Promise to self

Rumors at work have led to pretty much common knowledge that my mentor will be taking to a more leisurely life sometime early next year. The woman is a pillar at the newspaper. We think she came with the building back in the 70s. She has a tremendous following and a job I've lusted after for more than 10 years. Seriously. But she also writes a weekly column that, we've been told, will go with the job. I need to practice...........

Writing a weekly column is a challenge. You would think that for those with overactive imaginations, finding fodder would be a cinch. Not always the case. Finding a balance (and humor) in the everyday goings-on around you is what makes a good and successful columnist. And I so wanna be one when I grow up!

So, my resolution is to use this space weekly (which is humorous in its own right if you look at how long I can go between posts!) as a training ground to worm my way into the job I've always wanted. First thing I need to learn is the meaning of the word "brief."

How did I do???