In the beginning was the word ...

The process of writing an article, selecting an outlet for it, then submitting it for publication was a lot like having kids.  You make them, groom them, and refine them.  You try out all kinds of outfits on them to see which fits.  Then you send them out into the world in the hope they they don't come right back.  Kind of kidding!  Really it was a complete creative process.  From beginning to end, the excitement grew.  It was just an assignment at first to be completed for credit.  The closer I came to this last week the more I secretly hoped that someone might read my article then actually select over all the others.  I can see me doing this article submission again.  It looks a lot easier than having another kid!