TheBanyanTree: Feedback

[Wolfie]

Someone mentioned to me recently that there seems to be a lack 
of feedback to posts here in the Tree.  I've noticed it 
myself.  So I thought I'd comment on it here, and see what 
some of y'all think about it.

When I write, it's because there are words, thoughts, and 
feelings inside of me that need to come out.  I can yell at 
the kids, or chat to my husband, but sometimes the blank looks 
and "yes, dear"s are just not the kind of response I really 
want.  And sometimes, it's not something I want to share with 
the kids, or the hubby is involved in something else and 
really isn't interested right then.  So, y'all get stuck with 
it.

I don't really expect a ton of mail in response to everything 
I write.  It's nice, yeah, but not necessary for me to 
continue writing.

I know I don't write very often anymore.  I used to sit down 
and write every time a stray thought struck me.  Then my kids 
got older and quit taking naps (<sigh> I remember nap time 
quite fondly!), and then they quit going to bed before 8pm, 
and *then* we started this homeschooling, where they are 
actually on my computer from morning til afternoon!  Now I get 
maybe 3 hours of computer time total in a day.  My husband has 
first chance at it between dinner time and his bed time, so I 
have to wait until after 9pm to get on the system.  I'm not 
complaining, that's plenty of time to do the necessary stuff; 
finances, lesson plans, check the news and weather, and even 
occasionally read my mail and respond.  It just doesn't leave 
much time for composition.

I guess my whole point is, if you are writing for the pat on 
the back, please say so; there are plenty of folks here who 
would be happy to let you know they're paying attention.  If 
you are writing for yourself, and just wondering if there 
really is anybody out there, rest assured, we're here.  At 
least, I am!  I faithfully read every single Banyan Tree post.  
If one happens to elicit a major response, a tear, a belly 
laugh, a gasp of horror, I will send a short "wow that was 
great" post.  Otherwise I just read post after post with a 
satisfied smile on my face, happy to be in such company.

Wolfie
wolfljsh at insightbb.com
http://home.insightbb.com/~wolfljsh/index.html