I’m going on vacation later this month. There, I said it.

I talked about this once on my old blog, but it always amazes me how touchy us American businesspeople are about vacations. It’s like we’re afraid to take them. I recall a vacation e-mail autorespond message from a client awhile back. Let’s call him “George”. His message said something like:

“I’ll be on vacation from XX to YY. However, I will be checking e-mail twice a day, and if it’s an emergency, you may reach me on my cell at XXX-XXX-XXXX. The hotel front desk # is XXX-XXX-XXXX if you wish to leave a message there as well.”

Goodness, it doesn’t sound like George is taking much of a vacation, does it?

Now, maybe I could understand this type of dedication if George was involved in, I dunno… national defense, or maybe saving lives. But I know for a fact George works in marketing. And I also know for a fact there was really nothing pressing going on at the time. In plain terms, George was scared to just “go” on vacation and cut the cord. Either he felt that way on his own, or his company bullied him into feeling that way, or maybe a combination of both. It’s no wonder he’s going bald and has an ulcer. 

Not this guy. I’m going on vacation sans laptop. And my cell is a “family/friends only” cell - no biz stuff. No client will be able to get in touch with me. And no e-mail will be checked. And that’s fine - I cannot imagine a scenerio where anyone will say “Quick, get ahold of Dan Furman or ALL IS LOST!!”  In fact, that phrase has never been spoken before. Which is just fine w/ me.

I was this way back when I worked for “the man”, as well. When my vacation time came, I just went - whatever I was doing could wait until I got back. It got some managers mad, but I felt that was their problem and not mine. If their tightly wound type-A personalities couldn’t handle me not being in touch for a few days, well, they’d just have to learn to live without me. And a few did - permanently…. I’m not going to say my attitude is without risk.

But at least I have hair

Here’s why I’ve been quiet - this will be the new Clear-Writing:

http://www.clear-writing.com/index10.html

As you can see, I’m going for MUCH more a “Dan Furman” angle than just writing. Now, it’s nowhere near finished - the links don’t lead anywhere, I’ll be rewriting the copy, I’m still not done thinking about what goes where, etc. But it’s finished “enough” for me to show it to you.

Look for a full unveiling sometime this summer.

I just realized something…. I haven’t sent or received a fax in about 6 months.

Guess that’s kind of over, huh?

I’ve been quiet lately - it’s because there’s a new website in the works. Essentially, I don’t like having “two” sites - I want to combine them. So basically www.clear-writing.com and this one will combine (more this one will be moved there, and both URL’s will point there.)

Basically, I want my blogging activity, affiliate stuff, and “me” over there, under one roof. It’s part of a slight re-invention. Not really, but I kind of want to move from “Professional writer Dan Furman” to “Dan Furman, professional writer and other stuff”. It’s not a huge change, but it’s big in my mind.

Anyway, I’ll still post here - just understand that most free time will be working on the site. Likely looking at a late spring / early summer (re)launch.

You freelancers / work at home / service people will LOVE this.