This month came along without any attempt at my November tradition to post here daily. (I may have had a passing thought to try, but that thought passed so quickly that I saw only the motion blur.) Life has been exceedingly busy. (I know this has been a running theme of this blog. ) In spite of that, I wanted to post at least today to mark the occasion of my blog’s anniversary. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 17 years since I started this.
The last year has been an intense one. I have been pulled in many directions by obligations and commitments: personal, political and professional. I have juggled a variety of jobs. I had scares and excitement, moments of joy and also grief. I have lots of things that I could share about in this space, and then others that are either too raw or not my story to tell. I wonder sometimes whether it makes sense to keep this space going, but I don’t have the heart to tear it down. Plus I always think that I’ll get back to blogging soon–maybe next week, next month, next year. And maybe I will again. I still have lots of ideas, lots of stories, lots of photos. (What I don’t generally have is a lot of time that isn’t already to committed to other projects.)
All of this is to say, happy birthday little blog! You’re still holding up in spite of the neglect. I’ll try to come by again and spruce you up with some fresh paint.
collecting tokens 
So glad to see you whenever you drop in. I keep going, much for the same reasons you do, although I cannot plead your schedule. But … November, after all. I got a week’s worth of posts up, but am now missing days. Still, the contact, any contact, is precious.
So, waving and calling Hellooooo .