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End of the Road

This little experiment in self-therapy, humor, and at times, maybe, some thought-provoking banter, has run its course. I write less, struggle with it more, and due to my banishment from Twitter, I'm read and commented on by far fewer people. While most of it was for me, it was nice to get feedback from strangers and occasionally from those I know. I thank the handful of people who read this, even more, those who appreciated my words, even (and especially) when they disagreed. I need another outlet and will look to find one. I realize algorithms have made repetitive posts difficult to highlight on social media, but I do still feel the need to engage, even if it's merely one step above yelling in the mirror. I may from time to time throw out my movie list, because I keep it on here, but that's about it. 

After eleven years and over fifteen-hundred blogs, my thoughts will for the most part stay within. Thanks to the few, very few, who made me think and feel, and hopefully some of these ramblings made affected you the same way. 

Thanks! 


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  1. ChowJuly 31, 2020 at 4:37 PM

    Oh no Jon, you go back to the Tuckahoe /Eastchester days for me!!! Please let us know if when you begin to post again, you do have our emails!! Only the best

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  2. ChowJuly 31, 2020 at 4:43 PM

    I'm back, I forgot to say thank you

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