Cleaning House

It may be the way the sun's rays slant in this time of year, portending the Autumn Season and the dreaded fall cleaning, or it may be the thought that as I age, it is simpler to keep the house clean with less clutter, or it may even be the thought of a potential move to the east coast next year, but whatever it is prompting me, I feel the need for house cleaning.

No, not in the conventional manner.  No dust mops and brooms.  No rags and vacuums.

No, I am thinking of streamlining other things in my life—things like email, blogs, websites, even the numerous Facebook pages and groups I have started up through the years.  You see, I realize now that while at the time they seemed to make sense, I truly cannot do them justice anymore.

I can barely keep my website, which I pay for, updated in a timely manner, so how can I possibly find the time for all the other pages/sites/journals that I have going. It is not so much that Facebook is a timesucker, which it is but I spend less and less time there now. No, it is more that the cumulative effect of so many pages/sites/journals is not only a timesucker, but an anchor tied around my neck. I am forever feeling guilt that I do not do justice to any one thing, let alone all of them.

And then there are the trips. Ah yes . . . the trips.

You see, I got married again earlier this year and along with that marriage came the freedom of travel! No longer do I have to look for a friend who might be free to tag along on a day trip, an overnight stay, or an even longer trek.  I have a built-in travel companion!  And he is better than all of them because he actually loves to schlep all my bags around for me! What this means is that we can travel nearly every week!  But, the more we travel, the less time I have for anything at home, so either something has to go or I have to condense down and make my time count!

To that end, I have decided that it is easier for me to just put all my thoughts in one place.  No more journaling, no more random writings on this page and that.  Just write it all in one place and whoever wishes to read, may.  And if no one wants to bother, that's fine too.  It is then just for me.  

So, with that said, welcome to the "new" blog.  "Somewhere in Time" will be just that.  My travels, my thoughts, my silliness.  Some old, some new.  Follow if you wish.  I cannot promise that it will be exciting, but it will be random and it should be enlightening from time to time.  

One last thing, please do not share without asking.  If you do, dire things will transpire, up to and including a visit from Vinnie No Neck and/or Bubba.  Be afraid, be very afraid. 

~Rhonda