Dear Fellows,,

 

Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. It offers the warmth of friends and family without the obligations and expectations that come with Christmas. As is our custom, my children and I will head to St. Paul to be with my 91 year old Dad and the cousins. Beyond the basics, we'll make the usual pilgrimages to the Guthrie Theater and the places where F. Scott Fitzgerald went in our  neighborhood long ago.

 

What I want you to know is that when I count my blessings, I number you among them.  The great joy of this job is the privilege of stepping into the life of someone like you, knowing that we'll both be better off for it. My favorite part is that "Aha!" moment when you realize something about yourself or see something about Philadelphia that you did not know before. Little else feels better than watching you grow more knowledgeable, confident, and committed.

 

I believe that you are aware that we see our work as a calling. We are grateful for jobs that are so rich in meaning and in access to well-intentioned professionals. So in this season (and in all seasons) we are thankful to be a part of your journey.