New Year, New Resolve

It's been quite a while since I posted here—over 3 months. To be honest, I haven't felt very literary lately. I hadn't read a book all the way through in I don't know how long, and haven't kept up with any book news—not even from Oprah! Though there were a couple of things I wanted to say here, my focus has definitely been elsewhere. I started to wonder if I should just shut this thing down. It's not like I get many readers. And why should I if there's nothing new being posted?

I got an email today that changed my mind. It was from Steve Leveen, the CEO and Co-Founder of Levenger. I posted about his book, The Little Guide To Your Well-Read Life, way back in May (see post), and commented to his website around the same time to let them know I did. I completely forgot about it until the email showed up this afternoon (eight months later). Despite the delay, is was a very pleasant surprise. And, considering how I've been feeling lately, it totally made my day.

Here's an excerpt:

What you're doing with your blogs is just lovely—such a service to others and, I'm sure, a way for you to learn and grow as well. I admire what you've already accomplished and wish you the very best in your important work. —Steve

How cool is that?! He actually thinks what I'm doing here is important. You could have knocked me over with a feather!

Well, if Mr. Steve Leveen thinks this blog is important, then I figure I owe it to him—and myself—to stick with it. I might not post often, but I'll definitely post. I just hope people still want to read it.

So, here's to a new year and a new resolve.