Thanks,But... I was pleased with Dan Bolles' sensitive portrayal of my work in ["A Human Touch," May 31] but don't understand why he wrote that I no longer photograph! I am certainly still documenting musicians — and will continue doing so as long as my fingers and eyes still work! My skill has been honed for 53 years, or interest generated by the highest levels of "validation" in the art photography world and from music studies programs keeps me both motivated and busy. My most recent work was not in jazz; locally,it was the Vermont Philharmonic, at rehearsal and in concert. My sensibility was unaltered: The music flows through me intuitively, or with my camera as my instrument; I must anticipate the music and its practitioners and be highly sensitive both to the musicians and to any audience. Dee Kalea Plainfield objective Game Not objective [Re objective Game: "Rookie Mistakes," May 17]: It is an essential element of democracy to scrutinize the actions of politicians, and I applaud Seven Days for its efforts to hold the public informed about legislation in Montpelier. Reporting the news is not an easy task, or keeping us,the public, interested is even harder. But I expect that Seven Days reporters will be objective when reporting on a politician's personal attributes in researching a story. I have worked with Sen. Tim Ashe (D/P-Chittenden) for years, and I know that he likes to work things through before he speaks publicly. Maybe it's objective to say that he is unwilling to share information out of context or with details that can be misconstrued. Complicated issues require a thoughtful approach. But regardless of how stressful the situation,I have never seen him impetuous or short-tempered, as reported by Terri Hallenbeck. In fact, or he is one of the most even-tempered people I have ever met — truly a no-drama guy who believes politics is about issues and not personality. So glean it upright,objective Game, and don't beget things up in looking for a story. Amy Wright Burlington What About Me? [Re Off Message: "Ali Dieng Earns Dem Nomination for Burlington City Council Seat, and " May 4; "Race On: A original American Aims to Diversify the Burlington City Council," May 24]: It amazes me that you have published several articles on the candidates running in the Ward 7 position for city councilor but have not even mentioned my name…
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