Comments on: The Clarity Of A New Dawn: Blogging Is A Luxury I Can’t Afford

By: Selfish Blogger — Teach My Children Well

Selfish Blogger — Teach My Children Well — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:59:14 +0000

[...] two months ago I announced that I was quitting blogging and so many of you left a message to wish me well. Thank you all for being so [...]

By: Changed My Mind AGAIN

Changed My Mind AGAIN — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:36:45 +0000

[...] involved with the discussion, but I’m reluctant to repeat the mistakes of the past which led to strained personal relationships and my abrupt departure from blogging (that I’m choosing to call my ‘blog [...]

By: Welcome To Selfish Blogger

Welcome To Selfish Blogger — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:41:48 +0000

[...] I gave up blogging when it started to take a toll on my marriage and personal relationships and I wrote about it at Teach My Children. [...]

By: katy

katy — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:30:13 +0000

You are definitely doing the right thing. Thanks for the wake up call to me. It’s easy for blogging to become an addiction…Best to you.

By: katy

katy — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 01:10:44 +0000

You are definitely doing the right thing. Thanks for the wake up call to me. It's easy for blogging to become an addiction...Best to you. katy´s last blog post..Making the world a better place

By: Kelly@SHE-POWER

Kelly@SHE-POWER — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:34:02 +0000

What an awesome post. Such a bummer you have to go. But I do understand. I went through the same thing at the end of last year when I realized just how much I let blogging take over my life. There is a time and a place for dreams and opportunities, but like you I feel family must come first. think you’re being a bit hard on yourself right now, but I’m sure that will pass and who knows, you might even come back in some capacity. I post much less now than I did before, but I did return because I missed blogging. Maybe you will find a way for it to have some place in your life. Maybe now. Either way, take care and all the best.

Kelly@SHE-POWER

By: Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:24:01 +0000

Hi! I’m happy and sad at the same time. Happy to have found this great blog, sad that its ended already just about the time I’ve discovered it. I hope you could still write though, just to share your wonderful life. Of course it musn’t take all of your time, as you’ve said, better be living your life than blogging about it. Be blessed in all your undertakings!

Jocelyn´s last blog post..More Energy Saving Tips

By: Leanne Magraith | Forever Change

Leanne Magraith | Forever Change — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:20:40 +0000

Good on you Dave for making changes in your life that are aligned with what is truly important to you. You are an authentic guy through and through. You have made an impact in the blogginng world in so many ways, and one in particular that stands out for me is your sense of humour. I have been ROFL so many times either here on TMCW, Blog to Fit or over at my blog. Your wicked sense of humour will be missed. I wish you all the very best in reaching that place of balance and joy in your life. Keep that fire burning inside and truly believe that someday you will achieve your dreams and goals. Cheers Leanne Leanne Magraith | Forever Change´s last blog post..One Armed Push Ups in a Strappy Blue Dress - My Comfort Zone Story

By: Beth Partin

Beth Partin — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:56:54 +0000

Dave, so sorry you won't be blogging any more. I really enjoyed the blog. But I do understand what a tremendous time suck it is. And I bet, when you look back on this, you'll realize you did a good job of taking care of your family too while you were blogging. It sounds like you're pretty down, and I hope you feel better soon. Beth Partin´s last blog post..Three for Me

By: janice

janice — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:58:39 +0000

I’m a new visitor, and although I’ve only written once, I was compiling a news set of blogs Iwas planning to read and enjoy and yours was one. I can completely understand your decision but empathise with your sadness. I hope you build a new and wonderful phase with your family! best wishes, Janice

By: Thatgirl39

Thatgirl39 — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:42:07 +0000

Dave Sorry to hear you'll be stopping blogging for a while but you're doing it for the right reasons. Many a time I have found myself with my back to my husband or daughter and felt guilty afterwards so I too have set blog off limit times. Good luck - we'll miss you here and at Blogtofit and hope to see the return of the D Man soon! x Thatgirl39´s last blog post..Handbags At Dawn

By: Tricia

Tricia — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:21:55 +0000

Dave, your insight and honesty is so very admirable. I wish you all the best. You’ll be missed.

By: Nora @ White Hot Magik

Nora @ White Hot Magik — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:22:59 +0000

You know in some ways I feel like I could have written this post. I started blogging as a connection to the outside world when I was staying home with two kids. I didn't know people made a living blogging at the time. For a while I wanted in on the pie too, but I soon realized it was a lot of work and my kids paid the price. So I quit worrying about blogging for any other reason a forum to practice my writing and express myself. I make money for the family when and where I can and try to save as much as I can by living frugally and that is that, much simpler and I am often far behind in my reader but that is okay. Blogging is part of my life, but not my life. I hope you can find the balance you need. Enjoyed my visits here. Nora @ White Hot Magik´s last blog post..We are going on a bug hunt...

By: Do all writers eat pancakes the same way? — Oktober5

Do all writers eat pancakes the same way? — Oktober5 — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:43:32 +0000

[...] you read this one? The Clarity Of A New Dawn: Blogging Is A Luxury I Can’t Afford. Dave puts it so well. Some things are simply more important than others, and if it means giving up [...]

By: Adrenalynn

Adrenalynn — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:43:22 +0000

Dave, I'm going to miss you! But you've made the right decision. How proud are you of yourself right now? You should be! Putting your family first is really leading by example. I wish you the best of luck, and I hope you'll pop by to tell us how you're doing! I'm so glad I "met" you, and I'm truthfully a better person and mother because of it. Thanks! Adrenalynn´s last blog post..Best. Sunday. Ever

By: Mark McClure

Mark McClure — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:34:18 +0000

I meant ‘ experience is never wasted’ !!

By: Mark McClure

Mark McClure — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:33:28 +0000

Dave,

No experience is never wasted.

When the cash starts flowing again you can always outsource the entire blog process from writing to maintenance – using somewhere like guru.com or elance.com (or local UK equivalents.)
And in the current tough economy there will be floods of people ready to work at blog-like tasks – you could even hire someone to manage it all (affiliates etc). You already have a head start on a lot of the behind-the-scenes stuff, having done it yourself.

Good luck – and may the ‘force’ be with you

Mark McClure´s last blog post..We never knew that it was impossible!

By: B J Keltz

B J Keltz — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 02:29:47 +0000

Okay, I don't feel like being grown up today. I know you are doing the right thing. However, I will MISS you and I wish you weren't going. Yes, I wish you the best of luck, and of course, I hope things work out well for you because I really want you to be happy! I'm also going to be honest and tell you I will really miss your posts. I'll watch for you on Twitter and keep you in my prayers. MY life is the better for your blog. HUG B J Keltz´s last blog post..Transparency & Confidence

By: Patricia

Patricia — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:19:51 +0000

Hugs to you dear friend...and best wishes. Patricia´s last blog post..Observation Point

By: DC Urban Dad

DC Urban Dad — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:33:00 +0000

This part of the world will miss you. Best of luck. DC Urban Dad´s last blog post..It starts out so innocently.....