are you there, world? it’s me, jolie.
when one hasn’t written a blog in oh, say almost a year. that’s right. almost 12 months. not quite 12. but almost. where does one start? does one start month by month? or does one start where one left off? or does one pick up as if no time has passed?
these are the questions i have pondered for the past few weeks. these are the deep and profound philosophical questions that i like to think have plagued academicians since the beginning of time. and just like them, the answer to these questions elude me. i’m at that point of no return. that point of feeling like it’s quite pointless to pick up anywhere. that point of feeling like i’ve fallen deep, deep, deep down the writers block canyon….and clawing my way out is almost unfathomable. insurmountable. impossible.
but alas, i defy to let this overwhelming passage of time defeat me. i refuse to surrender to the power of the blogger champions (you knowwwww who you are). someone must represent the back row bloggers. the blogger dropouts. the less-than-stellar blog-posting cyber writers. those with noble ambitions but yet, they somehow fall short of the finish line. those that have so much to say, that sometimes, they just don’t know how to say it all. those that really and truly are bloggers in their heart and soul. no matter what their BPR is (that’s blog publish rate for the newbies and yes, i might have just made that acronym up). because they are good enough. smart enough. and by darn, people like them.
so today, yes TODAY. i will not be defeated by the mere 9 months it’s taken me to write a blog. i will not wave the white flag of waning writers willpower.
i. will. prevail.
hello world.
i’m back.
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So happy to see this email today. You can do it. Jolie
Alright so glad you are back. No pressure. Just love ya
What Ann said! xoxo
WE WILL BE COMING TO SEE YOU IN ROUND TOP IN JUNE…OUR FIRST TIME….CAN NOOOOOT WAIT!!!!!
hi. welcome back
Looks like I showed up just in time. Just started following yesterday!
Let it go!!!
Yahoo!
Great that you are back keep up with the blog
Love hearing what you guys are up too. Also what is going on at the store, love the store!!
we’ve been buried in the store getting ready for antiques week! there is soooo much new junk! we are so excited!
YES!!!!!!
So glad you are back. So enjoy followin Junk Gypsys.
awwww…thanks!!!
Welcome back!
thanks so much!!!!
When does your new TV program start?
early this summer!
Takes a brave woman to say the blank screen almost won. The thesaurus pages have dried ice cream on them. The ink dried up in the Texas heat. But that’s when the great ones stomp their sassy pink boots, let their hair blow in the breeze and jump back in with ink cartridges blazing! It’s never too late to hear from a Junk Gypsy friend. I’ll wait for you.
yeah –good job jolie!! You have the gift– keep after it!! always a delight to read!
We all need silence, from time to time, to process what happens in a day…a week…nine months. From the depth of your sentiments expressed today, it’s clear your literary break only refined the substance within your style 🙂 Peace & Love.
Can’t wait for your new shows. Good to hear from you
welcome back jolie! although it is your dreadful post about your daddy’s biscuits that I can blame this additional 20 that seems to be following me around! On the bright side – they are hands down the best biscuits ever. I am sure that recipe and girl scout cookies are the downfall of many a women. So welcome back 🙂
hahaa… at least the extra 20 were worth it! and i hate to tell ya, but gypsy daddy’s cornbread is coming soooon!!!! 🙂 so glad you love ’em as much as i do!
Welcome back! Yeah, those blank pages can be intimidating! Congrats on jumping back in! Looking forward to reading new posts, and counting down to Antiques Week! Thank goodness Austin is so close to Round Top!
I looked yesterday and actually prayed you’d get back! WELCOME HOME!
that’s crazy! it’s been a longggg time! thanks!!
This was great, never knew you were such a talented writer…I need to read some more of your posts.
thankkkkk you!
Yes, welcome back I pray you keep your head up and keep moving forward cause you and your family are very loved by all your fans and we have missed hearing from y’all and watching y’all make amazing out of junk. 🙂 KEEP SMILING YOU ARE LOVED!!!!!
wow…thank you! thank you!!!
I feel ya sister! I just posted today after a very long break!!! We can do it!
back row bloggers unite!!!
Okay y’all, I’ll be the one who just says it… About Freakin’ time! This is the time, after football, before baseball, tv is a big pit of nothingness. Our cable picked up GAC channel right as your last season was ending so I haven’t had a JG fix in ages! Sooooo looking forward “wanderin” to antiques week and seeing what you’ve been up to!
Welcome home, so glad you’re back, we’ve missed you so much! So glad that you’re back in the saddle! 😉
thank you!!!!
All I have to say is that this is the best line of all time “someone must represent the back row bloggers.” I have never read your blog before but I am now and I love all things Junk Gypsy – ramble on…
haha.. glad to have ya! thanks so much!!
I am on that back row with you. A new meaning to BRB. Or is it? Be right back = back row blogger.
Love y’all to pieces.
Barbara
@madreminutes
Bahahahahaha! Good to see you back in the saddle! LOL (missed u!!)
There are worse things you know – like missing dinner. I hate it when I miss dinner. In fact, everyone in my house hates it when I miss dinner. Otherwise, I’m quite easy to ignore.
Yippee! !! When life gets super busy and how it does, it’s so nice to get a surprise visit from a Friend. THANK YOU! Welcome back and come on in! You don’t have to be clever or fancy or entertaining…. just you. Wonderful Beautiful soul that you are. You made my very stressful day more joyful. Thanks for coming back! 🙂
this is the best. thank you so much!!
That being said, this post is one of the most clever and entertaining posts I have ever read! 🙂 Luv ya to pieces
Guess you’ve been just a little busy 🙂
Welcome back♥♥♥ – from germany…
from germany?! wow!! thank you so much for finding us all the way over there!!! how ever did you find us?
We love you in Scotland too!
I have been saving all my junk until you returned!
So happy you’re back…you were missed dearly!! On another note…I will be in Houston visiting friends & for the rodeo & I’m so EXCITED, because I get to visit your store!!!!
Greeting Joline!!
I am so thrilled that you are back. Can’t wait to see what you guys have been up to. Sending, Hugs, Peace & Blessings to you and your family.
what time does your show air on the west coast. Also channels. Love JG and crew.
…glad for ya’ll to be back we have missed you down here in the big town of Buckholts…
Keep dream’ n….
Keep believ’ n…..
Keep a RAINBOW in your heart…..
XOXOXOXOXO
Great to have you back. Always love, love hearing about yall’s travels etc. I look forward to your future blogs.
This was excellent, never knew you were such a skilled writer… I want to read some more of your posts. really–good work jolie!!
So glad you are back. You are an awesome writer. I so enjoy following what you girls are doing.
Welcome back! Way to just jump in! Best way to do it!
lol. thats funny .just pick up where you left off and keep truckin or should I say “junkin”. we all know how busy you guys are and your business is booming .good for yall. we are just glad to here you are still alive and well and on the praire. cant wait for the shows to come back on .excited. I dont have cable anymore so gonna have to steal from a friend 🙂
Jolie, blogs are dying out faster than dinoaurrs. Do a tumblr or FB but don’t worry about blogging. It’s prtty much over!
Go on with your bad self Girl!!
No judgement here-you keep on doing what inspires you and when you have time write it all down for us! I too go months without updating and then blog like crazy while it’s still fresh.
You can’t rush it- it is what it is. Peace & love!
~Sara
How in the heck did I miss this debut? Sheesh.
I’m high fiving and booty bumping you. The blogger world needs more gypsy soul all up in it. Open up the barn doors and let it all out. Love you people more than words.
welcome back. We’re all real women here- you know with stuff that comes BEFORE the stuff we want to do– so nobody’s judgin anybody. We’re just delighted you’re back.
Stopped in Bungalow 47 in williamston today and saw the display for your paints. So wish we could be there to see the unveiling, but excited for your new venture.
Took an awesome pic of the finished sign, but won’t share it unless you ok it!
£0¥€ ¥’all!
can you please tell me when the new shows are starting
Thank You
can u please tell me when the new shows are starting
Thanks
I DO feel your pain, sweet Jolie! The busy-ness of life gets in the way of writing sometimes! Welcome back! No apologies! Your readers love you! <3<3<3
We knew something was up! Where are those girls? Those amazing girls! Even my hubby said so. We loveeeee your shows and we are late 50’s artists. Bless your hearts. Come on over to Prescott, AZ, ‘everybody’s hometown’!