It has been a couple of months since my last post. I apologize but I wasn’t sure I had anything relevant to post. But I guess I have something now to talk about…
A year ago today I opened up the library and made my first blog post. It is 567 posts later (excluding the blogs) and a year has gone by. Most of my stories have been posted from my archives, leaving me to decide of those remaining what to post and what not to post. There are some customs I might be able to upload if I change names and such.
I have enjoyed uploading my stories to the library, grouping the various themes and such into one location. And as you have noticed I have branched out into other topics besides the one I like most – underwater. I think by doing so I have added more readers, perhaps exposing them to different tastes and interests.
I realize some folks might prefer a certain type of story over another or might not like to read about certain things. I do my best to try to categorize and tag them in order to assist you in finding what you enjoy reading. So I understand if everything may not be to your liking. We all like what we like and some things we just don’t like reading about.
As the year comes to a close I’ve become somewhat contemplative, thinking of what I have. With my ex-wife in the rehab center with a couple of bags coming out of her belly, I’m reminded of how fortunate I am to be in relatively good health. It’s made me appreciate the ability to go out for walks and drives and the ability to get around. It’s also made me see how much it means to her to have me drop in to see her and bring her smiles and encouragement.
In talking to some people who have lost their mothers over the years it has made me appreciate that mine is still here. We’ve enjoyed taking day trips together to sightsee. We have similar interests in seeing lakes and rivers and scenery and we have always had a good time together. It makes me appreciate having my mother around that much more.
This last year I got to see my sister more. She is doing better and it has been good to be able to spend time together, especially when we were estranged just a couple of years ago. She still has health issues and there are medical concerns. But for now the relationship is better and I appreciate it more, especially since I know there are those out there who do not have good relationships with their family members. So that is something else I have to be thankful for.
2012 lays before us like a package about to be opened. I do not know what the New Year holds for me, although I still plan on writing. Naturally there are uncertainties and I won’t bother making resolutions I might end up breaking anyway. But I’m determined to move forward with a positive attitude, wondering what blessings are about to come my way.
I hope all of you have a New Year filled with abundant blessings. And I hope I post a story or two this next year to your liking. Thanks for stopping by…