Hey, now, don't go drifting off into the ozone! You've been a crackerjack editor and I hope the papers' loss is our gain.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Brauer Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 3:37 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Mpls] List manager news If everyone will permit a point of personal privilege... I wanted to let Mpls-Issues members know that I'll be leaving my job as editor of the Southwest Journal and Downtown Journal on Nov. 11. It's a voluntary thing; I'm not going out of here spitting nails about the bosses or anything. The joy of having an "ideal" job is that it sucks you in thoroughly; the problem is that it sometimes doesn't let go when you need it to. On a personal level, I like change; for the first time in many years, I can contemplating a blank slate, a sabbatical of sorts. At 46, it's good to still be able to take risks. For now, I plan on honing my cooking skills and picking up my kids from school every day. One of the most exciting things is that I'll have the time to look for another way to contribute to the community - possible a way I can't even imagine right now. Or I could wind up writing and editing again. Some words of thanks: to the staff here, especially all the reporters who get out on the streets and on the phones to find out what's happening. Reporting is a rare commodity and the papers here have a lot of it. Also, my bosses, Terry and Janis, who backed me up on every controversial story we did. (I'm proud of the fact that we wrote tough pieces on our two biggest advertisers this year.) Not every owner does that, especially in the community newspaper biz. I also want to thank Mpls-Issues members, who have been a great source of tips, information, feedback, prodding and occasional butt- kicking. Even though I had no clue I'd be editing the Journal when I co-founded the list in 1998, the citizens of Mpls-Issues and Journal journalists have helped each other for the betterment of Minneapolis. The Journal was excellent before I got here and I expect it will be excellent after I leave. I think everyone knows papers like the Journal have become more crucial to the Mpls body politic in recent years; I'm proud I could help fill the gap. And yes, I still plan on managing the Mpls-Issues list, and perhaps weigh in on a few more topics if the career path allows. David Brauer Kingfield REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
