There’s lots going on around here, behind the scenes. Lots of reading (as always) and book reviews; a fair amount of freelance work; still catching up on laundry and sleep from our fabulous (and yummy) trip to New York; finally taking the Christmas decorations down. And some hard stuff, too: family illness on both sides, and the news of a seven-year-old boy’s death from leukemia. (We didn’t know Liam, but his family goes to our church in Texas and I used to work with his grandmother, and many of our friends are grieving.)
We’ve also been (finally) getting some snow – which I love (in small amounts) because it blankets the world with that quiet, clean, fresh feeling of peace. And I’ve been feeling like it’s time to take a step back, to post regularly but not daily for a while, to take some time for silence, to rest and think and write without having to hit “publish” or schedule a post for each weekday.
With that in mind, I’ll be blogging three times a week, instead of five, for a while. I’m not going away – just making space for a bit of quiet, a shift to help me rest and find some new ideas, and (I hope) to find some peace.
See you on Wednesday, friends. And thanks for understanding.
Awwwww, Katie, I hope things get better for you soon. Take all the time you need to read, sip tea, snuggle under blankets and do whatever you need to do to create that sense of peace.
I love reading your words and will come back for them whenever you are ready to post them. I miss the snow and the peace of Boston winter. I am thinking of you and hope to experience it all with you next year. Love.
I think stepping back is such a needed way to sharpen the saw- I’m glad to see you take care of yourself in this way.
Sometimes we need to stop and be still.. (:
Of course we understand! I was in awe that you could do this 5 days a week anyway. I’ve noticed a shift in the blogging community. It seems like a lot of us are rethinking how to do it or what it’s for, etc. For me, it will always be a part of my online presence. I like that it’s a landing page, and I have specific purpose for it, which is the only thing that keeps me writing when sometimes I’ve wanted to just bow out completely. Enjoy your quiet, my dear. I have a feeling you’ll love what it does for you.
DO IT, girl. There’s a time for everything under the sun, and sometimes there needs to be a tine for quiet. Good for you for recognizing that before you burn out on something you love.
Cheers.
Praying peace, quiet, and rest for you, friend.
I’m right with you! enjoy some stillness.
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I’m so sorry to hear of those illnesses. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
silence and stillness are definately the best remedies when life is a little hectic and overwhelming. Enjoy your peace. x
Good for you, taking that space for yourself – giving yourself that blanket of quiet. See what you cultivate.
(Also, I love all your pretty knitted things. You put so much heart and creativity into them. Beautiful!)
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