So, it came to be such that Luczy and the "Steemit" powers that be so decided to call upon all us plebeians to put forth a testament as to why the "Open-Mic" has made a difference in our individual and collective lives. Wow! What a tall order to fill... Be that as it may, as much as I abhor such "collective" groupings, I nonetheless felt compelled to add my experience into the mix. For whatever it's worth - it is what it is - and it's all mine - and by extension, it's all yours too! Take from it what you will... Much love, from me to you - and thru all of eternity... Open-Mic RULES!