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July 15, 2005
Colleagues by coincidence...
We had a group off-site today; the CTO took his entire organization - save for a few folks who had inflexible deadlines (or management) - on an Argosy cruise around the Puget Sound.
The cruise wasn't much, really - the sound off downtown Seattle isn't as interesting as, say, the Bay off San Francisco. 'course part of that could be that I traverse it every day.
Anyway, a group of us were sitting at a table, with drinks and hors douvres, and I raised a glass to toast, not having really thought of what to say.
What came out was:
"Colleagues by coincidence,
Friends by choice.
May the friendships outlast the coincidences."
To those (you know who you are) who couldn't be there to raise a glass, for whatever reason - I owe you a drink.
To colleagues of the past, who've seen fit to maintain a friendship across time and distance; thank you.
Cheers.
Posted by dberger at July 15, 2005 6:33 PM
Comments
Mr. Berger! It is always absolutely delightful to find a message from you... updating me on some move, a party with friends, a graduation or news of Dawnise... in my inbox.
I am in NYC this evening... just arrived back from dinner with a friend... and wanted to send a quick note and let you know that you were being thought of from across the country. Hope you and Ms. Dawnise are enjoying your new home and again, thank you thank you thank you for staying in touch and keeping me abreast of your news...
All my best, k.
Posted by: Karen Weidman at July 15, 2005 9:13 PM
You're welcome - now just get your ass down for the fry party. :-)
Posted by: matt at July 17, 2005 10:27 PM