Saturday, March 29, 2008

Off The Grid

I'm going to be MIA for a bit. I won't beat around the bush here; I'm going to take this time to contemplate whether to shut down my blog(s), and remove my presence from blogland permanently in every aspect.

There are a lot of things going on, and I am very disheartened by it all. I'm trying to figure out what is worth it, and what is not. I know that I have a lot of supporters out there, but I also know a lot of people who would be overjoyed to see it all come to an end. Honestly, I'm not sure which camp I'm in right now - because it isn't about them, but me that I must make this decision. I need to make sure if I shut down, it won't be because the trolls and cruel people had more sway than they should have over my decision.

Even if I do shut down, it won't be until June. So, no hurry.

But either way, for now, I'll be back. Eventually. I think.

Unless a bear eats me.

Or a pack of rabid chipmunks.

Oh, and can you die from poison ivy? Just need to know for informational purposes, of course.

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

I for one would be sorry to see you go. I like reading your daily dittys, however, it is your blog and I'll respect your decision either way.

I'm allergic to poison ivy, but it hasn't killed me yet. I suppose it could, but I'd me more apt to die from dust mite overload as I'm severely allergic to those. They do silly things like prevent me from breathing.

Stacy

Karl said...

OK, this is nuts. Who is f**king with you like this? I'll shoot them.

Lisa said...

Precisely why you haven't seen me around in so long. Sorry you're having to sit on this fence too!

kilax said...

I can't imagine anyone being cruel enough to want to see your blog come to an end - if they don't like it, just don't read it! Jeez people!

I like it, and will be sad to see you go. But it's not worth staying around if your heart isn't in it :(

We'll be here, waiting for your decision!

Whit said...

I'm sorry to hear that. Who does shit like that? Let me know and I'll break their virtual kneecaps.

Come back.

Brian in Mpls said...

You can't go I have only just found you...

Seriously I am with Karl. Let me know and well take care of it..

DutchBitch said...

I can't imagine who would be happy if you ended things... I am with Karl, if they do exist, let's shoot m!!!

Penelope said...

Nooooooo I only just got here!!!!
You do what you have to do sweets, but it seems to me the good guys outweight the bad guys and it would be very good if you came back soon :o)

Penelope said...

It would also seem that after 3 glasses of wine I can't type! That would be "outweigh" not "outweight" (woops!)

Hanlie said...

I'd be very sad to see you go for any length of time. Really! It is however true that the world is brutal enough without having to endure the gratuitous nastiness of people who have no manners and take perverse pleasure in hurting others. You don't need that crap.

I really hope this sorts itself out. I've been reading you for about six months and enjoy your take on so many things. You are a wonderful inspiration to me.

The Absurdist said...

I completely understand. Not sure what you are going through, but every blogger I know has, at some point, went on a sabbatical and tried to decide whether to go on blogging or not.

Thoughts are with you sweetie.

John said...

I think you know where I come in on this.

Iron Fist said...

Shucks. And I just started reading you, too.

Don't give up on it all just yet...

KiniWoman said...

I would also really hate to see you go!

Good luck on your decision. As long as it is made by you and for you, it'll be right for you.

kapgar said...

NOOOOOO!!! I swear I knew you were joking!! I'll call off the e-hitmen! I swear!

Amyella said...

why not just take it private? best of both worlds :)

Anonymous said...

:(

I just got here and I was just about to bookmark your blog...

I hope you return soon!

gorillabuns said...

Take a breath, break and then evaluate.

I did this and decided to continue ONLY because I won't let the man get me down.

And? I really don't care if people get me or not. Most of the time, they don't.

Good luck in what you decide!

and thanks for visiting!

Melissa H said...

Ah, trolls. The reason I went to Vox. I agree: go private. It isn't worth letting mindless people make a decision for you about your life.