11/19/2025
As I celebrate my “year of lasts” as Director of Alabama Heritage (that’s me in the blue tweed jacket; the shortest one!), I want to brag on this incredible team. These women aren’t just coworkers; they’re the heartbeat of this magazine. From left to right: Caroline Gazzara-McKenzie, our digital dynamo, has skyrocketed our online reach and shares my love of witty snark. Cindy Sanford, our longest-serving customer service manager, keeps us laughing even on the craziest days. Susan Reynolds, our editor, ensures every issue is top-notch, and knows the secret weapon for morale: pastries. It's incredible to find a multigenerational team of all women who work so well together, set goals, make plans, get to work, stick to it, and then reach our goals. Plus, we've won awards for all of that hard work! Honestly, we’re more like family than colleagues, and I couldn’t have asked for better “work sisters” to finish this chapter with. And to our readers and followers: thank YOU. You’re the reason we do what we do, and we hope that love shows in every page and post. Wishing you a safe, restful Thanksgiving. (And yes, I’ll still be here next year, so don’t worry. I’m not giving up my pastry privileges just yet!)
