Beth's Ponderings
Sigh………………………………………
I’m not sure if the
dust has all settled yet, but here’s where things are at the moment.
I did some more
research into other printing options, and Black Press is still the best, and
most economical, option for me (even with the massive price increase!)
As I had to make
some really fast decisions to ensure that I could continue going forward, the
first one I made - that has the most direct impact on yourself as a reader - was
to drop the paper down to 8 pages.
Eliminating 4 pages
certainly wasn’t easy (layout-wise and emotionally! I admit there are thoughts
of being a failure swirling in my mind).
I sincerely hope
there will be more than enough interesting and unique content for your reading
enjoyment, and you keep supporting the paper.
My fingers are crossed
that publishing an 8 page paper is just a very temporary measure, until I can
get my feet under myself again, but I also am fully aware it could end up being
the “new normal” for The Chautauqua going forward into the months ahead.
I continue to be amazed and grateful for the ongoing support I have received: kind words of encouragement, new ads, and donations. It is humbling to see how much you trust me to find a solution that works and to continue publishing the paper. I can’t thank you all enough!
Beth
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