It has been more than a year ( my first post was on the 27th of August, 2022, to be precise) that I have been blogging on Vivaldi. I began in last August and have not given up on blogging despite the regular hiccups of work and social obligations. In fact, it has been quite a welcome change from sharing my thoughts on the ever chaotic social media. It has now become a regular habit to scribble down a few words on my blog, however relevant or irrelevant they may be. In fact when I had started blogging last August I did not even think that I would continue with this hobby of journaling for more than a year. Today I am happy that this venture into a new territory has now blossomed into a productive hobby.
Choosing Vivaldi has also brought with it its unique bouquet of advantages. The site being free from the ever intrusive advertisements (which are usually found in other blogging sites) has made it more attractive for those of us who want simplicity coupled with technologically advanced features. For people like me who are writers, poets, photographers and others involved in various creative fields, a site that is non intrusive, robust and downright simple is indeed a boon from the heavens. I have been using this site not only as a blogging platform but also as my official website. Further, with the automatic integration of the Vivaldi email it is easier for my readers to contact me. Both this blog as well as the integrated mailing feature helps me connect with my current readers as well as prospective ones.
Another great thing that I discovered in the last one year is the Vivaldi community. It has helped me immensely in coming across like-minded people who are involved in creative pursuits too. I would specially like to mention Dale Tucker, who is a fellow novelist, whose writings and dedication towards his craft has encouraged me to devote more time to my own literary pursuits. I would also like to mention Marco Castellani’s (who is an astronomer) blog which is a wonderful place to go back to and read about technological stuff that are extremely new to me. Last but not the least, I would also like to mention Evanescent Revelations, yet another blog that compels me to visit the same time and again due to its sheer lyrical appeal.
Dale in particular has gradually become a good friend over the last one year and I am glad that blogging on Vivaldi gave me the opportunity to meet and know people who have the same destination that I have 🙂
This is that time of the year when each one of us tends to reflect upon the year gone by and ponder upon our gains and losses during the course of the same. However, in a nutshell, I can safely state that Vivaldi has helped me immensely both in my professional career as well in my personal sphere as a writer. I would definitely consider this site “a home away from home” in more ways than one. Not only has it disciplined me as a writer, but it has also made me more dedicated towards my craft and has in the process successfully released me from distracting tentacles of the all pervasive social media. I am now more in control of my mind, my solitude and my single-minded devotion towards writing.
Thank you Vivaldi. Thank you for indeed being “a home away from home”.
Au revoir ! Till I write again…
Great to hear you’ll continue with your blogging here. Best wishes during the holiday season.
Thank you very much. Happy holidays to you too 🙂
Thank you, my friend for your very kind and generous words; they humble me. As a blogger, entrepreneur, and publisher of my own work, I am woefully inadequate. But meeting you here on Vivaldi and finding your friendship has been a rich reward. You are an excellent writer who not only has something to say worth reading but you are also a deep soul who understands life in a way that few do. It boils down to commitment to your art and the integrity to write what’s true. You do that in spades! I wish you all the best. — Dale Tucker
Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope our association as fellow writers endures for a very long time 🙂
I do too.
Your writing has a feeling of space and air around it, a softness that comes from a generosity of spirit. Writing is your spirit becoming visible; keep the words flowing, they are your breath.
I wish you glad tidings and happiness for Christmas and the New Year.
Thank you so much for the kind comments. I am touched and overwhelmed 🙂
p.s. I like the painting of the cottage. I believe it is by Helen Allingham whose work I like very much.
I am not sure. You must be right 🙂