Introduction to Demme (me)…

With some edits made (July 5, 2026) as time has passed 😏

Photo by demme/photolab creation

I‘ve had this account for more than 2 years — but haven‘t written a thing…

[Edit Note: But now I have! In fact I can’t stop writing ✍️!]

Why — did I NOT write for 2 years?

Fear perhaps that my writing isn‘t up to professional standards? Fear that I might not have much to say that others would find “worthy of reading”?

[Edit Note: Perhaps fear that I’ve opened a Pandora’s Box that requires time & focus? Time I have plenty of but “focus?” — I’m still working on that.]

But I’m happy to say that I’ve overcome my own resistance and I hope there are those of you (out there) who will identify with me? Those who are already sharing posts and others still biting their nails (like I was) — afraid to test the waters?

[Edit Note: I’ve overcome the resistance, with the help of some Medium (writer) friends. They understand how difficult (& daunting) it can be to “break through” on any new platform/application.]

We all (writers?) look for support from the community we identify with. Having each others’ backs is part of writing (I believe).

[Edit Note: I believe this now, more than ever!]

Secure with the knowledge that we (I) have something to say, something important to share with others… (be it fact or opinion or simply observation or question) there is a reason we are all writing… isn’t there? Something that drives us all?

[Edit Note: I can only speak to my own reasons & they include 1) being heard & 2) connectiong with others, perhaps even 3) getting thoughts out of my head & down on paper or keyboard & thus understanding both my own thoughts & myself — better.]

So to those reading… thank you.

To those writing…thank you.

I hope we all gain what we are looking for on this Medium application…and I know now that 2 years is long enough (maybe too long?) to just sit on the edge testing the waters.

[Edit Note: If you’re still on the “edge” testing the “waters?” By all means, jump on in! Hey — I tested it & the water is just fine!]

I will (must?) attempt to sink or swim & please… if I’m sinking…throw me a lifesaver so I can stay afloat?

[Edit Note: I’ve received quite a few “life savers” & though I am still dog-paddling my way upstream — I AM afloat!]

See you on the other side.

[Edit Note: There are people waiting on that other side, to read what you have written! Believe it — because it’s true. I know… because one of them is now me!]

Author’s pic using some “questionable” (free) AI. The first pose I tried? I had six fingers on each hand… this one’s much better. 🛟🙄😬

Thanks so much for reading!

Looking forward to getting to know other writers better, as they in turn, get to know me 🥰!

[Edit Note: Did I mention that I love using emojis? I know many frown on using them, perhaps fearing they diminish the serious or (professional?) nature of a write?

But I beg to differ, I think emogis add a playful “human factor” sometimes — showing a writer’s (or reader’s) emotional reaction & connection (with what they’ve read or written) in a simple, comfortable & genuine way. It/they reach out & tap the reader’s eyes & whisper:

I see you — I’m just like you — I’m approachable & I’m real ☺️🪞🙌🏽.]