My 2008 DIKs
(from debut - June 2005 *)
My January column
My February column
My March column
My April column
My May column
My June column
* Co-authored Oct column
 What was begun as an online journal of the books I read evolved...or maybe it devolved...to also feature behind the scenes goings-on at All About Romance from my perspective (mostly based on my personal feelings - okay, it's a personal pity party); topics I've gone over ad nauseum in commentary at AAR, including the nature of reviews and online behavior; and my non-cyber life (including family and items in pop culture that capture my interest, which is just about everything). Please do not violate my trust. I restricted certain AAR-related and personal entries for a reason...to keep them as private as possible. Now that my blog is read-only, to access restricted entries you must already have a password; if you do, hold onto it so that you can continue to read restricted entries. This blog is not part of All About Romance. I ask that you keep comments or questions regarding restricted blog content off of AAR. |
2008 Reading
I close out September, three quarters of the way through 2008, with more than 100 books under my belt. So far it's been a truly wonderful reading year. What a perfect way to close out my postings to this blog, which began as a way for me to write about reading.
In a few weeks my current subscription to blog-city.com expires. Yes, after more than six years, I've actually run out of things about which to blog, so I've decided not to buy another year's worth of blog hosting. Instead, I'm going to take advantage of their "read only" option, which allows me to keep the blog online in perpetuity, but without the ability to administer or otherwise change - or for you to comment. I made this choice rather than simply letting the blog disappear because I've linked to it from other places and think it's the cleanest way for anybody interested to have access.
I'm making the announcement today so that any of you who would like to comment will have the ability to do so until the existing subscription runs out and LLB's Blog becomes "read only." Although I will no longer be blogging, I will continue to maintain my "blogmail" page (which you can find on the right side of the blog) for those who don't have my email address but would like to contact me for any reason. Just because I'm no longer blogging doesn't mean I'm not interested in staying in touch.
If you do leave a comment today, this week, or even next, and/or are interested in any give and take between those who do post and myself, please visit again during the next couple of weeks. You'll know I've made the change and gone "read-only" when you see a posting with a later date than this, which will be my official "farewell" to blogdom.
TTFN, Laurie Likes Books
I, for one, will miss your blogging. I think everyone who blogs goes
through stretches where they've got nothing to say. I know I do constantly.
But it's been fun reading your thoughts.
Thanks, Shayera...we'll always have Twitter (and Facebook).
It's been 6 yrs? It hardly feels like 2. I can understand your choice,
though. At some point I think all bloggers feel like they've said all there
is to say, and said it twice. ;-) I know I'll still see you around Laurie.
May all your reads be keepers!
Thanks, Vanessa. I hope we do stay in touch.
Laurie, I'll miss your blog! Yours is the one I always read, even when the
US topics don't necessarily relate to Aussie me. :) Have fun with more time
to read (that's the plan, I presume), and retire well from here in the
knowledge that so many people have enjoyed reading what you've written.
Thanks for doing it for so long; it won't be the same without you...
Thanks, Malvina, that's nice to hear.
Wow. I'm sorry to hear this news. Perhaps you'll change your mind? One can
hope.
Sorry to see you go! I discovered Wexler products through your blog. I love
'em. :)
Thanks!!
Lori
Carolyn -
wow I can't believe I've been reading your comments for so many years. I
have posted very little, but have found what you say to be fascinating.
Good luck to you and your family throughout the years.
I'm sorry to see you stop blogging. :( I'll miss your posts! I hope you'll
come back if you ever change your mind.
Thanks, Erin and Alyssa. Once I make up my mind on something, I rarely
change it. Some people second-guess themselves after they make a decision.
Instead, I obsess DURING the decision-making process, and by the time I've
reached one, I've already worked through all the permutations.
I've enjoyed your blog for years, and nearly always found myself nodding in
agreement or just because I relate so well. So thanks for sharing yourself
and your thoughts, your love of romance, your family, your views. It's
been great.
Thanks, Jo. I'll still be visiting YOUR blog.
Laurie, I'll miss your blog. I always enjoyed visiting!