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.
Sky and sea merge into a blue veil~
FanStory wrote to Joan E. :
Windows of the World Beckon finished first in the contest "3-line poem"
winnona : Congratulations on your first place ribbon. Iw was a very well-written poem for the contest. Well done.
November 6, 2016 at 1:18AM
rama devi : Congrats! Kudos!
November 6, 2016 at 3:16AM
judiverse : Congratulations, Joan, on your contest win with "Windows of the World Beckon." judi
November 6, 2016 at 7:30AM
Gypsy Blue Rose : Congratulations, Joan. I'm proud of you.
November 12, 2016 at 5:33AM
poetbear : Today is my birthday and Joe Resnick died this morning.
November 20, 2016 at 10:55PM
sunnilicious : Congratulations! Nice work!
November 22, 2016 at 2:31AM
BeasPeas : I missed your win on this one, Joan. Belated congratulations. Marilyn
November 28, 2016 at 8:20PM
Ideasaregems-Dawn : Congratulations! Would have been MY pick! I LOVED this poem.
December 2, 2016 at 11:24PM
Selina Stambi : Joan, how marvelous. Congratulations. Happy New Year, my friend. Hugs xx
January 4, 2017 at 9:22PM
Joan E. : I did not realize my "Windows" poem was so well received. Many thanks for the after-Christmas gift. Merry, merry- Joan
December 28, 2017 at 1:28PM
BermyBye50 : Congrats on your first place ribbon in the 3-line contest.
November 3, 2018 at 8:39PM
Alchera : Congratulations and cheers!
November 17, 2019 at 3:53PM
FanStory wrote to Joan E. :
senryu (not voting) finished third in the contest "Political Rant"
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
August 20, 2016 at 8:05PM
Selina Stambi : Joan, congratulations, my friend. You put your talents to work and it paid off!
September 1, 2016 at 8:37PM
sunnilicious : I'm proud of you! Congratulations!
September 28, 2016 at 2:15PM
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
December 28, 2017 at 11:49AM
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
December 28, 2017 at 1:30PM
honeytree : Really Joan deserves a lot
January 19, 2018 at 5:35AM
FanStory wrote to Joan E. :
Congratulations! The September winner of the Recognized Writer reward.
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!
September 10, 2013 at 11:22AM
Julia. : Congratulations!
September 10, 2013 at 11:31AM
amanda98653 : Congrats;) your poems are beautiful <3
September 10, 2013 at 11:43AM
Jonez08 : Joan, congratulations, well deserved. This is wonderful!
September 10, 2013 at 11:45AM
PoesyPoet : If any one is deserving of this special honor, it is you, Joan. Congratulations.
September 10, 2013 at 11:53AM
mountainwriter49 : Congratulations, Joan, for this well deserved recognition! I'm so proud of you!
September 10, 2013 at 11:56AM
Connie C : Congratulations, Joan, on a well-deserved recognition.
September 10, 2013 at 12:17PM
adewpearl : Congratulations, my friend :-) I'm sending you smiles from across the continent!
September 10, 2013 at 12:18PM
humpwhistle : Hey, Joan, congratulations. 'Bout time somebody noticed.
September 10, 2013 at 12:36PM
Maureen's Pen : Congratulations Joan - Big Hug:)
September 10, 2013 at 12:57PM
9999pool : Congrats sis Joan,
September 10, 2013 at 1:14PM
Leineco : Hearty Congratulations :-) Write on!
September 10, 2013 at 1:28PM
Starlit Ink : Wow, Joan! Congratulations.
September 10, 2013 at 1:38PM
Margaret Snowdon : Congratulations, my friend - so well deserved.
September 10, 2013 at 2:38PM
c_lucas : Congratulations Joan. May it be one of many of your life times awards.
September 10, 2013 at 2:38PM
mrskristinball : Congratulations and Enjoy!
September 10, 2013 at 2:47PM
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.
September 10, 2013 at 2:49PM
Selina Stambi : Congratulations, Joan! :)
September 10, 2013 at 2:58PM
kiwigirl2821 : Congrats my friend. Well earned. You are an inspiration! xoxo huggs d
September 10, 2013 at 4:41PM
mumsyone : Congratulations, Joan, fellow "Pieces of Her Mind" author! You deserve the recognition!
September 10, 2013 at 5:30PM
DALLAS01 : How exciting. Great to see someone so deserving awarded this honor.
September 10, 2013 at 6:12PM
Writingfundimension : Joan, just saw the notice. What a wonderful, and well-deserved honor, my friend. Bravo!!! :0) Bev
September 10, 2013 at 6:32PM
springrain : Congratulations Joan, on a well earned win!
September 10, 2013 at 7:22PM
Adri7enne : Congratulations, Joan. Well deserved, girl!
September 10, 2013 at 7:36PM
DRG24 : Congrats!!!
September 10, 2013 at 8:18PM
Belinda : Hi,Joan, congratulations. You deserve this recognition since ages ago... Big hug! :)
September 10, 2013 at 8:48PM
Belinda : Hi,Joan, congratulations. You deserve this recognition since ages ago... Big hug! :)
September 10, 2013 at 8:48PM
Belinda : Hi,Joan, congratulations. You deserve this recognition since ages ago... Big hug! :)
September 10, 2013 at 8:48PM
twinklepoems : Big Hugs and big Congratulations! Good things happen when you hang in there!
September 10, 2013 at 9:13PM
Pili Pubul : Well deserved, COMGRATULATIONS JOAN.
September 10, 2013 at 9:24PM
donaldww : Congratulations!
September 10, 2013 at 9:36PM
juliaSjames : Warm congratulations, Joan. This is a well-deserved accolade.
September 10, 2013 at 9:48PM
robina1978 : Many congratulations on this big and deserved honour, Ine
September 11, 2013 at 2:44AM
IndianaIrish : Warmest congratulations to you, Joan, for this wonderful honor.
September 11, 2013 at 2:51AM
reconciled : Hey highway...-smile- Happy for roadrunner... love- Michael
September 11, 2013 at 3:20AM
fionageorge : Hi Joan. Congratulations, my friend, what a wonderful and well deserved award! Just popped in and saw the announcement. Love, Marijke xxxx
September 11, 2013 at 4:33AM
Jean Lutz : Our poetic teacher and so much more. Congratulations and may God bless you.
September 11, 2013 at 7:18AM
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
September 15, 2013 at 10:17AM
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
September 17, 2013 at 10:36AM
vkmack : Congrats, Joan! You are so deserving of this honor.
September 23, 2013 at 3:44AM
ruzu27 : Hi Joan,
September 25, 2013 at 5:01AM
cheyennewy : Congrats, Joan. Well deserved. Hugs, chey
October 2, 2013 at 11:44AM
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
October 25, 2013 at 12:51AM
Lovinia : Hi Joan
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October 26, 2013 at 10:46PM
MAMONIA : My dearest Joan. I have been away and missed all the excitement. Congratulations to a very worthy writer.
October 29, 2013 at 8:05PM
Lovinia : Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to you, Bob and Ryan.
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December 21, 2013 at 7:24PM
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
December 30, 2013 at 8:57AM
MagKing : I know this comes rather too late, but congrats must come from me to you
December 30, 2013 at 9:52PM
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
honeytree : Congratulations to you
February 2, 2014 at 1:24AM
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
February 16, 2014 at 12:54AM
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
honeytree : Well deserved
June 15, 2015 at 7:32AM
cercie : Joan I just came across this, how proud you must be, I love your work and am honoured to call you friend
July 17, 2015 at 9:50PM
ciliverde : Congratulations Joan!! How exciting!
September 22, 2015 at 11:11PM
ciliverde : Congratulations Joan! This is well-deserved and I'm so happy for you!
September 28, 2015 at 12:49AM
l.raven : CONGRATULATIONS sweet girl....on a wonderful win....yea!!!!love ya Linda xxoo
September 30, 2015 at 11:19PM
sweetthanesue : Congratulations Joan.....what a wonderful achievement....:):):)
October 9, 2015 at 8:24AM
AnnaLinda : Joan, I just noticed this site recognition...Congratulations and it is so well deserved! Linda
November 18, 2015 at 8:22AM
Dom G Robles : Congratulations. I missed seeing this a few months back.
January 5, 2016 at 3:31PM
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
honeytree : Congratulations Joan you really deserved this.
April 3, 2016 at 6:05AM
honeytree : Congratulations Joan you really deserved this.
April 3, 2016 at 6:07AM
honeytree : Congratulations Joan you really deserved this.
April 3, 2016 at 6:08AM
Gypsy Blue Rose : Congratulations, Joan :)
November 10, 2016 at 1:27AM
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
Lovinia : CONGRATULATIONS! BRAVO!
January 31, 2012 at 2:18AM
Joan E. : Wow, your animated scene of contrasts is remarkable. What a gift--many, many thanks. -Joan
February 1, 2012 at 12:08PM
LisaSilva : That is beautiful!
February 2, 2012 at 10:08PM
justjo66 : Hey, you deserve it. Congrats!!
February 3, 2012 at 4:05PM
ulster3 : Just found out about 'Amy'. Wonderful that this exceptional piece was truly recognized. Congratulations, which are well deserved.
February 6, 2012 at 2:06PM
turtledove : Congrats! Joan E. And Congrats w/Too Close for Comfort Six Word Lifestory 2nd place win!
February 14, 2012 at 11:33PM
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
March 15, 2012 at 11:27PM
cercie : Oh my friend how amazing congratulations
March 21, 2012 at 6:46PM
ulster3 : VIDEO
March 23, 2012 at 3:45PM
ulster3 : People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered; Forgive them anyway.
March 27, 2012 at 12:21PM
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!
March 30, 2012 at 10:48PM
ameen786 : Congratulations1 I told you my friend, you got it wrapped up! Well deserved!
May 17, 2012 at 2:49PM
kiwigirl2821 : Congrats Joan on your win! Whoo Hoo! Well deserved xoxo d
August 23, 2012 at 5:35AM
Maureen's Pen : Congrats Joan on your win:) Hugs
August 23, 2012 at 9:20AM
Maureen's Pen : Congrats on your Tanka 2nd placing:)
September 5, 2012 at 6:36PM
rama devi : Congrats on both wins!
September 22, 2012 at 10:00AM
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
September 22, 2012 at 7:02PM
fanoffanstory : Congratualations. What wonderful pieces you write!
October 13, 2012 at 1:38PM
Vladilynn : Congratulations!!!
October 17, 2012 at 12:02PM
Dustybones : That is a lovely picture! Is there a site that has them, and what tis it? PLS.
November 18, 2012 at 12:55PM
Ira White : Congratulations, Joan! on your wins! I hope you continue to do as well or better in your writing.
November 19, 2012 at 9:45AM
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December 4, 2012 at 9:03PM
Lovinia : Merry Christmas & a Happy, Healthy, Loving & Successful New Year Joan. Hugs xoxoxo
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December 20, 2012 at 9:56PM
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
December 26, 2012 at 12:17PM
yonashalom : I see congrats are in order. :) What a beautiful rose you have on your page. Lovely!
January 7, 2013 at 1:03AM
Lovinia : Thinking of YOU!
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March 14, 2013 at 7:31AM
MissBlack : Congratulations Joan !
June 4, 2013 at 2:16AM
gene roush : I just realized that I've admired your work for a while.
June 5, 2013 at 2:40PM
The Death : Just buzzed in to say hi.have a great weekend:-)
July 6, 2013 at 12:48PM
Lovinia : Hey Joan
July 8, 2013 at 3:46PM
Dean Kuch :
July 14, 2013 at 11:56PM
amada : Dear, dear friend and collaborator, Joan, I saw it coming! Congratulations.
September 10, 2013 at 11:18AM
judiverse : Hi, Joan, and congratulations on winning "Writer of the Month." Great going! judiverse
September 10, 2013 at 7:39PM
Joan E. :
Winning the "cookie swap" contest with a recipe poem was quite a pleasant surprise. Thanks for the many votes. -Joan
LisaSilva : It's fun, right? I had my first little win shared with a few others. Congrats!
January 9, 2012 at 4:21PM
Joan E. : Yes, kudos again. Yours was a well-desreved win! -Joan
January 10, 2012 at 11:13AM
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
January 23, 2012 at 7:36PM
ulster3 : So sorry I couldn't play the Mahler clip. Also my long overdue congratulations to Joan. No surprise though. Rebecca
January 28, 2012 at 6:07PM
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
January 31, 2012 at 12:24AM
Ira White : Congratulations, Joan!
April 2, 2013 at 9:06AM
twinklepoems : Congratulations on your win in the senryu contest! It was a fun contest!
April 8, 2013 at 12:28AM
Joan E. : Thank you for the congratulations--I regret the delayed response, but these messages got displayed out of order.
April 22, 2013 at 10:40AM
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" :)
June 26, 2013 at 5:04PM
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
July 14, 2014 at 9:19PM
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