Nov 25 2008
Change of Pace
One reason I took a week off from blogging (though you probably didn’t notice my absence, since I had scheduled daily posts) was to get away and evaluate what I was doing here.
I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m not very satisfied with the direction I’ve allowed this blog to take. Having gotten caught up in daily posting, I overlooked the fact that one of the reasons I started this blog was to write – not to post. Yes, there’s a difference — and I’m pretty sure I don’t need to explain what that difference is, either.
To rectify this, I’m going to stop posting daily. My goal is to write daily, but to post only when the piece is ready. Oh sure, I might post a couple of short items every now and then, but from here on out, do not expect daily posts, but do expect much longer posts than the normal blog post.
And for those of you who listen to the Jesus and the Catholic Church Podcast, no longer anticipate weekly episodes. I have neither the time nor the energy to produce a weekly podcast with the kind of content I want. My new goal is biweekly, but I’m also not going to hold myself to a strict schedule. If I get an episode finished a few days early, it’s going up. Why wait? And if an episode ends up taking longer than a fortnight, so be it. It’s not the end of the world.
That being said, don’t expect anything until after Thanksgiving. And may you have a happy and blessed one, as well.
In case it helps, I think if you take the tact you describe, this will be a great resource. I’ve enjoyed what you’ve posted so far, even if it has just been blurbs at times. Quality, not quantity.
Wonderful blog, Jeff! Looking forward to your future writing.
Dear Jeff,Your work is much appreciated. I will check in regularly. There has always been something valuable in your writing. Thanks for the generous effort to lead us deeper into the truth.
Thanks, it means a lot.
I think this is a great idea, Jeff. There are plenty of blogs out there that can rip off a few posts a day with minimal intellectual input, but more rare are those that provide the kind of depth of writing you’re aiming for. There is indeed a great need for what you’re aiming to do.
I think your new plan is a good idea. I’ll pray for you and the success of your new writing plan.
Yours in Christ,
Innocent
I appreciated your posts about the Liturgy of the Hours.Have a good Thanksgiving holiday.PeaceMarquis
I really appreciate all the comments. It means a lot.
Innocent – I’ve finished the first draft of a long post on how to study Catholic thought and history. My hope is to have it up by Friday.
Marquis – Glad to know the posts about the Divine Office helped. Thanks for the feedback.
God bless.