–30– has been traditionally used by journalists to indicate the end of a story. There are many theories about how the usage came into being,[1]e.g. from that number’s use in the 92 Code of telegraphic shorthand to signify the end of a transmission in the American Civil War era.[2] In another theory, the “-30-” originated when stories were written in longhand; X marked the end of a sentence, XX the end of a paragraph, and XXX meant the end of a story. The Roman numerals XXX translate to 30.
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But for us, 30 means something else.
Thirty is a milestone.
Thirty contributors on our roster.
30.
Three Oh.
I am sitting here with Macbook on lap, a little stunned and a lot of thrilled.
I think we are creating an amazing body of work along with a wonderful community.
Let’s see what happens next.
Go. Write. Photograph.
And share your story with us, in 20 Lines a Day or less. One just one photograph.
Craft your art among us.
July 16, 2012 at 2:02 am
I just turned thirty! Don’t remind me! LOL. :)
July 16, 2012 at 3:29 am
Happy 30! It will be the best years of your life. Enjoy! :)
July 16, 2012 at 5:45 am
So happy Melissa this has grown, you must be so proud.
Word got around!
:)
July 16, 2012 at 8:07 am
You guys honor me by sharing of yourselves in this space. I am thrilled and humbled! What an amazing and diverse family!
July 16, 2012 at 8:32 am
I am glad you started it and I found a place to SHARE myself
Thanks again for doing this and having me
July 16, 2012 at 10:48 pm
Congrats Melissa …you had a great idea , this space is evolving into a writers , and photographers playground . I love being apart of these fine artists ….including you as our leader…congrats again and Thank you….Tim
July 17, 2012 at 12:15 am
You are a big part of that evolution, sweet Man, and it’s a glorious joint effort on everyone’s part. Congratulations yourself, Tim! And thank you, too!