Gardens Follow-Up

I learned something significant when writing "My Gardens" this past Tuesday. My first impression was that I had failed you, my readers, in that was nothing in it for you. If I'd followed my initial plan for that day's post, that would have been true. When it came down to the actual writing, I felt each project needed an explanation of some sort. What I learned is that every garden section has a story connected with it. And I sure did get carried away on my stories, didn't I? Life is so interesting! There's a reason for everything.

I also discovered that I need a break. Every so often it is beneficial to step back from what one is doing, to rest from the grind, and to refocus on what you are doing, why, and where you are going. If any of you regular readers have suggestions to make along those lines, please let me know. What are your favorite topics from my writings? Have some (any) given you helpful insights? If so, in what category? Or is my blog just plain pleasure reading to refresh your day? Are any of my topics a turn-off? Yes, I DO want to know that. Contrary to what most people expect, I do welcome criticism—the tough kind, especially. I realized very early in my writing life that that is the best way to find my true calling and grow in my craft. So don't fear pitching me a few hardballs.

So I'll leave you now until the first Tuesday morning in September, the sixth, the day after Labor Day. That's three reminders to come back and join me again. I love interacting with you all.

Your blogging friend,
Margaret