The editing block

A former coworker of mine has a blog. She was an assistant editor and one of the most annoying human beings I've ever had the displeasure of working with. Needless to say, I wasn't sad to see her go. I was, however, grateful to discover her blog. It has served as a source of humor and entertainment for me and other coworkers in the building who had to "do time" with her.

But no matter how much I enjoy reading her misguided and pitiful entries, knowing full well she doesn't have the slightest idea who she is as a person, I still find this story a bit unnerving:

I was sitting in our editor-in-chief's office when our managing editor hands him some papers and says "let's put this in the lineup." It was the latest entry from this ex employee's blog; printed and in the hands of the grand office poobah. At the time I thought it was hysterical. It really was a ridiculous entry. But then I realized what a nightmare it would be for my own blog to be found. I'm sure I would be spared no shame.It's a good thing I have nothing to hide ... but just the same, it's incredibly easy to break someone's spirit.

Guess I'll just have to hope it stays in the shadows.