So I posted a Christmas greeting figuring things would resume on December 27th.
They didn't.
It's been two weeks since I've posted or even read a blog. (And I've barely read or responded to emails).
In the grand space of a lifetime, that's a mere speck. In the space of internet relationships it feels like a lifetime. Especially since I so thoroughly enjoy the conversation that develops here at All Things Workplace.
I had no thoughts of taking a break and plenty of ideas about the series on Change. But while I had ideas, I didn't have anything of substance to say. So I didn't.
What did I learn?
Doing nothing (well, I was doing lots of other stuff) about something you care about makes you reflect on it a bit more. While it seemed that nothing was happening, there was a sort of mental refinement process going on the entire time. I'm curious to see how that will emerge in future posts.
I also learned that I get freaky crazy when I'm out of touch with the folks here every day.
I just hope I haven't been unsubscribed by the entire population of the planet :-)
Your presence was missed, Steve. We just had faith that you'd reappear.
Hope all is going well.
Posted by: Dean Fuhrman | January 09, 2008 at 07:49 PM
Hi, Dean, good to see you and much appreciated. Hope the holiday season was a good one for you.
Posted by: Steve Roesler | January 09, 2008 at 08:32 PM
Hi Steve, you chose the right way to dig deeper into your topic since the human brain leaps to puzzles and challenges. You see, your brain works on these though you might not be aware of it. Then all at once it seemingly pops into your head - an "aha" moment. :-)
Take the time you need to come up with posts because your music helps us all to dance!
Posted by: Robyn McMaster | January 09, 2008 at 08:42 PM
Hi, Robyn,
Thanks for the encouragement...and good to see you again!
Hope you had a wonderful holiday season...
Posted by: Steve Roesler | January 09, 2008 at 09:40 PM
Hi Steve
Happy New Year!
So you've been 'distilling' things. Isn't that normal around this time of the (new) year?
I did.
Karin H. (Keep It Simple Sweetheart, specially in business)
Posted by: Karin H. | January 10, 2008 at 05:32 AM
Hi Steve,
Welcome back! Nothing like a bit of reflection to calm the thoughts and refine the voice. Truly a great idea!
What else makes you "freaky crazy"??
Happy New Year!!
Posted by: Joe Raasch | January 10, 2008 at 12:37 PM
I personally am very glad you're back. I was running out of things to burn on the altar of the Blog Gods as I prayed for your return. Not only that those air pollution citations were getting expensive! Welcome back to you and your wisdom.
Posted by: Wally Bock | January 10, 2008 at 02:44 PM
Good one, Karin! If I give the honest answer I may lose any sympathy votes earned :-)
Good to see you!!
Posted by: Steve Roesler | January 10, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Hi, Joe!
Thanks for the nice welcome back.
Gee, now the pressure is on to say something that appears refined and peaceful.
Come to think of it: That's making me freaky crazy!
Posted by: Steve Roesler | January 10, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Yo, Wally,
Thanks, man. You popped into my cranial picture tube at 1 p.m. yesterday as I strolled past Murry's Cheese in Grand Central to get to the Landjaeger and Wursts at the Bavarian vendor.
Murry sends his regards and his thanks for your contributions to his retirement fund...
Posted by: Steve Roesler | January 10, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Wow Steve,
It is like your friends have gathered around and are saying nice things at your funeral and you sit up and say, "I'm not dead yet."
How is that for change?
Keep writing, keep laughing.
Posted by: David Zinger | January 11, 2008 at 10:08 AM