Since you’re holding (probly even readin’?) the paper, I expect you’ve noticed the new and improved “look, layout and size”.
Ok, you two over in the corner..., close the paper. Now, look over the front page. Next, think back a few days, maybe a week. Can you recall the “old” look of the paper? No? Didn’t think so (there’s always a couple). Well trust me, it was very different.
Oh? You can recall it was wider? Good for you! You can go back to reading now. Make an honest effort to notice the many other changes, ok?
Lots of folks work really hard making this a better paper, just for you!
Now in my case, there have been some major changes as well! These past few years you (my three regular readers) have always found my scribbles right here on the op-ed page, on Saturdays. And if you read the column (to the end) you generally read about 800 words.
Things between us are about to change..., Big Time!
The new format on this page offers our readers (the best ones!) a brand new way to express themselves! Oh sure, you can still send a “Letter to the Editor” same as before. But now, each weekend, two “Special Readers” are offered the chance to become “Writers” instead of mere readers.
As you can see, this new “Face Off” feature (and the new, “Editors” articles) have taken a pretty big bite out of the Saturday op-ed page!
That’s why the “I Don’t Know About You...” column is so (delightfully) brief this week. Everyone who reads my column regularly knows I’ve always had difficulty staying under the limit on words I’m allowed. Today I’m squeezed down to 530 words (ouch!). Beginning next week (and for the foreseeable future) I must (try to) limit this column to 675 words! Quit grinnin’, it hurts!
But an even bigger change comes along next week!!
You’ll still find me on the op-ed page. BUT! “I Don’t Know About You...” Is MOVING To FRIDAYS!! By moving to Fridays, I'm allowed to squeeze those few more words into my allotted space!
So! I’m really hoping all (three) of my readers will follow me (backwards) through space and time! Landing with me right here on the op-ed page a day earlier..., on Fridays!
Quit yer grousin’, it’s not as hard as you think! I mean geez-whiz, how hard can your part be?! If I can remember to write a day earlier (not earlier in the day!). And use up fewer words in order to fit into tighter jeans (oops, I mean smaller allotted space)! By Golly, we all can manage this!
I Don’t Know About You..., I’ll be hangin’ around here on Fridays from here on out. I’d be right grateful if you’d do the same! And while yer here? You might’s well continue to simulate readin’ the column!
Cal Teeple, will be found here, but on FRIDAYS from now on! The Observational Cogitation Consortium founder will still lurk three stools down, where he may be accosted, ignored or contacted. Also still at www.wayneindependent.com/cal Or At: calteeple@gmail.com
