Morning Briefing
For April 25, 2013
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You will have to forgive me a personal note this morning.
Many people, including my boss, are surprised to learn I have a boss. In fact, I do have a boss. Well, I had a boss until today. Today is Joe's last day at our parent company. When Eagle Publishing, Inc. assumed control of RedState on January 1, 2007, I made a very conscious decision to stay in Macon, Georgia. Brent Bozell was downright insistent I never move to Washington lest RedState become compromised by the D.C. cocktail circuit. So I stayed put.
My boss, more often than not, has had to deal with headaches I might create while managing the flow of the business that is RedState while I bang away at the keyboard here in Macon.
At this point, whether I want it to be this way or not, I am RedState and RedState is me and that is no easy thing for a guy who is actually my boss to have to deal with on occasion. Joe has, day in and day out, dealt with RedState with class and style. He's been RedState's ever present cheerleader, emailing me at 5 a.m. if he hasn't gotten this Morning Briefing to start his day, and always working hard to ensure our style and editorial content remain true to our mission.
It's sometimes odd and sometimes confounding to steer this ship of site several hundred miles away from the home office. But for these past few years I've had a great peace of mind knowing Joe was there if I needed him. He's the unsung hero and unseen player here, running interference, making sure the business side of things works, and keeping us moving.
He's going to be missed. Thanks Joe for everything!
— Erick
