no, I’m not having thoughts about hanging up my workin’ shoes and sitting on the couch reading a newspaper for once. (well, yes, I have those thoughts, but I know they are squarely, and sadly, in the “fantasy” category.)
I’m thinking about retiring this blog.
this would not result in much of a change for you, dear readers, as I can barely manage to eke out a post a month as it is. but perhaps I would feel slightly less loser-ish is I just officially pulled the plug rather than having weeks-old posts staring at me accusatorily (is that a word?).
i’m still posting on facebook, so maybe that’s enough.
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24 March 2011 at 9:30 am
Dawn
I totally understand an have had many of those thoughts too. I will miss you tremendously here–but Facebook is good.
hugs…
24 March 2011 at 9:38 am
Holly
WAAIIITTT lol…don’t go
silent stalker here…I love your blog even when you don’t post very often 
24 March 2011 at 11:39 am
hazel
I’ve been having similar thoughts. But, I find when I have no time/energy to read blogs, I really appreciate the less frequently updated ones – I can follow without guilt at not reading daily. Totally selfish of me, of course, but I hope it tells you that I would rather read sporadic updates that keep me abreast of your life (and all the exciting things to come in it). I think I would be lost without snippets from you (FB doesn’t allow the same level of detail).
24 March 2011 at 11:43 am
Jenny
It gets hard to find the time. Mine is pretty much just a photo blog now a days.We will continue to be loyal readers if you throw us a tidbit now and again!
24 March 2011 at 1:34 pm
Scooping it Up
i like little snippets, but will bug you on facebook more. i hope you don’t leave forever. selfish me.
24 March 2011 at 2:17 pm
Sarah
No! Don’t go! I love your blog!
24 March 2011 at 3:10 pm
paige
it’s like an epidemic…
If you do decide to go off the grid, i hope you’ll post a last ‘stat of the state number. FB is good, but long blog posts are better!
24 March 2011 at 3:10 pm
paige
or state of the state, you know, if you admire editing and all of that nonsense…
24 March 2011 at 3:29 pm
kristen
I will so miss your posts… if you want to be FB friends I would like that too! Email me if ya want… if not, since we don’t know each other IRL, thats ok too!
24 March 2011 at 6:43 pm
tafel
Perhaps you could just rename it a magazine instead of a blog. Then once a month would be just fine.
24 March 2011 at 6:50 pm
Ginger
I’m probably the only person in NA who doesn’t do FB, so your blog retirement would be a loss for me. I’m with Tafel–do something once a month and call it a magazine. But, do what (sniff) works best (sniff) for you…sigh.
24 March 2011 at 7:24 pm
rebekah
Humph. Grumbling. Reluctantly accepting.
24 March 2011 at 8:50 pm
Megan
Weeks old… try six months old posts over here! It’s hard living in reality and virtual reality too. FWIW I will miss your blog… but I completely understand as I’ve been considering the same “retirement” here.
24 March 2011 at 9:44 pm
Anna
will miss you if you go (I’m on FB and if you deem a completely stranger living abroad ok to be friends with, send me an email), however understand the lack of time thing.
I’m with Tafel and the others who vote posting once a month! It’ll be a monthly blog, that’s fine ! no?
24 March 2011 at 11:59 pm
kerryanne
I get it! Sometimes blogging runs its course and it’s better to let it go than to force it.
I will just continue to stalk you on FB.
xox
25 March 2011 at 6:21 am
fricknfracks
*stomps feet* No! Please…
25 March 2011 at 7:22 am
Jo
I really enjoy the intermittent posts, especially the one where you admitted to taking the kids to Disney which made me feel like slightly less of a loser for taking our tots there last fall…if cool people like you do it then it must be OK!
25 March 2011 at 10:57 am
askog
Another longtime lurker here. I am on facebook as well and would love to know what is happening with you – I am not overseas but am in the province next door to Hazel.
25 March 2011 at 2:33 pm
Julie
Say it ain’t so!
25 March 2011 at 4:53 pm
Shauna
I vote for you to keep it…
25 March 2011 at 8:00 pm
Martha
I can understanding retiring. I am there myself. I don’t have time and energy. I only write about certain things, but not others. I feel like I am invading my child’s privacy. It’s too public for me. It’s an odd slice of my life. I vote for the intermittent post when you are inspired to share. I have loved seeing your life unfold and appreciate your sharing!
26 March 2011 at 7:13 am
Rachael
I still read your blog! And I’m in the same boat you are…so rarely posting these days. FB is just quicker and less of a time suck. (Though it’s not quite the equal of a blog…) I think I have your email somewhere…will try to look you up on FB.
26 March 2011 at 10:33 am
susie
Well, personally I would be very sad to see the Blog hit the road, but I marvel at how you have a minute to get anything on here…so you should make your life easier ~
BOO HOO, but I hear you ~ oxoxo susie
27 March 2011 at 8:14 pm
natasha
Oh, waaaaah. I love your blog, even if it’s a once-a-quarter blog. Your humor and absolute loveliness just doesn’t shine through as much on FB. But certainly — you do have a lot on your plate. Maybe just a hiatus until some of the craziness dies down?
30 March 2011 at 8:40 pm
Mama Papaya
I object! But understand. Please stay.