As per usual, I talked to a bunch of people I didn't know yesterday. I was on assignment for the Talon, taking photos of Food Inc. director Robert Kenner. The turnout in Ward 1 to hear the man speak about his Oscar nominated documentary gave me a bit of a thrill; that a mass of people actually cared to hear about this food issue that no one wants to think about.

As a big supporter of the democracy movement in Burma, I was (and maybe still am) rooting for Burma VJ to win in the social documentary category at the Oscars. But I can't lie--it was awesome getting to shake hands, talk with, and share corn chips!, with Robbie Kenner. I was surprised to hear him say that he thought we needed more journalists in the world to keep our world honest. I mean, not surprised about that sentiment since he is doing investigative work himself, but I haven't heard anyone say much about journalism lately other than saying it's dead. Or impossible to find a job in. Or unsustainable from a business perspective.

Thank you, Robert Kenner.