Blogs that are no more
The Muses still away on their holiday visit with the Fates. They are skiing in Colorado but the Furies snowed them in (bitches).
So I am left without inspiration. I am drawing a blank.
Long time friends of Spo know 2006 was my first year at blogging. I ‘met’ dozens of people. I discover more all the time. It is thrilling. I seem to be growing friendships with dozens of far-flung correspondents.
The flip side to this positive process is the half dozen bloggers in 2006 who have gone away. I suppose blogging is like any other hobby; people’s interests in it wax and wane.
I appreciated that a few explained their departure – it left me with some closure and no worry they were abducted by aliens. And a few came back to my delight; apparently ‘refreshed’ and ready to do more.
Still, a few of them have simply disappeared without explanation. Would you believe my feelings are hurt? It is like starting to read a novel that seemed good – only to have it yanked away. There is a feeling of loss. I go back to these stopped blogs and check from time to time, to see if they came back. I get to know some one – only to have them go away without a word. In a ‘real world’ social setting, my Midwest upbringing immediately would go to ‘did I do something wrong?” There is nothing like a blank slate on which to project fantasies, probably mostly untrue (but the truth is not disclosed).
Still, I hope that the 5-6 bloggers that seem ‘gone’ do come back in 2007.
For I did like to read them.
So I am left without inspiration. I am drawing a blank.
Long time friends of Spo know 2006 was my first year at blogging. I ‘met’ dozens of people. I discover more all the time. It is thrilling. I seem to be growing friendships with dozens of far-flung correspondents.
The flip side to this positive process is the half dozen bloggers in 2006 who have gone away. I suppose blogging is like any other hobby; people’s interests in it wax and wane.
I appreciated that a few explained their departure – it left me with some closure and no worry they were abducted by aliens. And a few came back to my delight; apparently ‘refreshed’ and ready to do more.
Still, a few of them have simply disappeared without explanation. Would you believe my feelings are hurt? It is like starting to read a novel that seemed good – only to have it yanked away. There is a feeling of loss. I go back to these stopped blogs and check from time to time, to see if they came back. I get to know some one – only to have them go away without a word. In a ‘real world’ social setting, my Midwest upbringing immediately would go to ‘did I do something wrong?” There is nothing like a blank slate on which to project fantasies, probably mostly untrue (but the truth is not disclosed).
Still, I hope that the 5-6 bloggers that seem ‘gone’ do come back in 2007.
For I did like to read them.
posted by Ur-spo at 6:19 AM
22 Comments:
People blog for different reasons, just as people drift in and out of our lives in the same way.
I hope you never do vanish from the ether. I love reading your take on the world and the little gems of Jungian philosophy you throw our way.
And while it is always good to relfect on what has been lost, it is better to keep your eyes on what is still a part of your life.
But then, you know that, you wise bear
Hello!! One of the first authors of a blog I read just disappeared. He announced that his marriage was falling apart and that he and his wife had decided to go their separate ways, so he was not going to be writing anymore. It saddened me because his blog was one that I really enjoyed reading, in fact inspired me to start my own.
I always wonder how he's doing. But I've attached my email to my blog and anyone that wants to get in touch with me can.
Happy New Year!!
I find the blogworld provides me with inspiration and I also find that I inspire others. It is a good thing! I just hope I don't bore people too badly.
Don't YOU ever go away Ur-Spo!!! ;)
Someone told me I'm like a roller-coaster ride. I'm not sure she was being complimentary.
It's people like you who make me want to hang around 'til the finish.
I'll keep blogging until I puke, or piss myself.
I was actually thinking of stopping instead of going to WP. But what I wanted to do is a news letter every week or so.
I love reading people, but I feel they might be tired of reading me. I started this for me, and now I feel I have to entertaine people.
But I'm staying. I'll keep it up. And if people don't like it, don't read it.
People have and are inspirering me and i know I've hleped others. So I'll keep it up.
What I've noticed is the change in my readers.
If ever you leave, please let me know and keep in touch.
PS did you get a Christmas cad?!
A butterfly like on my blog from January 1st?!
Just wondering!?
heavens!
People are getting the impression I am folding up the tent?
not at all!
I am talking about others who have gone away.
I'm not moving except perhaps to Wordpress if I can figure that out without bungling.
So well put and what a relief!
I too have had these same feelings and it's really weird.
If you recall a post I did that is long lost months ago where I addressed blog rules, this should be added. A good bye or an I'll be back. Right? If you're gonna disappear give a little notice already! ;)
When I started blogging, I had a couple of favorites that just *poof* disappeared. And, just like you, I still check back from time to time to see if they're still kicking.
Doll, do tell! Who are they???
Eh, I've thought about quitting, too, since I really don't have much to say. But after almost 2 years of time put into it, I would feel guilty and such a bum if I do leave. So I keep on keepin' on with the little bit I have to say. :)
We [ North Woods Guys ]are alive and well and you can find us over at http://steve-warren.blogspot.com/ Our View On Superior.
After being stalked by a nut case - and other related problems - Steve and I are back - blogging.
Last comment..we are real, we are a couple, Steve is 33 and I [Warren] am 60 and we are very much alive and well.
Happy New Year.
Ur-Spo
Alas, virtual friendships come and go. I guess that's why I'll stick to my non-virtual crowd. The nice things about blogs is that there is no shortage of creative people posting them. That said, it was a joy to catch-up with your posts (having not been surfing the web). The tomato post was enlightening and the Dr. Smith channeling a hoot! I'll be wearing an Ur-Spo shirt in the Bahamas next week as my Someone has earned some need vacation time.
Bhagwan Bill
Being brought up in the Midwest must be like being a catholic. The guilt complex. ;)
I know how you feel about bloggers departure. I was truly upset when Hanuman said he was going.
When he returned as tigeryogi, I actually breathed a sigh of relief.
Thanks Tiger. :)
it does seem that way, a part of me is trying to follow, I'm checking it out, but a part of me wants to stay, I feel comfortable here.
I'm glad you're around! THanks for your friendship and support. And blessings for the new year to you and Someone.
Cheers, Joe.
Some are for a reason
Some are for a season
Some are for a lifetime
and those abducted by aliens are now at IKEA and we all know that shopping there leads to social dancing ;0)
I always looked at blogging as a personal diary. If others are interested in reading me or not...no problem. I do like reading other's blogs but I have no more expectation of them than I have of them for me.
Sure...it would be nice to know if folks are going to quit and why...especially if you had some connection but then...some folks move from the neighborhood and you never hear from them again so why should it be any different in the blogosphere.
It is after all their choice, their wish, and I would hate to impose on them. I take what we had and rejoice what we had and that we had it at all.
I of course would let you know if I were to quit. If I disappear for a short time with no explanation...I've either died unexpectedly or I'll be back. If you were to quit, I expect you'd tell us. No, I know you would...but that's who you are Spo and I love that about you just as I love those that do what feels right to them...explanation or no explanation.
Damn...that was a long comment! My apologies. Next time I'll just post my thoughts and link you!
Yes...the back is obviously feeling better! hahahaha
I blog because it's like therapy to me. If anyone reads it, thats a bonus and if they comment it's like icing on a cake. But honestly, I started it because I needed an outlet for my thoughts and emotions and that's why I keep it up.
**disclaimer: If this comment makes even less sense than usual, it's because I had a meeting that ran really late and I'm not used to being up at this hour. My apologies.
Steve is too funny.
That will lead to social dancing for sure!
Although blogging is considered "virtual," I feel a real connection with many of the people whose blogs I read. I, too, wonder why they leave without a word. Perhaps they don't feel that connection. Perhaps their "real" life tore them away against their will.
In any case, if and when I ever leave the blogosphere, it will be with a tearful message of thanks. It will hopefully be sometime in the distant future.
One who I followed faithfully quit all of a sudden, and I ended up checking newspaper reports in his geographic area. Finally I found him again. He had simply started a new blog, neglecting to leave a trail of breadcrumbs behind him.
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