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I Won't Be Posting For a Few Weeks

Dear Work Matters Readers,

I've got a personal matter to take care of over the next few weeks. After that, I will be back to blogging with enthusiasm, learning the wonders and weirdness of Twitter, and talking about some new projects I have cooking. I also promise a detailed explanation of my absence when I get back. Thanks and I look forward to your comments and emails when I return.

Thanks,

Bob

April 05, 2010 | Permalink

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Hope the matter turns out ok. http://failfaire.org/ is a conference, blog etc. on learning from failure. Wonderful idea.

Posted by: BrianSJ | April 18, 2010 at 01:34 AM

Good luck. Looking forward to your healthy return.

Posted by: Des Pieri | April 16, 2010 at 06:29 PM

Godspeed!

Posted by: Charles Rathmann | April 12, 2010 at 12:43 PM

Not sure what took me so long, but I just discovered your blog. I looking forward to reading more upon your return. Be well.

Posted by: Leo Bottary | April 07, 2010 at 10:49 AM

Good luck with whatever it is. Look forward to reading more when you get back.

-Phil

Posted by: DC Jobs | April 06, 2010 at 10:39 AM

Good luck, Prof. Sutton!

Posted by: Alek Remash | April 05, 2010 at 05:12 PM

Hurry back, Bob! You will be missed. Take care. Bret

Posted by: Bret Simmons | April 05, 2010 at 03:05 PM

Hi Prof. Sutton,
Wish you best of luck! Look forward to your new posts when you return nice and healthy!

Posted by: Zhenchen Wu | April 05, 2010 at 12:59 PM

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