Farewell, Everything Fun

Summary

The "Everything Fun" publication on Medium is closing down, with the final publishing date set for March 15th, as the editor prioritizes family over maintaining the publication.

Abstract

The editor of "Everything Fun" has announced the closure of the publication due to personal reasons, specifically the need to prioritize family commitments. The publication will cease to publish new content on March 15th, although existing articles will remain on Medium until the platform decides otherwise. The editor expressed deep sadness about leaving the community of writers and readers, thanking everyone for their contributions and the joy they brought. The possibility of returning to the platform in the future is uncertain, but the editor is open to staying in touch with interested individuals via email. Writers are free to republish their "Everything Fun" articles elsewhere, and a special thanks is extended to the other editors, Toni and Natalie, for their support and friendship.

Opinions

The editor feels a profound sense of sadness about closing the publication and leaving the community.
There is a strong sense of gratitude towards the writers and readers for their contributions and for making the publication a joyful experience.
The editor values the support and camaraderie of the other editors, Toni and Natalie, acknowledging their role in making the publication more enjoyable.
The editor is prioritizing family over the demands of running the publication, indicating a personal struggle to maintain balance.
There is an open invitation for the community to keep in touch through personal email, suggesting a desire to maintain the relationships formed through the publication.

Thank you to our writing and reading community!

Yes, the title means exactly what it sounds like. We are closing our pub. We’ll leave all articles on Medium for as long as they will allow us, but we will discontinue publishing on Wednesday, March 15th.

As many of you may have noticed over the past months, I’ve struggled to maintain balance while caring for our families. Now it is time to make them my priority. I don’t want to talk about this at length — out of respect for the individuals involved. However, I must express how sad I am to walk away from so many dear friends and lovely people. I’ve enjoyed reading your stories about your lives! Thank you for adding to the fun in my life!

For now, I’m not sure if or when I might be able to return, but I will try to peek in from time to time to say hello. And if anyone is interested in keeping in touch, please feel free to contact me at [email protected].

Some pertinent information

You can leave your Everything Fun articles where they are on Medium, or you are free to do whatever you would like with them. If Medium ever does close down our pub, your stories will return to you as self-published articles.

Thank you to Toni and Natalie — the other editors and helping hands of this pub — for being great friends and support through this journey! You made the pub way funner!! I wish you each the very best as you continue on your Medium journey.

Thank you to all the writers and readers that made Everything Fun possible!