For reasons too prosaic to merit sharing publicly—take that, you transparency geeks—I have stopped freelancing for Ragan Communications and will soon start working for another publisher. This blog will disappear, but I hope a similar conversation will resume sometime soon, likely on a personal site I plan to develop. When it launches, I’ll spread the word.
In the meantime, thanks to Shades readers for your interest and the generous spirit in which you received and in many cases clarified and amplified my ideas and added so many of your own.
And to Mark Ragan and my dear friends at the company, thank you for your rich, rich fellowship over all these years.
We will all, I trust, be in touch.
Comments (13)
That's probably the saddest news to come across my RSS feed in a long time. Thanks for the update, and best of luck, I can't wait to see where the conversation will continue.
Posted by Mike | May 16, 2008 9:04 AM
Posted on May 16, 2008 09:04
Best of luck and bon voyage and stuff! It's been great communicating with you, and I'm sure our paths will cross again someday.
Will
Posted by Will Daniel | May 16, 2008 9:56 AM
Posted on May 16, 2008 09:56
David,
Onward and upward. I am sure that your new career direction will be the right thing for you. I wish you every success in your new endeavor. I look forward to your new blog, for yours is a voice that must be heard.
Highest regards,
Les
Posted by Les Potter | May 16, 2008 10:19 AM
Posted on May 16, 2008 10:19
Godspeed.
Posted by Ron Shewchuk | May 16, 2008 11:35 AM
Posted on May 16, 2008 11:35
How will I survive until we meet again in the next blog? I look throughout the day to see if there's something new from you, and get anxious if you don't post for a day. You make my workday tolerable, my bright spot in the midst of chaos.
But as your friend, I wish you great happiness and success, many challenges, many victories. You are one of my favorite people in the wide, wide world. Best wishes, Scoutmaster!
...Joan
Posted by Joan H. | May 16, 2008 12:04 PM
Posted on May 16, 2008 12:04
I don't know whether to be happy or sad . . . happy for you (opportunity knocks) or sad for us. Congratulations!
DS
Posted by Diane | May 16, 2008 1:01 PM
Posted on May 16, 2008 13:01
Ragan is losing one of its most recognizable voices. Best wishes, David.
Posted by Robert J Holland, ABC | May 16, 2008 1:06 PM
Posted on May 16, 2008 13:06
I'd say a generous dollop of both is in order, Diane. Fair winds and following seas, David!
Greg
Posted by Greg Marsh | May 16, 2008 2:39 PM
Posted on May 16, 2008 14:39
All--
This is definitely a mixed bag emotionally, but I have faith that all of us who want to stay in touch will; and as I said, I'm working on a mechanism to make that happen.
Meanwhile, thanks for your warm words, they mean a great deal to me in this bittersweet moment.
Posted by David Murray | May 16, 2008 3:39 PM
Posted on May 16, 2008 15:39
Good luck, David! I've been a daily (workday, at least) reader since you started, and will miss this blog. Please make sure to spread the word widely when you start up again so that we can all find you.
Posted by Andrea S-R | May 19, 2008 7:15 AM
Posted on May 19, 2008 07:15
I'll keep a weather eye (wanted to keep with the apparent sea-going theme) for your new venue and will set the link on my own blog roll accordingly. Hope to see you in NYC next month as well!
Posted by michael clendenin | May 19, 2008 11:19 AM
Posted on May 19, 2008 11:19
David,
This is bittersweet news indeed. I may not have been the most frequent or vocal commenter here on Shades, but I've been a voracious reader and have learned much from you and our mutual friends out here on the blogosphere. Many thanks for the wisdom and insight, and best of luck in your new venture. Let me know where you land!
Don
Posted by Don Lariviere | May 20, 2008 10:23 AM
Posted on May 20, 2008 10:23
Good luck in the new effort, Dave. I wish you even more success than the past years have afforded you. I, too, am looking forward to the continued learning I glean from your efforts.
Make the most of it!
Dan
Posted by Dan Grubbs | May 20, 2008 5:01 PM
Posted on May 20, 2008 17:01