I'm due to hand my Tampa Tribune-issued computer and various chords over to Darrin, the tech guy here, in a few moments, so I'll rapid-post one last time as Friday nears Saturday. The Tribune has been a fine place to work and I have learned things from dedicated people. I start at the St. Petersburg Times on Monday. Here's to growing, getting better and dropping bylines in new places.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to hear all about life at St. Pete and to read your stories. :)
Ah, well, you'll learn that the grass isn't always greener. But, just maybe, you won't. Good luck. You remind me of a cracker jack reporter I knew in Jersey 23 years ago. THe kid got all the way up to the New York Times before he was fired for using company money on street whores.
Jealousy. Sure makes people say stupid stuff.
Congrats. I assume you already saw it, but Chip gave you a shout out on his blog:
Several readers starving for a good read wished there was a site where they could find sustenance.
I've mentioned gangrey.com before, but wanted to repeat the nourishing service it offers by flagging great storytelling -- and on occasion, the stories behind it -- from all over. Up high as I write, there's a revealing story pitch from Jimmy Breslin to his editor, Jim Bellows.
(Good luck in St. Pete, Ben.)
Ah, another reason to visit my grandfather in St. Pete Beach. Checking out your byline in the newsprint.
Enjoy the new job, Ben.