Since I've Become a News Director ....

For a first-time News Director, the learning curve is like one of these signs.



The learning is not just one curve but a constant series of curves - back and forth, left and right.

• I've learned the work is harder than I thought it would be.
  
• I've learned I'm stronger and tougher than I thought I could be.
  
• I've learned the learning never stops. Work is real-life school for me.
  

I've also learned my time is not my own. 11-hour days are common. This week I had two 14's and one 16. Perhaps one day I'll take better control of my time, but right now there's still too much work to do. Blogging is one of my great pleasures, but it's one of the last things I want to do when I get home at night. Most of my creative energy is sapped by the time I leave work.

But I'm not complaining. Not in the least. I love this work. I've got a great boss and a great team.

And if all my learning curves mean it's six months between blog posts on this page, please understand. When I figure out more of what I'm doing, I'll write more.