A word or two of explanation...

While working on another writing project, fulfilling some professional obligations, and handling a few personal matters, my time for the blog has become very limited. I have no real opportunity to research and dig for the new items that give me pleasure and teach me new things about my beloved France, and that I get joy from sharing with you.

I'm going to put The French Journal on hiatus as I work through the crunch period. My apologies.

Comments

[rspring]

I was wondering what was happening. Meanwhile, I started a new job--strange new world after not working for what seems like awhile. Its not a French job, but I'm using my Spanish this time around. But to keep up with my French, I'm taking translation jobs on the side. I'd like to take a trip on the side too, but who wouldn't!

[Bob]

We appreciate whatever effort you make. Your site is unigue and fulfills a francophile need. Thanks for all you do.

[Polly-Vous Francais]

Notre tres cher CL,

Your posts are always so enlightening, no matter what the frequency.

I'm feeling the same sort of time crunch, so I empathize!

Bon courage et bonne continuation,
Polly

[Mimi]

It seems as though quite a few of us are experiencing the same crunch these days, CL.

You and PVF are two of my must-see early morning stops, but I'll get by because my own life is crazy at the moment.

[francetales.com]

I still am posting every day but doing less research of my own too. I find going to sites like ezine articles, hub pages, and squidoo can give me inspiration in times of need. Also a good video about some little know aspect of France helps. As does reading other people's blogs, get to writing so I can get inspired.

[La Belette Rouge]

I will miss your frequent French updates. But, I fully understand. If I had known how much time I would spend blogging I probably would have never started.
Good luck with your projects. And, I hope that soon you will once again the FNN: The trusted source for all French news. ;-)
You will be missed. I will be looking forward to your return.
Merci et Bon chance!

[La Belette Rouge]

I will miss your frequent French updates. But, I fully understand. If I had known how much time I would spend blogging I probably would have never started.
Good luck with your projects. And, I hope that soon you will once again the FNN: The trusted source for all French news. ;-)
You will be missed. I will be looking forward to your return.
Merci et Bon chance!

[blueVicar]

Take care, dear CL, and don't work too hard. Thanks for the update. I feel pulled in many directions these days and often don't get time to "visit" as I would like, but am never disappointed when I do. You have an eye for the interesting. But if it needs to focus elsewhere for a bit, not to worry...

Meilleurs voeux!!

[rspring]

Ok, ok....this has gone on long enough! Even a greve doesn't usually last this long ;) I'm going through withdrawal and about to get addicted to something else, les gauloises, peut-etre, je te dis en rigolant dans ma barbe.

[Polly-Vous Francais]

O blogger, where art thou?

CL, Your devoted readers miss you!

Hope all is well and this is just a temporary -- and positive --crunch.

I presume it has nothing to do with the beginning of Red Sox season. (Tour de France season, mebbe I could understand!)

Best of luck in your projects, but do keep us posted if you can spare a moment.

bises,
Polly