Yesterday, someone approached me and told me that enough is enough and that this blog thing has to continue onward, unabated and with the same velocity and veracity as it has for many years.
I was touched that mom actually noticed (but sadly, not Gary Brown...).
What excuses can I offer?
After returning from a three week shutdown of the store, we’ve been a little preoccupied with restocking for the upcoming season, Several shipments have just arrived from the U.S. as well as whatever little supplies we’re able to secure from our OOCSGS (our One and Only Canadian Stained Glass Supplier)(although they have made some promises and we’re hopeful- they’ve offered to supply us with over 100 Rat Packs from Spectrum and Kokomo to fulfill part of your demand for good quality glass at great prices).
Is this a valid excuse for not writing for well over six weeks?
Maybe.
I've got opinions. I’ve even got some thoughts. Thoughts about the current state of our industry, but I decided not to write anything because I just wasn't in the right mood.
I've got opinions. I’ve even got some thoughts. Thoughts about the current state of our industry, but I decided not to write anything because I just wasn't in the right mood.
But I am blameless.
You see, the cool, crisp Alps mountain air and the odd occasional recreational beverage has made me complacent and soft.
You see, the cool, crisp Alps mountain air and the odd occasional recreational beverage has made me complacent and soft.
I now love everyone. Even our OOCSGS, and Bullseye, and Spectrum. And Uroboros, and Youghigheny! My vigor and passion to fight has been blunted.
So I’ll wait.
And watch.
And listen.
When writing a blog, content is important, but the mood and feel is key.
How do the words flow together? Are my readers becoming involved?
Do I get them excited?
With the ability to labour over phrasing, thesaurus at hand, to literally use the best word in an entry, I sometimes strive for perfection, and perfection is always subsidiary to feel.
It’s like meeting someone beautiful who has nothing to say? You lose interest almost immediately.
I want to be that ugly person who rivets you.
And that’s why I have not written for awhile.
Until now.
So I’ll wait.
And watch.
And listen.
When writing a blog, content is important, but the mood and feel is key.
How do the words flow together? Are my readers becoming involved?
Do I get them excited?
With the ability to labour over phrasing, thesaurus at hand, to literally use the best word in an entry, I sometimes strive for perfection, and perfection is always subsidiary to feel.
It’s like meeting someone beautiful who has nothing to say? You lose interest almost immediately.
I want to be that ugly person who rivets you.
And that’s why I have not written for awhile.
Until now.
5 comments:
I *sniff* noticed, really, I did! But I've been too occupied with You Know What to write a missive saying that. And, of course, turning 60 (thanks for the greeting!) has caused the littlegreycells to communicate with each other via smoke signals rather than electronically.
"Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder" is what I always say! So take a sip of the Green Goddess and Blog On.
I was thinking our ALL MIKEY ONE was getting a little absinthe-minded. Thank goodness he's back!
I was thinking our ALL MIKEY ONE was getting a little absinthe-minded. Thank goodness he's back!
Alright I can start ranting re: OOCSGS again! They were out of glass X (of course I've already started the project) and won't have it in for TWO WEEKS, so I say hhmmmmm how about glass Y? Same deal. Don't these people realize that we rely on keeping our clients happy and that that make me look like a jerk? Being out of stock is understandable every now and then but this is NUTZ!!
Will you please post the Python Cheese Skit parody again?
Waddaya mean, you MIGHT be back? You better be!
WE NEED YOU more than ever! R U aware of the current situation?
(I will call U later)
-The Big Bobber
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