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Rip It Up (And Start Again)
3–4 minutesThis is going to be more of an update than anything else, but I have some exciting news to share (at least, I think it is! 😆).
Firstly, I hit a bit of a milestone this week. I officially reached 50 subscribers! 🎊🎉 (Okay, it’s 51 at the time of writing, but who’s counting?)
That is absolutely mental!
Especially considering I’ve gone AWOL for months at a time! Completely refused to succumb to the temptation of downloading then promoting myself on anti social media apps. Chose to go my own way – picking song titles for my posts instead of technically accurate (but utterly lacking in soul) “Search Engine Optimised” descriptions. But somehow, despite all that, you lovely lot still found me!
I started this adventure in November last year and my subscribers have really stuck by me. I want to thank every single person who has ever read, liked, commented, shared, or subscribed. Your support means the absolute world to me! 🌟
Which brings me to the big news. I’ve officially upgraded the site! You can now find me at my very own digital home: thegxfiles.com
It’s time to rip it up and start again.
The Generation X Files will now be wide open for everyone. And, best of all, I can finally start maximising what this site can do! I’m planning on introducing all the features I haven’t been able to use until now – including audio versions of my posts for those who prefer to listen. I’ll be rolling those out whenever time allows!
Now, before anyone panics: the content isn’t changing. You’re still getting the same old Citizen Jane. However, I do plan to do a massive overhaul, so things might look a bit different around here.
There will almost certainly be some teething problems while I get to grips with it all. In typical CJ fashion, I don’t have endless hours to spend reading “how-to” guides or watching tutorials. Instead, I shall blunder forward, pressing buttons and learning as I go. If the site suddenly turns neon pink or crashes entirely, you know why!
To be honest, the technical glitches might not even be the platform’s fault. I’m currently trying to redesign the layout while simultaneously fighting off two of our three cats – who seem to think my keyboard is a daybed.
The new domain name can take up to 72 hours to fully propagate, but it seems to be working. Teething troubles, stubborn ignorance of manuals (and feline interference) aside I’m incredibly excited about the future of the site!
Thanks for your continued support. It’s because of you, I want to make thegxfiles.com the very best that it can be. (And if all else fails, at least the upgrade gets rid of those pesky adverts!)
Cheers, 🍻
Your pal, Citizen Jane x ✌️☮️
Over to you…
As we enter this new chapter together, I want to make sure I’m creating a space you actually want to hang out in. Because I’m building this on the fly, I want your input on everything.
- 🎨 What would you like to see on the new site? Are there any website layout styles or functional elements you love elsewhere that we should try here? (Or conversely, anything you absolutely hate?)
- 💡 Do you have suggestions for future posts or topics? Let me know if there’s anything you would like me to talk about.
- ⚠️ Spot something wrong? If the layout looks wonky on your device or a button isn’t working, please let me know!
Drop your thoughts, ideas, design feedback, or general words of wisdom in the comments below 👇 I’d love to hear them!
P.S. Don’t worry, if you already subscribe via email, you don’t need to do a thing – you’ll still get my posts straight to your inbox.
P.P.S. I’ve had word from a few eagle-eyed subscribers that the naughty little ‘like’ button has been misbehaving and refusing to register your clicks. If you’ve tried to leave some love and it didn’t work, thank you anyway! Fingers crossed this move fixes some of these gremlins.
https://youtu.be/UzPh89tD5pA?si=GFNz36g6XyWkPPnA
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Rip It Up (And Start Again)
3–4 minutesThis is going to be more of an update than anything else, but I have some exciting news to share (at least, I think it is! 😆).
Firstly, I hit a bit of a milestone this week. I officially reached 50 subscribers! 🎊🎉 (Okay, it’s 51 at the time of writing, but who’s counting?)
That is absolutely mental!
Especially considering I’ve gone AWOL for months at a time! Completely refused to succumb to the temptation of downloading then promoting myself on anti social media apps. Chose to go my own way – picking song titles for my posts instead of technically accurate (but utterly lacking in soul) “Search Engine Optimised” descriptions. But somehow, despite all that, you lovely lot still found me!
I started this adventure in November last year and my subscribers have really stuck by me. I want to thank every single person who has ever read, liked, commented, shared, or subscribed. Your support means the absolute world to me! 🌟
Which brings me to the big news. I’ve officially upgraded the site! You can now find me at my very own digital home: thegxfiles.com
It’s time to rip it up and start again.
The Generation X Files will now be wide open for everyone. And, best of all, I can finally start maximising what this site can do! I’m planning on introducing all the features I haven’t been able to use until now – including audio versions of my posts for those who prefer to listen. I’ll be rolling those out whenever time allows!
Now, before anyone panics: the content isn’t changing. You’re still getting the same old Citizen Jane. However, I do plan to do a massive overhaul, so things might look a bit different around here.
There will almost certainly be some teething problems while I get to grips with it all. In typical CJ fashion, I don’t have endless hours to spend reading “how-to” guides or watching tutorials. Instead, I shall blunder forward, pressing buttons and learning as I go. If the site suddenly turns neon pink or crashes entirely, you know why!
To be honest, the technical glitches might not even be the platform’s fault. I’m currently trying to redesign the layout while simultaneously fighting off two of our three cats – who seem to think my keyboard is a daybed.
The new domain name can take up to 72 hours to fully propagate, but it seems to be working. Teething troubles, stubborn ignorance of manuals (and feline interference) aside I’m incredibly excited about the future of the site!
Thanks for your continued support. It’s because of you, I want to make thegxfiles.com the very best that it can be. (And if all else fails, at least the upgrade gets rid of those pesky adverts!)
Cheers, 🍻
Your pal, Citizen Jane x ✌️☮️
Over to you…
As we enter this new chapter together, I want to make sure I’m creating a space you actually want to hang out in. Because I’m building this on the fly, I want your input on everything.
- 🎨 What would you like to see on the new site? Are there any website layout styles or functional elements you love elsewhere that we should try here? (Or conversely, anything you absolutely hate?)
- 💡 Do you have suggestions for future posts or topics? Let me know if there’s anything you would like me to talk about.
- ⚠️ Spot something wrong? If the layout looks wonky on your device or a button isn’t working, please let me know!
Drop your thoughts, ideas, design feedback, or general words of wisdom in the comments below 👇 I’d love to hear them!
P.S. Don’t worry, if you already subscribe via email, you don’t need to do a thing – you’ll still get my posts straight to your inbox.
P.P.S. I’ve had word from a few eagle-eyed subscribers that the naughty little ‘like’ button has been misbehaving and refusing to register your clicks. If you’ve tried to leave some love and it didn’t work, thank you anyway! Fingers crossed this move fixes some of these gremlins.
https://youtu.be/UzPh89tD5pA?si=GFNz36g6XyWkPPnA
Rate This
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Rip It Up (And Start Again)
3–4 minutesThis is going to be more of an update than anything else, but I have some exciting news to share (at least, I think it is! 😆).
Firstly, I hit a bit of a milestone this week. I officially reached 50 subscribers! 🎊🎉 (Okay, it’s 51 at the time of writing, but who’s counting?)
That is absolutely mental!
Especially considering I’ve gone AWOL for months at a time! Completely refused to succumb to the temptation of downloading then promoting myself on anti social media apps. Chose to go my own way – picking song titles for my posts instead of technically accurate (but utterly lacking in soul) “Search Engine Optimised” descriptions. But somehow, despite all that, you lovely lot still found me!
I started this adventure in November last year and my subscribers have really stuck by me. I want to thank every single person who has ever read, liked, commented, shared, or subscribed. Your support means the absolute world to me! 🌟
Which brings me to the big news. I’ve officially upgraded the site! You can now find me at my very own digital home: thegxfiles.com
It’s time to rip it up and start again.
The Generation X Files will now be wide open for everyone. And, best of all, I can finally start maximising what this site can do! I’m planning on introducing all the features I haven’t been able to use until now – including audio versions of my posts for those who prefer to listen. I’ll be rolling those out whenever time allows!
Now, before anyone panics: the content isn’t changing. You’re still getting the same old Citizen Jane. However, I do plan to do a massive overhaul, so things might look a bit different around here.
There will almost certainly be some teething problems while I get to grips with it all. In typical CJ fashion, I don’t have endless hours to spend reading “how-to” guides or watching tutorials. Instead, I shall blunder forward, pressing buttons and learning as I go. If the site suddenly turns neon pink or crashes entirely, you know why!
To be honest, the technical glitches might not even be the platform’s fault. I’m currently trying to redesign the layout while simultaneously fighting off two of our three cats – who seem to think my keyboard is a daybed.
The new domain name can take up to 72 hours to fully propagate, but it seems to be working. Teething troubles, stubborn ignorance of manuals (and feline interference) aside I’m incredibly excited about the future of the site!
Thanks for your continued support. It’s because of you, I want to make thegxfiles.com the very best that it can be. (And if all else fails, at least the upgrade gets rid of those pesky adverts!)
Cheers, 🍻
Your pal, Citizen Jane x ✌️☮️
Over to you…
As we enter this new chapter together, I want to make sure I’m creating a space you actually want to hang out in. Because I’m building this on the fly, I want your input on everything.
- 🎨 What would you like to see on the new site? Are there any website layout styles or functional elements you love elsewhere that we should try here? (Or conversely, anything you absolutely hate?)
- 💡 Do you have suggestions for future posts or topics? Let me know if there’s anything you would like me to talk about.
- ⚠️ Spot something wrong? If the layout looks wonky on your device or a button isn’t working, please let me know!
Drop your thoughts, ideas, design feedback, or general words of wisdom in the comments below 👇 I’d love to hear them!
P.S. Don’t worry, if you already subscribe via email, you don’t need to do a thing – you’ll still get my posts straight to your inbox.
P.P.S. I’ve had word from a few eagle-eyed subscribers that the naughty little ‘like’ button has been misbehaving and refusing to register your clicks. If you’ve tried to leave some love and it didn’t work, thank you anyway! Fingers crossed this move fixes some of these gremlins.
https://youtu.be/UzPh89tD5pA?si=GFNz36g6XyWkPPnA
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How I’m Using August for Blog Housekeeping and a QR Code Boost https://hughsviewsandnews.com/2026/08/10/how-im-using-august-for-blog-housekeeping-and-a-qr-code-boost/ #AboutPage, #August, #BlogHousekeeping, #BlogMaintenance, #BloggingCommunity, #BloggingLife, #DigitalTools, #QRCodes, #SillySeason, #SummerBlogging by @hughsviewsandnews.com
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When Bloggers Vanish: Online Friendships, Goodbyes and Silence https://hughsviewsandnews.com/2026/06/08/when-bloggers-vanish-online-friendships-goodbyes-and-silence/ #BloggerBurnout, #BloggingBreaks, #BloggingChallenges, #BloggingCommunity, #BloggingHiatus, #BloggingLife, #DisappearingBloggers, #InactiveBlogs, #OnlineCommunity, #People
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When Bloggers Vanish: Online Friendships, Goodbyes and Silence https://hughsviewsandnews.com/2026/06/08/when-bloggers-vanish-online-friendships-goodbyes-and-silence/ #BloggerBurnout, #BloggingBreaks, #BloggingChallenges, #BloggingCommunity, #BloggingHiatus, #BloggingLife, #DisappearingBloggers, #InactiveBlogs, #OnlineCommunity, #People
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When Bloggers Vanish: Online Friendships, Goodbyes and Silence
How missed would I be if suddenly, without warning, I disappeared from the blogging world?
This was the question I asked myself after reading the opening line of a post that asked, ‘Did you miss me last week?’
The Sudden Silence
The blogger had been missing for a week. I don’t know how often she publishes blog posts, as I have never followed her blog, but that opening question had me wondering and made me think about bloggers who disappear without any trace.
I soon realised there were bloggers and readers I hadn’t seen for a while. But how concerned should I be about them? I guess it depends on when they last published a post, when I last had a comment from them, or when I saw a comment from them on another blog. Does being away for one week mean a blogger thinks people out there will have missed them? How long should a blogger go missing without warning before worrying about them?
I guess we would know if any of our regular readers went missing. I’m talking here about those who engage with us regularly. But not commenting on one post shouldn’t concern us, should it? How many missed comments would it take for us to become concerned about another blogger?
“In blogging, absence doesn’t always come with explanation.”
Why Do Bloggers Vanish?
There are many reasons a blogger might vanish. These include –
- Blogging burnout
- Health or personal struggles
- Loss of interest
- Privacy concerns
- Life simply moving on
Thankfully, most bloggers who leave the blogging world write a farewell post, but many disappear without warning. There could be a family emergency, an illness, or other reasons. Some come back with an apology for being away, although, in my view, an apology isn’t necessary, especially when they’ve been absent due to an emergency.
The Goodbye We Never Got
Sometimes the hardest goodbyes are the ones that were never said. Some bloggers disappear from our lives without warning, often leaving us with no way to contact them. When that happens, I believe it’s only right to leave them alone rather than try to find them. The lack of closure can be difficult, but they cut off contact for a reason, probably something they didn’t want to discuss.
If you are thinking about ending your blog, do consider that silence can feel very different from writing a farewell post. There seems to be a human need for endings, although I have always believed there is no such thing as an ending; it’s just the point where we leave the story.
“Blogging may happen on screens, but the friendships it creates leave very real footprints — even when the trail suddenly stops.”
Still Here, Still Reading?
I’ve been blogging on WordPress for over 12 years, and although I no longer follow many of the blogs I used to, I appreciate that they are still there when I see those bloggers on social media and in the comment sections of the blogs I follow.
If someone goes missing and it’s someone you have grown a friendship with, I encourage you to check in on them if they are still on social media or you have their email address. But if they have cut all communication, they’ve done so for a reason.
While some online friendships can be fleeting, I’ve witnessed countless genuine friendships form through blogging. Those friendships can grow into something special, so don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for help if life gets tough. Remember that not all friendships are measured in miles – some are measured in comments and discussion.
“Is it better to search for answers, or to simply appreciate the time we shared?”
What do you think? Have you ever seen a blogger quietly disappear from your online world? Did you try to reach out, or did you respect the silence? Should we try to reconnect when someone disappears, or accept that some chapters are meant to close without a final page? I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments. How do you handle goodbyes in the blogging world? How long do you think it would take your readers to miss you?
As always, I appreciate hearing your thoughts.
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The Struggle of Consistency: When You Have Too Much to Say and Sometimes Need a Break
One of the biggest misconceptions people have about blogging is that inconsistency always comes from a lack of ideas. People imagine the writer sitting in front of a blank screen, staring at an empty document, desperately trying to think of something, anything, to write about. Sometimes that does happen. Writer's block is real. But for me, that is rarely the problem. If anything, I have the opposite issue. I often have too many ideas, too many topics, too many directions I could take. Instead […] -
The Struggle of Consistency: When You Have Too Much to Say and Sometimes Need a Break
One of the biggest misconceptions people have about blogging is that inconsistency always comes from a lack of ideas. People imagine the writer sitting in front of a blank screen, staring at an empty document, desperately trying to think of something, anything, to write about. Sometimes that does happen. Writer's block is real. But for me, that is rarely the problem. If anything, I have the opposite issue. I often have too many ideas, too many topics, too many directions I could take. Instead […] -
The Struggle of Consistency: When You Have Too Much to Say and Sometimes Need a Break
One of the biggest misconceptions people have about blogging is that inconsistency always comes from a lack of ideas. People imagine the writer sitting in front of a blank screen, staring at an empty document, desperately trying to think of something, anything, to write about. Sometimes that does happen. Writer's block is real. But for me, that is rarely the problem. If anything, I have the opposite issue. I often have too many ideas, too many topics, too many directions I could take. Instead […] -
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I talk about karma, monsters, and using superstitions as plot devices in my response to this daily writing prompt. Hit the link below for the whole post:
#writing #blogging #wordpress #dailywritingprompt #horror #fiction #literaryhorror #books #patrickwmarsh #karma #superstitious #blogginglife
https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com/2026/03/11/between-karma-and-monsters/
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I talk about karma, monsters, and using superstitions as plot devices in my response to this daily writing prompt. Hit the link below for the whole post:
#writing #blogging #wordpress #dailywritingprompt #horror #fiction #literaryhorror #books #patrickwmarsh #karma #superstitious #blogginglife
https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com/2026/03/11/between-karma-and-monsters/
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I talk about karma, monsters, and using superstitions as plot devices in my response to this daily writing prompt. Hit the link below for the whole post:
#writing #blogging #wordpress #dailywritingprompt #horror #fiction #literaryhorror #books #patrickwmarsh #karma #superstitious #blogginglife
https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com/2026/03/11/between-karma-and-monsters/
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I talk about karma, monsters, and using superstitions as plot devices in my response to this daily writing prompt. Hit the link below for the whole post:
#writing #blogging #wordpress #dailywritingprompt #horror #fiction #literaryhorror #books #patrickwmarsh #karma #superstitious #blogginglife
https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com/2026/03/11/between-karma-and-monsters/
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When Rejection Feels Personal
I’ve always believed that if you put your heart into something — really try — eventually, it will be seen. But lately, I’m not so sure. For months, I’ve been trying to get my websites approved for AdSense. Three sites, three different focuses, one consistent effort: to share my work, my voice, my perspective. And every time, I get rejected. Every time, the same message: “Low-quality content.” No explanation. No guidance. No human response. Just those cold words, repeated, […] -
When Rejection Feels Personal
I’ve always believed that if you put your heart into something — really try — eventually, it will be seen. But lately, I’m not so sure. For months, I’ve been trying to get my websites approved for AdSense. Three sites, three different focuses, one consistent effort: to share my work, my voice, my perspective. And every time, I get rejected. Every time, the same message: “Low-quality content.” No explanation. No guidance. No human response. Just those cold words, repeated, […] -
When Rejection Feels Personal
I’ve always believed that if you put your heart into something — really try — eventually, it will be seen. But lately, I’m not so sure. For months, I’ve been trying to get my websites approved for AdSense. Three sites, three different focuses, one consistent effort: to share my work, my voice, my perspective. And every time, I get rejected. Every time, the same message: “Low-quality content.” No explanation. No guidance. No human response. Just those cold words, repeated, […] -
When Rejection Feels Personal
I’ve always believed that if you put your heart into something — really try — eventually, it will be seen. But lately, I’m not so sure. For months, I’ve been trying to get my websites approved for AdSense. Three sites, three different focuses, one consistent effort: to share my work, my voice, my perspective. And every time, I get rejected. Every time, the same message: “Low-quality content.” No explanation. No guidance. No human response. Just those cold words, repeated, […] -
I wrote something on my blog, about this weird inability to remember faces, and should have shown up @dilman but for some reason there is nothing. I wonder if the plugin is having issues.
But you can take a peak about the pains I have when I go to events and can't remember faces of people I met before.
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I wrote something on my blog, about this weird inability to remember faces, and should have shown up @dilman but for some reason there is nothing. I wonder if the plugin is having issues.
But you can take a peak about the pains I have when I go to events and can't remember faces of people I met before.
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I wrote something on my blog, about this weird inability to remember faces, and should have shown up @dilman but for some reason there is nothing. I wonder if the plugin is having issues.
But you can take a peak about the pains I have when I go to events and can't remember faces of people I met before.
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I wrote something on my blog, about this weird inability to remember faces, and should have shown up @dilman but for some reason there is nothing. I wonder if the plugin is having issues.
But you can take a peak about the pains I have when I go to events and can't remember faces of people I met before.
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Literally me every single day 😆 #blogginglife
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Literally me every single day 😆 #blogginglife
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Literally me every single day 😆 #blogginglife
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Literally me every single day 😆 #blogginglife
(via waxy)