I discovered a few things along the way, though. 1. It’s just not me. 2. You can easily make pet blogging a full-time job, but that doesn’t mean you can get paid a living wage for all that work. 3. I started to miss blogging for pleasure. I focused so much on doing everything the way the cool kids do that I couldn’t spend the time making actual connections, just ones that would boost my numbers. 4. I just don’t agree with the cool kids much of the time.

You’ve found your level, and what makes you happy. I think I have, too. Keep on going, and we can quietly cheer each other on instead of stumping for awards.

🙂 Yes, although my life would be simpler if I left Dewi at home, JF’s life will be simpler (being crated in the room) with Dewi by his side. I have the martingale collar ready, and I’m not afraid to reduce Dewi’s lead to nothing but a handle. 🙂 It will be an interesting 36 hours.

I practice a little avoidance in my life. I’m just not willing to hang around people who are mean no matter what they’re interested in. There are a few interesting blogs out there that I will avoid because the writers can be harsh and judgmental and so can the commenters.

Life is too short to put yourself in the way of unkindness if you don’t have to. Right?

I think you’d find a lot of people relate to that “in-between place.” Isn’t being open to new interests part of the joy of doing new things?

Thank you. That is high praise indeed from the woman who wrote “Goodnight, sweet Blue.” One of the most beautiful essays I’ve ever read.

When I started writing this post, I went over the list in my mind of blogs I like to read. Some of them deal with very serious subjects or teach big lessons. But others tell nice stories. And when I was thinking of storytelling, I thought of you and your tales of Dewi and Jon Farleigh.

Stories are important. They probably teach us more than all the lectures in the world.

Are both the boys coming to BlogPaws with you? Can’t wait to meet everyone in person.