Well, yes . . . there are some changes happening on this site. Thanks for noticing! But before I get into the changes, let me interject a little aside (if only because I need some sympathy this morning).
Remember how my husband had food poisoning this past Saturday night? Well, we believe it may have been a rather virulent stomach virus instead. Why? Because I feel like carp, too. I’ve felt like carp-warmed-over for the past few days, but I’ve continued to plow through the week. We parents know there’s no other alternative. You go, go, GO until the kids are in bed, and then you collapse in a fevered/chilled state on the couch and moan and groan that you think you’re gonna die. I don’t handle stomach bugs very well. Reminds me too much of being pregnant.
However, I can thank my lucky stars I am not as sick as what my poor honey has been. He’s managed to plow through the week, as well, with nary a complaint. But my already pale-skinned, freckle-faced husband is an unhealthy shade of cream. Truly . . . it’s a color I’m not even sure I know how to describe.
Anywho. Feel free to comment and tell me how sorry you are that we are in such a sickly state. Our house has not been cleaned in days (although I have managed to disinfect the bathroom and kitchen plenty of times). I have not practiced yoga in what feels like ages. Even Bridget asked this morning, Can we do yoga today? I’ve been feeding my kids eggs and toast and cereal for dinner for WAY too many nights. Sigh.
They’re fine, by the way. The kids. Full of their usual energy and malarky.
I swear, this is some form of parental punishment. Both of us too carpy-feeling to really parent. That would account for why Bridget is having a toosie-roll pop at 8:30 in the morning (she did have a bowl of Raisin Bran).
Oh, and I have to miss my Mother’s Day Tea Party at Bridget’s preschool today. Good thing she is not old enough to know that we are missing it. 
So if you would like to join my pity party, just let me know . . .
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Okay. Now on to business.
I’ve decided that I’m going to end my “writing” blog. That doesn’t mean I won’t be writing anymore, though. Quite the contrary! I originally thought it would be best to separate this blog and the other, but I think I may have been wrong. My husband would pay a pretty sum to hear me admit I’m wrong. Well, I was wrong!
Hence the reason for the new banner. The designer did such a beautiful job that I couldn’t let it go to waste. And considering I have a perfectly wonderful domain assigned to that other blog (www.LisGarrett.com), I’m going to transfer that over here as well. I’ll let you know when that happens. So . . . you’ll have to change your feed at that point (sorry!)
ALSO. I’m not going to have a blogroll. Please don’t take it personally. It just looks so . . . cluttered there on the sidebar. Perhaps I’ll make a separate page for it instead. But do bloggers really click on blogroll links?? I don’t usually.
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A little Root & Sprout news: If you happened to click over to the site yesterday, you may have noticed that it looked a little different. Well . . . I’ve been trying to come up with a satisfactory solution to letting readers know when new information is posted. Unlike a blog, Root & Sprout doesn’t have a feed. I ended up installing a blog function on the homepage, but the feed for that, even though it worked (for most), was just a bunch of gobbeldy gook. *thanks to those who tested it for me!* Additionally, I didn’t really like the way it looked on the home page.
Therefore, I will be offering a newsletter subscription to anyone who wishes to be notified of general announcements and when new articles hit the site. You can find the information on the home page at Root & Sprout, or you can simply send an email to newsletter@rootandsprout.com with the word “subscribe” in the subject line. Of course, your information will be kept confidential. 
Don’t forget I need articles!! I’ve received two articles from two faithful readers, but I need plenty more. I’ve had a few people ask what type of articles I’m in need of, and the answer would be EVERYTHING!!
Remember, if you can write a blog post, you are certainly qualified to write an article for Root & Sprout. Likewise, you don’t have to spend any more time on a Root & Sprout article than you would a blog post, so please don’t feel like you need to make a major time commitment to help make Root & Sprout a success. If you have an extra 30 minutes or can even spend 5 minutes a day drafting an article - GREAT!!
If that’s me sounding desperate, it’s only because I am on my hands and knees begging for help. I Ain’t Too Proud to Beg!
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May 9, 2008 at 10:36 am
Gnorb
First off, the changes are awesome. Glad you kept the banner. I presume you’ll be importing your content from the other blog here? And does that mean you’ll be writing some writing-related content here as well?
As for blogrolls, don’t worry about them. Honestly, it’s been a while since I’ve seen one, really. Normally what I see now is people who you really, really, really recommend, and usually these are (a) VERY topical of what you write about, or (b) friends. Having a page for a blogroll, however, is somewhat common and allow you to h/t your friends without cluttering your blog, even if no one ever visits those links.
Good luck healing from the stomach flu.
May 9, 2008 at 11:36 am
Debbie Yost
Sorry about the flu. Yuck. I do feel for you. I hope you are all feeling better soon and the kids stay healthy.
I agree with the blogroll. I did have a separate link for a while but went back to my main page. Personally, I only have it because I think it’s the “thing to do” but I don’t really like cluttering up my blog with it. I really don’t look at others blogrolls except to see if I am listed. Yeah, I’m selfish and petty and whatever you want to call me. Honestly, if I go check out someone else’s blog it’s usually because of a comment they wrote or a recommendation in the post.
I’m a little confused, are you keeping Woolgatherings or dropping that to put everything here? Not sure I understood, but I completely get keeping only one blog. One is enough work!
I know, I’ve been bad. I really am going to write something for Root and Sprout. I just keep getting side tracked. I’m sure you have no idea what that is like.
May 9, 2008 at 11:40 am
Debi
Well, I for one am joining in the pity party…I do hope you both feel back at 100% soon! And I hope the munchkins remain immune!
I agree with Gnorb…while I do very occasionally click on a blog roll, for the most part I don’t even notice them. Mine’s incredibly out-of-date…just don’t have time to deal with it.
Sorry, I feel bad for not submitting any articles, but I honestly can’t imagine anything I’d have to say that would interest anyone.
May 9, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Robin
Gorgeous banner.
Sorry to hear about the stomach virus. They really and truly suck. I hope it’s over soon.
Re the blogrolls, I use them on a few blogs, never on others. Mainly I use a feed reader or bookmarks, but I do know of several readers of mine that apparently use my blogroll, because there is no other way to explain all those clicks each day - it certainly isn’t because I’m overwhelming them with new content right now!
May 9, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Corey
Change can be good!
So sorry you are ill!
I’d write something for Root and Sprout, but I am having enough trouble keeping up with writing for my own blog as it is. sigh….
May 9, 2008 at 1:32 pm
kristi
So sorry you’re sick and missing the tea party. I hope you’re better by Mother’s Day.
As for the blogroll, I agree with the others. I have one, but I generally don’t click on those I find on other blogs.
May 9, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Stephanie
I think it’s a good idea - combining your two blogs. Now I can “keep up” with you much easier.
Re: blogrolls - I actually do click on the links (especially if the list is short and on one of my favorite blogger’s pages). I figure if I like their blog, then I probably will like blogs they like…Did that make sense?
May 9, 2008 at 4:45 pm
PreSchool Mama
Love the new look! Very Victorian, reminds me of writing with quills dipped in ink or something…
I’ve been planning to move my blogroll to a separate page for a while now, although mine will be more a mix of blogs and resource sites. Sites I love, or something like that.
May 9, 2008 at 6:07 pm
erica
I’ll still be reading no matter what the changes, but I do miss those adorable little wings. I thought that was the cutest picture ever.
As for blogrolls, I like them. I like to see what my favorites read, go read them, and sometimes add them to my must-read list as well. Heck, that’s how I found you (via Stephanie, Metropolitan Mama)! But do what you like or it won’t be your site.
May 10, 2008 at 3:55 pm
April
If I see a certain blog that I haven’t read on a few different bloggers’ blogrolls, then I’ll check them out. But I’ve also gone to visit other bloggers because of their comments. I say, it’s your blog, do what you want to do!!
Sorry you’re sick. That sucks.