1/28/18

Well, now this is something I never imagined I would be doing again. Writing on OD.

I’ve been over on prosebox since the demise of OD, writing somewhat infrequently but if you know me from here and aren’t over there, say hello!

I often wondered what happened to people I knew here. Some of them disappeared and I was quite sad about it. Some I still hear from. Some are on PB, some are on other social medias. Some I don’t know if they were real or who or what they really were. That’s the nature of this medium, isn’t it?

I appreciate that the Diarymaster has put a lot of work into modernizing OD and bringing the community back, I hope it works out for him. I think there is still a place for this kind of social media – where there is a depth of person, unlike the other socials which seem to be very adept at making people seem so smug and self centered and superficial. Here we really got to know each other and shared the deep longings of our hearts, our joys and sadness… many of us practically grew up here. I would have started on my original OD when I was 21 or so; I’m 38 now. So much happened. But OD was a big big part of my heart especially in my 20s. I think when I’m old I will think back to my 20s and OD will be something I remember as being important.

Anyway. I’m not committing to either of these diary/box places for the moment, but I hope that thriving communities exist in both places for many more years. Just wanted to say hello to anyone who may have ventured back here after the long absence.

Hope all of you are well.