"If he had been a great and wise philosopher, like the writer of this book, he would now have comprehended that Work consists of whatever a body is OBLIGED to do, and that Play consists of whatever a body is not obliged to do." - - Mark Twain, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
And so with this blog. It has become too much of an obligation, thus too much like work, and like Tom, I have no real fondness for work. It would be more difficult to end it if I had attracted the level of attention that I once hoped it would, but, just as water finds its level, so too do blogs, and I was never profound enough or entertaining enough to draw more readers than my meager talents deserved.
Good-bye, then. I'd like to thank all of you for stopping by and commenting, and apologize for disappointing you in my decision to cease blogging. I don't pay for the bandwidth, so I'll leave The Drawn Cutlass up for as long as Google permits me to.
Kind Regards.
Robert G. Evans
19 December 2010
Matthews, NC
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18 comments:
Bob - I only recently discovered your blog, and have enjoyed your take on those things you've mentioned.
Farewell, and be safe.
I'm experiencing the same feelings...."too much of an obligation"....about blogging. I'm taking some time and will decide afterwards.
Just for the record I've enjoyed visiting you on a regular basis as well as your insights on various matters and items of daily life.
Take care and stay safe...
All The Best,
Frank W. James
Bob,
It's been a pleasure reading, I hope you'll continue to comment on other blogs.
Do what is right for you and take care of yourself.
Enjoy life, love much, laugh often.
Sincerely
Bob S.
Thank you for your past efforts. I enjoy your blog every day and it is one of my morning reads.
I hope you are going to get back into it some day. I think you have a talent for finding interesting stories and adding your own take on it. I'm going to miss this blog.
Take care,
Dan
I've enjoyed reading your blog; if you ever change your mind, find some way to let us know.
I may not have left but one comment, but you blog was always part of my routine. Sorry to see you go. Take care and God bless!!!
Ed-M1897
Life is too short to waste on play that doesn't bring you joy. I've enjoyed visiting. Best of luck.
May the wind always fill your sails and keep you in the heading you desire. Thanks. I enjoyed your blog for many years.lazrtx
Bob, I've enjoyed reading your blog and appreciated the link to mine and your comments.
If you ever feel the urge to post something, even if only sporadically, email me and I'll let you guest post on my blog. As you know I'm more than just and EMS blogger, so you're always welcome.
I have enjoyed your blog, too.
I hope you'll keep commenting and to learn that you've changed your mind sometime in the future.
Good luck and following seas.
I understand. I, too, have failed to find the readership and impact I thought I might and wonder if my writing amounts to a digital form of shouting down a well.
My readership is down too. I choose to blame Facebook. Will miss having your posts to become incensed at.
Do what is right in your heart. You've touched many people with your thoughts. But blogging is something you do for yourself, mot others.
Be well, happy and safe.
I have also enjoyed your blog for some years. I am sorry to see you stop. I understand your sentiment about it becoming an obligation. It is exactly why I never took up blogging myself. (Though I am still pondering it. :) )
Anyway, I truly enjoyed reading about your treasure discoveries and Naval history stories. I'll keep checking in from time to time to see if perhaps you've changed your mind.
Thanks for the knowledge and entertainment you have provided us all.
David
Bob-
Sorry to see you go, I've been following you for a while, and I've enjoyed your perspective.
Since you're leaving the blog up, maybe a break will give you new enthusiasm to come back again.
If not, best of luck to you.
You gotta do what you gotta do, but I hold out hope that you'll be back.
Good luck.
Well, hell. Best wishes none the less :)
You were in my top ten. But then again, it's like the kiss of death when I like something. Like Saving Grace, Life, Wild River Bourbon; the minute I get fond of it, it's gone.
God bless, hope you find what you're searching for.
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