Me: Ardmore?
Ardmore: Yes?
Me: I’m scared.
Ardmore: We’ve already talked through this. The toilet seat will not cut you again.
Me: You don’t know that! But that’s not actually what I was talking about. I’m scared to go back to blogging. It’s been a long time, bordering on unacceptable.
Ardmore: Why haven’t you been blogging?
Me: I’ve been busy.
Ardmore: I’ve been busier.
Me: What? How can that be?
Ardmore: It takes a lot of maintenance work to retain a place in your head.
Me: Is that a slam?
Ardmore: No one uses “slam” any more.
Me: Did they ever?
Ardmore: Did you just slam yourself?
Me: Touché.
Ardmore: Hilary, don’t you think the best way to get back into blogging is just to begin?
Me: I was actually thinking the best way would be not starting.
Ardmore: I’m sorry. Was that a joke?
Me: You’re not my favorite person.
Ardmore: I’m not a person.
Me: No. You’re more like a friend.
Ardmore: Hilary, let’s not blur the person/secondary-personality line here.
Me: Fair enough, Ardy. Fair enough.
Hilly Miller 
Very cute! I think I know Ardmore a bit better now. Lol love ya Dad
I have reached the “unacceptable” level of space between blogging occasions numerous times. It doesn’t negate your writing skill or value. It’s a tough place to be, because it’s really easy to get down on yourself, but seriously, it’s fine. Especially because as Americans we put way too much on our plate, so sneaking writing in can be really hard. Good work posting something today. Just pat yourself on the back for that. Holla!