Making a comeback
It's been a month since I was here. No real reason for not blogging, but what I have been doing instead is having some earlier nights. And indulging in a lot more reading. It's been a long time since I went to bed with a good book and I've devoured quite a few this past month - still strictly nonfiction, of course.
For a long time blogging has had me crawling into bed night after night at 1 or 2 a.m. with my eyelids drooping from too much peering at the screen -- and my mouse-hand almost paralized from hours of pointing and clicking.
As well as not posting, I've not been reading many blogs either. Just paying a visit every so often to make sure all is well with my ever-growing list of favourite bloggers and special friends. Interestingly, I've found that some of them have been blogging less frequently as well. I love it when there aren't many posts to catch up on -- and my heart always skips on the days when there is only a snappy, short entry. So I'm sure my handful of regular readers have appreciated my recent absence - that's one less for them to read!
Anyway I'm back, aiming to be here around three days a week and to catch up with my old friends a few at a time. Thank you to those who enquired about my health. I'm hale and hearty and life is good.
Just getting longer in the tooth.
Unavoidable, another birthday
has come around.
Although the grandchildren were eager to help me blow out the candles, we dispensed with candles this year to reduce the likelihood of spreading our various coughs and sniffles.
The newest grandchild on the block came to my party too, but managed to sleep right through the celebrations.
Jude, so lovely to have you back. And quite a few of us would relate to your need to be away from the blogsphere for a while. It is an engrossing but time consuming activity.
Awww, the newie is so cute! And don't you love how they can sleep "with intent"? Babies sometimes have this look of "I'm sleeping now, don't mess with me". Congratulations to the whole family.
Posted by: Val | July 20, 2006 at 08:49 PM
Happy birthday. What a lovely bub
Posted by: kerrin | July 20, 2006 at 09:02 PM
Happy Birthday! Your grandchildren are just adorable!
I understand well your reason for not blogging, but I am glad you are back!
Posted by: Sonia | July 21, 2006 at 03:59 AM
Well, Happy Birthday to you, of course. And good to see you back in the blogosphere. The world is a richer place.
Posted by: pablo | July 21, 2006 at 07:19 AM
Happy birthday, Jude. You're missed when you're not here. Your new grandchild is so beautiful.
Posted by: Jean | July 21, 2006 at 10:52 PM
Oh, good, you've bobbed up again; know what you mean about sleep v. blogging, a break is needed from time to time.
That is a splendid cake and you are looking particularly chic. Many happy returns.
Posted by: Anna | July 22, 2006 at 09:44 AM
Happy birthdays, bub and grandma! I haven't visited for a while, just popped in on a whim and was pleasantly surprised...
Posted by: elsewhere | July 22, 2006 at 10:25 AM
Hi, I love your blog! Best wishes for your birthday and your new baby grandchild is just so sweet, lovely little mouth. The light streaming through (I'm assuming) your glass doors looks wonderful and would have made your birthday party just that little bit extra special. The hinterland is a gorgeous area, I am a little further north and can only admire your surroundings from time to time. Enjoy your blogging free days.
Posted by: Kikimiss | July 22, 2006 at 01:57 PM
"As well as not posting, I've not been reading many blogs either. Just paying a visit every so often to make sure all is well with my ever-growing list of favourite bloggers and special friends. Interestingly, I've found that some of them have been blogging less frequently as well." Yep, that's me, too. Good to see that all's well with you, Jude. Happy birthday!
Posted by: Richard Lawrence Cohen | July 30, 2006 at 12:09 AM