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| Prompt: Depth of WDC that you've experienced (check out left column as well as Forums) I'm under no illusion that I've experienced even half of what WDC has to offer. New forums, contests and activities pop up every day, and I don't believe a day has gone by since I came back to the site in March after my break that I don't discover something new. Trinkets were rather new when I left, and I can't believe how many they are now! I even felt the need to make my own. (Trinkets require an Upgrade to display.) And, OMG, there are dozens of new MB's that weren't around when I left. New forums, new fund raisers, new contests, new activities, and new members. Sadly, some of the members that were here when I left are no longer around or not as active, but I have already met lots of great people who joined the site during my absence. I find the Community Newsfeed is helpful with finding new contests and activities that are available. I also frequently check out the Activities and Contests under the Community tab. I don't check out the forums and the newbies as much as I used to, but that's on my list as are a lot of other things.  But I must say in closing that, regardless of all of the changes and the new users and activities, coming back to WDC is like returning home. There's something here for everyone, and I love being a part of this community!  |
| Prompt: Is "snail mail" still necessary (excluding packages), and why? When was the last time you wrote a paper-and-pen/pencil letter and mailed it (not postcard)? Yes, yes, yes! Snail mail is crucial for me, and I mail dozens of letters each week. In fact, I mailed several letters today. Let me clarify. I can't remember the last time I wrote or mailed a personal letter. I pay all of my bills online, and I don't even have one postage stamp in my home. But snail mail is a must in my business. I'm an attorney, and I often find myself wishing I practiced law before emails and texts became such an integral part of the profession. I write (type) letters to clients to memorialize discussions we have had, to send them documents filed in their cases, and to advise them of dates and times of hearings they must attend. I rarely email clients, because of confidentiality concerns. If a client emails me with questions or concerns, I usually send an email back giving them a time to call my office for a discussion. I think having a copy of a letter I've sent to a client to his or her correct mailing address is better proof of contact than pulling a printout of an email from my file, sent to an email address like "hotgirl92@whatever.com" or "crazydave@whatever.com". Very few clients have my cell number. I've made the mistake of calling a client from my cell only to have them start texting me constantly and even calling me after midnight. However, other attorney do have my number, and it's unreal how much time I spend each day sending and responding to business texts. While emailing and texting are much more convenient and cheaper, I ultimately prefer communicating with clients by sending snail mail or with calls from my office landline. ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** |
| Prompt: Interesting discovery in your closet or cupboard (go look and find something) I'm determined to begin my spring cleaning, and I decided my closet was the perfect place to start, especially since I needed something to write about for this prompt. Since the most exciting thing I'm likely to find in my bedroom closet is the mate to a lost shoe (which is actually a very exciting find for me), I started in a closet in an unused bedroom I refer to as "the junk closet". Last year, my brother and I cleaned out our deceased parents' house, and each of us took a box of momentos. Since it was a very emotional time for me, I put the box in a closet when I got home that evening, promising myself I'd go through it 'soon'. Soon happened to be today, almost a year later. When I was around five years old, my parents got my brother and me a handheld Pac Man game. I say they got it for us, but it wasn't long until we were all playing, anxiously awaiting our turn to hopefully get the highest score. Over the next few months, I'd say we kept Duracell in business with the number of batteries we used playing the addictive game. I remember we finally got an adapter for the game, and I also remember we continued to play it so much, we managed to wear the adapter out. Like everything else, we eventually tired of the game, but my parents had kept it, most likely as a reminder of all of the hours of family fun the little game brought us. I found that Pac Man game in the box of momentos today, and it took me back to a happy and carefree time before smartphones and laptops, when my biggest concern was trying to get a higher score than my brother. ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** |
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I love the plaques and the fun stuff. I did notice that the actual WdC shop doesn't have any more T-Shirts or hoodies for sale. I miss those. 