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Twelve years!
I've been here since nearly the beginning.
So much has changed in the world, in the world of writing, in the lives of my fellow writers.
It seems like the world I knew has turned on its axis.
On its ear.
How about you?
I see my earlier selves as
different people, acquaintances I have outgrown. I wonder how I could ever
have been some of them.
I still deliver rare blood.
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After a year and a half stall
due to 4 hurricanes
and a massive heart attack,
I am back to writing.
I've lost blog friends through death
Ann Best
Jeremy Hawkins
Some by the natural attrition of bloggers walking away from blogging.
VR Barkowski
Inger Wiltz
D G Hudson
Fortunately, all of us still have the founder of IWSG.
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Alex Cavanaugh
The more time passes in your life, I think the greater you understand perspective.
Time flies over us, but leaves
its shadow behind.
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The clock is ticking, the hours are going by. The past increases, the future recedes. Possibilities decreasing, regrets mounting.
What has IWSG brought into your life?
Let me know.
I really would like to hear from you.
It's good to hear you are writing again. I started blogging in 2005 and wow, the changes!
ReplyDeleteAnd the changes keep on coming, too, right, Diane. Whew!
DeleteI remember DG. That was a long time ago.
ReplyDeleteSo sad Ann is gone. I hope someone is taking care of her daughter.
I'm glad to hear you're writing after going through a big health challenge and so many hurricanes. Over the years, I've lost a lot of blog friends. The saddest is when our friends pass, but I've also lost many who have stopped blogging. The good thing is that I am always making new friends through this group.
ReplyDeleteExactly, :-) Yet, each person has their own distinct personality and kindness that leaves an indelible, irreplaceable hole in our hearts, right?
DeleteSo good of you to visit when you have so much on you, Natalie.
I'm sure you have, Sarah. :-)
ReplyDeleteI like your reflections about the passing of time. I do think there are always more possibilities if we stay open to them. And the support of friends is vital which is why a group like IWSG is so valuable.
ReplyDeleteIt is, indeed, Nick. As Spock told Kirk, there are always possibilities. :-)
DeleteAs a rabid Non-Joiner, I was skeptical 10 or 11 years ago when one of my writer pals introduced me to IWSG. ANOTHER writing blog. Sigh. But no - a unique one filled with just what I was looking for. Support and friendship. May we rock on for another 12 years (at least!).
ReplyDeleteI don't know if this old world has another 12 years left to it! :-)
DeleteSuch beautiful reflections, Roland!
ReplyDeleteI've been with the group from its inception and it's kept me going all these years. The IWSG has such a wonderful sense of community, which is hard to find in online groups.
Happy IWSG Anniversary Day!
IWSG is a very supportive group, isn't it, Michelle? May this upcoming year be all you wish!
DeleteI'm glad that you are back to writing, Roland! You have certainly been through it in recent years. I look at my younger selves and shake my head at some of them. But they brought me to where I am, and it's a good place to be. That's the increasing perspective with time. I appreciated your thoughtful reflections. All the best!
ReplyDeleteFundy Blue, so good to see you here again. :-) I've reached 70K in my new novel so far. Wish me luck!
DeleteSo true. It's hard watching some come and go. Good points, great pics.
ReplyDeleteThe IWSG is celebrating 12 years today, which is so amazing for a blogging community of writers. A dozen years of support! 🎉
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DeleteRoland, you are a light in the darkness my friend. I often wonder if I would stayed in touch through the years with the group, how would my writing differ from what it is today? I too, have lost friends. Some by their own hand and some by unfortunate natural reasons. I look back at my versions and can't figure out why I still stand. During my long hiatus, I lost many blogging friends. I wish I could take that all back. Take good care.
ReplyDeleteI sometimes feel like the lone turret of a sandcastle where the tides of times have washed away all my friends. But then, I remember I still have friends like you and so many others. :-)
DeleteRoland, I love the way you've posted about the light and shadows here. So many lights have gone onto the next place, but still, we remain, even if the world has changed. We keep writing and burning our candles as best as we can.
ReplyDeleteYes, as best we can -- our writing richer for our knowing those lights,, Tyrean
DeletePoignant thoughts. So much has changed in the last 12 years. I too look back and hardly recognize myself. Many who were there in the beginning are not apart of my life anymore. But I am grateful to those who are and to the new friends made. Glad you are part of that group. www.heidiangell.com
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