Peter Jennings' death earlier this year had a significant effect on me. I suppose whenever someone dies before their mortality rate I feel like they had an unfair shake. People often talk about visible role models and I think Jennings was one for me. Not so much for his particular occupation but rather I admired how he blazed his own path and owned his career. Something about his kind eyes and empathetic disposition made me feel like there were some people working in television that really did matter. As much as I think it works differently for different people, I am of the belief that we see role models far more in this dispositional way than we could ever hope to by way of race or gender. Depending on the individual, I think we see ourselves in people and that's how they become role models for us. ¶ Yesterday afternoon I illustrated Alfred Nobel for today's DOSE magazine. Toronto edition, page 9. ¶ There's lots going on in these here parts lately, so I would very much appreciate some e-mail feedback if you notice any glaring errors or less glaring confusion. ¶ 9:07 AM
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