I visited her blog today and was greeted with the announcement that she was no longer blogging, "but you can follow me on Instagram!"
I clicked the link to her Instagram site. Just a few pictures, no writing.
I deleted her abandoned blog from my feed.
I did not follow her on Instagram.
Pictures with just a few words don't interest me. It was her combination of writing and images that made her blog worthwhile.
As I contemplate why the heck I'm still blogging and if I should quit, I found my reaction to her "paring down" interesting.
She's too busy to offer substance. I'm too busy to accept less.
And yes, I know how I sound. Arrogant, petty, and egocentric. For all I know, she's gone back to school, or is taking care of aging parents, or has a child that needs all her attention. She's probably downsizing to get some of her life back. I understand. I don't like it, but I understand!
And today at 1:30 . . . Go Seahawks! Pizza! Friends! Maybe I should post it all on Instagram...
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