But, it’s not just the work. The people here make it a great place to work. Faculty members really care a lot about the students. You’ve heard me say how great the staff is, how we help each other problem-solve and sometimes become like family by sharing stories about our kids and lives. Spending that much time together, we see them more than our own relatives and they really do seem like family. You know my boss and that he’s a great guy. We work together really well and complement each other in our strengths. We’ve become good friends and he ‘has my back’ when I need the support at work.
And, he likes the ethical way I perform my job, questioning some of the things that come across my desk and whether they follow the proper standards, policies, and procedures. He runs ideas by me, asks and values my opinion – that’s a rare thing in many office settings. I like the fact that he’s a lot like you, same crazy sense of humor and so caring about others. This is why I sometimes kid him and say that he is my work husband while you’re my home husband. He just laughs and tells his wife what we talk about. We always talk about our families, his kids, what we did on the weekend, and such. Don’t worry your handsome head about it; he will never take your place in my heart (or anywhere else). Ok, that’s enough about work. I would rather talk about you (and us).
You were right about Skype and that we’re now out of range for two-way transmissions. I tried to call last night and it wouldn’t even go through. I really would have liked to have seen your face and looked into your eyes. So, email is now our good friend, in addition to being a lifeline and/or love line (depending on who is talking and the mood of the day). We can attach pictures, though. Send me some of the crew and have them take a few of you to send to me, and be sure to enclose shots or videos of the stars scrolling by, too. Wait. Hmmm, this idea has possibilities. I’ll get back to you on that.
1 4 3 always now and forever, Your bright Penny
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