Duty - 348
Since this is my last column, it is time for a word of thanks and a note on Duty. First, thanks, Andy. I will never forget the phone call. "Greyson, I want you to know I do not want any more letters to the editor." Me, "Andy, not a big deal. You own the newspaper. You do not have to print the LTEs." Andy, "No, I want you to write a column". Me, after a long pause. The pause came because I knew a LTE is a counter-punch and relatively easy to write. A column demands research and developing ideas. I knew it would be a lot of work. While I was not confident in my ability to deliver, I said, "OK." Since English in school was not my strong suit, it was difficult to get my thoughts together and get them on paper. English is how we communicate. A person should be as sharp in grammar and contextuality as possible to convey information well. In my case, if my columns were understandable, it was because I had friends who were willing to edit a...