Wait a sec … Okay, I’m up on my desk, clapping now. 👍

Here’s to the old farts with the sharp pens and sharper wits who’ve been writing since being in short padded pants and Keds.

1980, I sold my first story. 1994 got my first Hollywood agent. Been around the block … let’s see, well, a few times, and know a thing or two about the craft.

Writing is as personal as it gets. It starts way deep inside, and works its way slowly to the surface, abrading, scratching and shredding little pieces of us along the way, until it reaches the light of day. That’s my definition of authentic.

Sigh! Just write folks. When you’re up, down, right or moving sideways. When it feels right, write.

But you said it better, Paul. Plebes and fledglings and others.

Thanks for writing this. 😊❤