Well, if my intention was to completely drop off the face of the bloggy earth, I would say that I’ve succeeded. In almost two months, I’ve posted nothing but a book review.
I would like to thank all of you who left comments, sent emails, or contacted me in some other way to 1) see if I’m okay, and 2) let me know you missed my blog posts. I really appreciate each kind comment. I am okay. I have just not been blogging. I could go into the multiple reasons why, but quite honestly, blogging about blogging is something I’m not up to at the moment. 
I’ve had a few people ask me if this is permanent, if I’ve given up blogging for good. And the answer is: I don’t think so. I truly don’t know what the future of this blog will look like, but I don’t picture me shutting things down, packing my bags, and going home.
SO… all that being said (and I think this post is sounding much more melodramatic than I originally intended), I’m here today to see if there is still interest in a Spring Reading Thing 2011. I know I’ve managed to chase off most of my readers through a sheer dearth of posts. Understandably!
But, if you’re still there, and if you would like to participate in a Spring Reading Thing 2011, would you comment here and let me know?
It would be a simple challenge, pared down. Just some goals, a touch of encouragement/accountability, and a wrap-up, I think. But I know I’ll be reading this spring, and if you will too, and you’d like to read together, I’d be happy to host.
I even made a button, just in case. So if you’re interested, say so, and I’ll get myself together and get things going.
You can count me in!
I am so in too! I have been looking forward to seeing the button. You are so creative. Thank you for all the hard work you put into these challenges. I love them.
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=D I’m glad that you are ok. (And you’re in my reader so I’ll ALWAYS be around.) Given the fact that baby is due this Spring, I’m thinking I will not try to participate – for that reason alone. But I was planning on the Fall Into Reading. So..that’s where I’M at anyway!
Glad you’re ok, have missed you! and hey! i just saw that you just tweeted! and yes, as always i am up for Spring Reading Challenge!
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I’m going to be reading anyway, so if you’re hosting a challenge, I’m there.
I’m in!
I was just telling someone how blogging helped me to return to the hobby I loved so much. Reading other readers talk about books inspired me, but it was the first Fall challenge years ago that got me totally hooked, so thank you!
I’d like to keep my list simple this Spring too. It’s sort of gotten away from me with review posts etc etc, but I’d like to select some personal books that I’d like to read and commit to get to those.
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Count me in! It wouldn’t be spring without the Spring Reading Thing!
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Count me in! I didn’t read much this fall but am definitely doing more of it lately, so it would be fun to share with others and see what they are into as well. Simple is great – it doesn’t have to be fancy to be a great way to connect.
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I am always up for this. Your reading challenges are what helped me set them up for my school. Next year we are partnering with an elementary school. Let us know when so we can steal your button and promote it.
Oh please do it! Sometimes I think the only reading I get done is during the fall and spring because of your “Reading Things!” And I’m having another child in July, so this will be my farewell to a bit of time to myself before the newborn craziness starts again!
Sure, I love SRT. I’m reading anyway, bit touching base with others over the challenge is fun.
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I’m definitely in! I love the spring and fall challenges and would be sad to see them go.
I’m in too. And hope you know you’ve been missed around “here!”
Count me in as well! Really enjoyed the Fall challenge and have been looking forward to the Spring one ever since!
Glad to “see” you back!
Count me in. Spring Reading and Fall Reading are always challenges I enjoy – they help me finish some of my other challenges and my ever growing TBR list.
I would love if you do it again, Katrina! It’s one of my favorite memes.
I would totally love a SRT!~ Glad you’re back and I’ll be there!
Please count me in. I enjoy your challenges and appreciate your willingness to sponsor them.
I’m in if you are.
In.
And glad you’re back.
Count me in!
Count me in too!
I’ve been waiting to hear if you would do one this spring. I’m in!
I’m in!
Oh you know you don’t even have to ask me! I’m totally in!
Nice to know you’re not altogether stopping blogging, however you’re little blog might change.
I’ve been checking and checking and checking your blog to see if you’ve posted anything new. So today when my email showed a post from you I was soooo happy!
YES! I will participate along with you in the Spring Reading Thing! I look forward to the reading challenges that you have and sometimes I hold off reading a book just so I can read it during these. I know…silly right?
Looking forward to it!
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Oooh, I’m in. I’ve been over at least once a week to see if you’re here, so I’m glad to see that you are! Pretty button, by the way!!
I’m always up for Spring Reading Thing.
I was thinking about this a couple of weeks ago. You’re in my feed reader and I noticed I hadn’t seen you around. Glad you’re okay. I’m in for the challenge if you’re doing it again. No pressure though…
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You can count me in
I wasn’t planning on joining any challenges this year, but I did enjoy the SRT last year, and I will be reading anyway, so count me in!
Yes, a friend and I were just discussing this yesterday, wondering if there would be a challenge this spring.
I had been anticipating this post! So glad I saw it in my feed reader today
I am totally in!!
Um, YES!!!! I’ve been waiting for the SRT all winter long. And let me tell you, its been a loooooong winter here.
Glad you are still around!
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I’m going to try! I’ve never done one of your challenges before but I have missed seeing your blog posts lately and I am going to jump in!
I’m in again this year! Thanks!
I’d be interested!
I’m in!! I can’t wait already started my list! Love the button! Glad you are ok.
Ummm….YEAH!!!!
I’m already making my lists!!!
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I don’t come over here very often, sadly, but just this morning, I was on my Reading Challenges blog, and thought, “Ooo, Katrina must be getting ready to do the Spring Reading Thing challenge!” (knowing that you always start it around the first day of Spring)… so I headed on over to see. And, whaddaya know? Here’s a post asking about whether/not we want to still participate!
So, this is my big, gigantic YES!, saying I’m in, if you’re up to hosting! You know I love your challenges.
~MizB
I have missed you–your blog always brings a smile to my face. Like many others, I was just thinking about the srt and wondering if you were going to host? I am always in–your challenge is part of spring to me–that and the read-a-thon! so YES! I am in, and will make my list. I failed at the Fall challenge this past year as I was in a blogging slump myself. I hope you don’t go away!
*smiles*
Definitely interested! I’m always reading, but your 2 challenges are really the only ones I participate in. Love them!
I would be interested!
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Welcome back! I’m all in for a SPT!
Hi Katrina! I’m in for SRT
I’m reading as much as I can before we move anyway, to declutter books…
I would so love to be part of another SRT… please count me in! Blessings on you, Katrina!
I’m in! I appreciate all your time and effort in these reading challenges.
I would love to try the spring reading thing. I became a follower of your blog during the fall reading challenge and it was definitely intriguing to me!