PD Guild plans auction to aid laid-off staffers

The Guild is inviting Plain Dealer retirees (both Guild members and former managers) to join them at their holiday gathering at the Town Fryer on Dec. 18.

Brie Zeltner is looking for donations for a silent auction that will raise money for the folks who are laid off. So far she has photographers giving framed photos, knitters giving sweaters and afghans, people who have raided their gift closets, and hand-made jewelry, etc.

She is also happy to accept services. Debbi Snook may be donating a dinner. You can share your talents - a guitar lesson, golf lesson, a hayride at Rosie's farm. Use your imagination.

Contact Brie at bzeltner@plaind.com or brieskates@gmail.com.

[Source: PD Alumni News blog]

There also is a new blog for PD departees:

Jo Ellen Corrigan has launched a blog aimed at helping PD departees make the transition to life outside of the newsroom. The blog is at http://1801zoned.blogspot.com/

Here’s the first post:

No Reason to Quit
This is meant to be our space of reinvention. Whether you stay or go, you are welcome here at 1801 Zoned.

This site will evolve with your help, suggestions and input. It is not meant to be a rant zone. It is meant to be a support for life transition.

Seeking help with finances or sharing a joke? Post it here. Health insurance advice? Helpful reading material? Know good advisors? Employment or schooling suggestions? Please post.

Nobody can avoid what is on all of our minds most of the time these days.

Admittedly, I'm not good about conflict or confrontation, I'd rather break the tension with a little levity. Here goes:
I'm hoping you'll send in suggestions for a THEME SONG.

Personally I like just the title of Willie Nelson's song, No Reason to Quit.

Email other song suggestions to libertyholden@gmail.com