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      Future New York Times Best Seller  March 11th, 2018Our Gratitude for being a part of The 2021 WDC Birthday Bash Blog Relay   Portfolio AwardSeptember 11th, 2021Thank you so much for all of the great laughs. Wishing you a very happy WDC Anniversary.  June 17th, 2021A Wordy Tribute to WDC's official "punster-in-chief"!  Portfolio AwardDecember 3rd, 2019For All the Fun and Laughs You Bring!  December 2nd, 2019Thank you for your commitment, generosity, and hard work!  Portfolio AwardNovember 23rd, 2018For A Piece Of Writing That Brought Tears to My Eyes  May 28th, 2016For the Traveler! May the road rise up and meet you in your neverending adventures.  March 15th, 20242nd Place, Tie, Bard's Hall Contest, July 2022, Excellence in Summer Recipes  Portfolio AwardAugust 11th, 20222019 Quill Award for Best Novel or Novella  June 25th, 2020Inspirational  Portfolio AwardNovember 25th, 2018Whisper... A poem of hope that fades to just a memory.  July 24th, 2010Portfolio Award from HuntersMoon  Portfolio AwardDecember 17th, 2023Congratulations on Winning 1st Place in the 2023 Thankful Poetry Contest!  December 9th, 2023Congratulations on your first place win in Honoring the Dead  November 10th, 2023For a wonderful collection of memories... and for giving us so many. Happy Birthday  May 10th, 2023For a wonderfully heartfelt poem  September 5th, 2021Sending love and courage for the journey ahead   Portfolio AwardJune 18th, 2021"Tristan" A Scary Experience  May 20th, 2021Humorous Poetry Award ~ First Place  October 2nd, 2020"In His Presence"  July 11th, 2020For keeping us laughing when we're not groaning. 🤣  September 24th, 2019A great collection of meaningful writing. Keep it up!  May 23rd, 2019For Changing Seasons and Aging  March 10th, 2019A Real Life Romeo & Juliet, True Love forever and always  June 16th, 2018An Empty Field: The Mighty Brave Souls of Flight 93, Always remembered, Never forgotten  June 16th, 2018Such An Awesome Story!  October 14th, 2016For the Creative Use of Common Words And Because I Like Pink.  June 16th, 2016For Being A Wonderful And Generous Writer  Portfolio AwardMay 15th, 2014Excellent Writing About Your Life  June 1st, 2012Congratulations!! First Place in Expressions of Emotions Contest- Prompt "Bliss"  May 16th, 2012Behind the acting and makeup, who are we?  March 4th, 2011Carols Favorites  December 20th, 2010Living Life  November 4th, 2024Excellence in Expression & Poetry  June 30th, 2024For the best journal Smile (groan) You Know You Love These!  A classic!  Portfolio AwardMarch 23rd, 2024First place winner at Sharmelle's Recipe Kitchen Contest in October 2023.  February 12th, 2024The heart full of love is precious and your poem gently guided me through your discovery.  July 22nd, 2023CAUTION! Humor Hides Here. 😆 HAPPY 13TH WDC ANNIVERSARY  June 16th, 20232ND Place in the February 2023 Senior Contest  February 28th, 2023Fantastic story in rhyme.  May 10th, 2022The ones we love are never gone; they live within our hearts. Heartfelt Condolences, Lilli  July 12th, 2021THIRD PLACE June 2021 Round Senior Center Contest  June 30th, 2021A Chocolate Emporium Gift from your Secret Valentine  February 8th, 2021Incredibly clever and quite entertaining!  January 13th, 2021Great job with that eagle eye on the promotions!  And great portfolio as well!  Portfolio AwardSeptember 10th, 2020Thank You for Your Service!  We are glad you made it home safely!  Portfolio AwardAugust 27th, 2020FIRST RUNNER UP October 2019 Senior Forum Contest  November 29th, 2019Your Wonderful "In His Presence" Poem  November 9th, 2019A Wonderful "In His Presence" Poem  Portfolio AwardNovember 9th, 2019A moving sentiment song to a mom!  August 2nd, 2019A great collection of travel stories well deserving of recognition!  Keep it up!  May 10th, 2019This is for a poem I related well with.   February 19th, 2019This is for amazing writing and story telling.   February 17th, 2019Hilarious Blogging Award--Given as part of Thoughtful Thursday at the Insomniac Sanctuary  February 7th, 2019Second Place in Biggest Crimes Against Humanity Contest  Portfolio AwardNovember 17th, 2018"A Season to Remember" sometimes memories are all we have left.  October 26th, 2018To the Best Travel Picture Collection 📷 📸 📷  September 23rd, 2018🎊 Happy 18th Birthday WdC 🎊   September 5th, 2018Imagination of the Young   August 15th, 2018For a poem of such beauty, capturing silent moments, leaving me breathless.   November 11th, 2017For A Very Moving, Inspirational, And Motivational Piece! Thanks For Sharing This, Jim!  February 16th, 2017Praise a Power Member Award ~ Wonderful Short Story Folder ~  January 3rd, 2017For your Power Reviewers praise-worthy day. A wonderful collection of photos  January 3rd, 2017Excellent Poetic Storytelling  Portfolio AwardJune 26th, 2016A Fantastic Poem  April 28th, 2016 |