2007 Holiday Letter

[thoreau]

My 2007 Holiday Letter behind a cut

Comments

[inbhirnis.livejournal.com]

Very good looking Xmas letter - I can only manage a simple Word doc, converted to a pdf. But, I guess that's why you're a successful webby guy in SF!

Very nice beach pix.... :-)

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

its the content - not necessarily the layout. I do like to flex da skills though when I can. :) I am pretty stoked to be a successful webby guy in SF. (giggle) and thanks for the note on the beach pix. :)

[inbhirnis.livejournal.com]

Absolutely agree re the content - your letter was a nice fusing of form and function: from the difficult times you had at the beginning of the year, through finding a job that you're enjoying, through to the excitement of your book being published - and it looked great, too.... :-)

[kbearblog.livejournal.com]

A good review of another grand year, I've always enjoy reading your journal,Robert. Thanks for the great reads and Happy Solstice!

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

Thanks Mr. K - (HUGGAGE)

[designerotter.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on turning 2007 into such a success for yourself, Robert ! ... it's an accomplishment, and a tribute to your bouyant personality and ever avid striving to find your place in the universe. Your journey is inspiring, not to mention that you're one helluva good-looking guy.
Happy holidays and may you soar ever onward in 2008 !

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

oh gawrsh (looks at feet as they shuffle in the sand) .... Thanks Mr. Otter. :)

HUGGAGE³!

[cubdaddy.livejournal.com]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful journey. Hugs to you and Miss Kate.

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

Your welcome Mr. CubDaddy!

[cuboz.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the wonderful Xmas and Year Past update!

Isn't it amazing how we love to know what's happening in other people's lives. I live your SFO expereiences through you - can't wait to get there in person one day!
:-)

xxx

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

methinks - no scratch that - I KNOW - you and Roy would have a grand time here. I know a certain mini-driving tourguide who would LOVE to play that role for you two.

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

Very nice, my friend!

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

Thanks Neil - as I told Joe - it was really quite something to sit down and write all that out and realize that, despite the Rickisode^tm I had quite the year. Yay!

Here's to us both finding a great new path in 2008!

[joebehrsandiego.livejournal.com]

Very well-done! Concise, informative, and fun (textually and visually).

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

it really was a great excercise to sit and think about all the great things that happened this year - despite the whole Rickisode^tm. Thanks Joe!

[drevilmoo.livejournal.com]

Great letter! Are you getting the dogfish inked in further?

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

in grey - my sentiment is that it should be a spirit on my body - not a statement but part of me. so I have opted with a design that is less red. I know that blacks and greys are not traditional. but it truly falls in the vein of my intent. to have the seawolf be a spirit - lurking - waiting. protecting.

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

check this morning's "friends only" post - that gives you a clearer look at what I mean.

[drevilmoo.livejournal.com]

I saw that. I haven't posted there yet since it has left me rather speechless.

I understand about the grays. Mine are a bit more traditional in colour but that's just me.

My artist (Bart Willis (http://www.bartwillis.com)) has done a number of tats in that style. He was inking this one (http://www.bartwillis.com/images/gallery/pacificcoast/images/pacificcoast0014.jpg) when I walked into his shop.

[bukephalus.livejournal.com]

Leave it to a graphic artist to post a Christmas letter as a graphic. Doh! ("Your downloadable fonts can't save you now!" I hear you cackling at me.) Great design, BTW.

As for the content, the astonishing candor, the economy of expression, and the delightful tone struck a perfect chord. Big hugs and love to you as move move forward into an even better year in 2008.

And me? I am lucky to have you crossing the river ahead of me, showing me which rocks to hop on, and which treacherous spots to avoid. You have been such a strength and help to me this year.

All my best...