keegan, national editor of the Franklin Center, a leading national non-profit journalism organization. Keegan will discuss citizen journalism, using freedom of information laws and what to do when you’re told ‘no,’ and what to look for, budgets, pensions and other information gold mines.
Also speaking are John Barrows, executive director of the Montana Newspaper Association and Aaron Flint, host of the statewide “Voices of Montana†radio show. Other speakers are expected to be added to the roster.
There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
The event begins 9:30 a.m. at the Red Lion Colonial Hotel, 2301 Colonial Drive in Helena. A free lunch will be served.
For more information or to register, contact Michael Noyes at (406) 219-0510 or e-mail him at mike@montanawatchdog.org.