Sunday, July 08, 2007
See You When I See You
Over the course of the last several weeks I have become increasingly dissatisfied with the quality of my writing. Rarely do I offer anything for your perusal that I am even remotely proud of writing. My words are forced, lack flavor and texture, and are discordant to my ears. Rather than flow, my words stumble and limp their way across the pages.
I don’t know why the quality has decreased so badly. Is it because there is a lack of visual stimulation? There are only so many times I can get by filling an essay with the visuals from the back porch. It could be because I think there are no more tales from my past that I’m willing to put out there for all to read. And it is possible I have simply run out of words.
Rather than continue to post pieces that shame me, I have decided to take a break. I don’t have any idea if it will be a few days or forever. Perhaps if I free myself from the self imposed obligation of producing copy for this blog, I will be able to discover if I still have words and tales left to write.
Thanks for reading. I’ll see you when I see you.
I don’t know why the quality has decreased so badly. Is it because there is a lack of visual stimulation? There are only so many times I can get by filling an essay with the visuals from the back porch. It could be because I think there are no more tales from my past that I’m willing to put out there for all to read. And it is possible I have simply run out of words.
Rather than continue to post pieces that shame me, I have decided to take a break. I don’t have any idea if it will be a few days or forever. Perhaps if I free myself from the self imposed obligation of producing copy for this blog, I will be able to discover if I still have words and tales left to write.
Thanks for reading. I’ll see you when I see you.
Buffalo 10:46 AM
14 Comments:
At 4:30 PM,
littleone said…
excuse me?? !!
Now please tell me.. where am i gonna get my release/outlet for all my cheekiness if i no longer have you to harass??
geeeez Buffalo...... :( :(
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enjoy your hiatus..... even though i bitch and complain .. i do understand.......
morningstar (owned by Warren)
At 4:56 PM,
I_Wonder said…
Damn! I understand even though I don't like it.
Hope this is temporary and hope we can stay in contact.
At 5:03 PM,
James Shott said…
I'm in one of those phases, too. Have been for a while. I'm not going to quit, though. Not yet, anyway.
I'm just going to continue trying to find enough time to knock out a good piece some day.
Hang in there, Buff.
At 7:00 PM,
Melinda said…
hope you can recharge quicker than expected!
At 3:12 AM,
Steve said…
Sometimes mate we all need a break.
As you take the break you will probally find there is a heel of a lot more you want to say.
Enjoy your hiatus but please do not say forever, a world with out Buff's Stuff........barely bears thinking about!
At 6:22 AM,
Blazngfyre said…
We all need to step back and re-charge our creative juices.
Be safe, and I'll see you when I see you.
Just please don't disappear.
At 7:32 AM,
Selkie said…
I know the feeling and one of the most important things to remember about bloggin (in my view) is that first and foremost it is YOUR outlet ... and while I will REALLY miss your words (none of which I might add, I foudn forced or lacking texture or flavour) ... I get it ..
be well
hope the dry spell passes soon.
At 10:08 AM,
lili said…
Well, I can relate, considering I've been blogging for just shy of three years. On Lee2, given it's a photo blog, I take days off, but on my written blog, there's never a day when I don't find something to say. For me, it's in my personality to keep going. I've made a commitment to readers, to people who stop by every single day, and so I'll keep it as long as I have any little thing to say. Most people begin a blog thinking it'll be no sweat good times... and for some it is, but they fail the instant the reality of blogging sets in - blogging is work.
What you should think about during your break is this - Why did you start blogging? Who do you blog for?
No mind is ever empty of thoughts, but I think you're feeling like you need a new form of expression. Relax, it'll come.
At 4:59 PM,
THE Michael said…
I know exactly how you feel, and I am confident that that muse will jump your bones when you least expect it, and we will enjoy the pleasure of your words once again. Until then, don't sweat it. You have given us many a day of a fine read, and we appreciate it.
At 5:24 PM,
anna said…
I hope I see you soon.
At 10:18 AM,
jules said…
I'll see ya when I see ya. But...like Blazngfyre says, just don't disappear ok?
If I need you, I know where to find you. Have a good break.
At 3:15 PM,
Queen of Dysfunction said…
I've never found your writing lacking and I have always enjoyed it, though I do wish I could spend more time on the internet perusing your blog...
However I totally understand the need for a break. Enjoy it.
At 5:36 PM,
Simply Amethyst said…
Understand it completely... But don't have to like it... Hurry back...
At 4:06 PM,
Captain Smack said…
Ah, writers block. That's why God invented drugs, man.
I remember reading an interview with John Lennon, and he was talking about how, when they recorded Sgt Peppers, they pretended like they were not the Beatles, but another band. He said it really freed him up artistically. I sort of do that with my Jesus/Elvis pieces, it's like I have a chance to stop being me and take on another identity. So maybe that's an idea (not that you're asking us for advice).
Anyway, have a nice hiatus, Buffalo.
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