Meyers Malarkey
Rip Snorter of Oursler admits he's a "has been" or "usta' be" which is better than being a "never cut the mustard." And he fully adheres to the old saying that an "expert" is an authority who's at least 50 miles from home.
Which brings us to a point, I think. It was a year ago this month that the Ol' Editor announced his retirement, and it has taken these dozen months to get the big desk emptied and fitted for a younger boss with potential.
The OE has no potential but had a glorious past. In another 30 years or so the new boss can look back on what all predict will be an equally interesting career.
After 56 years as a professional journalist at Marion, the OE has become a "has been" of the first water. He intends to dip one oar into the editorial brine from time to time, but won't take on controversial subjects or attempt to persuade.
It's a new role for an old horse and took more power to adapt to than you'd believe. Quitting isn't easy after decades on the same job. But, lately, the old horse has stopped chasing fires and can remain in the stable without flinching.
Your OE isn't looking for a new job, because he gave up the best one on earth.
Don't believe it when some say the OE was "forced out" by competition, "lost interest" in the job, or any other rancorous rumors without foundation.
It just became time to quit. (But I reserve the right to dip one oar from time to time.)
— BILL MEYER
