Dear Friends,
Skyline Happenings (this blog) started in 2014 when residents had no easy way of hearing about each other, learning about the goings on in the community or simply having fun and sharing interesting postings that we could all enjoy as a community. Increasing in activity over the ensuing 11+ years, 194 of you have now opted to subscribe to the blog. There have been 6560 blog postings, 448,000 views logged since the blog went live.
I plan to retire from hosting the blog in June and am in hopes that one or more of you will take on the role of “administrator.” This may sound daunting, but I’m more than willing to help in a transition. I know nothing about computer programming but did need to learn a bit of the WordPress format in order to operate the blog. My activity has been mainly reading, then cutting and pasting the articles you send me into a “new post.” At times I’ll publish a YouTube video which only requires pasting the URL link. Other times I’ll look for interesting articles in the media you might have missed.
The blog content is eclectic for sure–politics, health, humor, aging, etc. By intention, I’ve avoided any Skyline criticisms or gossip. Personal identities have been been shielded as much as possible. Several people outside of Skyline (families, TA staff, other CCRC residents, etc. have become subscribers). Skyline’s portal, Caremerge, deals only with internal Skyline activities so the blog is complimentary in being able to highlight activities in the community.
Can the functions of the blog be expanded and improved? For sure! All it will take is action from you with positive imagination and interest.
Please contact me by email, text or in person with your thoughts about continuing Skyline Happenings. I’m hoping that the blog can have a bright future. Your interest and support have been greatly appreciated.
Best, Jim