Sandy Supposes....

Day 1 of Birthday BLOG Bastion

         WDC how do I love thee? Okay, professing love for a writing site might be a tad over the top and melodramatic. I can and will admit that I like WDC. There are attractions and incentives here. Other like-minded individuals make me feel accepted and validated. I am free and often encouraged to participate as much or as little as I want. There exists a plethora of writing opportunities to entice me, to intrigue me, to challenge me. There's no pressure. If I write, I write.

         Who doesn't smile and whoop when another writer not only takes the time to read their combination of words, but also crafts a thoughtful review. This is why we play with story lines, descriptions, character development and mold them into our creations. We want to share.We want a connection. We crave validation.

         I believe most word weavers are also avid readers. We marvel at what others think. It is amazing to discover other points of view. There is no end to imagination. We all are limited by the words that exist, yet we manage to reconfigure them in so many unique ways.

         I have never been dismissed or disrespected here at WDC. I do not expect my writing to appeal to everyone and as such not every member will endeavor to explore my portfolio. When I am so inclined I enter contests without the expectation of winning necessarily.Win or lose at least I pushed myself to take a chance. Not everything I compose represents my absolute best and not everything translates well, but it is never ignored or denigrated. Writing is an effort to communicate. What I attempt to convey , rightly or wrongly, is my voice. Here, I amWow safe to read and write.

         WDC nurtures community. Via the Newsfeed members banter and encourage. Post, reply,cheer, commiserate, comment. Support each other.

         Wow, WDC is 24. When I was twenty-four this site did not exist. It is still maturing. That word contains so many connotations, doesn't it? WDC has a personality, a purpose, a platform. As a young entity it glows with infinite possibilities.

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