Sorrry, we're closed

As they say, all good things must come to an end. And my dear friends, the end is near.

Yesterday I got an email from AOL saying it will be pulling the plug on Hometown and Journal pages effective 10/31.
Unless AOL figures out a way to transfer all the entries, the journey is officially over.

I know a few people enjoyed reading the entries, and for you guys I am truly sorry. I enjoyed writing it probably more than you did reading it.  I considered my writing to be my own mental work out, exercising all my emotions. I was able to consistently relieve weights off of my shoulders, get things off my chest, and  sometimes mistakenly, talk in circles. There were some casualties/backlash, but more than anything, good times. I am not foolish enough to think people will be deeply saddened by this. It's not as grandiose as the closing of Yankee Stadium or even Shae. It is however the closing of a small chapter in a boring, go nowhere book...which for some reason captivated an audience.

It was getting harder and harder to find the time to write though, so maybe its best to hang up the mouse pad. I am sure I will succumb to temptation and enter a blog entry or 2 on my myspace, or send out an email similar to that of the Jamie Collum one, a few years ago. Or, I guess I can sit in a warm bubble bath and type philosophical text messages, but it wouldn't be my style nor would it be a decent substitute.

....it's been a good run. An even better journey. Thank you for listening.