Dear reader,

If you’re checking in to read this post, you’ll notice some things have changed around here. Since I last wrote, I’ve had a change of heart.

For some time, I’ve had this weird feeling where I’ve been trying to walk down two paths instead of focusing on one. I had one foot on one path, and the other on another, while the rest of me is being split right in half. Not really focusing on anything in particular, but scrambling in a million different directions all at once.

In November, I admitted to myself that I don’t have what it takes to be a social media content creator. Since about September, I stopped enjoying the creative process involved in making content. Plus, starting this Fall, I felt like every app and company was pushing Generative AI onto its users. (I’m aware of the irony that I use WordPress, which promotes and utilizes artificial “intelligence” in its work.) Regardless, all I wanted to do, all I ever wanted to do, was keep my little old-school blog and write about what I love.

To be honest, it’s a little embarrassing to admit “I hate this and want to quit” after trying out something new… especially after attending events, meeting new people, and putting one’s self out there on the internet for all to see. Yet, I would rather be honest with those that supported me than fade away without a word.

At this point, I have made up my mind that I will leave all the posts as they are, but simply continue blogging as I desire. I’ll be saying goodbye to the Facebook and Instagram pages and keep only the blog.

I appreciate the support of readers over the last year. I learned a lot through my interactions with you and others in person and online. The only reason I even considered continuing to try is because I have truly enjoyed meeting you and knowing there are others that love Pennsylvania as much as I do.

Sincerely,
Autumn Dannay