Farewell Pat
As you may have read on today's front page, I've already written over 1,000 words on the retirement of Southern Standard Publisher Patricia Zechman. But I would be remiss if I didn't add a few personal words about the person I've considered to be more like a bonus mother than a boss for nearly 28 years.
Since the day I was hired by Susan Newby and Pat in May 1997, I've worked with a cavalcade of people - 26 sports writers, 24 composing people, 12 news editors and three editors before assuming the role myself. But through all the changes, there has been one constant: Pat Zechman.
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