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Interlude – Holidays

December 18, 2010 by progmistress

I have to apologize to all the faithful readers of this blog for having more or less dropped off the face of the earth in the past few weeks. Unfortunately, as everyone knows, there are times in which our creative vein seems to have dried off, when coming up with something interesting (or even coherent) becomes an ordeal rather than a pleasure. For a number of reasons, in the past month or so I have hit such a patch, and that has inevitably affected my output as a reviewer, as well as my overall motivation.

My biggest apology goes to all those musicians who have sent me their material to review, and to whom I promised to produce something in short order. I hope that they, as creative artists, will understand my plight, and be  willing to wait a little longer for me to produce a decent write-up on their material. As things stand now, I would probably turn out  something definitely sub-par, and disappoint their expectations.

It is therefore a lucky coincidence that an almost three-week trip to Italy is coming up in a few days, which will allow me to unplug and recharge my batteries, so to speak – staying away from computers, spending time with family and friends, or just walking through the streets of Rome (which I have been missing so badly) and enjoying the festive atmosphere. I believe I burned myself out when churning out 12 reviews per month, and now need to regain afresh my enthusiasm for this very rewarding activity.

On the other hand, this is the perfect opportunity for me to wish the very best to all of you who have supported my blog in the past few months, and made sure it gets a fair number of visits every week, even when new posts are few and far between as they have been this month of December. I hope you will all spend a great holiday season with your family and friends, and then be ready to face a new year full of exciting musical challenges. Thank you for your friendship and support, and see you in 2011!

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  1. on December 18, 2010 at 9:10 pm Michael Inman

    You too Progmistress!
    Hope you have a wonderful time in Rome.
    Hope all has settled down there and you have a simply energizing experience. Full of family fun and holiday spirit!


  2. on December 18, 2010 at 9:17 pm Djalma Carvalho

    A trip to Rome..that sounds great..I remember my time there ..it´s an amazing place..every corner a different wonder in front of you…it combines the ancient and modern in a same place…I know you will feel home..enjoy it …Happy Holidays to you my friend Raffaela


  3. on December 19, 2010 at 4:29 pm progmistress

    Thank you, Michael and Djalma, and a very happy holidy season to both of you!


  4. on December 19, 2010 at 8:33 pm Assaf Vestin

    Have a great time in Rome!


  5. on December 20, 2010 at 8:33 am progmistress

    Thank you, Assaf! A very happy holiday season to you and your wife too!



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