Not a Fun Trend

On the Porch

Onisha Ellis

I’m noticing a trend within myself of late. I’m not sure what I would call it. I seem to be feeling unengaged with special days. First it was Mother’s Day, then Father’s Day and this week the 4th of July, which was my mom’s birthday.

In the past I have enjoyed posting pretty pictures on social media both my personal accounts and for church. This year, it’s been very last minute and for July 4th not at all. I did manage to share an old post for my mom’s birthday. Yesterday was a dear friend’s anniversary and I only sent a congratulatory text.

We have a special vacation coming up soon. I’m excited but I don’t feel excited about planing and packing. I am normally an obsessive and happy planner.

So what is up with me? I am happy, stay busy and enjoy being with friends. Maybe I am spending too much time reading and listening to books.

That could be the problem. Not enough engagement in the real world. But at least spending time in fictional worlds, I know all of it is fiction.

After my retirement, I decided to re-learn the canning and preserving skills I learned from my mother but hadn’t practiced for twenty years. I titled the blog Old Things R New to chronicle my experience.  Since then I have been blessed to have six other bloggers join me, DiVoran Lites, Bill Lites,  Judy Wills, Louise Gibson, Janet Perez Eckles and Melody Hendrix

In addition to blogging, I work as the publicist/marketer/ amateur editor and general  “mom Friday” for my author daughter, Rebekah Lyn. I also manage her website, Rebekah Lyn Books  

My 2023 goal is continue to use my love of photographs and words to be an encourager on social media.

Tags: #amblogging, Can one read too much, Christian bloggers, Life