Read some of Michael Browning's fine writing

In my last note, I expressed regrets that I didn't get to meet Don Murray. I'll add Michael Browning to that growing list of journalists who have passed without my making their acquaintance. Read this tribute to him by Marc Fisher (and click on some of the links and enjoy his fine work).

And, if you've ever wanted to tell off the boss but had the good sense not to (or lacked the guts to do so), read Browning's letter to Tony Ridder.

And if you really like his work, read some of the pieces listed here.

This piece by Jack Shafer in Slate points out the importance of multiple sources and the danger in parroting official pronouncements.