Welcome to a new decade, my friends. This whole new year thing kind of snuck up on me. I know I say that every year but when it hit me upside the head that a whole new decade was starting…well, I began to question my goals here at the blog.
“And what does January hold? Clean account books. Bare diaries. Three hundred and sixty-five new days, neatly parceled into weeks, months, seasons. A chunk of time, of life…those first few notes like an orchestra tuning up before the play begins.” ~ Phyllis Nicholson from Country Bouquet (1947)
Thinking on it, not only have I been blogging for almost nine years (the majority of the last decade) but this whole journey began even before that. 2005, to be precise, is when I separated from my husband. It seems like eons ago—because it was eons ago. Fifteen years.
So, even though I did not publish my first book until 2012 and began this blog in 2011, that was several years after I first separated. But the divorce itself did not conclude until fall, 2012. That gives you an idea how long it dragged.
All that said, with a new decade in front of me, I know one thing for sure. I am done blogging about divorce…especially my own divorce.
My newly published book, The Wine Diaries is my final book on the topic. I’m not sure I knew that when I was editing it. While all the old stories from the past were finding new life in a book, I was moving on into my new chapter.
Instead I will be focusing my blog on writing and books; fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. I have several manuscripts awaiting my focus and attention, and I hope to share snippets of those WIPS here at the blog.
In addition I hope to share more of my favorite books, my reviews and other authors’ work and reviews. I may also share my art and other life topics that may be of interest. I view it as a refreshing beginning and I hope you will too. I shall call it “Words On My Sleeve”.
My divorce topics will remain on the site. Articles and blog archives will remain for those that are still seeking divorce support.
In the meantime, I will be finding my new writing wheels. I may surprise myself along with you, my dear and loyal readers. As you all know, I love to review movies and television shows and I don’t see that changing. So, it will be the same old me, just fresher.
Me then…
Me now…
This whole new decade will bring a new ‘look’ and design to my site. But that will not be an immediate priority.
Thanks for coming along with me on this ride, my friends. Let’s celebrate that my divorce is truly over.
I’m grateful for every experience and what it and they have taught me. I’m grateful I have been able to inspire and share those divorce lessons and tips with you. If I have helped one person, I have helped a million in my heart.
I'm grateful for every experience and what it and they have taught me. I'm grateful I have been able to inspire and share those divorce lessons and tips with you. If I have helped one person, I have helped a million in my heart. Click To TweetLet’s find out what January and this whole year of days and seasons holds for us—together.
Your turn: Have you switched blog topics? How do you see your new year changing you or your writing?
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Christine Carter
January 18, 2020 at 7:53 amLisa, that sounds like the longest most drawn-out divorce timeline EVER. Oh my gosh, I’m sure that was so painful and exhausting. I’m SO excited that you are shifting your goals to new topics and creative avenues that will be so fulfilling for YOU and for US!! I also love that you feel at peace with closing that chapter of writing and my gosh, you helped so many people through your mission to encourage women who have experienced similar pain and life-changes. What a productive and purposeful path to celebrate as you move forward onto a new one!
I can’t wait to see it all unfold… You have so many gifts to offer and I’m thrilled for you!
lisa
January 18, 2020 at 5:21 pmChris, it’s almost insane when I look back on it—luckily I am still sane. Haha. YES, I’m feeling so good about this new focus. And so good about moving on while I believe my mission has been accomplished. Thank you so much for your ongoing support and kind words! xx
Marcia @ Menopausal Mother
January 13, 2020 at 7:46 amYou look and sound so much happier now. I think 2020 will be a great year for you!
lisa
January 14, 2020 at 10:46 amMarcia, thank you so much 😀 I’m a happy person by nature but yeah, it’s been an interesting decade 😛 😛 😛
Christy B
January 11, 2020 at 4:02 pmLet’s ring in the new decade with optimism and smiles 🙂 I wish you all the best for 2020, both personally and with your professional goals, Lisa.
lisa
January 12, 2020 at 9:34 amHey Christy, YES. Let’s do that. best to you too, and I’ll see you around at the blogs and socials. 😀
Kimberly
January 10, 2020 at 3:56 amHappy New Year friend!
I’ve been blogging for just as long I believe! Man this time has gone by so incredibly fast it is unreal. You look absolutely gorgeous. You really do. My blog has always been a mish mosh of whatever is going on in my life -whatever strikes and I feel would be worthwhile for people to read or what I feel good about putting out there. It truly is a reflection of my brain. Squirrrrrrel! HAHA.
I am so glad to have met you on this journey and I am excited to see what 2020 brings for you and to this space. xoxo
lisa
January 11, 2020 at 11:18 amHappy New Year, Kim! Yes, we met early on when blogging was still quite novel… 😀 Look who’s talkin’?
I love that your blog is a mish mosh and I hope to turn mine into that as well. Freedom to write about the things of life. Brain Squirrrrrel. Ha!! Love that. Back at you, Kim! Thank you so much xoxo
ShootingStarsMag
January 6, 2020 at 9:44 amHappy New Year! I think it’s great you’re finally ready to move on from your divorce and focus on more happier topics. I can’t wait to see what you post. 🙂
-Lauren
lisa
January 6, 2020 at 5:37 pmHappy New Year, Lauren! It feels great already and I haven’t even officially begun 😛 😛 :P. Happier topics will be good for my soul. Thank you for stopping over! Always nice to see your face here 🙂
Marie Kléber
January 6, 2020 at 5:24 amWow this is a big change Lisa! And I am so happy for you.
What a journey!
I do start talking less about my own divorce and pain in general. I’d rather focus on what I am learning and what’s good about life. This is a shift and I am happy with it.
There is a time for every word and feeling.
Looking forward reading all your news and see how the new year unfold for you.
Stay blessed Lisa.
lisa
January 6, 2020 at 9:01 amHi Marie, yes it is time for a change. The journey has been worthwhile. Good for you, Marie. This: “I’d rather focus on what I am learning and what’s good about life.” I agree. That’s exactly what we should all be doing 🙂
DGKaye
January 5, 2020 at 4:43 pmLol, you’re so funny. Happy happy! 🙂 x
lisa
January 5, 2020 at 4:48 pm😆😘 it’s gonna be fun.
Balroop Singh
January 5, 2020 at 10:20 amHi Lisa, Happy New Decade! I am glad you have emerged from the shadows of the past, defeated all the demons and have a fresh look at this new decade. Wishing you all the success and a wonderful decade ahead. We may say nothing changes but each day guides us toward joyous pathways. Let’s smile at those hopes and explore what life has in store for us. 🙂
lisa
January 5, 2020 at 1:29 pmHappy New Decade, Balroop! 😀 Yes, I believe I have officially defeated all the demons…I like how you’ve worded that. The poet in you shows. This: “We may say nothing changes but each day guides us toward joyous pathways.” Exactly the hope I’m feeling now. hugs.
Tamara
January 5, 2020 at 6:26 amWOW! I’ll be celebrating 10 years this March and I can’t believe it. We started sort of the same time and went on our own journeys. Love it. I plan to keep going and going and going.
Happy New Year!
lisa
January 5, 2020 at 10:16 amWoohoo, congratulations, Tamara. And you’ve been a great success as a brand name and monetizes your gorgeous blog. Yes, I found you soon after I started my own blog. Connecting with other writers and bloggers has been amazing! Happy New Year to you and looking forward to seeing what you’ll be writing about on your blog this year!
DGKaye
January 4, 2020 at 5:16 pmLove it all Lis! Cheers to all things good and new. Sounds like you have great direction. Me, I have so much up in the air. It will be interesting to figure out my 2020 by mid year, lol. Enjoy it all, and I look forward to reading here. <3
lisa
January 4, 2020 at 7:45 pmThanks, Deb! 😀 Well, I kind of fake it ’til I make it. Your blog is interesting exactly for the reason that you have so much variety. Happy 2020, my friend!