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Award-winning columnist, photographer and news writer Ellen Leahy is editor of the City Eagle in Syracuse, NY. She is the former editor of the Skaneateles Press and the Marcellus Observer, also in Central New York and is a freelance photographer and adjunct professor in food service at Onondaga Community College.

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Oct
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Planning for peace


eleahy, Wondering about
I have the distinct advantage of coming from two classes. One who hired housekeepers and one who worked as servants. It’s a great place to come from - upstairs and downstairs with all the landings in between.

In my life I have found myself in both situations. I once lived in the house on the hill, but more often than not I have worked in the service class, which I enjoy thoroughly.

As I have often said, “Service is my life.”

One of the great advantages of servitude is the places it takes one.

For example, when I was in the catering business, I went to every party...
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