I wanted to take this opportunity to let my readers know that I will no longer be writing my column, Portsmouth Living, on a regular basis.

I am taking a hiatus and hope to start writing the occasional article for Portsmouth Patch in a few weeks. I plan on working on some other projects during this time. 

I want to thank everyone who takes the time to read my weekly blather. It really means a lot when people come up to me and tell me how much they like to read my column. Writing has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember and to hear that people enjoy reading it makes it even more special to me. 

I also want to take the chance to say thank you to Portsmouth Patch and especially Sandy McGee, my editor, for giving me the chance to write for a living. It has been a dream of mine for years and I am so very thankful for the opportunity I have been given. 

I am also excited to see what my writing future holds, and most importantly, I can’t wait to share it with all of you.