Now that my son is in school again, the rhythm of a Christmas break enters my life again.
I remember the first time that I went without a Christmas break, just after I had finished school, and I remember thinking that it was cruel and a little unfair. Everyone could use a three week vacation at the end of the year when nerves are frazzled from too much commercialism and family togetherness all at once.
I have been blogging on Open Salon since the beta days, which ironically, weren't all that long ago. I have poured alot of myself into this place and can honestly say that I have gotten back tenfold. I have made friends. I have learned things. About myself, about people more generally, about the world. I have put out as much high quality writing product as I could, and have been well-received here. It was something I never expected.
But since the election, I've been a little rundown. I've had less to say, and less energy to pull my thoughts together. I feel my creative juices being pulled in so many different directions. I am overwhelmed. It is time for me to take a Christmas Break. At least as far as OS goes.
I am not angry. I am not "flouncing." I merely offer an explanation, in advance, of why you probably won't see much of me until the new year arrives. I may flit in and make a few comments here or there. But I'm probably not going to post anything. No one has said or did anything to prompt my absence. Truth is I love and appreciate you all. Well, most of you anyway.
If you miss me, go read some of my backlog. I'll be back here before you know it.
May each of you have the Happiest of Holidays, and know Joy and Peace in the New Year........
With love and thanks,
Liz Emrich
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I was offline most of Sept after the rotator cuff surgery. It was incredibly restorative (well, not the post op pain, but the lack of flickering monitor and self-imposed deadlines). I jumped back in refreshed and ready for new challenges. I know you will too.
Happy and Healthy Holidays, Liz. Have a lovely, loving break enjoying your wonderful family. Your online family will be here when you return.
Hope you have a fabulous Christmas and I'm not hoping for any political trauma that will get your creativity back, but you have such an amazing breadth of talent, I'm sure you'll find a way to make our lives richer.
love and hugs, b
(and if you're a survivor fan, i think you should go out with a party at the survivor live blog. heavy thinking optional.)
i'm glad you said this, though, because i took a similar break (last month?) i didn't realize i was doing it till after, though. after the election, i also had a lot less to say--about everything, oddly--or felt less urgency to say it.
i think some other work stuff i'd been letting slide grabbed the urgency back.
i was about to write a short post labeled "silence," about a week ago, explaining the silence that had been underway and likely to continue . . . i had no idea.
the act of mentally writing that post spurred a bunch of new posts, though. that was unexpected. i never know how this stuff is going to work.
i'll personally miss you, but wish you well, and look forward to the return of the revitalized Liz. thanks.
I felt the same thing after the election. I think we are all suffering from post-election fatigue and NEEDED a rest. I cannot come back here full time, so I am popping in and out as best I can.
You have a fair bit on your plate, too. I am sure it will be a wonderful opportunity to rest up and relax. See you soon! :)
It sounds as if you need a well deserved break. I'm sure I'm not alone in saying we will miss you, if even for a short period of time. You are yet another breath of fresh air on here and I always await your posts.
Have a Happy and Safe Holiday Season
Peace and Blessings,
Greg
Merry X'Mas and Happy New Year.
From fellow sufferer of POSS (Post Obama Shock Syndrome) . Tough to get the juices flowing about any subject after Nov. 5. Figurative shoe-throwing at Bush not half as much fun as slammin' McPalin. But hope springing eternal and all that, maybe Micawber-like something will turn up, like Sen. Cocker receiving billions in yen payoffs in a Memphis airport men's room. One can dream.
WOOF
Enjoy your rest and we'll see you next year.
Enjoy your break & enjoy your family.
we (OS) will be here when you get back.
Many wishes for a warm and joyous holiday with your family and son. :)
Get some down time and get back soon. I'm hanging up a stocking for you.
g
Happiest of holiday wishes to you and yours - may the new year bring you good health, happiness, peace and prosperity.
May you and yours be blessed at this special time of year.
Monte
Cheers,
StWH