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Hey Jan, I probably bumbled this one up greatly, but I sincerely had fun doing it :D Alice’s Red Queen had nothing on Jan today, running in place, getting nowhere. Shoulders drooped, work shoes dangling in hand; she drudged her way into the kitchen. “Maybe there’s a cold pop and left over cake,” she...

Thanks, Ann.

This has been very helpful. I just hope I can retain it. Your summaries are especially helpful.

Loren

The view from the 11th seat of the bus is remarkably great. And, I'm honored to share it with Donna Emery. :mrgreen: Way to go, Donna. I'm constantly amazed at the breadth and depth of the entries based on the theme of the challenge. Congratulations to all who submitted, placing or not, and shared y...

Congratulations to all who made it on this list. Excellent entries, great stories and very, very talented writers.

Loren

Doing the happy dance for all of you. Some great stories from one end of the spectrum to the other this week!

Loren

I have a request, too. Fragments. I know a sentence should have both a subject and verb - but is that necessarily always the case? Which leads to another question - the use of dashes. I understand ellipticals, (isn't that these ... three dots are called?). But what is the proper use of the dash when...

Thank-you, as always, Joanne - for your woowoo's. :D I hope your spirits are as uplifted as the ones you recognize with your own unique and upbeat style. :party :oops: Drat, I can never get the spelling of those woohoos or woowoos right, but I think you know what I mean none-the-less Humbly, Loren

Some incredible writing this week and such a broad yet relevant take on the theme. Congratulations to this fine stable of writers

Loren

Gerald, I can not imagine your grief; my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Pat what you wrote gives so much solace - so beautiful. I've never heard the term before, but as they say, nothing ventured, nothings gained. So, here goes: Happy is the abiding heart Opening to things yet unse...

You guys make it look so, so easy. Here's my 2nd try:

<i>Moonlight flickers through graying clouds
Hide and seek it wants to play
Giggles and mirth behind the shrouds
Peek a boo its joy today</i>

Loren

Here’s my go at it. As far as comments, I found it difficult getting away from the structure and formality of the Haiku. The quatrain seems to allow for more freedom of movement (meter) and word length, tending me to wander and feel a bit floppy. <i>Moonlight flickers through lowering clouds Buttery...

Jan, it's nice being in your class again. Here's my assignment: Leg over saddle Soul freed from earthly tethers Eden’s air I breath I like the structure of 5-7-5, but what I found to be the most challenging was trying to get the visual down to so few words, yet still have it convey what you are want...

Thanks again for posting this Jan. It's always interesting to see how things line up and fit in after the end of each quarter. It is good to see so many various writing styles and genres represented, as well. I see many of my favorite authors on this list; and consider myself honored to be among the...

To quote Joanne "Whohoo" Egads, I'm not even sure if I spelled that right REgradless, I see a lot of my favorite authors and their works on this list. Congratulations, one and all.

Loren