thanks

  I haven't visited any blogs for some time.    I'm slowing down a lot in general, cutting all that isn't absolutely essential, so catching up with my favorite blogs was a real treat tonight.    Finding this image at Ashley's, attached to such a sweet name and nickname, made my heart sing.   And finding a collection of unread posts is definitely a giant perk of cutting back on computer time. 

Along with my general media diet, I've mentally prepared for a long break from Marginamia so many times in the past month.    I have a little something going on with me that needs sorting, requiring much of my time and demanding greater mental space and clarity.   I will write about it someday, but not now.  

Of course, the second I lift the pressure of feeling I need to post,  I can't seem to stay away.   Little bits just keep coming, and then I remember why I came here in the first place.   So while most of my contributions may be brief or spotty for a while,  I won't write that explanation post just yet, telling you why I need to put down the pen.  Maybe this space is more essential for me than I thought.

And with that realization, I feel the need to say thank you - for being here, for reading, for sharing, for letting me write about you and yours.   for letting me write about me and mine.    My heart is full with gratitude.    Love to you all.