We Work, We Laugh, We Bake

It's amazing how stressful it can get here at the office. Lots of people think we just hang out and have a good time, but deadlines rule our work week!

If you catch us being silly and giggly, (we get like that) it's probably because we need a break from whatever is fueling our 'pressure cooker' that week; breaking stories, community events etc. FYI-Monday is Press Day, so if you can, call us on any other day rather than Mondays, we'd appreciate that because we're usually in overdrive trying to get the paper to bed before the rest of Clintonville is sleeping! (Yes! Tricia and Shelly have been spotted in the office until 3 am!)

I've worked at several newspapers in Wisconsin and Minnesota and I've told people once you start working in the newspaper business, you're addicted! So if you're thinking about being a reporter, photographer or designer, know that it won't take long until you're hooked.

But don't let my post fool you, working for a small town paper has its perks too, including being an integral part of the community, getting the inside scoop before anyone else and the frequent potluck, where we get a chance to hone our culinary skills! I'm hoping to acquire the Baking Queen Award in 2010!

~For Suzanne's delicious PB& J Bars recipe, see the July 20th issue of the Clintonville CHRONICLE