And quiet ’round here once again. Several reasons this time, including an end-of-recess vacation to lovely Kauai, and a hugely busy work push upon my return. Also, I’ve been spending my off-hours reading the Game of Thrones books (yes, I succumbed — I’m currently 700 pages into Feast of Crows) and training for the upcoming Baltimore half-marathon (a.k.a. getting back into even a modicum of running shape.)
So, plenty busy. Plus, coming up on twelve years of doing this, I do find myself questioning the point of it all. I can’t really comment at length on the (dismal) political scene at the moment, due to the overlap with my day job. And, at the end of the day, does the world really need yet another web outlet for long-winded movie reviews and the other random items that get posted here? Judging from the years of dwindling hits and lack of comments: No, no it doesn’t.
Of course, if trying to “make it” as a blogger was my main motivation for GitM, I probably would’ve quit 8-9 years ago. Still, spending hours posting copy here that just molders away unread seems like less a good use of my free time than it used to. Sorry, bitching is unsightly, I know. But, you might as well know why this site has been back-burnered for the past month. I’m not planning to officially quit or anything — this too will pass, I’m sure — and I expect my collector’s OCD will compel me to keep up with the movie reviews, if nothing else. But, in all honesty, I just haven’t been feeling the spark of late.
I’m into Dance with Dragons now. I can’t wait til you catch up. Then we can discuss it and you can point out all the symbolic stuff I missed because I get bored with names and geography. 🙂
Looking forward to it! 🙂 I wonder if he’s still introducing new characters in Book V. Arys Oakheart? The Dornes? Really?
That’s certainly fair, but I think you may sell yourself short on the size and interest of your readership. In the end, though, you should do what’s best for you.
I mean, I should talk, right?
Kevin – yep. Right now I’m floating down a river on a boat with 1 existing character and like 5 new ones. I have no idea how he’s going to tie all this up in any satisfactory way.
Hits schmits. I’m a google reader junkie and a lazy commenter … even though I may not show up often in the referral logs or come over to blather in your ear, you remain an important part of my web experience. I guess what I’m saying is, “Keep toiling away like an unpaid intern whose job it is to amuse me.” I practiced saying that in my Alec Baldwin voice before I typed it. Almost called you “Lemon” while doing so. :)~
I would certainly be sad to see your blog go! I follow via Google Reader — dunno how that contributes to hits. Also, when I click to share your posts with my Google friends, I dunno how that shows up for you either.
The long winded movie reviews are always good …same goes for the interesting outer space links you find
In the end I bet Twitter wins out, there are only so many hours in the day
Good luck in the marathon
I’m still reading. And waiting for you to tell me how to feel about the breakup of REM– do I feel fine?
I still read your blog! However, I can totally relate to your post. I’m seriously considering ditching Quiddity because I kind of feel like it’s a waste of time. I’ll probably just post links exclusively on Twitter.
I can’t believe you’re already on Feast of Crows! I’m not digging it as much as the previous books, so it’s probably going to take me forever to finish it.
Another enthusiastic & loyal reader here, though I admit I often read the facebook versions of posts. Good luck in the half-mara!
It is a bolt from the blue when Joffrey announces to execute Ned!!! I see people are all astonished, Cersai, Sansa…… me too. Joffrey disregards his mother’s suggestion and Sansa’s plea to keep Ned alive. He may make the wrong decision as all of us think it is not a clever choice. But will have to see more in the next season.