Nothing New: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Introduction

Welcome to “Nothing New.” The goal of my blog in the past has been to stimulate discussion about all things related to CBC, the Christian life, and the world at large. But it has recently been hijacked by my cancer and treatment. This means I have to eat some crow (which I hate) because early on I boldly claimed I would not allow my condition to take center stage in my life.

But it is taking center stage on my blog – for a while. I am rather torn about this development. I am uncomfortable making this all about me – because it’s not. It is strangely therapeutic for me to blog about this, however, and I cannot express even a fraction of my appreciation for everyone who reads and leaves their funny, weird, and /or encouraging words in comments and emails.

So please join with me in dialogue. I always look forward to reading your comments. (If you'd like to follow my cancer journey from day 1, please go to my post on 6/25/08 - Life Takes Guts - in the archives and follow the posts upwards from there.)

Friday, May 4, 2007

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

(from "The Three Amigos" - 5/02/07)

I have enjoyed blogging much more than I imagined. It causes me to be more reflective and creative. It challenges and stretches me. And it’s fun. (And it’s pressure-free since it seems I have a readership of about 2.) That said, it may seem surprising that I’m getting ready to bury The Three Amigos blog. I know, I know…. It seems tragically unfair – a blog with so much promise cut down in the prime of its youth.

Yes, I’ve broken up with the other two amigos, Chris and Henry. I wrote them an email and said it wasn’t them, it was me. And I asked them if we could still be friends. Henry said he wanted all his stuff back.

Sometime this summer, I’ll launch my own blog. It will be a little more individualized than “The Three Amigos.” I just hope my solo career doesn’t crash and burn like Scott Stapp’s. Keep checking out The Three Amigos until the switch. I’ll make an announcement and post a link when my new blog is up and running.

Here’s where I need your help. I need a name for the new blog. The person with the best idea gets $1000 or some bubble gum, whichever I have in my desk at the time. I’ll take whatever suggestions you’ve got.