How lucky am I? I actually followed my bliss, and have enjoyed a life’s work by making books for little children. Factoring in a couple of detours (having a baby, for one), I compute that I have been in children’s book publishing for nearly 30 years. Twenty-three of them have been in one company, my last.
I was just given a lovely gift. A surprise, really. But lovely, nonetheless.
Spring.
And summer.
Lazy mornings.
More time with my mother.
Paint and brushes and canvas.
Clay on my hands.
My novel.
Comfortable shoes.
No shoes!
Long walks with a corgi.
Road trips to nowhere.
Digging in the dirt.
Fishing.
Matinees.
Long, handwritten letters.
Luncheons, al fresco.
I will miss walking through the door of the publishing house that was my second home, my second family.
But I love the view from the window that just opened.
ginnygram 
congratulations I couldn’t be happier for you
What a very special person you are – your gains are our loss ♥ ENJOY everyday!
luv YOU, godonnell. nicely written!
I will miss you. Lunch soon?
We will miss you around here, but ENJOY!
Hi Ginny! Was so sorry to hear the news today, but I have to say your post made me realize you have some wonderful plans ahead of you… Wishing you all the best, always.
More time with with Gigi/us!!!! I love that! I’m excited for your new life journey. Love you bunches!
Luv you too, godonnell!
Classy and elegant Ginny. Just like you. I will miss you greatly.
I am glad that you understand. You have clay on your hands and I have mortar. Every day is a Saturday!
Ginny it was a pleasure to meet your acquaintance and to know you through the years. The company will not be the same without you. I’m happy to see you have such a positive attitude and outlook. I hope you are able to accomplish all your goals.
My dad wondered if this might be a blessing in disguise. I said, “Oh, Dad, barely disguised at all — maybe just a fake mustache. We can still clearly see it for what it is.” MWAH.
Wow! Great attitude and so much to look forward to. Add “painting with Emily” to your list if you can fit me in. :-)
Ginny, it was great meeting you and I wish you the best of everything in your future endeavors.
Ginny – thank-you for all the fun stories over the years. I will miss your light hearted approach, which is always filled with such wisdom. Blessings to you and your family…enjoy your new path. We will miss you.
Congratualtions on your change of status. You have a marvelous list of things to do – or not. I hope that you will be able to enjoy contentment. Hasta la vista.
Dear Ginny,
I’m so sorry to see you go, but happy that you have time for all of your new adventures!
Wishing you happiness and good health to enjoy all you will be doing!
All the best,
Sue Aylin