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I started this blog back in 2012, after the death of our Lex.
Ya see, I read his blog every morning, without fail, it was as much a part of my morning as my coffee. When he was gone, I drifted aimlessly for a bit, then decided, hey, I can do my own blog.
So I did.
Why?
Partly to fill the void left by Lex, partly as something to occupy my mind. There was enough interest in my scribblings to keep this thing of ours going for the past fourteen years. But man, I feel like I'm running out of gas.
Over my sojourn down in Maryland I finished editing the prequel (part one) to Almost a Lifetime. So okay, what's next?
I really should try to get the book published, and if there's enough interest, I'll start part two of the prequel and try to get part one published. Thing is, this seems to be quite a bit of work. And one thing I've discovered since retiring is that I am now tending to avoid anything which smacks of "work."
So I'm at the edge of a cliff, perhaps a crossroads is a better way to describe it. Which way do I go next?
I have lots of hobbies which I'm stalled on because of this writing thing. As far as the writing goes, I really wish I'd known it was going to be so addictive. Would I have still jumped in? Probably.
I won't write about current day politics - it's divisive, annoying, and there are far too many opinions, heartfelt beliefs, and what have you to make it worth worrying about.
So here we are.
What's next?
Whatever you decide to do, no matter how much work is entailed, please don't stop the blog.
ReplyDeleteI don't see that happening in the immediate future, posts might be shorter though.
DeleteSecond that, keep the blog going friend. For yourself and us who read it daily.
ReplyDeleteI suggest you go fishing. Clears the head and all that.
The Muse will wander back on her own time.
I have never been one to go fishing. Did it when I was a kid but I never got attached to it.
DeleteUh oh......there's that four letter word......work....what constitutes it eh Sarge? Really rooting for a published book but then I'm not the one working towards that end. You do what you gotta do and I'll hoist a bottle (ROOT beer) to you.........:)
ReplyDeleteYeah, the "W" word.
DeleteI enjoy your fiction, you're good & FWIW a writer who's blog I follow just got an award from Amazon publishing for his second million dollars in royalties they have paid him... it can be done.
ReplyDeleteYou have mentioned a lot of hobbies in the years I've been following along, books waiting to be read and no doubt you have historical research/places to visit waiting for you to find the Round2it & get started.
Personally I'd miss the blog but this is your life, do what makes you feel good.
Good luck! I'll be here how ever it works out.
Thanks, Rob.
DeleteNice picture. I finally gave up trying to figure out where on the California coast it was and clicked on "source." I'm always amazed at how much of California looks like places in Europe.
ReplyDeleteRe Nylons comment about 4-letter words, a great 19th century philosopher, Tom Sawyer, put it best, Work consists of whatever a body is obliged to do. Play consists of whatever a body is not obliged to do."
Next? Another cup of coffee, or maybe your favorite adult beverage, while you contemplate a cloud or a leaf growing. Or maybe a nap.
Ugh, I simply cannot nap. A personal failing of mine, it's five hours or nothing at all.
DeleteAs much as I would hate to hear that you might hang up this blog, I know nothing lasts forever.
ReplyDeleteI know, nothing does. But I have grown fond of doing this, even if it is a bother at times.
DeleteSarge, I have to confess that posting something every day sometimes seems like another job, and an unpaid one at that. And Lord knows I sympathize with running out of ideas. And then I think about it, and realize that if I did not, I would feel "wrong".
ReplyDeleteThere are also those fleeting moments where someone writes a comment about how what you wrote touched them somehow and suddenly it all seems worth it.
Having a week off felt nice, but it also felt weird. I'm sure you know exactly what I mean.
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