Ode to my co-workers at PGW
Posted on Feb 1, 2007
I was going to save this post until the last, until I unplugged my computer and put it in the truck. But I thought--just as I considered giving notice--I know what I want to say now, so why wait until the last minute. Especially since waiting to the last minute also allows so many unknown little picadillos into the picture that one may not have the leisure of fixing at the last minute. (Do I sound like someone who has experience with system glitches?)So I will honor my co-workers at Publisher's Group West right now.
Karla fits into the circle of my best "bosses" ever. She shares this honor, and well deserved on her part, with Cecile McCann, founder of ArtWEEK magazine (before it was acquired by the new publisher that I never liked and shall not name); also with Paula Baker, a former longtime tour de force at Peachpit Press. So there are three, and funnily enough, they are all women. Ladies, thank you so much.
Next I must tell you what a bright future Jeannie has in the publishing world. Not only was she my technical saviour at my job, she's a bright light as a friend and she will certainly be briliant in publishing. Besides that she is sweet and fun and altogether enjoyable. I will miss her tons, and Jeannie, you'd better make good on that promise to visit! (see how I changed person there and it still worked?)
Iris. A dancer who has retired from dancing. A good, honest, sweet, loveable person who has no trouble wearing her heart on her sleeve. From adopting animals to adopting us loveable but disenfranchised folk...Iris is a godess in disguise. When she dains to give you a hug you come to tears because you know she wouldn't even touch you if she didn't mean it.
I came too late and left too soon to really become part of PGW. Who knows what the future will bring? But I believe in PGW, I was honored to be a part of it. Please do keep me apprised of the news, and if you go somewhere, let me know where you go.
Follow your bliss.
Much love, Trish
P.S. You all have my permission to forward this message as you see fit.
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