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December 1, 2007

While I’m Gone, I Hope

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 6:33 am

I've been thinking . . .

what I’d hope you might remember while I’m gone.

You see I’m leaving on a plane tonight, and I’m not taking my computer.

I would hope you’ll still stop to see the surprises I’ve left behind. Several folks have contributed some wonderful writing, and I’ve put together a little some thing too. I hope you’ll share your thoughts in the comments. Though I won’t be here, the sidebar will be fully stocked with beverages and snacks and you can pass on what you like via the “Share This” button at the end of each post.

hope

Hope you’re smiling.
Hope you’re having fun.
Hope you’ve found a way lighten your heart and your load this holiday season.

Meanwhile, I’ll be drumming some work so that I can keep this joint afloat. So keep me in your thoughts . . . and most all, know I hope you’ll be nice.

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29 Comments to “While I’m Gone, I Hope”

  1. December 1st, 2007 at 7:18 am
    Karin H. said

    Of course we’ll be here (and in the comment box) enjoying the surprises (it’s almost Sinterklaas anyway, Dutch traditional winter festivity, so well timed ;-) )

    And I get best of both worlds anyway ;-)

    Karin H.

  2. December 1st, 2007 at 7:20 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Karin!
    Yeah, I can’t wait to see you tomorrow!

  3. December 1st, 2007 at 7:25 am
    Karin H. said

    Train ticket already in my pocket – little village has train station, but no station master during the weekend – , hubby is firmly instructed to take over shop, try stopping me!

    Karin H

  4. December 1st, 2007 at 7:41 am
    Robyn said

    Liz, you work hard and you’re at the top as a blogger. Have a great adventure and while you’re drumming… play a tune that folks get up and dance to!

    Robyn

  5. December 1st, 2007 at 8:22 am
    Zakman said

    Of course I’m happy to see you gone Liz!

    Cuz yours is one of the toughest blogs to be a part of… hehe

    Maybe I can bug Karin H. while you’re not snooping around.

  6. December 1st, 2007 at 8:35 am
    Karin H. said

    Zakman, hope you know the phrase: you get what you hope for?

    Just bought a bug-zapper ;-)

    Karin H.

  7. December 1st, 2007 at 8:46 am
    Zakman said

    hey Karin!

    I know that phrase true to my guts: “Thy will be done.”

    It’s so scary to say that, even in my lonely prayers. Guess I’m not ready to take on what I hope for.

  8. December 1st, 2007 at 8:51 am
    Karin H. said

    OK, on the next phrase then to get you a little bit forward without it to be scary?

    Never aimed for is always missed?
    (Or is that too much double Dutch English verbatim translation)

    Karin H.

  9. December 1st, 2007 at 8:51 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi there, Karin!
    I can’t imagine that anyone who knows anything about you would even consider getting your way an option. :)

  10. December 1st, 2007 at 8:57 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Thanks Robyn,
    I hope to do a litle of that very thing!

  11. December 1st, 2007 at 8:58 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hey Zakman,
    I trust you to take care of things while I’m away. :)

  12. December 1st, 2007 at 9:11 am
    Zakman said

    Oh no… you guys are making it a bit too complicated… or, my intellect is just not up to it.

    First off, I’d be comfortable if “Never aimed for was always missed.” Cuz I set myself targets that can’t be achieved. (That’s like creating a comfort zone, isn’t it?)

    Next, I’m 50, and I don’t know what I want. I don’t know how I’ll react to any situation. I lost 30 years somewhere.

    Karin, you’re talking to a teenager.

  13. December 1st, 2007 at 9:13 am
    Zakman said

    Gosh! Liz!

    Quote: “I trust you to take care of things while I’m away. :) ”

    Don’t do that to me! I’d rather be playing Scrabble!

  14. December 1st, 2007 at 10:11 am
    Zakman said

    Why is nobody talking? :(

  15. December 1st, 2007 at 10:38 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Zakman,
    You are whatever you think of yourself. :)

  16. December 1st, 2007 at 10:58 am
    Easton Ellsworth said

    Thank goodness you said “while” and not “when,” Liz! You’re irreplaceable. Best wishes on your trip.

  17. December 1st, 2007 at 10:59 am
    Zakman said

    Liz,

    Am I really what I think of myself? Sorry, I disagree.

    Upon what are based my judgment of myself? Is it my own shallow one-sided thinking? Or is it how other people perceive me? How is my character shaped? Do I have any obligations/goals to live up to?

    And what if I don’t have any yardstick inside my head to go by? What if I don’t know what I think of myself?

  18. December 1st, 2007 at 11:01 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Easton,
    You are too fun! Can’t wait to see you again!

  19. December 1st, 2007 at 11:03 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Zakman,
    If you behave as if you are a jerk, then you are a jerk. If you behave as if you are a kind man, you are a kind man. That is all that I’m saying.

    As you think so you act, as you act so you are. It’s in every holy book. :)

  20. December 1st, 2007 at 11:10 am
    Mother Earth said

    ” what if I don’t know what I think of myself”

    classic

    sending travel safe vibes

    Mother Earth aka Karen Hanrahan
    http://www.bestwellnessconsultant.com

  21. December 1st, 2007 at 11:11 am
    Zakman said

    To do is to be. — Socrates
    To be is to do. — Jean-Paul Sartre, Plato

    So that means I’m a jerk and also a kind man :)

  22. December 1st, 2007 at 11:15 am
    Zakman said

    Sorry, I’d like to rephrase comment #21.

    It’s not about ME.

  23. December 1st, 2007 at 1:52 pm
    Jeanne Dininni said

    Liz,

    Have an absolutely wonderful trip! Your gracious responsiveness to your readers will be sorely missed by all while you’re away!

    Jeanne

  24. December 1st, 2007 at 4:17 pm
    Mig said

    You are not flying to Germany, are you? :)

    I wish you a wonderful trip, Liz. I know you will come back richer than before!

    Mig

  25. December 1st, 2007 at 8:21 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Zakman,
    You are one wonderful unique individual

    Tbank you Joanne!

    Oh Mig!
    I only wish!

    From my phone right before.boarding the plane
    Liz

  26. December 1st, 2007 at 9:25 pm
    Aruni said

    Hi Liz – have a great trip and good luck being the little drummer girl on your trip. :-) We’ll miss you and I hope you won’t be gone too long!

  27. December 2nd, 2007 at 12:03 am
    Rick Cockrum said

    We’ll be with you, Liz. May the breeze be at your back.

  28. December 2nd, 2007 at 2:37 am
    Misti Sandefur said

    Wishing you safe travels. I’ll still stop by every night, as always. ;)

  29. December 3rd, 2007 at 12:51 am
    Glenda Watson Hyatt said

    Have a safe yet fun journey, my friend.

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