I learned the word “drookit” from Janice in Caunes on her wonderful blog. We’ve been having a string of drookit days here on the Cutoff with rain and more rain under grey skies and clouds heavy with worry.
You see, I’ve been feeling a tad like Tigger when he lost his bounce. My words have been having a slow time coming out, stuck inside me like a tummy ache after too much time in the honey pot. I know they are around here, somewhere, waiting to be said, just as soon as I can get back to Pooh Corner. So, bear with me, dear reader, as I find my way out of these woods.
In the meantime, won’t you please enjoy a bit of nostalgia with Kenny Loggins and I’ll work on getting my bounce back.
I’m in a very similar place. I think many of us are. It’s perfectly fine to take whatever break we need, blog whenver we feel like it, or never blog again, move into another phase of life. I’m looking at all of this and just taking it a day at a time.
Sometimes, wandering in the 100 Acre Wood is a very good thing. 🙂
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That is the best approach to life, isn’t it Teresa? Whether a blog or a job or whatever – just taking it a day at a time.
Right you are and I have been doing just that – wandering about in the 100 Acre Wood.
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You are not alone in this, Penny. A lot of bloggers I follow experienced a post-Easter slowdown or even total absence of inspiration and bad weather certainly doesn’t help. Blogger’s block can happen to the best of us at any time. If your bounce returns, we’ll be here to welcome it and if it’s time to do other things for a while, enjoy doing them. 🙂
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Thank you, Perpetua. I appreciate you kind words and guidance. Blogger’s block – now that’s a turn of words, isn’t it? I hope to be back to bouncing soon.
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Take it easy, have a cup of tea, steal a nap and maybe take down your copy of Wind in the Willows. That book always helps me when I’m droopy.
I know you have tons of things you want to read but I have been rereading my copy of Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden. If you haven’t read it, it would surely become a favorite.
As Perpetua said, we will be here when you return, bounce in tact!
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Now, how did you know that my copy of Wind in the Willows is sitting in just the right spot for a read? A good book for a bit of droopiness that I may just have to open up, Marilyn. I haven’t read Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady in the longest time and should revisit it sometime soon.
Thank you for the recommendations and for the good words, Marilyn.
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Speaking of songs, do you know Van Morrison’s Piper at the Gates of Dawn? One of his very, very best.
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No, Nan. I didn’t know this song of Van Morrison’s, but did google it and am glad I did as I enjoyed it very much. Thanks for asking about it.
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I like Perpetua’s comment about “bloggers block.” Boy does it happen! You didn’t categorize yourself as Eeyore. So that’s good 🙂 I just love this Kenny Loggins song…makes me very mellow and very nostalgic. That’s better than bouncing for now, don’t you think? Debra
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Isn’t it a good description of what can happen, Debra. Tigger and his bounce seemed about right, but, I must confess, there is a little book sitting here on my desk. Eeyore’s Gloomy Little Instruction Book. I’ve been ignoring it.
Isn’t it a great Kenny Loggins song?
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Thanks for the link Penny,and for the great Kenny Loggins track, and the lovely Pooh images….and I’m happy to wait for the next time you want to take us to an enchanted place with your pictures and words. Take care. J.
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You are so sweet, Janice. Thank you. I will. This Kenny Loggins song was played again and again and again when our girls were growing up and Tom used to sing it to them all the time. I’m surprised one of them didn’t do their father/daughter dance to it at their wedding.
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Dear Penny, . . . I think you know that I took the whole month of April off from blogging. So I applaud your recognition that you need a break. You need to rediscover your writing voice, which is so pure and so lyrical that sometimes you bring tears to my eyes. Please be gracious to yourself and take all the time you need to find within yourself the peace that surpasses all understanding. It waits for you behind the next lyrical bend.
Last week I read the most amazing book. It is perhaps one that you suggested. I’m not sure. But on the off chance that you don’t know it, I want to share it with you. The author is Jeannette Walls. The title is “Half Broke Horses.” It is a “true life novel.” That is, it is based on the stories the author heard about her grandmother.
I cannot praise this book highly enough. It enlightened me in ways I’m realizing every day. I’ve now gotten my name on the list for the author’s first book, the memoir “The Glass Castle,” which won awards and became an international bestseller.
Wells’ grandmother was rooted in the Southwest and she had the grit of a pioneer. But within her, I believe, was the same lyrical beauty that enlivens you . . . and entrances me when I read your postings.
Peace.
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I do know that, Dee, and I thought about your blogging break as I thought on this. I will take my time and I’m sure I’ll get my bounce back.
I do know Jeannette Walls, but not this book. We read “The Glass Castle” for our book group and found it to be so compelling and interesting a read. We had quite a discussion on it. You will find it to be quite a story. As I recall, the grandmother had some money and is mentioned in “The Glass Castle”. I will definitely look to read “Half Broke Horses”, Dee. Thank you so much for thinking of me in this way. Penny
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Take your time and your bounce will return. It happens to us all. Wishing you a good rest and replenishment so that the spring will fill up again.
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Your words are appreciated, Juliet, and will surely help me get my bounce back. I thank you.
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Dear friend. No one expects you to post every single day. Especially when your words are such a treat to all of us. Take time off as needed. Take a few deep breaths and enjoy the spring, sit on the deck, read a favorite book, do whatever relaxes you, and most of all I hope you feel better soon and bounce back.
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Thank you so very much, Janet. You are too good to me and your words too generous. I will take you up on the thought of a book, the spring and some relaxing moments. I’m sure my bounce will return soon enough.
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Oh I hope you are full of bounce very soon penny. I have been visiting without leaving a note.. a little bounced -out as well I think. xoxo
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Thank you, Joan, and I’m so pleased to know that you have been visiting. No note or comment needed. Just knowing that you are around. We’ve been bouncing around in this blog-o-sphere for quite a while now, haven’t we?
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Oh, Penny: this happens to me every now and then and it’s hard; I do hope the bounce returns very soon.
I could lend you Big Al but I suspect that that might entail more bounce than is strictly necessary 😀
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I’m sure it will, Kate. Thanks.
I wouldn’t mind a bit of time with Big Al. I’m sure I would sleep rather well afterwards, though.
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Oh my, even witty in your wordlessness. :<) I always smile when I'm here.
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I’m so pleased to hear that, Nan. I’m sure I’ll be bouncing around soon.
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You lost for words-NEVER- once the gloom is gone you will be back stronger then ever, mark my words….
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Okay, Sharon. I’m here, working on bounces, and marking your words. Thank you so much, my friend. I appreciate it.
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Miss you but quite understand. Enjoy your break! Maybe carry your morning coffee with you and walk around your yard admiring. Oh how I longed to do that this morning instead of going to work!
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Thanks, Joyce. After all the rain and gloom, today was a glorious day and nature was singing every way I turned. I hope you can enjoy some nature and morning coffee on this weekend.
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Yup — as many of your commenters already pointed out, this is supposed to be a hobby, not a job ;>)…. I am sorry for all your words trapped inside, but I know you’ll let them out when they’re ready! (I just took a week off inadvertently — we went on a mini-roadtrip and didn’t have good computer connections.)
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Indeed, it is Sallie. I’m sure I’ll be blogging away before long and those words will be free. Thank you for the encouragement.
PS We took a walk in the woods yesterday and came across a green heron. I though of you and all your wonderful bird pictures.
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