So Long Mr. Grant

Today, I said goodbye to a group of people who were in many respects, a second family to me. As New York City beckons, I reflect upon my years at Janus, but mostly I reflect upon the people with whom I worked. I know we will keep in touch; I know many of you will be visiting me in my new digs; and I know I will miss you all most dearly. I am reminded of the last episode of The Mary Tyler Moore Show (you younger folks may need to look this up on wiki, see below for link).

Lisa and Kris, my sisters, who were always there for me through the rough times with words of advice and a shoulder to cry upon. I will miss you both. Mike, you soft ole pussycat masquerading as a bulldog, I looked forward to the Cultural Celebrations more than you know. Jack, the newest member of our team, but surely not the least valued, I will not forget your kindness, your candy canes, nor your wife's Christmas fudge. I wonder Mr Potter, what my days will be like without your questions, your non-sequiturs, but most of all, the enthusiasm with which you greet each day. As for you, Zack and Jason and Tom C, I will miss each of you in ways that can't be counted. Pamela, Peter, Carol, Tom B and Jeff--thank you for being there for me in so many ways. Aaron, don't forget to look me up next time you are in Manhattan--I owe you a martini or three! What joy you have brought into my life. And last, I say goodbye to Mr. Grant. I could always count upon you as a sup, a mentor, but mostly as a friend. You will be sorely missed. Now as they sang at the end of the last episode of The Mary Tyler Moore Show:

It's a long way to Tipperary,
It's a long way to go.
It's a long way to Tipperary
To the sweetest girl I know!
Goodbye Piccadilly,
Farewell Leicester Square!
It's a long long way to Tipperary,
But my heart's right there.

So long (for now)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Show_(Mary_Tyler_Moore_Show_episode)