….to the many friends I have been neglecting lately.
I can’t go into details, but there’s a lot of negative things going on with me lately, so the blog, as usual, gets short shrift. I value all of you, your comments, your emails, and, of course, your own writings.
I beg a little further indulgence. Hopefully things get back to normal around here.
-smith

Everyone has those times in life. I hope all gets back to normal and that everything turns out alright for you.
Thanks, evyl. I knew you’d understand.
-sps
Yep, definitely happens. Don’t feel rushed, we’ll be around.
I appreciate that.
-sps
Be well…come back refreshed and ready to go ok?
Refreshed? I don’t know about that. Ready to go? I think I can do that.
-sps
I am new here; just wanted to say hello!! Zeynep.
Thanks for stopping by.
-sps
I got some negative things, too. Even wrote a haiku about it. But I’m determined to see better days.
The best to you, Smith.
I read your haiku. Well done! I guess we’ll just have to suffer together.
-sps
Hugs to you. You are never far from our thoughts.
Thanks. That really means a lot.
-sps
We’ll keep stopping by. Take all the time you need, you’ll get no judgment from us.
Thanks, Sam. I’m glad I have you in my corner.
-sps
Hope all is well, Steven.
No, all is definitely not well. But I’m dealing with it. Knowing that you’re thinking of me makes it a little easier to deal with. Thank you for being you.
-sps
No more appetizers for you, Mr. Smith.
You need to decide what it is that you want to do and do it, or not.
If you want to succeed as a blogger, blog.
If you want to succeed as a slacker, continue as usual.
Some tough love, buddy. Sorry.
You’re a major pain in the ass, you know that?
You know I mean it in the best possible way.
You got the tools, you just need to use them daily.
Up to you.
Thanks, buddy. I know it’s meant well.
Carpe Diem
Carpe? What are you talking about? I don’t even like fish.

~m