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Having taught French for seven years, Joan E. went back to graduate school for a Master's degree in Public Administration. She used it in administrative positions at various universities and the Getty Museum and then spent the last fifteen years of her professional life as a business consultant.
Joan had always said she would never retire, but mid 2008 the timing seemed right--she also believes it is time to leave when the "game" stops being fun. She immediately enrolled in Santa Monica Emeritus College and continues to take five classes, from acrylic painting to plays and playwrights. In the summer of 2008, she joined a creative writing class and began writing poetry. What an amazing discovery in her golden years! Joan thanks FanStory for providing a channel for her new passion.
Joan delights in living in Malibu with her supportive, neither retired nor retiring husband. They love to travel and enjoy attending plays, concerts and museum events. The other man in her life is their son, who keeps her up to date regarding technology and popular culture.
Sky and sea merge into a blue veil~
Draped over the coast's shoulders
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FanStory wrote to Joan E.:
Windows of the World Beckon finished first in the contest "3-line poem"
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 November 6, 2016 at 1:10AM
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| winnona: Congratulations on your first place ribbon. Iw was a very well-written poem for the contest. Well done.
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November 6, 2016 at 1:18AM
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| rama devi: Congrats! Kudos!
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November 6, 2016 at 3:16AM
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| judiverse: Congratulations, Joan, on your contest win with "Windows of the World Beckon." judi
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November 6, 2016 at 7:30AM
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Gypsy Blue Rose: Congratulations, Joan. I'm proud of you.
Gypsy
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November 12, 2016 at 5:33AM
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poetbear: Today is my birthday and Joe Resnick died this morning.
His obit is in the LA Times.
It was a rotten birthday.
Maddy
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November 20, 2016 at 10:55PM
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| sunnilicious: Congratulations! Nice work!
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November 22, 2016 at 2:31AM
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| BeasPeas: I missed your win on this one, Joan. Belated congratulations. Marilyn
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November 28, 2016 at 8:20PM
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| Ideasaregems-Dawn: Congratulations! Would have been MY pick! I LOVED this poem.
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December 2, 2016 at 11:24PM
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| Selina Stambi: Joan, how marvelous. Congratulations. Happy New Year, my friend. Hugs xx
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January 4, 2017 at 9:22PM
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| Joan E.: I did not realize my "Windows" poem was so well received. Many thanks for the after-Christmas gift. Merry, merry- Joan
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December 28, 2017 at 1:28PM
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BermyBye50: Congrats on your first place ribbon in the 3-line contest.
Eugene
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November 3, 2018 at 8:39PM
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| Alchera: Congratulations and cheers!
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November 17, 2019 at 3:53PM
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FanStory wrote to Joan E.:
senryu (not voting) finished third in the contest "Political Rant"
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August 18, 2016 at 12:13AM
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| Lovinia: C*O*N*G*R*A*T*U*L*A*T*I*O*N*S!!! I really enjoyed this one ... not even knowing it was you!! LOL All your great wit and wisdom. Well done dear Joan ... enjoy the glory!!! Hugs - Lovi xoxoxo
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August 20, 2016 at 8:05PM
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| Selina Stambi: Joan, congratulations, my friend. You put your talents to work and it paid off!
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September 1, 2016 at 8:37PM
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| sunnilicious: I'm proud of you! Congratulations!
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September 28, 2016 at 2:15PM
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| Joan E.: I had not looked at this section of the Profile Thoughts for a while, and did not realize my "not voting" senryu was so well received. Many thanks- Joan
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December 28, 2017 at 11:49AM
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| Joan E.: I had not read the Portfolio Thoughts for a while and was surprised to learn my "not voting" rant placed third in the contest. Many thanks for the support- Joan
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December 28, 2017 at 1:30PM
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honeytree: Really Joan deserves a lot
of praise and is a great writer
in everyway.
Honeytree
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January 19, 2018 at 5:35AM
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FanStory wrote to Joan E.:
Congratulations! The September winner of the Recognized Writer reward.
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September 10, 2013 at 3:08PM
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| Eternal Muse: Congratulations, Joan! What a wonderful achievement, and so well deserved. We love your poetry and value your friendship. This honor couldn't have been bestowed on a better person. Cheers!
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September 10, 2013 at 11:22AM
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| Julia.: Congratulations!
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September 10, 2013 at 11:31AM
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| amanda98653: Congrats;) your poems are beautiful <3
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September 10, 2013 at 11:43AM
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| Jonez08: Joan, congratulations, well deserved. This is wonderful!
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September 10, 2013 at 11:45AM
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| PoesyPoet: If any one is deserving of this special honor, it is you, Joan. Congratulations.
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September 10, 2013 at 11:53AM
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mountainwriter49: Congratulations, Joan, for this well deserved recognition! I'm so proud of you!
-ray
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September 10, 2013 at 11:56AM
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Connie C: Congratulations, Joan, on a well-deserved recognition.
My very best to you.
Connie
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September 10, 2013 at 12:17PM
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| adewpearl: Congratulations, my friend :-) I'm sending you smiles from across the continent!
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September 10, 2013 at 12:18PM
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humpwhistle: Hey, Joan, congratulations. 'Bout time somebody noticed.
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September 10, 2013 at 12:36PM
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| Maureen's Pen: Congratulations Joan - Big Hug:)
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September 10, 2013 at 12:57PM
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9999pool: Congrats sis Joan,
See i told you that you can write very well - usually an adventure in your writings. i am so proud of you. Now is not the time to rest on your laurels (okay, a short rest, maybe). Write more to entertain and delight us with your stories.
Cheerio, hugs, bro Ritchie. :))
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September 10, 2013 at 1:14PM
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| Leineco: Hearty Congratulations :-) Write on!
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September 10, 2013 at 1:28PM
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| Starlit Ink: Wow, Joan! Congratulations.
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September 10, 2013 at 1:38PM
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| Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations, my friend - so well deserved.
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September 10, 2013 at 2:38PM
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| c_lucas: Congratulations Joan. May it be one of many of your life times awards.
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September 10, 2013 at 2:38PM
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| mrskristinball: Congratulations and Enjoy!
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September 10, 2013 at 2:47PM
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| Sasha: Congratulations!!! This is long overdue and I am just thrilled for you. I love your poetry and always look forward to each and every post.
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September 10, 2013 at 2:49PM
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| Selina Stambi: Congratulations, Joan! :)
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September 10, 2013 at 2:58PM
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| kiwigirl2821: Congrats my friend. Well earned. You are an inspiration! xoxo huggs d
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September 10, 2013 at 4:41PM
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mumsyone: Congratulations, Joan, fellow "Pieces of Her Mind" author! You deserve the recognition!
Hugs, Lois
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September 10, 2013 at 5:30PM
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| DALLAS01: How exciting. Great to see someone so deserving awarded this honor.
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September 10, 2013 at 6:12PM
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| Writingfundimension: Joan, just saw the notice. What a wonderful, and well-deserved honor, my friend. Bravo!!! :0) Bev
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September 10, 2013 at 6:32PM
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| springrain: Congratulations Joan, on a well earned win!
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September 10, 2013 at 7:22PM
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| Adri7enne: Congratulations, Joan. Well deserved, girl!
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September 10, 2013 at 7:36PM
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| DRG24: Congrats!!!
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September 10, 2013 at 8:18PM
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Belinda: Hi,Joan, congratulations. You deserve this recognition since ages ago... Big hug! :)
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September 10, 2013 at 8:48PM
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Belinda: Hi,Joan, congratulations. You deserve this recognition since ages ago... Big hug! :)
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September 10, 2013 at 8:48PM
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Belinda: Hi,Joan, congratulations. You deserve this recognition since ages ago... Big hug! :)
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September 10, 2013 at 8:48PM
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| twinklepoems: Big Hugs and big Congratulations! Good things happen when you hang in there!
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September 10, 2013 at 9:13PM
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| Pili Pubul: Well deserved, COMGRATULATIONS JOAN.
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September 10, 2013 at 9:24PM
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donaldww: Congratulations!
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September 10, 2013 at 9:36PM
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juliaSjames: Warm congratulations, Joan. This is a well-deserved accolade.
peace and blessings, julia
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September 10, 2013 at 9:48PM
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| robina1978: Many congratulations on this big and deserved honour, Ine
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September 11, 2013 at 2:44AM
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| IndianaIrish: Warmest congratulations to you, Joan, for this wonderful honor.
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September 11, 2013 at 2:51AM
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| reconciled: Hey highway...-smile- Happy for roadrunner... love- Michael
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September 11, 2013 at 3:20AM
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| fionageorge: Hi Joan. Congratulations, my friend, what a wonderful and well deserved award! Just popped in and saw the announcement. Love, Marijke xxxx
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September 11, 2013 at 4:33AM
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Jean Lutz: Our poetic teacher and so much more. Congratulations and may God bless you.
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September 11, 2013 at 7:18AM
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| Joan E.: Please excuse the delayed response--for some reason my computer would not connect to the internet in Ireland and I just learned of the unexpected recognition. Many thanks for your hearty kudos. I have been on the site since 2008 and never expected to win this award--I am over the moon! Cheers and hugs- Joan
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September 15, 2013 at 10:17AM
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| Father Flaps: Somehow I missed the announcement, Joan. But a tardy congratulations to you for being named the Recognized Writer for September! You deserve it! (hugs) Kimbob
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September 17, 2013 at 10:36AM
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vkmack: Congrats, Joan! You are so deserving of this honor.
VK
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September 23, 2013 at 3:44AM
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ruzu27: Hi Joan,
Wow, what a great reward! Please, accept my late, but all the more sincere congratulations on this well-deserved honor! Cheers, Ruth
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September 25, 2013 at 5:01AM
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| cheyennewy: Congrats, Joan. Well deserved. Hugs, chey
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October 2, 2013 at 11:44AM
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| Sueellen11: Congratulation to you on your wonderful achievement of recognised writer,,, how wonderful,,, I am so grateful to your for your wonderful warm welcome to fan story,,, it was wonderful to received this welcome,,, blessings to you,,,,sueellen
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October 25, 2013 at 12:51AM
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Lovinia: Hi Joan
So late with my congrats. What a wonderful honour and so well deserved. About time!! lol I've been 'of the planet' and you've been off in Ireland .... missed you!
Bear Hugs & Hershey kisses - Love Lovi xoxoxoxox
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October 26, 2013 at 10:46PM
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MAMONIA: My dearest Joan. I have been away and missed all the excitement. Congratulations to a very worthy writer.
Lots of love.
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October 29, 2013 at 8:05PM
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Lovinia: Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to you, Bob and Ryan.
Love & Hugs - Lovinia xoxoxo
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December 21, 2013 at 7:24PM
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| Lovinia: Congratulations on your Epic Sunset Tableau win. Some excellent entries .... yours captured a wonderful image of a weather phenomenon which the luckiest of us have seen in reality and for those who haven't they now have shared the moment in your excellent poem. Bravo! Hugs - Lovinia xoxoxo
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December 30, 2013 at 8:57AM
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| MagKing: I know this comes rather too late, but congrats must come from me to you
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December 30, 2013 at 9:52PM
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sunnilicious: "Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 day book. Write a good one" quoted from Brad Paisley. (Okay, I didn't post the quote of 12/31... But you're first trip is almost here. Have fun!)
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January 3, 2014 at 6:43PM
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honeytree: Congratulations to you
love from honeytree
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February 2, 2014 at 1:24AM
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| Joan E.: Your glittering Valentine is precious. Even without a card to spell it out, you must know you are in my thoughts! Love and hugs- Joan
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February 16, 2014 at 12:54AM
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Lovinia: Hey Joan and Bob - Happy Easter!! Hope the trip went well. Sorry I've been awol ..... too much going on off-line. Keep well and smiling. Miss you. I hope you will enjoy Ryan's company this Easter.
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April 18, 2014 at 9:11PM
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honeytree: Well deserved
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June 15, 2015 at 7:32AM
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| cercie: Joan I just came across this, how proud you must be, I love your work and am honoured to call you friend
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July 17, 2015 at 9:50PM
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| ciliverde: Congratulations Joan!! How exciting!
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September 22, 2015 at 11:11PM
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ciliverde: Congratulations Joan! This is well-deserved and I'm so happy for you!
Carol
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September 28, 2015 at 12:49AM
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| l.raven: CONGRATULATIONS sweet girl....on a wonderful win....yea!!!!love ya Linda xxoo
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September 30, 2015 at 11:19PM
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| sweetthanesue: Congratulations Joan.....what a wonderful achievement....:):):)
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October 9, 2015 at 8:24AM
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| AnnaLinda: Joan, I just noticed this site recognition...Congratulations and it is so well deserved! Linda
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November 18, 2015 at 8:22AM
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| Dom G Robles: Congratulations. I missed seeing this a few months back.
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January 5, 2016 at 3:31PM
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Lovinia: Always thinking of you both! Sending chocolate coated almonds ... hee hee! Hugs and love Lovi xoxo
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February 14, 2016 at 2:50AM
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honeytree: Congratulations Joan you really deserved this.
Annie(Honey tree.)
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April 3, 2016 at 6:05AM
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honeytree: Congratulations Joan you really deserved this.
Annie(Honey tree.)
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April 3, 2016 at 6:07AM
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honeytree: Congratulations Joan you really deserved this.
Annie(Honey tree.)
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April 3, 2016 at 6:08AM
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Gypsy Blue Rose: Congratulations, Joan :)
gypsy
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November 10, 2016 at 1:27AM
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Joan E.:
I just was startled to learn that I won the "Write Me a Song Contest." I credit Nashville with the inspiration--imagine what it would be like if I could write music! Many, many thanks to all who voted for my lyrics. Hugs- Joan
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January 31, 2012 at 12:16AM
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Lovinia: CONGRATULATIONS! BRAVO!
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January 31, 2012 at 2:18AM
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| Joan E.: Wow, your animated scene of contrasts is remarkable. What a gift--many, many thanks. -Joan
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February 1, 2012 at 12:08PM
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| LisaSilva: That is beautiful!
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February 2, 2012 at 10:08PM
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justjo66: Hey, you deserve it. Congrats!!
Jo
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February 3, 2012 at 4:05PM
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| ulster3: Just found out about 'Amy'. Wonderful that this exceptional piece was truly recognized. Congratulations, which are well deserved.
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February 6, 2012 at 2:06PM
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| turtledove: Congrats! Joan E. And Congrats w/Too Close for Comfort Six Word Lifestory 2nd place win!
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February 14, 2012 at 11:33PM
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| Joan E.: I'm still catching up from the Africa trip. Thanks for letting me know that my six word life story came in second! -Joan
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March 15, 2012 at 11:27PM
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| cercie: Oh my friend how amazing congratulations
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March 21, 2012 at 6:46PM
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| ulster3:
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March 23, 2012 at 3:45PM
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ulster3: People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered; Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; Be honest and frank anyway.
What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; Give the world the best you've got anyway.
From The Paradoxical Commandments, by Dr. Kent M. Keith. Mother Teresa quoted this often.
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March 27, 2012 at 12:21PM
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| Joan E.: Sorry to be late in noticing this comment. Thank you for passing along these sage "commandments." I know you play by these rules; the world would be a much better place if more practiced them!
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March 30, 2012 at 10:48PM
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| ameen786: Congratulations1 I told you my friend, you got it wrapped up! Well deserved!
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May 17, 2012 at 2:49PM
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| kiwigirl2821: Congrats Joan on your win! Whoo Hoo! Well deserved xoxo d
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August 23, 2012 at 5:35AM
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| Maureen's Pen: Congrats Joan on your win:) Hugs
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August 23, 2012 at 9:20AM
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| Maureen's Pen: Congrats on your Tanka 2nd placing:)
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September 5, 2012 at 6:36PM
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| rama devi: Congrats on both wins!
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September 22, 2012 at 10:00AM
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| kiwigirl2821: congrats on placing in 5-7-5 ... You know I adore you and your writing. Couldn't be happier for you my friend. xoxo deborah
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September 22, 2012 at 7:02PM
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| fanoffanstory: Congratualations. What wonderful pieces you write!
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October 13, 2012 at 1:38PM
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| Vladilynn: Congratulations!!!
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October 17, 2012 at 12:02PM
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| Dustybones: That is a lovely picture! Is there a site that has them, and what tis it? PLS.
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November 18, 2012 at 12:55PM
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| Ira White: Congratulations, Joan! on your wins! I hope you continue to do as well or better in your writing.
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November 19, 2012 at 9:45AM
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December 4, 2012 at 9:03PM
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Lovinia: Merry Christmas & a Happy, Healthy, Loving & Successful New Year Joan. Hugs xoxoxo
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December 20, 2012 at 9:56PM
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| Joan E.: Many thanks, lovinia, for adding to my glitter-graphics collection--I just noticed the penguins from Down-under (and your snowy rose gets top billing from the beginning of the year!). I appreciate your making the chocolates virtual, since I don't need the extra calories. Merry, merry day after... -Joan
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December 26, 2012 at 12:17PM
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| yonashalom: I see congrats are in order. :) What a beautiful rose you have on your page. Lovely!
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January 7, 2013 at 1:03AM
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Lovinia: Thinking of YOU!
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March 14, 2013 at 7:31AM
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MissBlack: Congratulations Joan !
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June 4, 2013 at 2:16AM
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gene roush: I just realized that I've admired your work for a while.
Thanks for your talents
Gene
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June 5, 2013 at 2:40PM
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| The Death: Just buzzed in to say hi.have a great weekend:-)
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July 6, 2013 at 12:48PM
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Lovinia: Hey Joan
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July 8, 2013 at 3:46PM
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Dean Kuch: 
Congrats, Joan E...from the dark side.
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July 14, 2013 at 11:56PM
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| amada: Dear, dear friend and collaborator, Joan, I saw it coming! Congratulations.
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September 10, 2013 at 11:18AM
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| judiverse: Hi, Joan, and congratulations on winning "Writer of the Month." Great going! judiverse
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September 10, 2013 at 7:39PM
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Joan E.:
Winning the "cookie swap" contest with a recipe poem was quite a pleasant surprise. Thanks for the many votes. -Joan
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January 8, 2012 at 11:38PM
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| LisaSilva: It's fun, right? I had my first little win shared with a few others. Congrats!
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January 9, 2012 at 4:21PM
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| Joan E.: Yes, kudos again. Yours was a well-desreved win! -Joan
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January 10, 2012 at 11:13AM
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| Lovinia: Congratulations on that one Joan. I thought you were very clever and a worthy winner. Late in my salute ... unfortunately I do have to operate on 'better late than never" at the moment. LOL Hugs - :) Lovinia xoxo
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January 23, 2012 at 7:36PM
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| ulster3: So sorry I couldn't play the Mahler clip. Also my long overdue congratulations to Joan. No surprise though. Rebecca
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January 28, 2012 at 6:07PM
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| Joan E.: My thanks to Lovinia for trying to share Mahler No. 5 and for ulster3's attempt to play it. It apparently can't be transmitted from Australia to FS. Just to let you all know, Dudamel is the L.A. Phil's new, young conductor, who is playing all of Mahler's nine and one half symphonies from memory in three weeks! -Joan
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January 31, 2012 at 12:24AM
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| Ira White: Congratulations, Joan!
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April 2, 2013 at 9:06AM
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| twinklepoems: Congratulations on your win in the senryu contest! It was a fun contest!
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April 8, 2013 at 12:28AM
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| Joan E.: Thank you for the congratulations--I regret the delayed response, but these messages got displayed out of order.
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April 22, 2013 at 10:40AM
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| Lise Deangelo: Dear Joan, I'm totally confused where to put this message, but congratulations on placing third in Poem of the Month with your superb "The Garden in Asia" :)
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June 26, 2013 at 5:04PM
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| Joan E.: Many thanks for your kind comments--I just found them, since these messages are displayed out of order for some reason. Belated gratitude- Joan
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July 14, 2014 at 9:19PM
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