"I can't wait to see what you're like online."
Returning from reunions with family and friends this New Yorker cartoon feels apt indeed. For now I will continue to communicate with everyone "online."
Jet lag abating and Lyme Disease disappearing, I will be up and blogging in no time.
In the meantime here are a few quotes from a dear friend I reconnected with this past week and a half:
When I disclosed my anxiety about seeing everyone after 35 years and what they might all think of me he said: Tam, that's what it's about - the tension and overcoming it.
When I said mournfully that I wished I had kept in touch with everyone, he said: Independence is about not keeping in touch.
And when I asked if I should prepare a picnic for the Reunion or if there be food there, he replied: Life is too short for picnics!
And, oh yes, dear blogger buddies - I missed you all a lot. But now am back!
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An e-mail response just in from the author of the above quotes:
Thanks for the quotes. Aren't they hilarious? I guess you bring out the best in me (from the quotes, some might say the worst).
Welcome back, Tamar! Glad you had such a good trip -- and thanks as always for the wise words.
Posted by: Richard Lawrence Cohen | July 05, 2005 at 01:52 PM
Welcome back home. Welcome back here.
Posted by: kimbofo | July 05, 2005 at 02:57 PM
Welcome back, Tamar. Checking out your blog has become my daily ritual in the past few months. Feel kind of lost when you were not here. Am waiting for you to feed us again!!
Posted by: Leanne | July 05, 2005 at 03:06 PM
Hi Tamar, I'm pleased that you are back too. It sounds like you've had an evenful few weeks.
Posted by: franchini | July 05, 2005 at 03:13 PM
Yay! I've missed you!
Posted by: Adriana Bliss | July 05, 2005 at 03:26 PM
And another welcome back from me.
I agree with the first two quotes, but the third? I think picnics are a grand way to spend time with friends - life is never too short for a picnic.
Posted by: Ronni Bennett | July 05, 2005 at 03:28 PM
Welcome back; look forward to hearing about your trip.
Posted by: kenju | July 05, 2005 at 05:38 PM
Our little Planet Blog is richer by your return! So glad you are back safely. We all look forward to hearing of your experiences.
Posted by: Winston | July 05, 2005 at 08:56 PM
Welcome back Tamar. It was such fun meeting you here. Hope your reunion went well. Waiting to hear all about it.
Fay
Posted by: Fay | July 06, 2005 at 02:01 AM
How good to see you back! Love the cartoon. Your friend sounds wise - I especially like the first quote. Very glad to hear you're feeling less ill (or will be once you get over the jet lag).
Inspired by you, I have started the South Beach diet in your absence. We'll have to compare notes.
Posted by: Jean | July 06, 2005 at 04:40 AM