“I was trying to feel some kind of good-bye. I mean I’ve left schools and places I didn’t even know I was leaving them. I hate that. I don’t care if it’s a sad good-bye or a bad good-bye, but when I leave a place I like to know I’m leaving it. If you don’t you feel even worse.” -- J. D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye
Not wanting to leave without knowing it, I am taking a cue from Holden Caulfield: I know I am leaving. I think my blog has run its course, so I am saying good-bye. Thank you to everyone who has read my blog. It has been so much fun getting to know all of you. I hope to still stop in and read others' blogs when I can, but my own blog will disappear shortly. It's time for me to discover what is next around the bend.
“What is that feeling when you're driving away from people and they recede on the plain till you see their specks dispersing? - it's the too-huge world vaulting us, and it's good-bye. But we lean forward to the next crazy venture beneath the skies.” -- Jack Kerouac, On the Road
I'll miss reading your blog!
ReplyDeleteSorry to read that you're leaving - I have enjoyed your blog and getting to know a little bit about you. Follow your heart & your dreams, and I wish you all good things, always.
ReplyDeletelove Gilly xx
Even though I only discovered your writing awhile ago, I've enjoyed all I've read here. Blogging, if you do it right, consumes a lot of time and energy. So wherever you redirect your time and energy, enjoy.
ReplyDeleteYou'll be missed! Best of luck on your journey!
ReplyDeleteI have just really found you so I am sad to see you leave. Goodluck and check in when you can.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
You will be missed, but you know you can always start up again whenever you feel like it! Thanks for all the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI think I'm almost in the same place as you. I've been doing a little soul searching and I've come to the conclusion that blogging is taking up way too much of my limited free time. I'm wasting precious hours browsing on my laptop when I could be "doing". In a way, blogging has become a second job instead of the creative outlet I'd like it to be. I think I'll be joining your club in the very near future. :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your freedom!
I can understand, but I will miss your blog. But, you know where you can find me, even if just for a chatting session. :-) I wish you well in your endeavors.
ReplyDeleteWait, is this an April Fool's Joke?
ReplyDeleteHa, ha, no, it's not a joke.
DeleteSo sorry to hear this... I had just recently gotten to know you. I wish you the best in your new endeavors... Please visit my blogs anytime you can.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Betsy
Oh- I am sorry- I do think that there are seasons in our life that cause us to move on to something else. God bless you in your journey. You could always just leave your blog out there as kind of a history to look back on at some point. Hope you enjoy whatever you choose to do next- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteDang, sorry blogging didn't work for you, but I do hope you come by an visit my blog when you can. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteI will miss your blog! I have often thought about closing mine. It does take up so much time if you make regular post. But then, I remember it is a way to document my life for my children. They will have all these photos, I have taken, and the stories that go with it. Enjoy this next step in your life.
ReplyDeleteSorry to know that you are leaving...you will be missed.
ReplyDeleteAngie
Sad to hear you're leaving your blog. I guess all things come to an end. I realise how much time a blog might take up. I've been with my blog for some time (kinda like a relationship) and at times it can be an unruly beast. I must say I enjoyed reading all your updates and comments even if I only discovered your blog a few months back. One of my favourite blogs. Wishing you all the best in your future adventures.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear this L. But wishing you and Alfie much happiness in whatever is around the next bend.
ReplyDeleteIt's been great getting to know you!
Sorry you are going, was it something we said. Have fun with the rest of your life and drop by when you can
ReplyDeleteWell I shall miss you because I ave only just got to know you and you are so fresh on my mind
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear that, Posy, I've really enjoyed your blog. I wish you well in whatever you turn to post blogging xx
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear you are closing your blog. I will miss your recipes..and your crocheting projects...and your photos! :(
ReplyDeleteVery Sorry to hear You are closing your blog. I,ll miss you.
ReplyDeleteKeep well
Amanda x
I will miss reading your blog. Thanks so much for posting. =)
ReplyDeleteSorry to see you go :( Good luck with what's next :)
ReplyDeleteI am sad to read this! I think the same thing about blogging many times...guess things run their course. interesting quotes!! blog land will still be here if you come back!
ReplyDeleteI'll be sad to see you go but totally understand, sometimes life just moves on. Good luck with whatever comes next.
ReplyDeleteOh no, I am sorry to see you go! I really liked your blog. I know that sometimes life gets in the way though. I hope you will still stop by once in awhile and visit my blog! God's blessings to you.
ReplyDeleteI've only just read this and Chris has wondered why he has heard 'Oh no! that's so sad.' I've told him that the Southern girl that moved to the Midwest will not be blogging anymore. I often tell him about your posts and that's how I refer to you. Probably because we're in England and so I imagine where you are in the world. I will be very sorry to not read your posts anymore. I love your blog. I hope you will pop by mine still or drop me an email to let me know how you are doing. I do understand though. Blogging is quite a commitment and sometimes it's hard to find the time. Good luck with everything. xx
ReplyDeleteI don't know how I missed this post, but you've been on my mind this morning, and not just for the recipe, either! I haven't blogged as much as I once did because we're so busy.
ReplyDeleteI'll look for the recipe and email you the one I'm talking about….I'm brain dead at the moment!
xo,
RJ
Oh my! Late to the bon voyage party. How is life going now that you've freed up more time? I hope all is well. It was very nice to have known you via bloggyworld/etsy.
ReplyDeleteOh no! I'm back after a long blogging sabbatical. I was looking for a new post for you in my feed and couldn't find any! Pooh. I hope one day you'll come back, you're such a great writer! Your posts were always wonderful and uplifting. But, boy is it a lot of work!!
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