No! It will not be done! A few weeks ago, I needed a significant break from all things Google and from the blogging scene. Why, you might ask?
Well, I think I had pushed the "Limit" long enough. I was totally exhausted, emotionally and physically, and my brain and heart unitedly said, "Mel stop what you are doing. You won't be able to maintain at the level you are going. Besides, this summer has been especially busy for me and my family. We have done a number of fun things, unusual things, and some serious bonding. Believe me it was all needed. Blogging just was not going to get any time from me. So, in the end, I deleted everything "Google" oriented and called it a day.
Here is an example of what I have been doing while I have been unwinding you might say. Hope you enjoy this unusual look at my life. All in the name of fun and getting totally away from things "Google".
That being said, "She asked the other day when I was going to start blogging again. Trying to be cool, I calmly stated, oh, maybe sometime." She said, "No, you need to start blogging again, Go, blog, and don't ever turn back". She continued, "You have to be a writer!" I reminded her that being a blogger and being a writer are not really included in the same paragraph of life. She continued, "You will not be Muzzled! You have a very strong personality characteristic. You must express yourself or you are never happy."
So, here lies the un-muzzling of my blogging career. Hope to re-establish all my blogging friends as I move forward with a new Blog, and, a focused direction that should meet all of my blogging needs, fishing needs, and family bonding time all in one. Look forward to all the support I can get from my bogging friends and any new friends that come along.
I will not be Muzzled! Welcome to the Pond Stalker blog. Thanks for being there for me.
I'm certainly glad that one of you two have some sense. Please tell your better half thank you. Mel, the world is not ready for you to not be a part of it. Welcome back.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Howard, there are a few I felt I could count on as far as blogging friends. You certainly are at the top of the list along with a few others.
DeleteAs I said in the post, she has been the only one that can get through too me, when I start to shut down! I will tell her that you highly recommend her for that job!
Thanks again, Brother!
Welcome back Mel! I like the direction you have taken with the ponds, too. I look forward to hearing about your adventures. as for the picture, i love it! Very "Mobsterish" haha. Congrats on 40 Years of marriage!
ReplyDeleteHello, J.! Great to have you come by my new blog and leave a comment. I just added your blog to my new blogroll also. Would appreciate it if you could do the same over on your blog.
DeleteThanks for taking a look at my "Dark Side". It was a lot of fun. Happy to still be with my wife after all these years!
I had that "stop blogging" a few years back, if you'll recall. I'm down to NCT and the newspaper and that's it. It works well and doesn't overwhelm me. Good to have you back and my compliments to the "DAME" for putting up with you for so long.
ReplyDeleteI remember your "stop blogging" party you had back then, and, you have came back better than ever. I hope I might do nearly as well as you have. Like you, just trying to not be "overwhelmed" and still enjoy my life needs. BTW, I got very lucky with the "Dame". Hope she never asks for "Do Overs"!
DeleteI have now followed you to four blog sites... I think! Who knows... let's make this one stick, shall we? I will send over some readers, but you have to stay put! Seriously, your wife is right on... you need to write. I need to blog. There is a difference. Love ya!
ReplyDeleteRD, thank you for being the "Sister" I never had. Your comments are received graciously. I will proceed with the knowledge that my goal is too be a blogger others want to read or share with. Like "Cookies", Howard!
DeleteTake Care Of You For Me, Em'.
VIVA the POND STALKER!!! Welcome back Mel!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Mel. Looking forward to reading your posts!
ReplyDeleteHello Shane, long time no see or hear from you. Great to have you track me down on my new blog. Hope you come back often as your visits and comments are always welcome here. Happy to share some readers with you!
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