It takes time and dedication to maintain a blog, and I’ve been doing this for nearly 14 years.
Reasons I enjoy writing the blog:
- It has proven to be a good record of family life.
- It is a place to develop ideas.
- It is a place to express some creativity and sharpen my writing.
- It gives some validation for my life.
Things that are difficult about it:
- It is a one-sided conversation, whether I allow comments or not, and sometimes this heightens my feelings of isolation.
- Most of our kids are out of the house, so its focus has shifted from our adventures to my thoughts. (Scary.)
- Some of the most important people in my life no longer read it. (Ouch.)
- I am growing more private about my thoughts.
When life changes so fundamentally as it has for us during the past few years, the old routines need to change. This blog has been my longtime playground and I would like to find a way to enjoy it again in new ways.
Love,
A