1056th Friday Blog Roundup

We just got back from visiting the kids, so I’m in that downward emotional slump that comes after a good trip. I keep reminding myself that it only hurts this much because we enjoyed ourselves this much. That this is the inverse — the price we pay for laughing that much and hugging that much.

We went up three mountains, got apples at a farm stand, visited a town I always wanted to see and never made time to do, explored a free Barbie exhibit, hiked to a brook that looked more like a river due to the rain, browsed books, ate ice cream three times, watched Taskmaster, and took hundreds of photos.

And then the long drive home, pick up the guinea pig, and unpack. Big sigh.

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Stop procrastinating. Go make your backups. Don’t have regrets.

Seriously. Stop what you’re doing for a moment. It will take you fifteen minutes, tops. But you will have peace of mind for days and days. It’s the gift to yourself that keeps on giving.

As always, add any new thoughts to the Friday Backup post and peruse new comments to find out about methods, plug-ins, and devices that help you quickly back up your data and accounts.

And now the blogs…

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But first, second, helpings of the posts that appeared in the open comment thread last week. To read the description before clicking over, please return to the open thread:

• None… sniff.

Okay, now my choices this week.

All & Sundry talks about the dissolution of a marriage. It is a weird term to use with a marriage because all of the artifacts and memories of the marriage remain; they don’t disappear into the ether. She has found a lot of peace in the afterward, and she writes: “There is nothing left but acceptance, and the love that helps build anew.” Amen to that.

Finding a Different Path had an anniversary surprise trip, which sounds and looks idyllic (with the exception of the grandparenting war). Click over for beautiful autumnal photos.

Jewish IVF is on her final embryo. She writes: “Whether it sticks or not, this transfer will mark the end of an era for us.” She is in a place of peace, hopeful but accepting of whatever comes.

Lastly, I echo Scientist on the Roof in wanting a break from adulting. Everything here sounds good: “I would like to eat snacks, read something for fun, and take naps. I would really like someone else to take care of meals and all kid-related activities. I would like the house to be magically tidy and organized (and pretty, too) without any effort from me.” I don’t think it’s too much to ask at all.

The roundup to the Roundup: The greater the trip, the harder the landing. Your weekly backup nudge. And lots of great posts to read. So what did you find this week? Please use a permalink to the blog post (written between October 10 – 17) and not the blog’s main URL. Not understanding why I’m asking you what you found this week. Read the original open thread post here.