View From the Bushes:

Recently, on my wife's side of the family, everyone has started blogging. Okay saying "everyone" is certainly an exaggeration, but quite a few of them have. On top of that, one of my co-workers has an excellent blog as well. Frankly, the competition is starting to get to me. Also, I've never been one to enjoy doing something once everyone is doing it. As a result, I seriously considered ending my blog -- I mean, let's face it, two and a half years and 600+ entries is not a bad run. Perhaps it's just a phase I'm going through, or it could be because I'm going through a fairly chaotic period at the moment and it's just one more source of stress.

In any case, feel free to let me know what you think.

Too much on my plate
Ross

Posted by direkobold at October 11, 2005 03:37 PM

Well, it certainly helps in keeping in touch for those of us out of state, but if it's too stressful...

Posted by: Ed at October 11, 2005 05:19 PM

I agree, I like to read your blog just cause it is a good way to know how you're doing since I don't see you that often. Maybe you could do a weekly blog, kind of like how I usually send a weekly e-mail to the family. Not only do you not have to write as much, but you also have the whole week to pull material from.

Posted by: Jeff at October 11, 2005 06:29 PM

Well I read it daily but if your stressing about it...your a wimp :) but I guess I could read it once a week.

Posted by: Fred at October 11, 2005 07:47 PM

You can't stop your blog until yourwife has her own blog to keep all of us informed about your family.

Actually, that's a good idea. I really like her comments, so she would be great. Perhaps she could guest-blog for a while, and then take over and have you as a guest-blogger. Then you could retire from blogging and become simply a regular commenter (like Fred). You could also have all the kids take a day blogging - you know, get them into the family business.

There it is. Just keep something going at View From the Bushes.

Posted by: Brad at October 11, 2005 11:14 PM

I like the wife and/or kids idea. Turn it over to Xandra for a while lets hear how she does.

Posted by: Fred at October 12, 2005 10:12 AM

Am I the only one who sees this post as a cry for attention? People haven't been posting lots of responses, so you tease your readership with fancies of leaving. Reminds me of Cher's Farewell tour as a kick-off for Living Proof. If you want more attention, just ask. ;-)

In all seriousness, you'd be missed. And wife would definitely have to fill the void.

Posted by: rob at October 12, 2005 11:27 AM