I seem to be down to posting only once a month or so, and even that’s become a bit of a struggle.
Maybe I’m just bored. Maybe my muse has forsaken me. Or maybe my life has become so humdrum that I simply can’t come up with anything I feel would be interesting to my readers.
Most likely, all of the above.
I always said that when blogging was no longer fun, I would stop doing it. When creating posts came to seem more like work than play, I started slowing down.
But once a blogger, always a blogger. Even with no ideas afoot, I find myself sitting at the computer and typing nonsense like this.
Is it an obsession? Is it a passion? Is it a soft addiction?
Who knows, but every time I consider shutting down my blogs (and probably my photo sites), something stops me. I think about all the blogging friends I’ve made over the years and I miss them. I see my followers count continue to rise, and that makes me feel special. Even though my photos have never been all that good, I consider that maybe, just maybe, someday I’ll be in the right place at the right time, with the right camera, to get that perfect shot.
Maybe someday I’ll become that writer I always wanted to be. Others in my family have done that, bless their creative little hearts – and just ignore my unwarranted envy; I’m really very proud of every wonderful, beautiful member of my family.
Recently, a colleague asked if I had taken any good photos lately, and I explained that I had become tired of both photography and writing. He chuckled and said that once spring finally came to Buffalo, NY, I’d feel more artistic.
Perhaps he’s right.
So long as my readers are willing to stick around a bit longer, I’ll wait to shut everything down. ‘Cause maybe, just maybe, that awesome, award-winning story will come to me yet.
Hugs, all.
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Cordelia's Mom, Still 
At least you are posting more often than me…
I too am looking forward to spring advancing.
*HUGS*
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Thank you. It’s so hard this time of year in the northern climate, especially for those of us over 30. 🙂
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I am right there with you. I can’t even tell you when I last posted on my blog – occasionally a thought for a post will pop into my head, but then it disappears and the post doesn’t happen. I feel a little guilty now and then, but apparently not guilty enough to do anything about it. I guess we just need to follow our hearts, wherever they take us.
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Exactly right. I often have great post ideas in the middle of the night; sometimes I even “write” an entire post in my head. But then the next morning I don’t do anything about it. Good to know I’m not the only one – that makes me feel a little less guilty.
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Puppy Cody looks comfy, bless.
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Cody does love her couch. Hubby even bought some brand new pillows just for her. Spoiled dog.
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As they all are. Maya is fast asleep on her cushion alongside me.
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I am always delighted to see a post from you pop in to my inbox. I would miss you if you stopped posting.
Why not post a little post a couple of times a week….it will soon become second nature 💜💜💜
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Nah, that would seem like work. Even posting once a week got to be too tedious. I simply no longer have the motivation. But I think I can manage to post enough so my friends don’t all forget me. (And I thank you for your constant support. It means a lot to me.)
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Post whenever suits you it’s always fun to receive a post from you or Cody 😉
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Sounds to me like you are in the void, CM, which is a very uncomfortable place yet a place where we dive inwards to look at ourselves. Sounds as though you are doing that very thing. I say to you, good for you! This also has been one very long dreary winter if you ask me and the sun and Spring and all that encompasses will shortly be here. You’ll feel differently.
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Thanks, Amy. I must admit that seeing 6 robins hopping around the front lawn a couple of days ago definitely lifted my spirits. Rogins always look and sound so happy!
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You’ve had quite a winter up there, CM. Maybe spring is just what you need,
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Warmer, sunnier weather will help a lot. EVen grumpy old ladies like me enjoy a bit of sunshine now and then.
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I think the trick is to write/create posts for you and not others. That’s what I try to do. It’s probably not the best method of building a successful blog / following.
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Thanks for joining us, Ryan. I’ve always written more for me than for my readers. I find reading cathartic. When my life was full of ups and downs, I not only posted a lot, but it was during that period that I created the eveil being who starred in my mirror blog. Not CM gave me a way to vent my frustrations without having to actually confront anyone. My best posts, on both blogs, were ones written when I was unhappy or upset for some reason. These days, however, all that stress is gone and I find I don’t have a whole lot to write about. Hence, dropping down to once-a-month posting.
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I find it hard to keep to any posting schedule, my posts are very sporadic. I guess because my blog is a photo based blog this sometimes limits me as I have to have been out capturing new content. At the moment due life events I’m struggling with this.
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I’ve checked your site, and am now one of your followers. Your photos are lovely, and you write from the heart. I look forward to more of your posts.
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Thank you for the follow & kinda words. I’m not the best writer but I try to make the written content of my posts as interesting & real as possible.
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I went through the same here in New England, blogs and YouTube channel creating nature videos. Winter is a funky time of year, but maybe if your in the doldrums it’s a good time to take a break. I get more creative energy and energy in general in the warmer months. I hope your okay hey at least you posted! Not all readers are looking for a wow factor, some of us are just interested in hearing from others, your a win. 🌻
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Aw, thanks for your concern. Basically all is fine here. I’m just a little bored with blogging and photography. I don’t get as much out of them as I used to, and not as much as I do when crocheting, so I’ve been focusing on that instead.
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I understand that very much, oh and I crochet too! 😍
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I am sure you will become a writer soon. One never knows what can be the motivation and where it comes from….All the best
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Thanks for reading, and commenting. It means a lot to me.
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