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Riding Into The Sunset For a Bit, 05.11.2020

Riding Into The Sunset For a Bit, 05.11.2020

 

Sweet friends, the time has come for me to take a little siesta from blogging and social media.  I have seen others do it and come back refreshed and revived.  Hopeful that I will feel that way after a little down time.  Please know that I am well and just doing this for some restoration to my peace of mind and mental health.

Praying that until we meet again, you and yours will be happy and well.

Riding into the sunset.  Adios for now.

Hugs and kisses,

leslie

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About Leslie Roberts Clingan

I am an aspiring blogger and children's author, wife, mother, daughter, sister, - in-law, responsible pet owner and recently retired elementary school librarian. I hope to figure out the next chapter of my life as I transition from crazy, busy work world onto totally idle retirement and now to something in-between.

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  1. Michael Ann Rentz

    May 11, 2020 at 3:59 am

    Praying for you this morning, Leslie! I pray that this will be a good time of rest physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Rest and taking time away are GOOD things!

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      June 7, 2020 at 7:53 pm

      Thank you for the prayers, my darling friend. I enjoyed my time away and have come back to blogging gingerly.

      Reply
  2. Dee | Grammy's Grid

    May 11, 2020 at 5:51 am

    Enjoy your time away! Blogging burnout is real and can be a bummer but taking time away helps a lot!

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      June 7, 2020 at 7:56 pm

      Thank you, Dee. I am hoping to get back to joining you for the creative writing opportunities.

      Reply
  3. Christie Hawkes

    May 11, 2020 at 6:26 am

    I will miss you sweet friend. I hope you find the restoration you desire from this break. In the meantime, may you be safe. May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you feel at ease. Namu amida butsu. XOXO

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      June 7, 2020 at 8:02 pm

      Aww, Christie! Your comment warmed my heart. I enjoyed my downtime away from social media and blogging but I missed my friends, and missed writing. I am glad to be back, but I want to go slowly!

      Reply
  4. Terri Webster Schrandt

    May 11, 2020 at 8:10 am

    Enjoy your break, Leslie! I’ll miss your Sunday Stills images! I’ve taken a couple of breaks before and got new perspective. Stay well and safe, my friend!

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      June 7, 2020 at 8:03 pm

      Thank you, Terri. I needed to catch my breath and just step away from all the hustle bustle of blogging and social media. I am comig back but going to move forward slowly.

      Reply
  5. Dara

    May 11, 2020 at 9:02 am

    Hope you’re ok and will be thinking of you.

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      June 3, 2020 at 7:08 pm

      Thank you, sweet friend. I missed you while I was gone. Thought of you several times.

      Reply
  6. Nancy

    May 11, 2020 at 9:09 am

    Oh I’m so sorry. I will miss you. Take care love.

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      June 3, 2020 at 6:59 pm

      Thank you, darling you. I needed a few weeks to just be.

      Reply
  7. Lysha

    May 11, 2020 at 9:14 am

    I’ll miss you, but I do hope that you come back refreshed and renewed. Breaks are good!

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      June 3, 2020 at 6:59 pm

      Breaks are good. Needed a little time to balance and refocus and just breathe!!

      Reply
  8. Rebecca Jo Vincent

    May 11, 2020 at 10:44 am

    I will miss your posts & comments my friend. Hope you enjoy your time away & focus on family & yourself. HUGS to you!!!

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      June 3, 2020 at 6:58 pm

      Thank you, sugar plum. Just needed a few weeks to catch my breath.

      Reply
  9. Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom

    May 11, 2020 at 11:35 am

    OH, Leslie!!! I am so surprised and yet not surprised to see this… blogging is so much work and sometimes I’m not sure if it is all worth it. I’ve thought of taking a break myself at times… I wish you the very best and I hope to see you back eventually if that is what is best for you.

    Take care and enjoy the Spring and Summer!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      June 3, 2020 at 6:55 pm

      Thank you, darling, darling friend. I needed a couple of weeks to catch my breath. Feeling better now, personally, but so sad about
      the tragedy in Minneapolis. Heaven help our country.

      Reply
  10. Kellyann Rohr

    May 11, 2020 at 12:29 pm

    You, my dear will be missed! I’ll be thinking of you and praying for you and your family. I hope all is well with your mom. Take a break and recharge and refresh but most of all, enjoy life!
    xo,
    Kellyann

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      June 3, 2020 at 6:45 pm

      Thank you, darling friend. I needed a little down time and have learned I have to pace myself in all things. Not the spring chicken I once was.

      Reply
  11. Donna Connolly

    May 11, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    Hi, Leslie – I’ve taken several blogging breaks and have found them all to be refreshing and renewing. Wishing you peace, health and wellness.
    You will be very much missed.

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      June 7, 2020 at 8:04 pm

      Thank you for the well wishes. Just a few weeks away help so much. Now I want to return but to pace myself with the blogging and social media.

      Reply
  12. Karen

    May 11, 2020 at 3:55 pm

    I really enjoy reading your blog for inspiration & motivation. I look for your new posts in my emails. Enjoy your siesta & hope you have quick refreshment & revival.

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      June 7, 2020 at 7:52 pm

      Thank you! My siesta was refreshing and restorative but I am glad to be back.

      Reply
  13. Bojana

    May 11, 2020 at 6:38 pm

    I am glad you are doing well and that you are taking a much deserved break. Please keep in touch and until you are ready to return, I wish you joy and so much peace. I look forward to your return when you feel good and ready. Hugs.

    bosbodaciousblog.blogspot.ca

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      June 7, 2020 at 7:47 pm

      Thank you for the good wishes. I needed some time away but I am glad to be back!

      Reply
  14. Deb

    May 12, 2020 at 1:36 am

    We will be here waiting for you when you feel up to returning. Take care xxx

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      June 3, 2020 at 6:52 pm

      I sure missed connecting with you. Thank you for the email you sent and for staying in touch. Glad to be back
      among friends.

      Reply
  15. Jennifer Smith

    May 12, 2020 at 10:05 am

    Huge sigh. I was trying to get caught up with blogs etc…and hoping to see all you had been up to – but you said good-bye! I hope it will not be for good and that you will enjoy your break and time away. God bless –

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      June 3, 2020 at 6:45 pm

      Thank you for your kind message. I needed to take some down time to recharge but I am back!!

      Reply
  16. Mica

    May 13, 2020 at 3:12 pm

    I hope that you are okay and the break is just what you need to feel refreshed! The world can be a crazy place right now, especially on social media, so I understand you stepping back.

    Hope your week is going well 🙂 We are starting to slowly return to normal with the kids back at school!

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      June 7, 2020 at 7:45 pm

      Thank you!! I am back to blogging. But truly enjoyed my time away from social media.

      Reply
  17. Jill

    May 13, 2020 at 4:44 pm

    I will miss you but completely understand! Stay healthy and safe! I’ll be thinking of you!

    Jill – Doused in Pink

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      June 3, 2020 at 6:41 pm

      Thank you dear one!!

      Reply
  18. Bri

    May 15, 2020 at 8:23 am

    I will miss your face, but I totally understand! Come back soon, all refreshed and recharged!!!!

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      June 3, 2020 at 6:41 pm

      Thank you, darling friend!!

      Reply
  19. Amy Johnson

    May 16, 2020 at 7:39 am

    Enjoy your time off!

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      June 3, 2020 at 6:37 pm

      Thank you, sweets!!

      Reply
  20. ritu thakre

    May 22, 2020 at 5:40 am

    Take care and enjoy the Spring and Summer!

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      June 7, 2020 at 7:45 pm

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  21. Kristin

    May 26, 2020 at 1:12 pm

    Good for you! It totally helps to get away. Unplug. Especially right now. I hope to see you again very soon. Enjoy 🤍🤍🤍

    Reply
    • Leslie Roberts Clingan

      June 3, 2020 at 6:37 pm

      Thank you!! Glad to be back and to catch up with everyone.

      Reply

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