Going Off the Grid

ByMike McBride Reading Time: 1 minute

ClosedYes it’s true, I’m actually taking some time off, and spending it offline. Starting today, until the last week of April, I will not be around.

Now, that doesn’t mean my blogs or social network profiles will go quiet. I do have a number of things scheduled to post and share throughout the time I’ll be away from the ‘net, but I won’t be around to respond to anything. So if you leave a comment, or send an email, my response will be delayed!

I look forward to coming back refreshed, with lots of new ideas to share, but in the mean time, ya’ll take care out there!

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