It's been a long winter here. Not many opportunities for outdoor
adventures or even walks at our favorite places. There haven't even been
any atmospheric optics to run out and photograph. So, we're going to put
The New Dharma Bums on hiatus for a while. We hope to return when the
brightness of world calls us out there with beauty and sunlight. I'm
going to keep on reading your blogs, so please keep on posting. Thank
you, dear friends!
Here's a view of our neighbor's snowy yellow roses. The Yellow Rose of northern California gets a winter chill.
Take care.
37paddington:
ReplyDeleteWe’ll keep a light on, and be here when you return. Lovely roses. Hugs.
37paddington-- Thank you for the light. It already warms my heart.
DeleteIt can't be long till you start to get some brighter weather, though I'm afraid I can't be so optimistic about world news. Take care.
ReplyDeleteJohn-- I'm so looking forward to the brighter weather. It's nice to have something to be optimistic about these days.
DeleteI have followed your blog since I found it so many years ago and loved what you write about. I feel sad you are leaving us,You will be missed
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Billy-- I'll be back. I'm just giving myself a little time and space and waiting for good weather.
DeleteI'm missing you already!
ReplyDeleteColette-- Thank you for such kind words. I'll be back.
Deletewell shucks, she said from the front porch vernacular, I'm going to miss ya. Be well, and enjoy each day as if you were blogging, and when the urge strikes again, I'll be here.
ReplyDeleteBarbara-- I love your "front porch vernacular." I'm still smiling after reading that. I will be back.
DeleteWell, I will miss you, Robin, but understand if you need a break. I will watch for you to be back in the Spring! Stay well and happy!
ReplyDeleteEllenD-- I'm looking forward to beautiful days and views and thoughts to share here. I look forward to hearing from you then.
Deletethe last month or so I've not had much time to write or read but I will miss your posts. we think you are more interesting than you think of yourself I think.
ReplyDeleteellen abbott-- I'm smiling, thinking about being interesting. Maybe I'll find more stories to tell... my memory is fading and that's probably why I'm taking a break. I should have mentioned that, but I forgot. LOL!
DeleteThat snowy rose is a pretty dramatic photo! I think you have more blog-worthy stuff going on there than you think you do. But I don't begrudge you a well-earned hiatus. :)
ReplyDeleteSteve-- I'm so glad you like that photo. It was a lovely brief moment. If I can tap into my blog-worthy stuff, I will definitely post something here. Thank you for your kind words.
DeleteSending love to you and Roger as you wait out this long winter with its surprising snow in the lowlands of California. Lovely flowers not used to having snow on them. Just as I was reading your post, it started snowing here. A preview of March coming in like a lion (-:
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time off from blogland and come back with lots of new energy and photos.
ReplyDeleteAllyBean-- I love the thought of returning with lots of energy and photos. Sounds so good to me.
DeleteI'll miss you but, yes, enjoy your time away from the damnable demanding Internet.
ReplyDeleteCatalyst-- I am already enjoying my time away from blogging. It's incredibly liberating not having to think about it for a while.
DeleteTara: okay, I may be crazy, but those look like camellias, not roses. In any case, they look very pretty with the snow on them. Enjoy your break!
ReplyDeleteTara-- Yes, you are right! Those flowers are camellias. Thank you for that. We have some red ones blooming in our yard right now.
DeleteTara-- Yes, those are camellias! Thank you so much for reminding us of what the names of these beautiful flowers. We have a lovely bush in full bloom of red flowers in our yard.
DeleteI am a bit late in reading about your hiatus, Robin, and while you will be missed, hope you enjoy the break. Lately, I have been taking breaks myself and now post on average only twice a week. I enjoy reading posts from other bloggers but that is mostly done on a weekly basis vs. daily.
ReplyDeleteBeatrice-- I am enjoying the break so far. The weather has been so gray and rainy and bleak. It's hailing as I type this. So not much to photograph and share here. I love reading my fellow bloggers' posts and hope everyone will continue as often as they can. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.
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