Today is a banner day for me–my first post on Story Empire! No, I will never start neglecting The Write Stuff, but I will always continue to share SE posts when they are focused on topics I think you guys will enjoy. (Or when they’re MINE, of course! ๐ ) Seriously, I do hope you’ll stop by and say hello today. And if you aren’t already following Story Empire, you might want to sign up to do so while there. Then, as always, I hope you’ll share today’s post with the Immediate World. THANKS, and thanks to all the folks at SE for welcoming me into the family! ๐ โค
Happy Wodinโs Day Everybody! Iโm Marcia, and Iโd like to offer my heartfelt thanks for the wonderful welcome I received yesterday from the gang here at Story Empire and from many of their friends and followers! Youโve all made me feel right at home, and Iโm looking forward to being a part of this blog for a long time! I donโt have any smiling doggie pics or fireworks today, but Iโm very happy to be part of this team, as you can see.
Iโd like to start my first post with a wee bit about me, for those Iโve not met on social media yet. I believe Iโm the senior citizen of this super group, turning 76 on St. Patrickโs Day, though maybe we can keep that a little secret just between us. ๐ Iโm also that rarest of things, a Florida native. (Iโve heard it rumored thereโs some guyโฆ
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Congrats, again, lovely lady! Follow those dreams. ๐ It’s never too late. โ๏ธ๐
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Thanks so much, Sarah, and you, too! Let me know when you get the tattoo! ๐ In the meantime, thanks for checking out this post over on Story Empire. I appreciate it greatly! ๐ โค
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Of course. Because, adoration. ๐
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Thanks so much, Bette! I’m pretty excited about this new addition to my blogging life. ๐ โค
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Awesome post, Marcia. I discovered writing late in life too, and remember the moment when I realized I could do this for the rest of my life if I wanted to – what a joy that was. You are so right that it’s never too late. And in a way, our older/wise/more-experienced years is a perfect time to start a creative endeavor. I could feel your enthusiasm. And congrats for joining the Story Empire team. ๐
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Thank you so much, Diana! I meant every single word. More folks need to realize that retiring to a rocking chair is mostly a choice these days and not a necessity. There are so many other wonderful things we can do, and most especially, if you’ve had a long-deferred dream. I read once that when people are nearing the end of their time in this world, the things they regret most are not the mistakes they’ve made, but the things they never did. I am so glad I took that first step, and if I can encourage others to do so, I will. Every chance I get.
I’m so glad you took that step, too. (Otherwise, I wouldn’t have Raze as one of my heroes! ๐ ) Just look what you’ve accomplished! Yay, you! And there definitely is something to be said for bringing a lifetime of experiences to any creative endeavor. I know things I’ve been through or watched others go through show up in my books, for sure. Or at least some variation of them.
Thanks for stopping by today, and for checking out my SE post. I’m very happy to be part of that group, and hope they’ll always be glad they invited me. ๐ โค
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Just make sure you reserve time for writing! โค
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Funny you should mention that. I’ve been a bit overwhelmed lately with various health issues and lots of stuff on my plate, including twice monthly local presentations, etc. I finally realized I had to get serious about time management, so I’m scheduling writing time every day, during which I turn off alerts and the like, so I’m not interrupted. I’m so connected to the internet, it felt really weird at first, but I think I can make this work. I got more done yesterday than I have in three weeks. Must. Be. Diligent! ๐
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Good to hear! It does take discipline, even to do the things we love.
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Absolutely true. Life is always conspiring against our best-laid plans. (Which might be why they “aft gang a-gley!”) ๐
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