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Bowing out and saying goodbye

If you've been reading the back page column at Massage & Bodywork for the last three years, that's been me writing that stuff. My Practitioner Parables column has been fun to write and I've been very pleased with the feedback we've received from readers.

If you read as far as the author tag on the bottom of the page, you'll know I'm going on a sabbatical of sorts. Officially, at the end of this month (just over a week now!) I'll be designated in the non-active member category by The Powers That Be. It's a shame I have to choose, but the choices were retirement, non-active or full-time and I'm in the process of launching a publishing company so I had to choose. After almost 20 years beside the table, it was time for a break and some exploration. My ebooks launch in November.

I very much appreciate all the kind email I've been getting. Thanks for the nice words, and no, there's no cause for concern. I'm fine. Just doing something different and doing some reevaluation.

To those wondering when I'll be back, I can't say because I don't know. I seem to be addicted to getting into risky ventures. Massage has certainly been the longest job I've ever kept, but I'm not sure I want it to be the last.

Anyway, thanks again. If you're curious what's up, you can find me and my books at www.allthatchazz.com. I've been writing for myself for a long time, so several novels are coming in the near future. You can send email to expartepress@gmail.com.

Bye for now!

Rob

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Comment by Robert Chute on November 1, 2011 at 5:19pm: Emmanuel and Jody,

Thanks for your enthusiasm for the column and your kind words!

Comment by Robert Chute on November 1, 2011 at 5:14pm: Thank you, Marissa! That's very kind of you to say.

Comment by Marissa on November 1, 2011 at 10:11am: Guess I'll have to start reading the magazine from the front to the back like a normal person now. Good luck on the new leg of your journey!

Comment by Jody C. Hutchinson on October 29, 2011 at 8:52am: Hey Robert,

Best of luck and I will miss your column. I very much enjoyed your sense of humor and found your writing quite informative. Cheers,

jh

Comment by Emmanuel Bistas on October 27, 2011 at 6:01pm: Good luck in your future ventures Robert. I have loved reading your columns on M&B!

Comment by Robert Chute on October 25, 2011 at 5:51am: Thanks, Stephen. Just a few days to go now. It's a strange transition and a big risk. However, no guts, no glory and all that narcissistic, macho BS. :)

Comment by Stephen Jeffrey on October 25, 2011 at 3:08am: Hey Robert,

just to echo Ricks comments and to say if you ever find yourself in UK then please look me up:)

Wishing you all the best for the future.

Comment by Robert Chute on October 23, 2011 at 6:42pm: Thanks, Rick! You made my day!

Comment by Rick Rosen on October 23, 2011 at 2:53pm: Rob,

I've enjoyed your columns immensely, and look forward to more after your time-out. Your perspective, humor and wisdom have provided a lucid picture of our field.