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BY FABULIST
So we haven't posted for a while now. And I swear there's a reason for that. I'll get to that in a minute.

Walking around my neighborhood a couple of months ago, I saw the tree pictured here, with a little smiling paper face on it. It had nothing to do with its surroundings, which were decidedly not whimsical, but it seemed to look at me with such friendliness and reassurance. Just the fact of its being there, of knowing that someone went out of their way to design a face, pick the right tree on the right street, and climb up there and add a touch of joy to the world, filled me with a sense of wonder.

And I thought to myself, I'd love to share this on the Fabulist. I'd love to talk about how this made me feel, and ask everyone what everyday surprises fill them with wonder. I'd love to have an ongoing dialogue about wonder and everyday magic and creativity and surprises and little things that bring us joy.

But I felt restricted by the current mission of the site. And I talked to the other contributors, and realized they've been feeling similarly. We've all had a nagging, subconscious feeling that this site, in its current incarnation, isn't an accurate picture of what we're truly passionate about.

So we're going to design a site that is. And it might take a little bit, and we hope you'll be patient, because we think you'll like it. And we hope you'll have a part in it, too. And when it's ready, you'll be the first to know. Just sign up for the mailing list. And keep an eye out for friendly trees.
 
 
 
Comments

That is a great idea.

Posted by: Nathalie (spacedlaw) at April 12, 2009 01:48 AM

Sound's good. Take as much time as you need. I'll be right here waiting for you.

Posted by: Matt H. at April 12, 2009 03:16 PM

Hooray, you're back! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with...

Posted by: Jamie at April 13, 2009 02:35 AM

I look forward to Fabulist version 2.0! :-)

Posted by: dreadpiraterach at April 13, 2009 02:46 PM

Hi Fabulist!!

I can't wait for the reworked site!

Just an idea, how about letting readers submit posts too? You can create a list of rules and have them go through an approval process... but that way you have people submitting lots of cool information from across the globe and it might help fill in any down time you might have...

Posted by: Karrisa Francis at April 14, 2009 09:03 PM

Missed you guys; welcome back! There's no point in doing it if it doesn't make you personally happy and satisfied so I look forward to seeing what your consistently reliable and reassuring energy comes turns this into. You'll have lots of support. Good luck. 8

Posted by: fiveandthree at April 16, 2009 02:24 AM

please let me read it.
I love you like a sister, I am burdened with sadness and regret, and I miss you. I love reading your words.

jesse

Posted by: at April 22, 2009 11:37 AM

Wow, I can't wait! You guys are the awesome. I'm sure whatever the next thing is will be fantastic.

Posted by: Dotty at April 23, 2009 12:59 AM

looks like something I would do in the still of the night

Posted by: Fritz at May 2, 2009 09:17 AM

i was just a just a drifter
who almost found a home
and i think about you in the moments when i'm cold and all alone.
please don't ignore my stupid heart. you can ignore me, but don't ignore that.

sweetest, bravest strongest beautiful Best.

Posted by: Casper at May 7, 2009 04:30 PM

can't imagine how many readers your are goign to lose. personally i liked it most when it was art not music. the music was nice but it got too heavy on it.

Posted by: sam at June 5, 2009 07:27 PM

Hey, I really like what you did with fabulist. It's been a breath of fresh air! I hope you still do get another blog going. I can't wait to see what you come up with!


Posted by: Magdalena at June 10, 2009 10:37 PM

i just bought the new single from The Used and its SICK! its called "blood on my hands" and if you havent heard it yet you need to go to theused.net RIGHT NOW and listen....ive seriously had it on repeat all morning lol

Posted by: steve at June 30, 2009 01:20 PM

i just bought the new single from The Used and its SICK! its called "blood on my hands" and if you havent heard it yet you need to go to theused.net RIGHT NOW and listen....ive seriously had it on repeat all morning lol

Posted by: steve at June 30, 2009 01:20 PM

I miss the Fabulist popping up on my Google Reader page :( Hope you're getting refreshed and bouncy

Posted by: Cat at July 1, 2009 12:11 AM

the used's new video for "blood on my hands" comes out TODAY on myspace and theused.net! it looks sick, check out the teaser:

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=60855078

Posted by: jamie at July 28, 2009 10:55 AM

"Where, oh where, has my Fabulist gone? Where, oh where, could she be?"

I miss you my beloved Fabulist! Please come back!

Posted by: Karrisa Francis at August 10, 2009 02:47 PM

Greetings! I tried subscribing to your mailing list so that I can be informed when you relaunch, but the list is locked. Hoping you might be willing/able to follow-up with me based on posting this comment.

Cheers! -- Roger D.

Posted by: Roger Darnell at August 12, 2009 01:33 PM

Dear Fabulist,

I miss you so. It's been a while, and most days I don't even think of you anymore, but when I do, I wish you'd come back.

With love,
Amy

Posted by: Amy at September 2, 2009 10:19 AM

charissa equals wonderment, beauty, and postcards no one can bring themselves to take down from the fridge two years later-

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/heyniceslacks/CIMG0595.jpg

Posted by: Heterosexual Metronomes at November 2, 2009 08:09 PM


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