So Long Folks...For now
I have been thinking about this for awhile, and have finally decided to pull the trigger. I am going to shut down this Xanga site. There are a variety of reasons for this. I would like to pursue some other forms of writing. I had been asked by a local publisher awhile ago to consider trying a book. I think I may start journaling again to see where that goes. Also am technically no longer Lighthouse Dave, so even my Xanga name no longer works.
The last reason is that when my term on the School Board ends in June I am considering starting a political/news blog and would like to start it under a new moniker. Donna and I have canceled our subscription to the Grand Rapids Press out of protest for what we consider to be a biased way they cover this city.
I believe there needs to be other sources of news, and think the electronic format is the way to go. If I start this local blog/news site, I will most likely use a different format like word press or something like that. It would be a web site specifically for political blogging in West Michigan, where many people could contribute. Besides, once I get off school board I can be more vocal about issues and not have to worry about it hitting the papers.
So for now, its been fun folks! Ta Ta for now
Comments (4)
You will be missed.
Dave - I will miss reading your blog, but am delighted to hear about the possibilities you have before you. Please make sure that my email is on your listserve that you send out with your new political blog in June or thereafter once you start your new site, as I'd love to continue reading it, allowing your perspective to shape mine. Again, thanks for all the posts over the years - particularly your updates about Don while he was in Iraq, and your commentary on the long political campaign in support of Barack Obama. Blessings to you and Donna in the months ahead!
I too will miss your commentary but see great value in a source of unbiased news. Please keep me in the loop!
Dave, electronic publishing of local news has legs...