This is my farewell for now. Yes, it's true, I'm leaving dkos. At least, for about
20 minutes while I run out to the corner store. During this period, unfortunately, DKos will not have the benefit of my considerable input and guidance.
Now I know that there will be many who will suffer during this trying period. There are those who will plead and beg and beg and plead, what did we do to cause this and how can we get along without you. To them, I would reply, take heart and remain strong. The cause of my departure is something beyond the horizon of dkos, something more basic. (and perhaps the subject of an exciting and highly anticipated future posting.) During this period I will attempt to re-occupy part of the life I had before becoming a highly esteemed and visible member of DKos.
This is a vital and unified community and much more than the sum of the many separate individuals of which it is composed. Yes friends, I can assure you that the resulting firestorm caused by my absence will eventually abate. The maelstrom of despair will subside.
After an appropriate period of mass contemplation by the members I would say that you should all move on with your mundane lives. Do something pleasurable that will take your mind off the vast and silent void left by my absence. Have a good meal, speak to a close friend, even consult with a therapist if necessary. But my overriding concern: don't do anything you may later regret. Take no rash and/or unconsidered actions during this delicate period. Keep a journal of your thoughts if you must but rest assured that I will return from my quest upon its completion and re-occupy the lofty rank that I had previously held. During this time you will all be in my thoughts. I wish you all well. See ya! (in about 20 minutes.)