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Tracy's avatar

Leisure time well deserved!

redoubtagain's avatar

Best wishes and reeeeee-laxation.

henry sholar's avatar

as you probably know very well, completely numb unconsciousness passes by instantaneously, so 'comfortably numb' is still the best ride according to science. Enjoy the well-deserved 'temporary retirement,' as some odious kids say.

Iamhbomb's avatar

I've seen the phrase "micro-retirement", and that enrages *way* more than it ought.

henry sholar's avatar

nothing like a cuppa after 7 hrs of micro-death.

Iamhbomb's avatar

We'll have a nice late afternoon micro-dinner...

Laura Lippman's avatar

You run an admirably prolific Substack, I wouldn't even mind if you charged me during your vacation.

Mona's avatar

Same!

Roy Edroso's avatar

I know how you feel about pubs that charge more often than they publish. Scared straight!

Derelict's avatar

Depends on the publication. Funny Times had to cut back from 12 issues to 10, and I gladly re-upped shortly afterward because it's worth it.

And REBID is, too!

bjkeefe's avatar

Have a good break!

LittlePig's avatar

Have a good 'un, Boss.

Mona's avatar

Sweet! I'll be taking some leisure time starting Monday, too. Enjoy!

SteveB's avatar

What the hell, I'm following the boss's example and takin' next week off too, GENERAL STRIKE

Iamhbomb's avatar

I've said it before, I'll say it again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr6Mu_6wn44

Roy Edroso's avatar

Soak it up, comrade

Tehanu's avatar

Have a great time!

rfc's avatar

A long life is the increasingly sophisticated appreciation of the ever finer delineations of ambivalence, and I will feel bereft of your stimulating companionship while simultaneously glad you're getting a little break. Have a good time, know that you're missed and we'll be glad to welcome you back.

Blueb4sunrise's avatar

Cabin in the woods.

proportionwheel's avatar

I do think you deserve an actual paid vacation, just sayin’

Roy Edroso's avatar

But not by you!

Bern's avatar

Huh.

This is good news 'cause i'm goin' outta town too and now I won't have a use for the laptop I was gonna take just to keep up with the REBID. Now I can travel light!

Cheers!

SteveB's avatar

Roy returns on the 25th: "So... anything happen while I was gone?"

R.Porrofatto's avatar

Hope it's for fun and R&R. When you get back you should raise your rates. Blame inflation or the imbecile's tariffs, or the fact that you've been toiling away without a raise for seven years now. Liberal guilt. Make the most of it.

Bern's avatar

I'm sorting and cancelling several (other) subscriptions for these very reasons. Blame it on stagflation.

Yastreblyansky's avatar

Have an absolutely!

Iamhbomb's avatar

I sincerely hope you have a good time doing whatever you choose to do for those days. We'll just have to make do on our (sob...) own.

Iamhbomb's avatar

p.s. I think it's great that you're taking a whole week off to celebrate our kitty Francesca's birthday!