Published

I was pleasantly surprised that a little hometown paper published my letter to the editor the other day.

I had to swear to some that it was me as I signed the letter Anon.

I am glad I did as the editor pointed out that she had more hate mail in her inbox than ever and it seems I was the one of the two that wrote letters of agreement.

Sadly - the replies she received were a lot of name calling - but on the other hand - I knew this was a heated issue in the hood and I was afraid of retaliation of flaming dog crap on my stoop.

But - my words and wittiness were noted and I was published.

The long and short of the story is a building that was built in the 40's (historical in mind of my neighbors) is being demolished to make room for a condo. If the building looked anything like it did in the 40's maybe I would agree. But after years of modification its just a rundown and empty storefront.

I say knock it down!!! I am all for progress.

Last time I was published with my name in the byline was in high school. I wrote for the school paper. My beat was fluffy stuff. I didn't care - it gave me an opportunity to wander the halls and go to plays. I was press.

The best part of being published is that the Editor fixes what you give them. I know my grammar is subpar and I cannot construct a sentence to save my life.

So - since I have been published once - I now have the bug. I will read her column next month and hope to have something to comment on.

Anon