For a long time I have been contemplating whether or not to close this blog permanently.
This is solely due to increasing personal problems and dwindling readership.
The decision is difficult, since I've been blogging for a helluva long time.
I've always (secretly) considered blogging to be a worthless, thankless endeavor - - but I desperately needed it as a personal catharsis, an emotional outlet.
And I still do.
Long ago I used to describe myself as the most fascinating person I know - and it wasn't very far from the truth.
I was unique, colorful, diverse (creatively speaking), unpredictable, and unconventional.
Lately, I've become the most boring, depressing person I know - and it infiltrates my writing.
If nothing else, I'm a realist. I always unleash my genuine feelings and beliefs - which have very often annoyed and/or angered others.
I'll never apologize for being honest.
I'm presently working on my memoirs, which will be in two volumes. Hopefully I will finish them by the end of summer or autumn.
Before my mind starts to deteriorate.
Before death.
As for blogging -
I'd truly miss it if it were abandoned.
and I'd miss all the good people who care....
I'll have to think about it.
Until later......
Jon
You would miss it, and it IS therapeutic. I would hope that you would keep blogging, but it all depends on what you're getting out of it. Although we are very different in our opinions about some things, I enjoy your blog for its variety, the fabulous music, your entertaining stories, the beautiful pictures and especially your openness. Thank you for sharing so much of your life and yourself with us!
ReplyDeleteWell, I selfishly hope you will continue to blog because I would miss you! I wonder if you receive all the comments that your readers send or maybe you just do not publish all of them? Your last entry only had 3 comments and I know for sure I posted one.♥️Susan
ReplyDeletei would hate to see you go. you are often a light in the darkness with your illuminating prose. i must admit however i want you to finish your memoirs, so i can lay down a few bucks and immerse myself in your adventures.
ReplyDeleteWell, you certainly got my attention with this header and opening lines! Of course I respect your reasons/seasons … but I for one would be Very Sorry to see Lone Wolf Concerto shuttered. On the other hand, I'm delighted to know you've turned your attention back to your memoirs. Despite my own promises, I've failed to begin … lack of courage, most likely.
ReplyDeleteDear Jon, I bet we've all encountered diminishing returns and disinclinations, especially in these strange times. Along with physical problems, it's slowed me down plenty. But I can't let caducity and the jumps obtain. There's something inside that still needs air. Please, don't shut down. You're one of the good minds.
ReplyDeleteDon't Go!!!.......Just take a break like I did....
ReplyDeleteHow about NO!! I read you all the time, I just don't comment. I so enjoy your writings, the good, the bad, and ugly. You put a grin on my face, and a hell yeah on your opinions. Life is up and down, I know. I would miss you. MaggieK
ReplyDeleteWell Jon...if you stop blogging and go away, I will miss you. I only read a few blogs and yours is one of them. I hope you stay. There are so few interesting blogs being written by someone of your caliber. Also your photos and music can be quite uplifting and healing. I would say you have a gift and therefore an obligation to yourself and others.
ReplyDeleteAh well, you would not be the first blogger to abandon their blog. I have thought several times about starting a new blog with a name that more suits my life now. ( I no longer carve wood at midnight... and that carving thing is long gone...) BUt I still have the memories. And from time to time the Blog has proven itself useful in jogging my memory. I guess I will keep it "as is" for the time being. As for you... If you DO quit blogging, (I have found writing an addictive drug... and not really ready to end it.) I'm sure it will be for some other writing endeavor . Or perhaps a new blog about new things, real or fictitious! I often make stuff up on my blog just to fill in the time. Or if I feel the urge to write but have very little to talk about. As for now, I have certainly enjoyed tuning in to what you have offered. Until then....
ReplyDeleteI’ll miss you! I’ve fell in love with your cats through the years. You offer a variety of your life endeavors, music, photography, and etc. I hope you come back. I’m sorry I don’t comment often.
ReplyDeleteJon, speaking for myself, I hope you don’t decide to stop blogging. Like yourself, I too have wrestled with continuing to post. But the truth is I would miss the virtual interaction as it’s my only form of online social media. These days it’s often more than in person contact. You may not have a large readership, but it’s a more or less faithful one and friends, even blog ones, are important to everyone. Hope you will continue.
ReplyDeleteI totally get what you are saying, Jon. I have been trying to keep my blog going since 2010 and have found it to be a rather thankless and pointless en devour most times. Been thinking of hanging it up myself lately as I have been too busy and pretty much get no feedback on posts any longer for the fact that I have over 900 plus members between my blog and Facebook page. I am feeling like it is longer worth the effort. I will either take a break or just quit. I wish you many good things to come, Jon. I DO enjoy your blog very much for the record. :-)
ReplyDeleteI certainly hope you don't quit your blog. I know I don't comment often, but I do read them and enjoy most of them ;-) Take care! Wendy
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