Saying So Long But Not Goodbye.
Posted: Thursday, October 01, 2009
by Mike Fak
http://mikefak.com
It has been an interesting couple of years here at Searchwarp for me. Originally I wrote as a counterbalance to some of the other writing projects I was involved in. I used the space I was kindly allotted to look at and laugh at some of the zany things that happen in our world.
I drifted from that a year or so ago and just started writing about what had happened to me or what I saw or what I felt.
I used the space I was graciously given by Bruce and Jean to keep myself from getting too focused on one thing in a world that deserves a full field of vision.
It has been a lot of fun talking to so many of you. I have appreciated every comment and every time I saw a click go next to something I wrote.
I follow a simple writer's creed, "I hope to have as many as possible read what I write but I cherish each single individual who took the time to do so."
And with that I want to tell all of you how much I have appreciated each of you who have spent a moment in your lives to read what a simple storyteller has had to say. It has been a privilege to be one of you Warpies during the past few years.
My life has gotten busier in the past six months. Besides manuscript projects, we have been able to greatly expand what we do at Lincoln Daily News. In the past we were that other paper in the community. Through hard work and being blessed to find dedicated and skillful writers we no longer are the other paper. We are now the definitive source for accurate and timely news in Logan County. That takes a lot of time and effort
I have also become involved in several charitable organizations since as my publisher says, "You don't know how to say no." I don't, and if perhaps one sentence can define me when I leave this world, the one that says "He always said yes" would be a good one if I could choose it myself.
I have several personal book projects that have been on hold for what seems like forever. I think since I had that little jolt of being reminded I am human this summer, I have found I want to at least get them finished. Whether they get published or not isn't as important as just getting them done.
What all this yammering means is that I will no longer be a regular writer on Searchwarp. The time constraints just don't allow me the time to properly spend trying to deliver a decent article twice a week. In the past month or so I have winced at a few of my submissions and it was because I was in a rush. We all know what happens when we get in a rush don't we?
Now just because my ugly mug won't be prominent on these hallowed pages of literary skill doesn't mean I am turning in my Warpie badge.
I will visit here and there and from time to time I will write something that I would like to share with all of you. It is just that I have to concentrate on other things right now.
And so with this final spot in the front row, I want to thank each and every one of you. It has been fun, it has been interesting.
I promise I won't be a stranger. May God bless all of you.
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More commentsI will miss reading your articles. You have such a knack for lifting one's spirit. Thank you for lifting mine many times.Linda DThank you for saying so Linda. Often writing something lifts mine as well.Mike
Mike,You will be sorely missed because you were a constant. And, I agree as well that you were able to lift one's spirits.I wish you all the best in accomplishing your goals. To be active in SW takes a lot of time -- time that I don't always have -- and I can appreciate your need to take care of that which has been sitting on the back burner.I wish you only the best and still look forward to 'hearing your voice' from time to time.NancyThanks Nancy. The kind words are appreciated.I will visit and day hello from time to time...I promiseMike
Hey Mike! I noticed a few weeks ago, your spot was gone and I sighed, then saw it and figured it was just an issue with the system. I have come to count on seeing you on the front page. I will miss your stories that made me laugh and think and I learned a lot about writing just by reading your work. I may not have always commented, but I counted on you nonetheless. I will miss you and I will watch for you so I don't miss you when you drop in. God bless you as you finish up existing projects and venture into new ones!! TeresaThank you Teresa. may the good Lord also bless you as you continue on your journey.Mike
Hi Mike.Thank you for all the wonderful articles you have written. Thanks for all that you have shared. Come back as often as you can. I will be glad to hear from you whenever you have the time to write for us Warpies.Best wishes, good luck, have fun,DianneThank you Dianne. You keep writing and sharing as well.Mike
Sorry to see you slowing down but understand. I'll keep looking from time to time. best wishes, RobertAnd my best wishes to you as well Robert.Keep your edge.Mike
I will miss seeing your face and reading your articles Mike. I wish you the best of luck and look forward to hearing from you periodically.Thanks Brianna. But I'm sure missing my face will be a good thing.MikeThank you. Brianna. See you around.Mike
Mike,You will truly be missed! It was one of your articles I believe that caught my eye a couple of years ago. It was..."Honey, do I look fat in this dress...You betcha!" At first I was stunned and then I read on.It has been a wonderful experience following your blunders and I will look forward to your visits. God bless you and your family always.MichelleThanks Michelle. I'm sure I will continue to blunder so you will see me from time to time.Mike
Just barely got to join your fan club! May you be totally blessed in all your endeavors. MarijoThank you. And may you be blessed in all you do.Mike
Hi Mike, I think all the comments above are evidence of the impact you have had on a lot of the folks here at Searchwarp. I have only been a regular contributor here for the last few months and so havent had the pleasure for as long as many others here. However, seeing a Mike Fak article on the front page was a comforting gaurantee of quality and humour. Wishing you all the best as you hang up your Seachwarp quill. JulianThanks Julian. Remember that in a car crash there is always an impact too. Just more bad humor by me.ThanksMike
Hi Mike this is the first time I have ever responded to one of your articles, however I did read nearly everyone and enjoyed all that you wrote, however I am sorry to hear your going - but in the same breath glad that you are because you will get to do what has been left on the back burner for so long.Keep well and safe and may you prosper from your future plansKacy
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