Super Break

Adventures of RA Guy | October 25, 2009

Super Break

Because there is no such thing as taking too many breaks!

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Will Return

I know that most people are expecting to read one of my usual “Sunday Break” posts. But today, I am going to do things a little differently.

(Hint: the title of today’s post is not a typo.)

Starting today, I am going to take a break from blogging. Don’t worry, though – I will be back soon!

Rheumatoid Arthritis Guy will return in ten days, on Wednesday, November 4.

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Down here in the southern hemisphere, we are enjoying Springtime. I think I’ll do a little cleaning around the house and office, and hang my cape out to air. I’ll rest my mind and body, as I come out of one of my worst flares ever. I’ll enjoy the upcoming Day of the Dead celebrations, and maybe make some pumpkin pie.

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I might even finally get around to reading The Psychology of Superheroes: An Unauthorized Exploration[Amazon Associates Link]. Yes, this book really does exist…and it’s one of the many unread books currently on my bookshelf.

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I spent this past Friday and Saturday cleaning out my inbox – a superhero feat in and of itself! If you sent me a message that I somehow overlooked, please resend it and I will respond after my break is over.

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Stay tuned…for the next adventure of Rheumatoid Arthritis Guy!

13 comments

Beth Conner says:

October 25, 2009 at 7:49 am

Enjoy your break!!!! Even Superheroes deserve them now and then!

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Jules says:

October 25, 2009 at 7:52 am

Enjoy your down time! You deserve it. Be well and get some rest.

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Laurie says:

October 25, 2009 at 8:03 am

Have a great time off…we will miss you!

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MissDazey says:

October 25, 2009 at 8:27 am

Time outs are good things, consider this your spring break. Remember I am always a click away via regular email.

Are you guys going to take a spring break trip?

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RA Guy says:

October 25, 2009 at 8:33 am

Thanks, everyone. MissDazey, I might go completely off the grid and travel to the countryside – practice the Aymara language that I am learning in my evening classes, maybe photograph a few Inca ruins. Or I might just stay home and rest, read lots of books, update my iTunes library, and so on…we’ll see.

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Hazel says:

October 25, 2009 at 9:21 am

Enjoy your break! I’m looking forward to hearing about your adventures when you return.

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Mallen says:

October 25, 2009 at 10:02 am

I’d love to see photographs of Inca ruins. I studied Inca’s last year with the kids!

Have a great holiday!!

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Leslie says:

October 25, 2009 at 11:28 am

enjoy enjoy! hope you have a week of sunshine and warmth and adventure!

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Remicade Dream says:

October 25, 2009 at 2:22 pm

Have a terrific break! We’ll see you when you get back!

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Terry says:

October 25, 2009 at 3:42 pm

Breaks are good. Pumpkin pie is even better! Enjoy your break. My inbox looks horrible, I’m thinking about having a small office fire. : o

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Millicent says:

October 25, 2009 at 7:06 pm

Relax & enjoy your break. It’s always good to step back now & then so you can refresh yourself & gain strength & insight!

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jodi says:

October 25, 2009 at 9:57 pm

enjoy!!

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Lana says:

October 28, 2009 at 1:21 pm

Enjoy!

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