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I've been away from blogging for a long time.  My last post was more than a year ago.  It was never intentional, it just kind of got away from me.  Also, it didn't seem that I was all that far removed from blogging because I've kept in touch with so many of you through Facebook and email.

Every time I've tried to start blogging again, I've run into the same problem.  What should I blog about?  Does anyone care to read my ramblings anymore?  I don't know the answer to either question, especially the second one.  Time will tell, I suppose.  In any case, I've decided to try to pick up where I left off and get back to blogging.

So what have I been doing all this time?  Lots of things, actually.  Mr. W and I have been working on quite a few home improvement projects.  We've taken some great day trips and cooked some fantastic food.  A few holidays have come and gone and seasons have changed multiple times.  Our store is doing well and we've started an adventure journal style blog.  Little by little, I'll be telling you about all of these things.  Well, the more interesting stories, anyway.

I promise I'll do my best to get caught back up with all of you.  I've missed you and I can't wait to see what's new in your corner of the internet.  Also, I'll be posting a special Novica giveaway very soon, so I hope you'll be back for that.

Thanks for stopping by!


Willoughby


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Bill Lisleman said…
Very good to see a new post up here. Bloggers do quit, all of us that have been blogging for awhile know that. Life often makes new demands or we just tire of it. I find it much better than FB or G+ because you get more substance in a post. FB has it's place but I don't mix the blog friends with the FB family and friends.

I don't know if you ever read my other blog "I Can't Blog" over on blogger. It's linked from my main blog. In that blog my posts (much much fewer of them) are focused on blogging thoughts and questions.
Welcome back and hope to read your words flowing here again.
June 28, 2013 at 7:01 PM
ballast photography said…
Hi, Sue! I was away for a year, too. I've noticed a lot of bloggers I used to follow are gone now. I don't know if it's me, but it seems blogging in general has changed, too. I remember a long time ago you used to host cocktail parties. I think they stopped right as I discovered you, so I don't remember how it all worked--but maybe we should combine forces and sponsor a little virtual mingler to celebrate our return! If you're interested, you know where to find me :)
Cynthia@runningwithletters
August 7, 2013 at 7:59 PM
Jenny said…
It seems like blogging is different now! I wonder if it's Pinterest that's replaced it?

Nice to see you!
September 8, 2013 at 3:42 PM
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