For various reasons, I have decided to quit blogging. For one thing, my numbers are down to a level that it doesn’t seem worth it to continue, though let me offer my thanks to those who have stayed around! I’m not going to bother enumerating all of my other reasons. I’ll just say that to some extent, I am moving in a new direction and refraining from blogging allows me more time for other things I want to do.
I’ll leave the blog up for a while, maybe indefinitely, but I won’t be doing any more posts.
So long.
Sorry to see you go. I've been reading your blog for years, and it's long been a great source for news and the discussion of current issues. Good luck as you move forward with your new projects, and sincere thanks for the high-quality writing you've done up to now.
Posted by: Kevin Kim | 04/02/2022 at 08:56 PM
Oh, no! But I can understand, John. I’ve enjoyed your thoughts and analyses on the cornucopia of subjects you’ve written about, and you’ve even gotten me to think soccer might possibly be a sport—which did take some work. Good luck. I’ll also keep an eye to the skyline for any more books you pen. Thanks for all the years.
Posted by: J. Reed Anderson | 04/03/2022 at 03:40 AM
That's a real shame, John. Best wishes for these new directions.
Posted by: Tom | 04/03/2022 at 06:40 AM
Re: soccer. I was very tempted to post about the latest soccer absurdity -- that the U.S. not only got into the upcoming World Cup, but that it is in a group with Iran -- but decided that no, I was going to stick to my plan.
Posted by: John Pepple | 04/03/2022 at 06:46 AM
I'll miss it. Best wishes!
Posted by: Maya M | 04/03/2022 at 11:24 AM
Happy trails!
Posted by: JD | 04/03/2022 at 11:34 AM
Best wishes with whatever directions life take you.
Posted by: John T | 04/04/2022 at 05:01 AM
Always enjoyed your thoughts on topics over the years. All the best for your further endeavors!
Posted by: Billy | 04/04/2022 at 06:02 AM
Darn. I've learned a lot, quoted you in classes, handed out a couple copies of "The Left's War on the Poor" to students and faculty members, and most of all had fun reading your stuff.
After retiring you should come out of retirement, like Tom Brady, and if you do, email me so I know you are back in action.
Thanks for all the insights you've shared!
Posted by: Charles N. Steele | 04/07/2022 at 05:24 PM
Charles: Thanks for all your support! I will indeed email if I start up again.
Posted by: John Pepple | 04/08/2022 at 08:01 PM
Everything has its season. Good luck in your new endeavors.
Posted by: Joe Garrett | 04/09/2022 at 03:52 PM
Sorry to see you go. You are a valuable voice in these times. Maybe just give yourself a break?
Posted by: John Templeton | 04/26/2022 at 07:35 AM
Thanks. Right now, I'm working on non-political projects, but we shall see.
Posted by: John Pepple | 04/26/2022 at 12:56 PM