Congratulations for making the "Top 1,000," Bebe. Onward and upward! I could echo so many of the things you have said here. If a newbie only followed you and the writers you have mentioned, they'd have a wonderful grounding here on Medium.

Your stories are always a pleasure to read, and I, too, feel I've found friends in this Medium community. If I earn a little along the way, all the better!