Wow! First, congratulations on your baby girl. What an amazing and challenging journey to get to that final "squirt". And it sounds like wonderful changes are in the cards going forward. I just want to thank you for all the work you've put in on the Obsidian newsletters. While I don't know you (except for the exceptionally written story of your recent delivery adventure), I'm guessing your future writing will continue to be a source of inspiration. Best wishes to you and the family.
Iām really looking forward to reading the new stuff! Knowledge management, history, and weird science are just the kinds of things I love hearing about.
Congrats on the new addition to your familiar, Eleanor (and wow, Iām so glad that everyone is ok)! Also, welcome to Substack!!! I agree with William Daniel Parker III --- your Roundups were an essential part of Obsidianās growth, from what I can tell.
Iāve also been doing some hard thinking about priorities and work and time. This isnāt the first time, either. Once upon a time, I used to do a regular column in which I did a round-up of publishing industry news. It was fun and satisfying in the beginning, but then less and less fun and I realized it was time for a change.
Looking forward to seeing what you do on Substack!
Oh, neat! It feels good to know that other people are in a possession to empathize instead of being mad at me for stopping š was it something like the genre grapevine, or a different part of the publishing industry?
Thank you for your service Eleanor. Your weekly newsletters were a wealth of information. I was always amazed how you were able to produce them each week with all or your other commitments. A testament to your efficiency as a working mom. I'm glad you made the decision to back off a bit and let what you love guide you. Best of luck.
I like to stay busy and connected, and I like thinking through intellectual problems... when my brain is at all functional. Which it definitely wasn't for the last few months! But I'm excited to be back in the game.
Thanks! Next week's edition is going to be a roundup of thought-provoking nonfiction articles, then probably a some thoughts on my note taking philosophy, then after that maybe a longform article about different kinds of war-fighters throughout history.
Wow! First, congratulations on your baby girl. What an amazing and challenging journey to get to that final "squirt". And it sounds like wonderful changes are in the cards going forward. I just want to thank you for all the work you've put in on the Obsidian newsletters. While I don't know you (except for the exceptionally written story of your recent delivery adventure), I'm guessing your future writing will continue to be a source of inspiration. Best wishes to you and the family.
Iām really looking forward to reading the new stuff! Knowledge management, history, and weird science are just the kinds of things I love hearing about.
Congrats on the new addition to your familiar, Eleanor (and wow, Iām so glad that everyone is ok)! Also, welcome to Substack!!! I agree with William Daniel Parker III --- your Roundups were an essential part of Obsidianās growth, from what I can tell.
Iāve also been doing some hard thinking about priorities and work and time. This isnāt the first time, either. Once upon a time, I used to do a regular column in which I did a round-up of publishing industry news. It was fun and satisfying in the beginning, but then less and less fun and I realized it was time for a change.
Looking forward to seeing what you do on Substack!
Oh, neat! It feels good to know that other people are in a possession to empathize instead of being mad at me for stopping š was it something like the genre grapevine, or a different part of the publishing industry?
I did a column for Writersmarket.com (part of Writer's Digest Books). I think it was daily? It's been so long, I can't remember anymore! š
Sounds like you had quite a time of it, but I'm glad everyone is healthy now.
It was definitely an adventure! But on the whole worthwhile hehe
Eleanor , Happy zero birthday!!!
Thank you for your service Eleanor. Your weekly newsletters were a wealth of information. I was always amazed how you were able to produce them each week with all or your other commitments. A testament to your efficiency as a working mom. I'm glad you made the decision to back off a bit and let what you love guide you. Best of luck.
I like to stay busy and connected, and I like thinking through intellectual problems... when my brain is at all functional. Which it definitely wasn't for the last few months! But I'm excited to be back in the game.
Thanks! Next week's edition is going to be a roundup of thought-provoking nonfiction articles, then probably a some thoughts on my note taking philosophy, then after that maybe a longform article about different kinds of war-fighters throughout history.