Someone said…
“Hey, you don’t do those New Yorker cartoon things anymore.”
“Hey, what happened to those Friday Fictioneers things?”
“No more movie reviews? How will I know what to watch?”
“Those Language Pet Peeves. That shit rocks!”
“Those Language Pet Peeves. You’re better than that.”
“You suck.”
“You are brilliant.”
“I read your short stories, why don’t you ever read my blog?”
“I was on your blog. What happened? It used to be – good.”
This feels very trite and deserving of an eye roll, but I’m in the midst of something that’s kind of like a chrysalis moment. I’ve been listening to advice and suggestions from various people. No, not the ones who said “You suck.” Others. The ones whom I’ve asked for writing advice, and even those of whom I have not asked advice but generously offered. They have told me things that I’ve ignored.
One thing I have often been good at is knowing when I don’t know something, knowing when I need to turn to someone else for assistance. Not only do I need to evaluate their excellent writing advice, but I also need to package it correctly, add a little bit, and then pass that on to those who are willing to listen. It’s good, and it came from good people. And if it is good enough for me, then it is good enough for me to share with others who might be following behind me. BTW – if you’re following behind me, I suggest you see what happened to the trombone players in the parade scene in Animal House.
Even just writing this much seems self serving, but it’s necessary.
I’ll explain in a day or two. Until then, Happy Friday.
brainsnorts inc. 
You suck.
D’awwwww just kidding.
That was brilliant.
Heee heee hee hee hee!! 🙂
Missing your stories and feedback at Fictioneers! Looking forward to your explanation 🙂
Denmother
Thank You, and I am looking forward to explaining.
I support you 100%. Sometimes we need reflection, and fallow seasons to grow. So, grow, darn it! 😉
yes darn it! and i’ll explain what i’ve reflected upon in a day or two. thanks for the support.
Hey Rich,
I took it that you were on a creative tear and were putting your energy there. I agree with the previous comment about needing a break or just a change sometime. I’m currently taking one myself. I was set upon by a really mean flu and it took me forever to recover and I’m just now getting back to some semblance of normality, whatever that it. I’m thinking of you today as you weather the storms of the court system and the child support nightmare. Looking forward to your posts, whatever they are. Ron
you’ve summed it up fairly well. more soon. thanks for the nice thoughts.
Whatever you’re doing, I hope you’re enjoying yourself and not working too hard.
sorta yes, sorta no, sorta between, and i’ll explain soon. thanks.
Happy Friday and weekend to you too.
I even over-wrote my 100 word count this week, hoping for your expertise…oh well. I look forward to your news.
i will have to give it a peek.
thanks Rich, would appreciate your eyes and opinion.
well over 100. 159!
yeah I know, maybe it’s a bigger story than 100 words can tell. Some are, I guess
nope
hahahaha, ok, so I’ll work on it 🙂
i’m almost done. just want to clarify – the girl jumped on the man’s back, right? at first i thought she returned to playing with the toy horse, then i re-read it.
no, she went back to play, avoidance of the situation.
okay, that’s what i thought the first time.
gotta run somewhere, i finish in about an hour.
And family takes time, too. Looking forward to the emerging butterfly.
janet
oh yes they do. thanks. me too.
Looking forward to the explanation!
I like it when blogs evolve. In a way it’s similar to when musicians do, for example; some will love it; some will hate it; tough luck.
like when people say about springsteen, “i only like the old stuff.”
You suck? What the hell, why would anyone take the time to write this?
You know sometimes I think people simply are idiots. I hope your introspection and time is worth it and pays you back what you need.
I 100 percent agree about both the idiots and the hope. Thank you for staying tuned.
As long as you are still writing in one form or another, then your time is well spent.
That’s what I am doing, but differently. Thoughts appreciated very much. And thank you for taking a moment from your freshly pressed world tour. Have you scheduled the European leg yet?
Not yet, no. I really want to focus on East Germany, but those jerks keep telling me it doesn’t exist, anymore. I’m not giving up, though.
they’re only trying to throw you off, and then you’ll end up in belgium with flasbacks to clint eastwood in “where eagles dare.” i’ve seen it happen.
Now, I have The Misfits’ “Where Eagles Dare” stuck in my head.
that’s better than that stupid american express commercial with alicia keys and that “this girl is on fi-yaaaa” song. i mean, it’s a nice song, but it’s over played. so i hope you don’t get that stuck in your head. want a link?
La-la-la! I can’t hear you! La-la-la!
Hey. I want my immaturity back.
I know for myself when it is time to make a change and take a different direction, or reevaluate the one you’re on. Do the posts or kind of writing that pleases you and makes you feel complete. That is what counts. And sometimes, personal things in life can change our direction too. The best to you in whatever changes you need to make. I will keep checking in on your blog and see and read your new things.
thanks very much for your kindness.
Your welcome.
Germination is time and energy consuming… but always well worth the effort. I’ll be patiently awaiting the bloom.
🙂 thanks, and have a lovely day.
“One’s”? Really? Since when did a plural require an apostrophe? 😉
Good look with whatever it is you’re boiling up, Rich!
oops. i blame someone else. the cat. don’t have a cat. dog. thanks a ton.
Obviously the grammar and spelling gremlin is doing the rounds, as I clearly meant to type “good luck”. I hope that next time it rears its ugly head, we’re able to catch it and stop it eating after midnight, or getting wet, and can then kill it in some suitably graphic but amusing manner!
Well, you have to do as you feel led. I certainly am.
But, I hope you won’t give up completely on writing the blog posts.
I do enjoy reading them.
I think I know kinda what the explanation will be.
Scott
you always seem to know things. feel free to share. i don’t want to seem like i have some great secret or anything. just some observations and adjustments.
I have just noticed that you seem a little down on blogging lately and have switched to having more of a concern over your other writing. It makes sense. You can earn a decent living writing and you are good at it. I just didn’t want it to so overtake your life that you gave up other things you had put time and effort into…like the blogging. Dropping to once a week might be a good compromise, but you certainly have to do what you feel best for you. I just wanted you to know I would miss you.
Scott
thing 1: 99% correct
thing 2: i can’t possibly say thanks enough.