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Some of you out there in the blogosphere might have noticed a bit of love bombing going on in your comments sections. About that…..
One of the worst things about The Darkness of this past season has been that in addition to barely writing my own blog, I pretty much stopped reading all of yours.
I’m sorry.
It wasn’t intentional, and it wasn’t because I didn’t care about what was going on in your lives anymore and wasn’t moved by the ways you tell your stories. It just sort of happened.
One day I didn’t open my Bloglines. And then I didn’t open it the next day, either. And then a week had gone by. Then a month. And then it all got so overwhelming what with the missed posts and the not commenting and it just seemed easier to avoid the situation altogether, so I just sort of started avoiding the Bloglines.
Does anyone remember the picture book The Story About Ping, by Marjorie Flack?
Ping was a duck on a Chinese fishing boat. Every day the ducks would be let off the boat, and at the end of the day when they returned, the last duck up the ramp got a spank. One day, Ping is the last duck. But he doesn’t want the spank. So instead, he hides. Rather than face his fear, Ping simply abandons the situation.
Ping was one of the two book I wore out when I was in Kindergarten. I took it out every time I found it in the library. Rare was the week that I did not have Ping tucked into my bookbag. I really, really identified with Ping. Something about the way that little duck ran away from all he knew and loved in order to avoid embarrassment spoke to me back then and, if I’m being honest, still speaks to me today.
Which is a roundabout way of explaining how I have avoided my bloglines for the past six months and now, as a result, am faced with 1387 unread posts.
At first I figured I’d just delete them all. Start fresh. Brand new day with a clean slate. Then I thought, just one post–but I won’t comment. Which lead to just the first page, and maybe one comment. And now? Well, now I’m making my way through the backlog and leaving comments all over. But you saw that coming, didn’t you?
So, if you notice me clogging up your inbox in the next week or so with comments on old posts, take pity on me and welcome me back into the fold–just like Ping.
Comment by Dawn
Ohhh I know how you feel…dont worry, sometimes life/emotions/depression gets in the way. We are glad you are back..and we miss you! I can relate because I tend to forget about reading blogs because of school…but I have to remember that I use reading and writing blogs as part of my ME time and if I dont do it…Im neglecting me! Keep your head up!! And welcome back
Posted on June 19, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Comment by Karen Sugarpants
Of course we will lady. Nice to have you back. Missed you.
Posted on June 19, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Comment by mayberry
I noticed and am thrilled! (Not to be getting comments — well, maybe a little! — but that you’re feeling good enough to write them.)
Posted on June 19, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Comment by Christie
Glad you’re feeling better
I love reading your posts
Posted on June 19, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Comment by Lady M
Missed you! And I’m glad you’re back. I think of you and the ladies when Q and I sing HSM songs.
Posted on June 19, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Comment by Eden
If anything important happens, I’ll e-mail you. Until then, don’t waste your hours reading my backlogs. But there were some under “Sexography” that may entertain
Welcome back to Blogovia.
Posted on June 20, 2008 at 12:23 am
Comment by Kate
Hey there, missed you. Have been doing much the same thing although I did take the easy option and have emptied my bloglines twice in recent months without reading. Good to hear you again.
Posted on June 20, 2008 at 5:54 am
Comment by landismom
Hey, the status update on my gmail account has been reading “scared of my ignored bloglines” for a reason–it can be very time-consuming, this blogging. I’m glad you’re back.
Posted on June 22, 2008 at 9:19 pm