Editor Corner

by Jackie Damrau, Managing Editor

"You can't send a duck to eagle school " – Mac Anderson

Reflect on this quote for a bit. What is your wildest imagination do you think it means?

I know what I thought about it when I saw it earlier this week in one of the many inspirational e-newsletters that I read. When you think about an eagle, you know that it flies freely through the sky looking down upon us all. As it flies, it simply enjoys the view from 10,000 feet or more, or it is looking for its next meal. The eagle represents our national freedom, spirit, and pursuit of excellence.

I value the eagles in our community. The Lone Star Community is so blessed to have many, many eagles at work for its members. These eagles don’t fly solo; they take the ducks and the fledgling eaglets and nurture them to become helpers, mentors, and leaders. My blessings have come through the support of our Administrative Council and the work they’ve been doing this year. I also clap my hands and bow to say thanks to the many contributors and my newsletter staff that have provided material for the newsletter you read each month.

I enjoy putting this newsletter together. I “need” eagles that are willing to step up and write articles. I know you’re out there. I know you have thoughts and ideas for wanting to write an article. I encourage you to consider moving from being a duck into being an eagle. Especially those of who are looking for work, consider this one way of sharing with prospective employers your writing talents. Your portfolios may be thin because your past work has involved writing for proprietary software. Write a few how-to articles and use these to showcase your work.

Mac Anderson knows that even eagles need a push now and again. So I’m being the “mama” eagle and pushing all you ducks and eaglets to share your talents and experiences.

For those, who think I’ve gone afoul, I haven’t. I’m simply reflecting on what life offers as I turn a magical age this year. What that age is, well, only a few of us know…

Visit to http://www.theeagleschoolmovie.com/?SRC=WPOIDUCKM to see Mac Anderson’s 3‑minute movie about becoming an eagle. As I said, my inspiration came from an e-newsletter.

Until next month…