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​"Hey" Brian, (or Lisa, or Kathy, or Tim, or...insert your name here).That's the way Jim Keidel always greeted our work family, including the agents he proudly served.​A big smile, an immediate approach with a hug or a handshake, and a warm "Hey" with your name. He would then ask you a question about your life. "How are the kids," "How's your mom doing," "How are things going?" Jim's care was sincere.It is with profound sadness we share that our dear friend, Jim Keidel, has passed away. His memory will live on through so many.For more than 30 years, Jim stood up for and by member…

​By Sue Keegan, AIC, MBA, Learning & Development Manager​3 Things2 Ideas1 QuestionWhat’s your favorite holiday movie?  Mine is Elf.  “We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup.”  Let me know your favorite (and feel free to include a quote) via email at ​skeegan@biginy.org or post in our Community.Source

​3 Things I’m Thankful For:​My dad.  89 years young.  Taught me to drive a 5-speed (and lived to tell).  An encyclopedia of Cleveland sports trivia.  Teller of many, many dad jokes.  My biggest fan.  Adele’s new music.  Adele’s old music.  All Adele music.  Ted Lasso where have you been my whole life?  Thank you Apple TV for this masterpiece.  2 Things that Made Me Smile1 Thanksgiving Message from me to you:Thanksgiving, 2021, I have been waiting for you.  I have been waiting for you because last year you just weren’t that great.  And I am in need of a great Thanksgiving.  I want my family all together, so…