Recently, our blog community offered an outpouring of sympathy for a great journalist and all around good guy . . . Longtime local news reporter Jim Fitzpatrick, who recently passed away.
Tonight we share an EXCEPTIONAL write-up and tribute to the local legend . . .
"Jim was usually in reporter mode, trying to find out as much as he could about people, places, history, and the arts. He could talk to anyone and within a few minutes knew all about their job, family, and probably someone they knew in common. From a brief interaction to lifelong friends, Jim left an impression. Never one to hold back, he was an entertainer, life of the party and always ready to crack a joke or deliver a witty line."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
KC's journalism legend meets final deadline
How do you write an obituary for a great writer? James Carey Fitzpatrick, 76, died on February 9, 2023 while on vacation in Fort Myers, Florida. As a Pulitzer prize award-winning reporter and editor for The Kansas City Times and Star for 37 years, Jim, or "Fitz" to his colleagues, was a true believer in...
And, once again, this inspires our Kansas City playlist for tonight . . .
Brit tabloids inspired our bloggy journey and that's a good place to start our listening session . . .
A bit more current, we share this local news contradiction . . . People love to hate the press and all of the fame they facilitate . . .
Journalism reality check from The Rolling Stones . . .
Our 2nd favorite newspaper reference from the definitive band of the 20th century . . .
As always, thanks for reading this week and have a safe & fun Saturday night.
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