It's always nice to have straightforward feedback in regard to work I may have done, whether favorable or not. Either way, it has a way of polishing the standard and increasing the excellence. Here is a message received through email today after shooting an assignment at a local school recently. The image is from the school musical.

Tony and Melanie,

Thank you so much for your recent coverage of the TC musical and fourth grade pioneer days.

We always appreciate your kindness and genuine interest that goes over and above your jobs as reporter and photographer. Everyone around here knows and loves you guys!

Melanie, thank you in particular for your attention to accuracy. You always do such a great job reporting in an accurate fashion. The kids love seeing their name in quotes, and their picture on the front page.

Again, we appreciate you both so much!!

Have a great weekend,

Shelly Calvert, on behalf of all of us at Troy Christian Schools