My apologies, folks.
Sorry if I seem to be a little distant at the moment.
I seem to be going through another of those phases where I find it difficult to write anything meaningful. Even commenting on other blogs feels like a chore and all I really want to do is chuck a bag over my shoulder, get away from the town, and wander off into the distance.
So don’t take it personally!
Mick Canning 
Tend the soul, Mick. It’s the only way.
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Thanks, Frank. That’s spot-on.
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Mick, you do what is important, listening to your inner self. I so understand
and posting should not be a chore – ever.
So head out into the blue yonder.
miriam
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Thanks, Miriam. Disappearing for a walk in ten minutes!
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I don’t blame you Mick. It certainly can be a chore. Find your space mon ami.
Hugs
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Thanks, David. Hugs back!
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I totally understand! Have a break, have a KitKat. It doesn’t matter … we’re all still here! If it’s any consolation I don’t seem able to write at the moment either. This too shall pass. X
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Thanks, Katie. Seems I need to do this quite a lot!
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I recently had to have a blogging break too. Enjoy your time outdoors and get your spirit fed. x
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Thanks, Ellem. ’tis a regular thing with me.
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Do what you need to do!
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I will! Thanks!
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Pack a bag now Mick, and get going. Adventure awaits….
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Don’t have the chance at the moment, Colin. I’ll have to settle for a walk.
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I feel the same way. Take your time .
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Thank you!
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Catch some rays and practice that smile…
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*Grin*
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Take your time, Mick..
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I will! Thank you!
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So good that you recognize when self-care and a change of routine are needed, Mick. I hope the dark presence of our malevolent and boorish commander-in-chief isn’t adding to the gloom. My apologies for whatever he says or does—assuredly it will be stupid.
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Thanks, Donna. I’m deliberately ignoring anything to do with his visit, or I’ll only get more grumpy.
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Hope you feel more communicative soon!
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Thanks, Himanshu. I just need to disengage more regularly.
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Hope you feel more communicative soon!
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It’s best to take a break for the soul, it certainly does good, Mick. If it’s not good then it’s best to skip for a few days
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Thanks, Arv. Yes, just on for a short while every now and then at the moment. It feels right.
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Relax Mick.
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Doing my best! Thanks!
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Mick, wishing you a relaxing and wonderful break … I’ve learnt not to fight these feelings and am also on a blogging break, which I just seem to fallen into. Enjoy the wandering into the distance … and look forward to your return!
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Thanks, Annika. Yes, just dip in every now and again at the moment. It feels right.
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Nothing wrong in a bit of offline time Mick, it can get a little much at times. Perhaps you should grab a bag and go off for a couple of days somewhere brand new. Recharge the batteries as it were.
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I’d love to, Jonno. Unfortunately we can’t afford to do even that at the moment, although we will get away for a few days in a month’s time.
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Something to look forward to then.
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Sometimes you need some space to find yourself. Have some peaceful time and recharge yourself. Hope to see you back soon.
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Thanks, Indrajit. I shall return.
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Ah, the perils of introversion. Sometimes ya just gotta go with the flow.
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You’re right, Dave. Going with the flow.
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Sounds as if you just need a little break, Mick. Please take care of yourself and know we’ll be here when you return!
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Thanks, Ann. Just easing back on it all for a while.
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Hello Mick,
I just popped into for a brief moment to WordPress and just caught you popping out for a little break. I understand that completely; after all, that’s exactly what I’ve done. I hope you’re well. Sorry I haven’t caught up for so long. I’m fine – life has taken many twists and turns (mixed but many good, I’m pleased to say) since I last wrote. I hope to write a post quite soon (famous last words! 🙂 ). Hope you benefit from your break whatever you do with it – take your time and come back when you’re ready. Hugs for you, Mick.
Love Ellie x 🙂
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Hi Ellie. Lovely to hear from you, And great that you say things are mainly going well. I’m fine, just feeling generally overwhelmed by things at the moment – be it the news, or trying to fit too many things into the available time. I just need to step back a bit from things again. Looking forward to reading a new post from you whenever you’re ready!
Hugs back, Mick.
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“The greatest progress men have made resides in their learning how to draw correct inferences.” – Friedrich Nietzsche
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I hope I have, then…
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I definitely understand, my friend. Take a breath, find something to enjoy. Come back when you feel like it … hugs!
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Thanks, Jill! Still floating around, but no oomph at the moment.
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Been there, done that. Recently, in fact. You’ll bounce back … I recommend: nature, good books, music, and wine. 😉
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That sounds like good advice. Personally, I’d add not looking at the news for a month.
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That would likely be the best therapy of all for both of us, but we both know it ain’t gonna happen. I even wake in the middle of my 4-hour’s sleep to check for ‘breaking news’ updates! 😦
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Oh dear.
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Have fun, Mick.
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Thanks, Robbie. Just after a bit of equanimity, really.
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