In the "not a great photo" but a "great paper" department, I can't help but feature this shot of the most recent Sandpoint High School Cedar Post.

It came out yesterday, and I think it will be available at Babs and Second Avenue Pizza this weekend, as well as at the Mall.

The paper is looking good, and that comes from a hard-nosed former adviser who must forget her "motherly" connections when making such judgments. My assessment does not come lightly.

Years ago one of my students wrote a letter for me to go in the packet for a national award nomination for advisers.

It was eye-opening, to say the least, to learn how the students had perceived me as an adviser. The observation most poignant to me what they viewed as my ultimate stamp of approval: Good Job.

Until reading the letter, I had no idea how meaningful those two simple words could be to young, aspiring journalists.

After viewing three Cedar Posts this year, advised by my son, and produced by a staff of ever-improving students, I have two words to send their way: Good Job, Mr. Love, and Good Job, Cedar Posters.

You're keeping up the fine tradition and reputation the Cedar Post has enjoyed for several decades.

Keep up the good work!