Steve Aschburner: Had some fun yesterday w. the …

Steve Aschburner expressed his enjoyment of yesterday's interactions related to the "Scarface" clip. The reactions it generated validated what he had long known to be true - that the essence of this profession lies in the people, whether they are friends, colleagues, subjects, sources or readers who contributed to making the journey worthwhile.

He expressed his gratitude and humility as he concluded a career that spanned multiple sports (MLB, NFL, NBA) and roles (beats, features, columns) across cities like Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and Chicago, from newspapers' heyday to today's digital landscape. The timing of his exit on September 30th is pleasing, although it echoes the experiences of many writers who didn't have a say in their circumstances.

For Aschburner, the story remained central, yet the people and experiences kept the job from feeling like mere work. He thanked those who accompanied him on this journey, stating that the pleasure was all his.