I was just looking my sidebar over and I'm noticing that fewer and fewer of us seem to post regularly on our blogs any more. I read an article a while back saying blogs have passed their zenith of popularity and it's a downhill slide from now on. Maybe for those who got on the band wagon just because everyone else did, the ones who have to do what everyone else is doing. But for someone like me, where my writing is my lifeblood, I don't think I can ever close the doors to my little niche in the world where I come for peace of mind and sharing thoughts. I had thought recently until I felt like I've recovered my 'voice' I'd go private and then reactivate it when I feel like I have something of substance to say. But that's not really fair or right to do. Those who stop by and read here need to know I have my ups and downs just like everyone else. Well, maybe need to know isn't the right phrase. Maybe it's me who needs to tell.
We have fireflies here in the midwest. Those of you who've lived here your entire lives probably take them for granted, but for someone who grew up and lived my entire life in the Pacific northwest, fireflies are magical. I can stand at the door and gaze out at them for spans of time. They make me think of Peter Pan and Tinkerbell. Of shooting stars and the endlessness of the nite sky. You can tell me they're just an insect. But I won't believe you.
Another busy week ahead and the morning is flying by. The grandboys will be here soon. The day beckons. Are fireflies out during the day, too? Do they just turn on their lights when the sun goes down? I'll be pondering that one all day....
4 told me what they're thinking:
Fireflies (lightning bugs) were a big part of my childhood. We used to catch them and put them in jars to use as a light.
I too have noticed there's less blogging going on. I personally have not been updating as often as usual, but that's mostly because of my surgery and recuperation. I'll get back on track before long.
Oh Kris- it is always so refreshing to read your thoughts and see into your world a little- love the idea of fireflies and Tinkerbell - our Ollie loves Tinkerbell ;)
I remember fireflies in Georgia- we lived 30min outside of Atlanta in the country and they were just beautiful in the evening- Dan and Mel ran around trying to collect them in jars- you brought back that memory to me tonight.
I think when 'facebook' really got started people tended not to blog as often- l was away for a while as you know but since joining facebook tend to blog even less which is a pity because it is a good outlet for me as well.
I'm sitting here with a rotten head cold tonight sipping hot Lemsips but so enjoyed stopping by - l always do. So glad you're going to keep this blog going.
sarah x
Miss Kris, I think you're a hard-core blogger, not a fad blogger. I'm sure the likes of thee and me will still be around long after many others have left the field. We write because that's who we are.
I was sharing some similar thoughts earlier today with another blogger, but I've forgotten who it was. Humbug!
I hope you'll stay well; I know you'll be busy.
So glad you decided against waiting untl you have an important something of substance to impart. Your gift and skill as a writer imbue the simplest , everyday subjects with universal truths that touch your readers' lives. Please keep respecting your "need to tell" and my need to hear!
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