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. Gypsy

November 12, 2016 at 5:33AM

poetbear: Today is my birthday and Joe Resnick died this morning. His obit is in the LA Times. It was a rotten birthday. Maddy

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

Ideasaregems-Dawn:

December 31, 2016 at 5:27AM

Selina Stambi: Joan, how marvelous. Congratulations. Happy New Year, my friend. Hugs xx

January 4, 2017 at 9:22PM

sunnilicious: glitter-graphics.com

April 13, 2017 at 11:17PM

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. Eugene

November 3, 2018 at 8:39PM

Alchera: Congratulations and cheers!

November 17, 2019 at 3:53PM

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 of praise and is a great writer in everyway. Honeytree

January 19, 2018 at 5:35AM

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! -ray

September 10, 2013 at 11:56AM

Connie C: Congratulations, Joan, on a well-deserved recognition. My very best to you. Connie

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, 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. :))

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

sunnilicious: CONGRATULATIONS.... Fantastic News!

September 10, 2013 at 2:51PM

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! Hugs, Lois

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. peace and blessings, julia

September 10, 2013 at 9:48PM

samandlancelot: Congratulations, Joan!

September 10, 2013 at 9:49PM

Cumbrianlass: Many congrats!

September 10, 2013 at 10:23PM

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. VK

September 23, 2013 at 3:44AM

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

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 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 glitter-graphics.com

October 26, 2013 at 10:46PM

sunnilicious: glitter-graphics.com

October 28, 2013 at 12:44AM

MAMONIA: My dearest Joan. I have been away and missed all the excitement. Congratulations to a very worthy writer. Lots of love.

October 29, 2013 at 8:05PM

Lovinia: If you're still in Canada .... do this!! lol Warmest hugs - Lovi. xoxoxox glitter-graphics.com

December 7, 2013 at 1:28PM

Lovinia: Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to you, Bob and Ryan. Love & Hugs - Lovinia xoxoxo glitter-graphics.com

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!) glitter-graphics.com

January 3, 2014 at 6:43PM

honeytree: Congratulations to you love from honeytree

February 2, 2014 at 1:24AM

Lovinia: glitter-graphics.com

February 14, 2014 at 5:43AM

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. glitter-graphics.com

April 18, 2014 at 9:11PM

Lovinia: glitter-graphics.com

October 31, 2014 at 2:04AM

Ideasaregems-Dawn: Congratulations! (Guess who)

May 9, 2015 at 2:49AM

honeytree: Well deserved Honeytree

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! Carol

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

Ideasaregems-Dawn:

October 19, 2015 at 6:59PM

AnnaLinda: Joan, I just noticed this site recognition...Congratulations and it is so well deserved! Linda

November 18, 2015 at 8:22AM

Lovinia: More Hugs glitter-graphics.com

December 19, 2015 at 4:01PM

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 glitter-graphics.com

February 14, 2016 at 2:50AM

honeytree: Congratulations Joan you really deserved this. Annie(Honey tree.)

April 3, 2016 at 6:05AM

honeytree: Congratulations Joan you really deserved this. Annie(Honey tree.)

April 3, 2016 at 6:07AM

honeytree: Congratulations Joan you really deserved this. Annie(Honey tree.)

April 3, 2016 at 6:08AM

Gypsy Blue Rose: Congratulations, Joan :) gypsy

November 10, 2016 at 1:27AM

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!! Jo

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:

March 23, 2012 at 3:45PM

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.

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

Writingfundimension: Congrats on your conest win, Joan. Well done! Bev

May 16, 2012 at 9:43PM

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

kiwigirl2821:

December 4, 2012 at 9:02PM

kiwigirl2821: [url=http://www.glitter-graphics.com][img]http://dl.glitter-graphics.net/pub/622/622111xgi1w5uxly.gif[/img][/url]

December 4, 2012 at 9:03PM

Lovinia: Merry Christmas & a Happy, Healthy, Loving & Successful New Year Joan. Hugs xoxoxo

December 20, 2012 at 9:56PM

Lovinia: Sharing my Christmas chocolates with you! Hugs - :) Lovinia glitter-graphics.com

December 26, 2012 at 3:38AM

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!

March 14, 2013 at 7:31AM

Lovinia: Thinking of YOU! Hugs - Lovinia xoxo glitter-graphics.com

March 25, 2013 at 2:11PM

Lovinia: Super senryu WINNER!! glitter-graphics.com

April 8, 2013 at 4:40AM

Lovinia: Hi Joan glitter-graphics.com

April 16, 2013 at 6:45AM

Lovinia: Dear Joan Have a wonderful day! Get spoiled! Huge Hugs Lovinia xoxoxoxoox glitter-graphics.com

May 10, 2013 at 8:56PM

sunnilicious: Happy Mother's Day!

May 12, 2013 at 11:56AM

MissBlack: Congratulations Joan !

June 4, 2013 at 2:16AM

gene roush: I just realized that I've admired your work for a while. Thanks for your talents Gene

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: Congrats, Joan E...from the dark side.

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

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

Lovinia: A short excerpt. I enjoyed this performance. Mahler-Symphonie n°5 (Clip) by Gustavo-Dudamel

January 26, 2012 at 2:47AM

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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