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Shoutout to Ann BullardPosted Monday, November 19, 2007, at 8:05 AM
I've been meaning to give a shoutout to former T-G colleague Ann Bullard, who several of us talked to briefly when she visited Shelbyville a few weeks ago -- and who has the good sense (well, I think it makes good sense!!!) to read this blog.
Ann was an inspiration to many of us. After graduating from college with a degree in journalism, life's circumstances kept her away from daily newspaper work until the age at which many people retire. Then she finally got to spend several, award-winning years achieving what she'd always wanted. She's a gracious Southern lady with the reporting tenacity of a bulldog when necessary and the spirit of someone two generations younger. I was privileged to work with her. Come back and spend enough time to share a meal with all of us newsies, Ann. You know how we T-G'ers love to eat. We might even get a few words in between bites... Comments Showing most recent comments first [Show in chronological order instead] |
David Melson is a copy editor and staff writer for the Times-Gazette.
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I wanted to give my own shout out to Ann and agree with every thing David said about her. Ann is a gifted writer and an inspiration. I was privileged to get to know her when we both worked for Dabora, she on Saddle Horse Report and I on Walking Horse Report. Ann, if you read this, I hope you are happy and healthy and enjoying life. I will never forget visiting that Arabian farm with you in Baton Rouge and having coffee and beignets. Next time you visit Shelbyville, hope you'll look me up!
Tanya Hopper
Bless you, David. My time in Shelbyville - and particularly at the T-G were the best of my life. I had expected to have a full day to visit many people, but as you know, I was riding with someone so that didn't work out. If it were at all feasible, I'd sell everything I can't take in my car and move back to the town that really is the only true home I've ever known.
I will be back to visit - and keep up with 'my town' via the website every day.
Love you all,
Ann