I have been writing since I was a teenager and allowed, up to this point, life to get in my way of taking the time to write "seriously," meaning, attempting to be published. I've also never had the confidence to think it was "that good." Recently, having asked people to critique, I've gotten (TG) a lot of favorable response. So here I go....and will try to let nothing get in my way this time around. I appreciate all comments and critiques.