Friend for the Ride is going on holiday. After nine years, I’m ready to pause the blog. I’ve loved the creativity and honesty of blogging, and I’ve loved getting to know my wonderful readers. Thank you so much for visiting and commenting on my posts.
My art is going well, so I hope to focus on painting for now. I also may get back to writing picture books or look for markets for creative nonfiction. We’ll see.
Egret Contemplates the Day Ahead
I plan to pop back up now and then. I’d be too sad to say a forever goodbye. Please keep sending me any ladies room doors you find, as I will definitely be posting more doors. And I may re-post some of my favorite older posts from time to time.
My mom, one of my first readers, painted the roller coaster watercolor for Friend for the Ride when she was 88. Here’s to spunky and creative women everywhere. Here’s to all of you!
If any of you would like to be Facebook friends, send me a friend request at https://www.facebook.com/barbara.younger
You can follow my art on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/barbarayounger/
Friend For The Ride 
We’ll miss you–but I understand. I hope you find satisfaction in your new endeavors. See you on FB!
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Thanks so much and I congratulations on your blog. Sure love the content AND winning a giveaway!
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Congrats on nine (!) years of blogging. Have enjoyed following along!
Janet
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Thanks so much for reading, Janet, and also for your lovely Christmas note. I got sloppy on my cards this year. Love to both of you!
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We’ll just say au revoir and hope to see you very soon. Thank you for many years of enlightenment, entertainment, and friendship!!
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Thanks so much for being one of the very first readers and for sticking with me. And of course thanks for the wonderful ladies room door posts. Do keep sending me doors!
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Congrats! Good luck with new ventures. I haven’t pulled the plug on the blog but post so rarely these days. But keeping it for now, even if sporadic.
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Ah. And we met somehow through my blog and then came the fabulous Tangerine Tango! Hi to your adorable mom!
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I will miss your weekly posts, Barbara, but you have more than earned some time away, spent doing whatever you wish. Thank you for all you’ve shared, from bathroom signs, to new products. Happy painting, my friend.
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Ah. Thanks so much for reading. I’m going to give writing pictures books another try. Send any advice! Still haven’t found an agent. Am tabling my middle grade for now.
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Congratulations on a good run! Loved getting to know you and all your insights. But I’m seriously reconsidering Facebook so I’ll see you on Instagram!
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Thanks so much! Been fun getting to know you. Love watching your crew grow!
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