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1 Year Abd 21, 000 Blogs Later

March 22, 2006 / by longthought

Well I guess it's official. After 1 year and 21,000+ blogs I have finally become a part time blogger. I used to hardly ever miss a day let alone 2 or 3. Now it seems weeks are going by with hardly a whimper from yours truly. I don't know if it's the new format or just me but I seem to have lost interest. Oh, I still look forward to reading some of my old friends, Grumpy, A1, Netwit, RT, and the bunch, but the fire just doesn't seem to be in me anymore. I wish it was but it just isn't. This isn't a swan song I'll still be coming around it's just I have a hard time putting my heart and soul out there anymore. Most of my political buddies seem to have drifted into other areas for numerous reasons I suppose. One being the sad/depressing state of politics in our country. To say we're divided is an understatement and the words sad and depressing don't even come close to an accurate desciption of our State of the Union. Just thinking about blogging politically right now is depressing enough let alone actually picking a topic a running with it. Anyway I'm still here sort of and i do check in now and then just not as often. I must admit though it is really special to have a place to go and share and know that there will always be those whoo will take the time to read what I write and comment on it. I always look forward to that. So I'll be seeing ya soon. By for now.

29 comments on 1 Year Abd 21, 000 Blogs Later

  • MentalHealthRN said 2 years ago
    see you soon Jimmy Longfellow, don't be gone long.....I'll always have a bartender joke for ya somewhere....[HEART]
  • snacks said 2 years ago
    you are so right about how disspiriting the current situation is. this is the first time in my life I haven't spoken actively and politically. But it seems the atmosphere hasn't been so bitter and vindictive - so little interested in discussion, so entrenched and angry - since the 60's/70's. Humm. Just realized what I'm saying. Since the last war. Maybe that's what its about....

    I'll look forward to your returns....
  • JOEZsREPUBLICANPAGE said 2 years ago
    [LOL][LOL][LOL] YOU KNOW YOU ARE NOT LEAVING[ROLLEYES][ROLLEYES][ROLLEYES]
  • longthought said 2 years ago
    I know, I know.[COOL][COOL]
  • Netwit said 2 years ago
    I know what you mean Jimmy. I find myself interested in blogging about something and then I start getting depressed when I realize it's just more of the same insanity that’s been going on for too long and I just drop it. Still spend a lot of time reading people but having a lot of trouble writing. [OHMY]
  • grumpy said 2 years ago
    Yep I went thru this awhile ago--take a break-come back when you have something to say, not because you feel you have to. This is supposed to be fun. See ya soon.
  • retiredthoughts said 2 years ago
    Jimmy, maybe it's the year thing. I'm at a year here too, and just find it hard to be interested. I don't like owners saying that they determine what is acceptable, and who can say what (and when I have requested - in private e-mail - to know what the standards are tso one can know when we are crossing their line, well, there was no responce. Some of the slutty sex talk by certain "ladies" seems to be perfectly acceptable, but not honest discussion about what those "ladies" are saying and doing. I have always liked the political discussions but lately there is just a lot more stupidity and hatefulness being stated by some, and that sure leaves me cold. I know I am stressed about the wife, and depressed about it, but this other stuff has been bothering me for quite awhile, and it keeps growing. I also don't plan on leaving, but just don't have the interest to push the button to get here, ya know. I might be removed because of my feelings, but, oh well, guess that wouldn't matter.
  • oldfatguy said 2 years ago
    I know what you mean, just finished a long blogster vacation myself.
    Don't give it up. It's like an addiction, gets into your system some how.
  • LovelyLinda said 2 years ago
    take care - write when you want- spring is in the air and i will be playing more than blogging----- but i haven't been prolific either by anyone's standards- just write what i need- when i need- LL
  • APOLITICALNUT said 2 years ago
    [SMILE] I too am dropping back to part time blogging. We are not talking to each other, we are yelling at each other. Please write more of your beautiful posts on the human condition or about your personal life.
  • longthought said 2 years ago
    Thank you, I will.[COOL]
  • longthought said 2 years ago
    Yeah, I know. I think we're in the same boat. Be careful of that depression, talk about it and don't deny it. Depression can be very real and debilitating if gone unchecked. Just remember, "THIS TOO SHALL PASS."[COOL]
  • longthought said 2 years ago
    Tahnk you.[COOL]
  • longthought said 2 years ago
    Thank you Snacks.[COOL]
  • longthought said 2 years ago
    Cindy, You are truly a pillar in this community. Thank you.[COOL]
  • utopia said 2 years ago
    Hi, Jimmy, Mate,

    Just hang in there, my friend, and blog as and when you feel and wish to do so, amigo![WINK]

    You're one of the highly respected and much-liked, my friend; and as such, people respect who you are and that which you are, and that that you stand for, my friend.[WINK]

    I for one, have always respected and will continue to do so, mate![WINK]

    And respect is something that's earned; not demanded or commanded, but quite simply earned, and you've most certainly earned the respect of many, my friend.[COOL]

    To you and yours, I wish you a safe, happy and peaceful day and please pass on 'peace vibes' from the UK to your wife![WINK]

    Take Care and Stay Lucky, Mate!

    Peace and Love,

    Steve...[SMILE]
  • rubyrocks said 2 years ago
    i also have lost my zeal. i think it was the blogster's term that said they own all content that bugged me the most. i am loathe to provide these guys with good content so i content myself by acting like a jackass most of the time now.
  • Ancient1 said 2 years ago
    RT,
    This is your fault ! Everything was fine and dandy until you made me promise to be more civil..... can't we al just get along .... (yuck).

    So, I don't get LT all stirred up once or twice a week and you see whats happened. Hey, he an old guy... if you don't keep that blood circulating... it turns into one of them "use it or loose it" propositions; I guess.

    [COOL]
  • Strider333 said 2 years ago
    [LOL]
  • november said 2 years ago
    Will miss reading your blogs. Went through something like this a few wks ago. Kind of frustrated w/the new changes not being as streamlined as other sites. Didn't blog for maybe a week or so. Oh well, as you can see, I'm still here. Taking a break should be a dose of absence making the heart fonder. Talk soon -
  • Strider333 said 2 years ago
    Geez Longthought....thought about you while putting a new floor in I put on some old Moody Blues...[THUMBUP][COOL]
  • longthought said 2 years ago
    Thank you. It's nice to be thought of like that now and then.[COOL][COOL]
  • voltaire said 2 years ago
    You will be missed! Voltaire[SMILE]
  • utopia said 2 years ago
    =========================================================================
    "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace."
    - Jimi Hendrix
    =========================================================================
    Hi, Placid Peaceable Person of Peace,

    My name is 'Randy Rachel' [current steady girlfriend of Ivan, and bed-sharing,
    swinging, sex-partner to his mates, Igor and Goliath], and as well as being an
    extremely enthusiastic and acrobatic Shakespearian serving wench, I'm also a
    FreeBSD powered server; who currently works alongside my aforementioned bed-
    sharing, sex-partners, Igor [who is a Debian GNU/Linux powered server] and
    Goliath [who is an OpenBSD powered server].

    As an apprentice auto-responder, I have been coded/programmed to pass on
    information from my master and employer, Utopia [or Shakespeare II, as were
    prefer to lovingly call our masterful scribe], who pays me most generously for
    doing so. ;-)

    As you're probably aware, you're listed on Utopia's [or Shakespeare II, as were
    prefer to lovingly call our masterful scribe] 'Buddy List', and as such, to be
    classed as being a friend of Utopia [or Shakespeare II, as were prefer to
    lovingly call our masterful scribe], you must indeed be a truly wonderful,
    kind, caring, loving, sincere, genuine, honest, humorous, special or uniquely
    diverse person; and for that alone, my friend, you have the utmost undying
    loyalty, the utmost undying respect and the utmost undying friendship from not
    only my good self [who, in essence, is someone who's nothing more than a humble
    loyal, loving and respectful apprentice automated autoresponder ;-)], but also
    that of my employer, Utopia [or Shakespeare II, as were prefer to lovingly call
    our masterful scribe].

    Sadly, Utopia [or Shakespeare II, as were prefer to lovingly call our masterful
    scribe] can't make it to your blog today. Therefore I've been asked to
    drop-by and leave you a brief message. Please therefore accept Utopia's [or
    Shakespeare II, as were prefer to lovingly call our masterful scribe] most
    sincere and humble apologies, and I can most wholeheartedly assure you that when
    Utopia [or Shakespeare II, as were prefer to lovingly call our masterful scribe]
    has the time available to him, then he'll endeavour to drop-by personally,
    and place a more personal comment on your blog, himself. Thank you.

    So, I'd just like to relay the following, short message to you from my master
    and saviour, Utopia [or Shakespeare II, as were prefer to lovingly call our
    masterful scribe], which reads as follows:

    "I'm sorry, but due to circumstances beyond and out of my control [and beyond my
    control of all ;-)], it's with great sadness and regret, that I'm unable to
    personally drop-by and visit your wonderful and unique blog, today [due to the
    very fact that I'm cavorting around the UK on my beloved, trusted steed,
    'Hendrix-Cobain', with my 'Queen of The Dark and Shadowed Night', Maid Marion of
    Arion]; and for that alone, I'm most sincerely sorry, and would thereby, just
    like to hereby, sincerely apologise.

    However, when the first opportunity arises, I can categorically assure you that
    it'll be of my utmost important intent to drop-by, and enjoy that which I always
    take great delight and pleasure in reading and pondering over, and when I have
    the time to do so, I'll make a very long-winded and verbose comment appertaining
    to the joyous and gleeful words of expression that you take such great pride and
    joy in producing, not to mention, the very same words that you're so kind as to
    share with others, who're also privileged to able to do that which I myself and
    so honoured and dutifully fortunate to be able to do.

    To you and yours, I wish you a safe, happy and peaceful day.

    Take Care; Stay Lucky and Keep The Faith.


    Adios Amigo!

    Via Con Dios!

    Arrivederci!


    Peace!!!


    Peace and Love,

    Steve..."
    =========================================================================
    Best Regards,

    Randy Rachel [Powered by FreeBSD]

    On behalf of Utopia [or Shakespeare II, as were prefer to lovingly call our
    masterful scribe] and the rest of his peace-loving, kindred-spirits and free-
    spirited, free-minded, free-thinking, hippy cohorts.[WINK][HEART][ROLLEYES]
    [KISS][THUMBUP]

    May The Pleasure Of This Message Be Yours For The Taking. Thank You.

    May Peace and Eternal Love Also Be Yours For The Taking, My Friend.

    Peace and Love, From All At Kingdom Cum! ;-)[WINK][HEART][ROLLEYES][KISS]
    [THUMBUP]
    =========================================================================
    I'm already an anomaly, and intend, in the not to distant future, to become an
    anachronism; and after achieving such status, I've every intention of dying an
    abuse! ;-)
    =========================================================================
  • november said 2 years ago
    Haven't known you long, but enjoyed your blogs and comments. Like you, I think I was off the "honeymoon" w/Blogster, but it seems to have picked up some... anyway, yes, pls. do check in occasionally . . . [HEART]
  • MentalHealthRN said 2 years ago
    Just seeing if you are back from your blog vacation....... waiting patiently.[WINK]
  • utopia said 2 years ago
    [WINK]
  • redwolftimes said 2 years ago
    LT..You are always welcome to hang out on the front porch, will even give you my chair[THUMBUP]
  • LovelyLinda said 2 years ago
    you old farts are the neatest guys to know- no matter the politics--- glad you commented on grump's blog----- take care-look forward to reading whatever you post---LL[SMILE][HEART]---LL

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