RIP to one of our own, one of our best -- Craig Stanke

The way I learned it, those who say prior to when they mean before should use posterior to when they mean after.

 

Same here.

"Prior to" is like nails on a chalkboard.

 

Truth be told, I always change "prior to" to "before" too. And I always think of Stanke when I do. Today, for obvious reasons, it just felt a little more meaningful to do so, since he's the one who pretty much wrote our style guide. It felt like more of a tribute today.

I won't quote the rule here, but if you saw it, you'd probably recognize his touch.

 

The great bosses I've had in this business, whom I can count on one hand (with a finger or two to spare), make up for the other hand-and-both-feet worth who were meh or worse. Craig was one of the best, perfect for a newsroom, for all the right reasons. R.I.P.

 

Damn. RIP, Express.

 

Somehow two weeks late on this. My best even now, especially now, to his family and to his memory.

 

Because I may not be the only one who wants to read this thread today.

 

I was just looking for this...really. I hope you're doing OK...

 

Our thoughts today are with you, Amy, and with Stanke and all who loved him.

 

Thinking of you today, Amy.

 

Peace to you, Amy.