What I Think About Wendi

I just came across this picture, that inspired me to put my thoughts about Wendi Thomas on my blog. I wanted to write something about her leaving, when she left going to Baltimore. Just as well I didn't say anything. She was back before we missed her. Whenever you say something critical, of people in the limelight. Usually you're accused of hating on them. Generally that's not the case with my positions. Unfortunately this time, that might be the truth. I do hate the fact that Ms. Thomas, is such a successful writer in my beloved city. If more people felt like me, her job would be more challenging. Her subject matter is predictable at best, but that's not her fault. She's learned to play the hand she was dealt. Might I add, she has learned to play it well at that. She almost gave her gift away. She had enough sense to come back.

A column writer in Memphis job is half done already. If you talk about racial issues half the time. That will keep a lot of readers happy. If you are able to straddle the fence like Ms. Thomas does. That's another 25% of the assignment. That's like 75% of the job, being done for you. That doesn't leave very much originality on her part. She applies her technical writing skills to her readers raw ideas. In the minds of the impressionable giving them validity. She basically reacts to the publics emotions. She sides with the responsible people half the time, the irresponsible ones the other half. Always having a cushion no matter what happens. I won't make some stupid statement like "she's dumb". Simply because I don't agree with her. Like some people do about the President. He's running a country, many of them can't run their household. To the contrary I think she's very smart. It's the people that she writes for, I have a problem with. Why is there a market for this type of discussion in 2006?

This morning Wendi Thomas wrote an article I almost totally agreed with. I think it serves as proof to a degree, of what I'm trying to convey. The same element that she usually sides with. When proven unpopular, unlike the leopard she changes spots. She is always brash in her delivery, in my opinion. That's what many of her readers like about her though. If you ask me, she could use a lesson in respecting her elders. I am a stickler for decency and order. Obviously she is not. It probably has to do with her upbringing. Not that it's necessarily bad, but more relaxed. As she grows older, she'll probably get better. Baltimore was a more diverse and intellectual audience. I think they desired a more progressive message. It wasn't going to be a walk in the park, like writing for the Commercial Appeal. What she is and what she will become. Memphians will get a chance to see for themselves. Now that she is back in the fold, I don't think she'll be leaving again.