Actually, You Do Have Time!

A number of close friends and family do not read my blog. This frustrates me but I’ve given up on trying to convince them that it is a way to know what’s keeping me busy, what I am thinking about, what my passions are on any given day, and sometimes, what’s frustrating me. Reading what I write is also a non-expensive way to support me. The expense, of course, is time — and for some, I’ve learned that it’s just too pricey.

I’ve written daily since February of 2017. What!? Yes, I have. There have been thousands of posts since February 23, 2017, and I’m proud of many of them. I’m especially proud that I’ve had the perseverance to do it this long. Subsequently, I have almost 800 people follow my blog! That’s a lot. Most of these readers, I do not know. Some of them I’ve gotten to know over time because they read and comment. There is a small loyal contingent of in-person friends who read my blog as well. I am very grateful to them, especially when I know I’ve hit on something they can relate to.

The most common reason family and friends cite for not having read my daily blog is that they don’t have time. At least, this is what they’ve told me. Hmmm? At first, I accepted this. Now, I say pfft, that’s poppycock. The plain and simple truth is that they have no interest in supporting my writing, so they don’t read it. Maybe, they don’t think I write well. Maybe, they aren’t…