and i feel fine
it's the end of the newsletter as you know it
Well, not the end. But a respite, at least.
Next week I will publish about ten essays written by other, fabulous people. They have all written essays about their favorite 1994 albums, which are all turning 30 this year. It is a privilege to have other people write for me here and I am so grateful to all the writers who agreed to do it. There will be a general entry from me as well.
And that will be the last you see of Going it Alone for a bit. I am going on a little hiatus. I am going to concentrate for a bit of trying to write for other people. I've done a lot of writing for and about myself here and I think the well is dry for right now. I need to do some other stuff. I find myself agonizing over this newsletter sometimes and that's not a good thing. I recognize that. So it is time to clear that little corner of my mind and but Going it Alone away for a bit. I don't know how long.
Thank you to all my subscribers, everyone who comes over from twitter or bluesky. Thank you if you read them all or if you've only read one of my essays. I appreciate every single one of you and the opportunity I've had to write for you at the same time I'm writing for me. The piece I posted today on Aztec Camera is one of my favorite things I ever wrote, so that's a good place to leave it.
So look forward to next week's special essays, they are going to dazzle you. And after that, see you around.
Something tells me you are moving on to something… bigger? Better? Maybe not, but moving on, nonetheless. I look forward to whatever it turns out to be. Anyway, it’s meant something to be on this journey with you.
Thank you for being part of my journey
I've enjoyed reading you for several years now. I hope you reconsider at some point and begin your blog again. But, I also hope that your next chapter brings you happiness, fulfillment, and whatever you are seeking. To paraphrase the old saying, when God closes a door he opens a window. May it be so for you.