TNNW, July, 2008, Week 3: This Issue is Dedicated to Harvey Mathason

When I started The National Networker back in February, 2005, I knew I had a decent idea, but had no clue as to how it would really look three and a half years later. In fact, the very first issue had no articles whatsoever! The following month, though, I felt compelled to write something and I did, but it wasn't until August that I realized that TNNW was bigger than myself and allowed others to join me. One of my first writers was Harvey Mathason.

For those who know Harvey, he's a quiet, unassuming guy...until you get onto his favorite subject: "creativity"...then you can't get him to stop! I found Harvey's enthusiasm for creativity as strong as mine for networking...and he's just a lovable guy.

It was for this reason, I asked him to write a column for us combining our two favorite subjects and thus his monthly column, "Creativity in Networking" was launched in October, 2005 and it's been a regular mainstay of TNNW since then. He was reliable, getting me his article well before the deadline every month.

I knew something was up this past month, when I never received his usual contribution, and it wasn't until a few days ago that I heard in an email message from his wife that he wanted me to know that he was in the hospital and could not get anything to me this month.

Needless to say I was, and still am concerned for my friend and wish he and his family my sincerest wishes for his speedy recovery. So for all you Harvey fans out there, please join me in saying...CAN'T WAIT TO HAVE YOU BACK HARVEY!!!