Writing a newsletter

I think that I have sent two mass emails from here. The last one had to have been at least two months ago. Probably more. I have been encouraged/admonished/challenged/chewed out for not have written an actual update newsletter to send to all of my supporters, family, and friends (these are not exclusive categories). So that was one of my goals for today, a Saturday.

But all that I have gotten so far is a Publisher template and some ideas. One little thing written, an empty cool "Spanish word" box where I can explain a word that has been helpful or meaningful or just plain interesting.

That's all I've got, though. Back to electronic communication, I feel a little ashamed that I haven't written a new email, as it is one of the easiest and low-costing things to do keep in touch with people. I haven't, though, and I don't have a really legitimate reason. I guess I feel embarrassed sending a new email out when there are still responses that I haven't replied to. And I want to send an encouraging email about what's going on here, but don't always have lots of fun things to say in a bouncy email. Sometimes days are just hard.

I don't have the excuse that "nobody reads update emails," because, well, I read every email that people send me. I like reading about my friends on HNGR or living abroad or wherever. I'm sure not everybody reads mine, but probably some do.

Maybe the vast variation of my proposed audience is daunting, but hey, I keep a blog (of course, the people who read this go here on purpose).

I think about people on the Other Side a lot. I really appreciate my supporters, and I love getting emails or Skype calls from people. One of my friends said she wanted to send me a surprise package but didn't know my address here. It warmed my heart so much. I like keeping in contact them (you).

So if you have any suggestions or ideas, I'd really appreciate hearing them. What you would like to hear about or not. Sure it be pure pictures? I want to be able to express my experience in its uniqueness but also in the way that it connects with human experiences everywhere. I don't want to trot out my presumption or arrogance, as I'm really not that special for having moved to Mexico. I do want to be honest and realistic, though. Why does this seem so insurmountable? So formidable? A cliff and I keep searching for a tunnel...