Tales of a coffee-holic: Goodbye, Sidney

There are a lot of things I’ll miss about Sidney and quite a few that I won’t.

As I prepare to leave for a new job at the beginning of September and look back on my year here, I’ve learned a ton and met many people who I’ll never forget.

When I arrived here, I was skeptical that I could make any friends and thought that everyone would probably hate me. But I’d like to thank the people of Sidney for (mostly) welcoming me and making me feel at home in what was once a strange and foreign place.

I’ll miss working with all the local officials who were always patient in explaining complicated proces...