A Night Heron and Update
A yellow-crowned night-heron from a few weeks ago heading into the Anahuac National Wildlife Reserve.
Two weeks ago, I decided to quietly stop the daily photo e-mails to see what would happen. In that time, a total of 3 people reached out to make sure there was not something wrong (prompted by the sudden stop of mail). To be clear, everything is fine. I had a feeling I was pushing unsolicited information to the majority of you and that was never the purpose. However, I think this test validates that feeling. The sudden stop of daily messages was probably a relief to your inbox.
I have slightly over 200 people on these daily e-mails. All but a very small handful asked to be put on the list. Each of you mean something to me and it is my desire is to stay in touch - but preferably not on a one-way street. To be honest, I never asked for replies or feedback. The posts were never about a showcase of talent (or lack thereof) but just a way to say you still count in my thoughts. I was just done (and still am) with routine posting on Facebook. I still go to FB and enjoy the updates from many of you.
My last message on May 2 marked 560 consecutive days of posts - well over 1500 photos through rain, shine, in town, out of town, sadness of death, and sometimes just not feeling great. If I were to guess, I would get a reply from less than 10 people per week and most of those were the same 5 - 7. Less than 10% (again a guess) of this list have made any contact in those 560 days.
If you are in that group of no contact, do not feel like I'm asking for a forced reply to this note. I do not need contact every day or even close. An occasional contact is always appreciated.
I will keep this list and send out photos and updates that I consider special - probably just a few per month. As always if you wish to be taken off this list, all you have to do is ask.
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