Elise has graciously provided this space for a ‘final’ goodbye to Inside Press readers from its founding publisher – yours truly!
Upon launching the Inside Press with the Inside Chappaqua title in the spring of 2003, I had no concrete idea about the incredibly rewarding ride I was embarking on…
I have felt honored to be the recipient of several Westchester County awards, a speaker at events, a moderator on panels, and the crème de la crème opportunity took place the summer of 2012, when I joined Hillary Clinton for a 12-country State Department tour through Africa and Turkey. I will always be grateful to her of course but also equally appreciative of every sponsor and contributor to the company, too many to name in this short space.
More than accolades and recognition, however, I cherish the friends and memories made, the ‘little moments’ enjoyed at a myriad of fabulous events ‘inside’ the vibrant northern Westchester communities in which I raised and enjoyed great times with my beautiful kids.
Being a busy publisher also requires some breathing room. At the time that I launched, I had created an email address with the three words: ‘Not on Deadline.’ It was my ‘personal email’ address, and it came in handy navigating everything from travel arrangements to, ahem, the dating life. It was, by and large, my ‘fun’ space where I could step away from the all-consuming publisher role, one which Elise has stepped into with renewed vigor and pizzaz! I wish her all the best!
Today, I’m embracing being ‘Not on Deadline’ to hopefully pursue assorted project ideas including possibly a general blog space for assorted writings and musings and most importantly a memoir I hope to tackle over time. I didn’t retire so much as ‘take a pause’ to tap into other dreams. If you wish to reach me now, write to: notondeadline@hotmail.com
Wherever the next chapter takes me, ‘On Deadline’ or ‘Not on Deadline’, please know that I am grateful to all my readers for 22 years of support. Rest assured, I still plan to use my voice for positive change. I also encourage your continuing support to Elise and the entire Inside Press team! Wishing you all a very happy Mother’s Day and Father’s Day and much good health, happiness and success every day!
Grace Bennett
Founding Publisher
