I was forced to make a decision, recently, regarding this ridiculous blog. Bluehost renewal was coming up and just like everything else these days… prices have gone up. A lot. I simply could not rationalize spending upwards of $500 for three years to keep my online, searchable recipe-box active. So I made the decision to let it go.
Honestly, if you knew how much time I’ve spent over the years thinking about this… it’s embarrassing. I stopped writing back in – 2016? 2017? — because it felt so self absorbed and silly. What’s the purpose? Who cares? What a waste of time!
It honestly still feels that way and yet, as you can see, I was not able to let it go. I got an email from Bluehost that it had expired and immediately went to work to find a cheaper host. And, just like internet providers and car insurance, you seem to be rewarded for shopping around and switching. I got a deal for under $100 for three years. So here we are.
Curious if anyone is still around. Does anyone still read blogs? (I know I don’t-who has the time??) But I do enjoy writing. I entertained myself by writing a few chapters of a book a year or two ago and quickly decided my original reason for NOT writing a book was a sound one: I have to wait for the Main Characters to die first so that there can be no lawsuits. And, to quote my niece, there are a lot of main characters in our family…
It’s taking quite a bit of moxie to even hit “publish” for this post. But why not, eh? Maybe I’ll start writing again from time to time. And if not, if it’s too embarrassing, then I’ll do this same drill when it expires again in 2025. 🙂
Michael Stephan says
Jennie,
My guess is that your wit and sarcasm has aged just as nicely as you have.
You keep writing and I’ll keep reading.
Mom and Dad says
As probable “main characters” still kicking we will certainly be reading and enjoying your blog. Good decision!
w says
I’ve been following your blog for years. I have no recollection why, but it’s always a nice surprise when a new post pops up.
Jone Hafermann says
I still use your recipes and love your writing!! The Asian halibut from Hayward Chinese New Year and basically all of the Indian recipes come to mind for sure!!! Keep it going!
Courtney says
I just found your blog, but I love your writing style and gardening posts. I’m really enjoying reading this!
Rita says
Jennie, just stumbled on your blog! Makes me laugh! Keep going!
Rita
Btw: I just read a book that I consider my favorite book in a long long time. I think you might love it also. It is called fresh water for flowers by Valerie Perrine a good read on a camp trip