Fellow North Dakotan, John Steiner, is hosting me on his blog with my heartfelt “Dear Loved One.” Those of you who have followed my blog for a while will recognize this letter.
Many of us have the love and support of our family and friends while on our writing journey – others do not. Perhaps this letter to loved ones will help.
John blogs at Journeys with Johnbo, musings about places traveled and photos taken. His article about the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks appeared during our North Dakota blogs over the July 4th holiday weekend.
See “Dear Loved One” on John’s blog.
Karen R. Sanderson 
I’ve left a comment at John’s site, but I’m glad to see this important post get a wider audience. And its lessons go so far beyond just writing…
You are absolutely right. It applies to anything any one person has a passion for. These passions should be held up and made important by friends and family.
Just passing through *waves* on my way to John’s blog to reread this spot-on, one size fits so many, honest to the bone missive. Love it!
Thanks, Barbara. Waving back!