Wow! That kid is a genius! And your writing is beyond exceptional. Aside from your excellent storytelling drawing me in, there are a lot of layers in this - or it's hitting me in that way. Oops, just dropped to another one. Oh, there we go, a little deeper...

Self-promotion and I have had a love/hate relationship for...ever. I'd love to learn how to stop hating it. (I won't put an LOL here, but perhaps a cyber wink and a little grin). At least we've made it to sidling up to each other for a glance and a raised-eyebrow half-smile now and then, so I guess that's progress.

You've been to 105 countries? Holy smoke. That's impressive! I'd love to hear your stories. Can't wait to dive in and check out your articles.

I'm glad the universe dropped you into my world. Thanks so much again for your encouragement. I'm determined to make my decades-long writing dream come true. Hope you have a splendiferous day!