Letter: Thanks and Farewell

Dr. Pisetsky, I want to personally thank you for the time spent by you as editor of The Rheumatologist. The information gained was academic, current, and, especially, insightful. I will particularly miss your “Rheuminations.” The last “Rheuminations” (December 2011) was particularly enjoyed by me since I am a native Chicagoan but now reside in Florida. You have a special talent with words and I will miss them.

Once again, thanks for all you have done for rheumatology and rheumatologists. Enjoy your next endeavor and, from the same author quoted by you, Mr. Berra said, “You’ve got to be very careful if you don’t know where you’re going, because you might not get there.”

John Luetkemeyer, MD
Rheumatologist
Pensacola, Fla

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