Monday, January 24, 2011

Sleep, Dormancy, Hibernation, Rest...


I'm referring to this blog - and the three precious little pigs of course. Though this blog will be in sleep mode for the next couple of months, I will not be. After putting my thoughts in writing in yesterday's post, and then reading the thoughtful comments following, I've decided that the project I am working on really needs to be the focus of my attention right now. I'll spare you my trite metaphors and just direct you to the photo below.


When I sign back on in a couple of months there will be seedlings under the growlights, tulip photos to share, the Spring/Summer/Fall Garden to Table Challenge will be up, the Asian Vegetable Series will be resurrected, and the preliminary stage of my project will be complete. The only thing lacking will be the 15 pounds I plan to lose as well!


So as I publish post for the last time before my little sabbatical, I thank everyone for reading, encouragement, positivity, empathy, and insightful and thoughtful commenting. Can you feel the love ?

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I also need to reconcile the Garden to Table Challenge contest. I looks like the diehard winter posters were Char's, Holly, Ricki, and Meemsnyc. Meems, as the jackpot winner, came closest to collecting the GTTC letters. However, I'm going to send 2nd place prize seeds to Charlotte, Holly, and Ricki as well. Seeds are of my choosing - all veggies. I think I have everyone's address except for Holly's - can you e-mail me with your address? If I left anyone out (who linked a blog entry specifically for the GTTC and referred back to the GTTC in the original post), please e-mail me and let me know. The Garden to Table Challenge will return when it's sunny and warm!

28 comments:

  1. To add: I always appreciate your comments!! I thank you in advance. I'm going to try to set some real boundaries for myself and though I'm going to be tempted to reply on your blog, I'm signing off for now and looking forward to catching up in the spring!! :)

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  2. Big HUGS Wendy!! I'll miss you and your posts but look forward to hearing from you in the spring. Until then, take good care of yourself!! We'll be here when you return!!

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  3. Yes, we can feel the love. Back at you, too! Best wishes for you in your endeavors!
    Take Care,
    Veggie PAK

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  4. I've just discpvered your blog and you're going on sabbatical leave??
    Have a wonderful time and see u later.
    Rosie

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  5. Wendy, when I read your last post, I had a feeling you were leading up to this. I will miss your blog, and your insightful comments on mine. I wish you every success with your project and I hope you have a productive and satisfying winter.

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  6. Happy sabbatical, Wendy. We'll see you in the spring! A seasonal blog - interesting idea.

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  7. Wendy, enjoy your vacation. I shall miss your posts very much. Good luck with all your plans and come back to us as soon as you can.
    Love,
    Kathy

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  8. Wendy: Good Luck! "See" you again in the spring!

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  9. Always wondered how you managed to keep so many balls in the air. Thanks for admitting that you, too, are human. We'll be waiting with open arms when you return with fresh perspective and renewed energy. Enjoy!

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  10. Good luck, Wendy! Look forward to seeing you back here but a needed break is a good plan.

    Have you seen this parody?
    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/louis-bayard/a-tiger-mom-shares-her-se_b_812559.html
    Thought you might enjoy.

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  11. I must say I will miss your GTTC, though I didn't participate every week you were in my thoughts. :) Good luck on your project!

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  12. Take a lot of care! hope to see you in spring!

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  13. I will miss your posts during the hiatus, but I wish you good luck in all of your endeavors!

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  14. Hi Wendy, and bye for a while,hope all goes well, a sabbatical is a great idea, and thank you for showing us it's possible. love, cm

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  15. You deserve a nice sabbatical. See you in the spring!

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  16. I shall miss you and your post but you know best what you need to do. Do drop a line whenever you are bored with your secret project. (((((Hugs)))))

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  17. Sending you joy during your sabbatical, Wendy. I hope you have fun getting your hands in the dirt. :)

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  18. Sometimes hard to keep up with everything in life - do you have the snow yet? Will miss the posts but see you in the spring.

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  19. We will miss you, Wendy, during your sabbatical. I truly understand your need to take a break -- life can get messy, and blogs can feel like an obligation or a worry during those times, instead of a joy. Take care, and we'll see you when you return!

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  20. We will miss you during your sabbatical, Wendy. But I completely understand your need to take a break. Life can pull us all sorts of ways and can get messy and complicated, and then a blog ends up feeling like an obligation and a worry instead of a joy. There are many times when I've felt the same way. Take care of you and your family, and we'll see you when you return! Hugs -- Meredith

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  21. Here's hoping all your goals are being achieved as you take a break from blogging. Warm hugs!

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  22. Just drooping by again to inform you that I have extend you an award. Please feel free to collect it at my blog!

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  23. do take the break and be refreshed.
    And also loose those extra pounds too..

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  24. Hi Wendy, i am sure you will have a very productive and happy leave of absence. Rest assured we will be here waiting for your return. God bless and take care!

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  25. I have been busy and haven't read too many blogs, lately. Blogging does take a lot of time in this busy world. Sounds like you have a lot going on.
    On my latest post, I have awarded you the Stylish Blogger Award. :)Don't feel like you have to do this....I just wanted to give the award to you for being stylish. :)

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  26. Wendy!!! Oh myyyy..your labyrinth is mega-gorgeous...you have stolen my heart..just beautiful!! I cannot wait to see more more more!
    Wonderful kindred!
    see you in Spring.
    Kiki

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