Xavier ("The Nurse with a Gun") is hanging up his blog.
I'm reminded of the song "The End" (from "Apocalypse NOW") by The Doors. Except when we got to the end of that movie, I was drawn to watch the end sequence even as I moved toward the exit.
Xavier is (was?) entirely Something Else.
Over the years I have stolen shamelessly from his blog, and every time I did he made me look good.
My hope is that he changes his mind. I have not always appreciated every single article he wrote, but I have read the all because he can make even photography and bicycles interesting.
Now I find that I'm watching The End of Xavier, as I'm moving toward the exit.
Perhaps "Xavier Thoughts" is not really dying from ennui. Perhaps if I cross my fingers and hope strongly enough, he will change his mind. And perhaps I will wake up tomorrow and discover that it is all just a cruel joke.
But if not, I can understand why a man who has published significant and meaningful articles for years might willingly hang up his hat and move on.
We saw it with Kim DuTuit a couple of years ago, so I know it happens.
But it's a damn shame for a quality Blogger to be driven from the Public Venue just because he tires of dealing with obstreperous readers.
Maybe if I beg him, he will change his mind?
Worth a try.
And it may be worth your while to stop by and do your own share of begging.
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