Thanks for this encouraging article Mary Ann.

It certainly encourages me.

Hello … this is Fred

You recently clapped on a comment I'd made to another reader who had read an article of mine; had clapped for it, but had not left a message … and I set a challenge for that reader.

Well, you've just done something similar. You have clapped for that comment. So, I have the same challenge for YOU today!

First though, I want to thank you for giving me that clap. However, as you didn’t leave a comment – nor did you decide to ‘follow me’ - I am re-issuing the challenge to YOU:.

I have clicked on your photo-avatar; checked out your home page; liked what I saw, and … I have decided to follow YOU.

Here's my challenge for you, Mary Ann:

Send me a comment on one of my stories after you have checked out my Medium writing – and if you like what you read, do please click on my follow button. Likewise, if you don’t find them interesting, do tell me … I like to learn!

If it helps, you’ll find that a “NEW INDEX to Fred’s Story Boxes”, pinned near-top of my Home Page), contains all my story collections listed in an easy-read format.

I would like us to become mutual Medium friends … I wish you all the best with your own writing journey.

Fred

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