I've received several concerned inquiries as to my whereabouts of late, as I haven't been posting. My apologies for not saying anything sooner, but I am certainly alive and well - 1) just taking a breather 2) working on some personal issues 3) and trying to enjoy life a bit...
Only checked email thrice over the last 10 days or so and it felt pretty good...
What many of you may not know is: I'm a "type-A", self-driven individual who often establishes too many "self-imposed" taskers/goals - most of which I accomplish, but sometimes at the detriment of other areas of life. With a full-time job (50+ hrs week), family and a fitness buff to boot, there isn't much time left for much else, yet I still drive myself to answer various email, read about the day's events and try to find interesting things to post about when home - sometimes quite tiresome...
Bottom line: I'm burned out and taking a breather for a bit - hopefully a short-term thing while I establish a new bearing and try to garner a renewed zest for this thing - trust many of you can relate/understand.
Anyway, I really appreciate all the genuine concern for my well being and I hope to be back at this soon...
Best Regards
Randy
19 comments:
Randy..If you have it in you to keep up this site long term, there are many like myself who would derive much benefit from your keeping up the site....take whatever time you need to recharge your batteries and get a fresh perspective....thanks for all that you have done so far...been following the site closely for a year....and by all means make a decision about your commitment to the site that makes the most sense for you and your family....
Randy:
You have a loyal following, as your insights and thoughts reflect that of a person who is concerned about the world around him. Personally, I appreciated the efforts that you put into your blog and I want to thank you sharing for your thoughts with the wider public.
The author of this blog is also taking time off from her blog journey:
http://reflections-eileen.blogspot.com/
Enjoy your rest and, by all means, seek new journeys.
Hi Randy
just one of the silent majority here who'se been reading blogs avidly for 4 years and never comment. Always read yours last thing at night for balance and common sense. I believe you are much more appreciated than you could know from the few comments. We're out here mate and wish you all the r and r time you need to post again at your leisure thanks again
Pete
Good for you!! I'm glad to hear that you are doing well. I appreciate what you have written on this blog, and can't thank you enough for opening up my eyes to the reality of our country and economy. I am a true believer that God and family come first, and taking a much needed break is important to keep your family unit strong, and for your own mental sanity. I wish you and yours the best...may God bless you!
Shannon
Randy,
Thanks for letting us know what's going on, I was getting worried. I check your website every day and was starting to suffer from Randy withdrawal symptoms...fever, chills,anxiety attacks! haha.
I never posted a comment before but just wanted you to know that what you is very important and greatly appreciated.
Debra
P.S.If you are going to leave me hanging again just let me know so I don't worry about you! Thanks
Just to let you know, Randy, this one is from Hong Kong. Thanks for the hard work over the psat years.
This is always my very first stop each morning. Thank You Randy for doing such a very good job. We have missed you at my house, as I'm sure many other people have as well. Can certainly understand the 'burnout'. Wishing you well and so glad you are physically doing ok. - Huntur -
Randy,
You are good and I always read you and Mish.
take care Randy!
Amen Brother!
I have never left a comment on here either, but I read this blog frequently. I appreciate all your work; it is so important to get information out there as times are a changin' by the nanosecond. I hope you find your second wind and a renewed perspective!
Hi Randy, Perhaps you could make a sign up sheet for us readers to help you do daily research. Also tell us how to send it to your site. Maybe we could lighten your load. You would be the final editor. I'm sure there are enough people out here that want to help you with you informativie site. Dee
Randy,
Yours was the first (and only) blog I have ever read daily. Thanks for opening up my eyes to so many things. Do what's right for you and your family. Your blog family totally understands.
-Iconoclast
Randy this blog is much appreciated. Understandable how this crap can wear you down. FT Father, Husband, Manager, PATRIOT. Always wondered how you did it. FAM first bro. We already know the game thanks to you. God bless....
There are many blogs you could post links to as a way of kicking back from this for as long as you like.
bomlat.blogspot.com gives industrial info about china.
mpettis.com gives a perspective of China's economy from the inside.
just to name two
Randy,
Reenergize the batteries. You deserve it. You've been a modern Paul Revere, blogging the warning of danger to come for some time now.
But do come back. You are needed.
God bless you,
PDM
Randy,
Checking in from Iraq....I was wondering if you had "tea party"' in Vegas? I have to admit it...you were right..first I could not eat chicken because of your bird-flu, now I can't eat pork because of the Swine Flu....you called it, just wrong animal! Hope you are well and I'll stay in touch....Chris R from Taji.
Enjoy life, Randy. I'm kind of glad that my blog is not followed because then the people would demand more updates.
Hello,
Just curious when are you going to begin posting again? I have been waiting paitiently and I do not see anything out there. This is a good blog and I and many others enjoy it. I would like to geinf reading it again.
Thanks,
Beth
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