Gone Fishing...

I'm not going to make a big deal out of this because it doesn't really deserve it.

Lately I've come to believe that one of the greatest flaws in the human character is that we all believe we are terminally unique.

In reality, we're just the same.

This is a good thing.

A beautiful thing.

I find comfort in it.

I feel so priviledged to have had the opportunity to speak to all of you for the last few years. Your kindness and support has been overwhelming. I'm not sure it's possible to express that in words.

For that, I want to sincerely thank you.

I just want to let you all know that I'm going to take a little break.

Not sure when or if I'll be back.

Respect.

Changes

From a frail pen flows this trickle of thoughts,
Not to be heard but seen,
But what can be seen of change,
For we ourselves are the ones who change,
That which we have done does not change,
But we change to do,
What we want to do.
Our change is at the mercy of every one else,
like a friend I thought I had understood,
But from familiarity rose contempt,
From contempt rose understanding.
Understanding gave rise to change...

- Praveen Thach

Comments

  1. Mom's Me timeOctober 11, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    I wish you and your family the best...Take care, Amy

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  2. MomZombieOctober 11, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Is that where all the retired bloggers go? The fishing hole? Allow me express my disappointment in your (possible) retirement. Let me also say: I totally understand. Fish on ...

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  3. jodifurOctober 11, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    I'll miss you. And I'm not even yelling at you.

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  4. My Bottle's Up!October 11, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    catch a big one.

    (that sounded weird.)

    (you know what i mean.)

    (that sounded even weirder.)

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  5. Amy WOctober 11, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    All the best, Jason! So happy that our paths crossed when they did; it has been a pleasure knowing you and hope to hear from you again here or elsewhere soon.

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  6. BaltimoreGalOctober 11, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Good luck.

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  7. Kimberly WrightOctober 11, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    Have fun! I had just started reading too!

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  8. ColinOctober 11, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    Being a father of 2 girls myself, 6 and 2 respectively, I found your site informative, scary and pretty funny. Also, spot on. Thanks for the laughs and ability to put things in perspective. Good luck.

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  9. Lynn from For Love or FunnyOctober 11, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    I will miss you!

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  10. MrsBlogAlotOctober 11, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    You've been a joy to read and know! Best to you and your family!!! xoxoxo!

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  11. UnknownOctober 11, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Everyone needs a break now and then and I hope you enjoy yours and will want to return when you've recouped. Or is that recooped?!

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  12. SaraOctober 11, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    Hope you get a big one!

    (ifyouknowwhatimean)

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  13. My Bottle's Up!October 11, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    my eulogy to you, broheim...

    http://www.mybottlesup.com/2010/10/my-eyes-fell-out-of-my-skull-tears-keep-flowing/

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  14. trilesOctober 11, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    Always enjoyed reading your work-thanks.

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  15. MelissaOctober 11, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    Aww ... I hardly knew yee.

    You'll be missed.

    All the best to you!

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  16. CherylOctober 11, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    I've enjoyed your writing. Hope you enjoy your time away.

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  17. DB StewartOctober 11, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    I agree. This is a flaw and our flaws are what make us fascinating. Good luck to you.

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  18. PamOctober 11, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    You will be missed, but we'll hold your table for you. :)

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  19. Didactic PirateOctober 11, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    Hope you come back soon. I just recently discovered you.

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  20. AnonymousOctober 11, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    You'll always have a saved seat at my table.

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  21. emmaOctober 11, 2010 at 5:02 PM

    Wow. I'm incredibly bummed for myself, since I adore your words and I'd only met you in Aug. I'm also incredibly happy for you, because I know so many beautiful things are happening for you and your family right now. Best of luck and I'll keep my fingers crossed that we meet again. But I don't like worms.

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  22. JenniferOctober 11, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    Well.. CRAP. I'll miss trying not to snork my Pepsi out of my nose from laughing so hard at my desk.. Come back soon.

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  23. ronnibunny72October 11, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    why is the wife always the last to know? YUV!

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  24. Sarah FaderOctober 11, 2010 at 7:46 PM

    Does this mean you're done blogging?

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  25. JaysDadOctober 11, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    Huh? See you soon.

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  26. Momo FaliOctober 11, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    Dude. I'm crushed. I hope you'll be back. Soon.

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  27. AzzOctober 11, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    Just like that? Ouch =(

    I very much hope this is not forever!

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  28. Jeremy TygielskiOctober 12, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    I've truely enjoyed your stories and insight. Good luck, recharge those batteries and hope you return soon. - jeremy

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  29. DanielleOctober 12, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    I'm happy for you, but I hate this for me. :-(

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  30. Otter ThomasOctober 12, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    You will be missed. Thanks for sharing with us and best of luck to you and your family.

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  31. Barbara EhrentreuOctober 14, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    I'm so happy you're happy and I will miss your funny and truthful entries. I came over to check out the blog to use it for an article I am doing on you and your new book. It's going to be on Examiner.com and I will let you know when it is up.

    Good luck to you in all your future endeavors. Anyway, they say that 40 is the new 30.:)

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  32. BellaDaddyOctober 15, 2010 at 6:12 PM

    WTF? I took a break too, and now I am back, you are gone...Here I had missed you the entire time. :-)

    Best Wishes My Friend!

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  33. marymacOctober 21, 2010 at 2:43 PM

    Get the fuck over yourself, get a fishing app or some shit, and get back here. NOW.

    The blogosphere fucking sucks without you.

    That didn't come out as sappy and meaningful as I wanted.

    Sorry.

    Sentimentality FAIL.

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  34. WhitOctober 29, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    Enjoy the break, it does the blogger well.

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  35. AnonymousOctober 31, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    Missing your blog.

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  36. Lex ValentineNovember 3, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    David from Bella Daddy sent me here. I've known him since high school which is...a damn long time. I'm looking at your book and the organization you're donating the royalties to and I'm remembering my days working for the Starlight Children's Foundation back before it merged with the Starbright Foundation to become Starlight Starbright. And I'm wondering if any of the wonderful people I interacted with at the the NY-NJ-CT chapter remember me...Oh, and BTW I'm a published author too but not of children's books and I'm not nearly as wonderful as you, donating my royalties...although it feels like it as I put my 21 yr old daughter through college.

    I just wanted to stop by and check out your blog and book because David speaks so highly of you and because of the oddly coincidental nature of your authorness and mine and how it connects to of all things a children's charity.

    You go, dude! Your blog rocks. Your book rocks. And what you're doing with your royalties rocks. You're Epic and I commend you! No wonder David likes you so much. He's always been one to recognize quality.

    I'll be checking back...

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  37. Play Asia CouponNovember 5, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    Enjoy the break mate !! Be Back Soon

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  38. Shleegy RocksNovember 6, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Break Shmake blogging mommies you can't shake!

    The earth will stop rotating untill your return.
    But unitil enjoy the peace.
    (Im not to creative in the poetry dept today)

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  39. Annie (Lady M) xNovember 8, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    It is such a shame that you have decided to stop so suddenly. I absolutely love your blogs.... good luck with what you are doing, and I hope you come back to writing soon.... you don't want to waste your talent!!

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  40. watch jersey shoreMarch 28, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Yeah I loved reading your blog, hope to see you back soon!!!

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