03/31/11
Well well well, how quickly have we reached the end of March, which--indeed--'came in like a lamb, and went out as a lion.'
The early days of March were balmy, pleasant; a little humid even. And, as in all days that too quickly mark the passage of years, time seemed, somehow to have become compressed. 'Tempus Fugit' the watchword of the month.
Here in sunny Florida, Land of the Sponges, the past three days ( including today ) have been remarked by tempestuous storms, heavy all-day rains which the dry earth could not absorb, causing minor flooding, and a general 'dankness' which only encouraged even the 'early risers' to stay safely abed, covers pulled up to their noses.
Earlier today, my driveway to the house was underwater; despite the lousy housing market, maybe I should have sold my home as it featured 'waterfront property'.
The rainy days provide much time to think, and to gather one's thoughts. Some of this thought concerned the nature of, and future of this/my Blog; I had wanted it to be a success.
But, frankly, there are thousands of blogs out there that are better presented, better formatted, better hosted and better posted than mine.
And if I cannot find my voice, how then shall I find an audience ?
I find that audiences are fickle, and fly to this site or that for the sake of self-amusement; the blog or face book that catches fire, drawing--in one week--hundreds of thousands of 'hits', may, a month later, become almost totally forgotten.
In order for this, or any other blog to be successful, it must change and grow, even as its audience changes.
After a few more days on hiatus, look for this blog to be both lean and mean ( though not hurtful...there's a difference ). Look for shorter posts, sharper posts, with a less strident, more humorous tone, while still keeping to the original premise of the blog.
And whether you happen to stumble across this blog, while looking for something else, or whether you may find--in my posts--some small thing if interest, please detain a moment to write a comment to me; for I want you the reader to feel comfortable, and at home here.
To this end, I hope that both of us are successful.
And so, I wish for you all a peaceful and quiet night, a sound sleep, pleasant dreams, and a renewed spirit for the day ahead. Charles
Well well well, how quickly have we reached the end of March, which--indeed--'came in like a lamb, and went out as a lion.'
The early days of March were balmy, pleasant; a little humid even. And, as in all days that too quickly mark the passage of years, time seemed, somehow to have become compressed. 'Tempus Fugit' the watchword of the month.
Here in sunny Florida, Land of the Sponges, the past three days ( including today ) have been remarked by tempestuous storms, heavy all-day rains which the dry earth could not absorb, causing minor flooding, and a general 'dankness' which only encouraged even the 'early risers' to stay safely abed, covers pulled up to their noses.
Earlier today, my driveway to the house was underwater; despite the lousy housing market, maybe I should have sold my home as it featured 'waterfront property'.
The rainy days provide much time to think, and to gather one's thoughts. Some of this thought concerned the nature of, and future of this/my Blog; I had wanted it to be a success.
But, frankly, there are thousands of blogs out there that are better presented, better formatted, better hosted and better posted than mine.
And if I cannot find my voice, how then shall I find an audience ?
I find that audiences are fickle, and fly to this site or that for the sake of self-amusement; the blog or face book that catches fire, drawing--in one week--hundreds of thousands of 'hits', may, a month later, become almost totally forgotten.
In order for this, or any other blog to be successful, it must change and grow, even as its audience changes.
After a few more days on hiatus, look for this blog to be both lean and mean ( though not hurtful...there's a difference ). Look for shorter posts, sharper posts, with a less strident, more humorous tone, while still keeping to the original premise of the blog.
And whether you happen to stumble across this blog, while looking for something else, or whether you may find--in my posts--some small thing if interest, please detain a moment to write a comment to me; for I want you the reader to feel comfortable, and at home here.
To this end, I hope that both of us are successful.
And so, I wish for you all a peaceful and quiet night, a sound sleep, pleasant dreams, and a renewed spirit for the day ahead. Charles
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