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  • A Widow's Husband

    A Widow's Husband

    How to become...
    from 14 reviews.
    General  Poetry
  • Lunar Reflections

    Lunar Reflections

    a love poem
    from 21 reviews.
    Romance  Poetry
  • Two Words

    Two Words

    The meaning of life, in just...
    from 15 reviews.
    Commentary and Philosophy  Poetry
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FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Lunar Reflections finished third in the contest "Sonnet Poetry Contest"
    juliaSjames: Congratulations Craig. Well penned. I enjoyed the cleverly phrased poetic onceit. -
    CD Richards: Thanks, Julia. Much appreciated :) -
    Ideasaregems-Dawn: Congratulations, Craig. Well-deserved. -
    CD Richards: Thanks, Dawn :) -


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Two Words finished second in the contest "Meaning of Life"
    MissMerri: Congratulations Craig, on the second place finish! I thought this was an excellent poem. Glad to see you winning lots of prizes! -
    CD Richards: Thanks MM. Sorry for the late response. Obviously I need to check my profile more often! -


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Grave Concerns finished second in the contest "5-7-5 Horror Poem"
    juliaSjames: Well done Craig. Congrats on this write and on your series of contest recognitions.
    -
    BeasPeas: Hi Craig. Congrats on your win. Best ~ Marilyn -
    lyenochka: Congratulations, again, Craig! You're on a roll!! -
    CD Richards: Seems to be a bit of a purple patch... or lucky streak. Thanks Julia, Marilyn, Helen. -
    catch22: Congratulations on placing in the contest! -


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Be Careful What You Wish For finished second in the contest "Halloween Flash Fiction"
    brenda bickers: Congratulations on your first place for this brilliant piece of writing. Well done.
    Brenda.x -
    CD Richards: Thanks so much for the lovely comment, Brenda (although you promoted me by a place lol) -
    humpwhistle: Well done, CD! You almost made it two-for-two! -
    Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations! -
    giraffmang: Good stuff. Glad to see this one up here. -
    Ideasaregems-Dawn: Excellent! Congratulations on a well-earned win, my friend! -
    Ulla: Congratulatins, Craig. That was so well deserved. A great story and well written!! Ulla:)) -
    CD Richards: Thanks for the wonderful remarks, everyone. -
    lyenochka: Congratulations!! -
    rosehill (Wendy): Congrats, Craig. -
    fm wright: Congratulations on a well deserved win! -
    CD Richards: Thanks, peeps :) -


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Congratulations! The Mulahad won the contest "Halloween Poetry"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -
    CD Richards: Thanks, Irish, much appreciated :) -
    juliaSjames: Congratulations. Most deserving win.
    -
    humpwhistle: Absolutely first-rate! Congrats! -
    Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations - not surprised you won! -
    Gypsymooncat: Congrats on your well deserved win! I've come back from muluhads digestive system to say this...best go back and row with the other stomach acids now...! -
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Craig. :)) -
    CD Richards: Thanks, everyone, for the lovely comments. Congrats to all those who joined in the fun in this year's Halloween contests. Hopefully Dean and Mike would approve of our efforts. -
    Ideasaregems-Dawn: Yay! So deserving! Congratulations! -
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Craig!! -
    rosehill (Wendy): See, I told you this one was good. Gold stars!
    -
    brenda bickers: Hi, there this was the one I was meant to congratulate you on. Well done.
    Brenda.x -
    CD Richards: Thanks again :) -
    catch22: Congratulations for the win! -


CD Richards: I just bought Stephen Fry's "The Ode Less Traveled". I'm so looking forward to finding out what wisdom Stephen has in store. I think this quote from Auden in the preface gets it off to a delightful start:

The poet who writes "free" verse is like Robinson Crusoe on his desert island: he must do all his cooking, laundry and darning for himself. In a few exceptional cases, this manly independence produces something original and impressive, but more often the result is squalor -- dirty sheets on the unmade bed and empty bottles on the unswept floor.

No offence to any of our talented free versers, but I think it pretty well describes my few forays into the Dark Arts :)


CD Richards: When danger reared its ugly head,
he bravely turned his tail and fled.
Yes brave Sir Donald turned about,
and gallantly he chickened out...

- The Holy Grail, by Monty Python
(almost exactly according to script)
    Gypsymooncat: Lol! I love Monty Python! -


CD Richards: Stolen FB quote of the day:

Blaming all muslims for terrorism is like blaming all musicians for Ted Nugent.
    Stacy Thompson: Ha! -


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: A Second Chance finished first in the contest "Alternate Facts"
    CD Richards: Wow, that was a tough gig. Not only is this unexpected, but treasured, because there were so many great entries. And for other reasons.

    Thanks, GMan, for providing a great challenge, you always do. And thanks to those who gave me their vote. It is appreciated more than you know. -
    Sarkems: Woohoo, well done. This was my favourite. Thoroughly deserved. I totally bombed - again. -
    CD Richards: Your entry was great, Emma. I honestly thought it would take it out. -
    giraffmang: Congratulations. Awesome. -
    CD Richards: Thanks again, G. -
    damommy: I'm so happy for you. Congratulations! -
    CD Richards: Thanks Yvonne :) -


CD Richards: I keep six honest serving-men
(they taught me all I knew);
their names are What and Why and When
and How and Where and Who.

-- Rudyard Kipling
    giraffmang: Who used What and How to convince Where and When to turn on the slave master who kept them. Only Why knew the reasons. -
    CD Richards: Who's on first. -


CD Richards: For dedicated ukulele players, the urge to perform "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is never more than a whim away.
    CD Richards: Tough crowd. -
    rosehill (Wendy): Just saw this, laughed and shook my head at the same time. Guess the rest aren't in tune with puns.
    -
    Sarkems: Did it for last year's sheep Racing parade. Always a crowd-pleaser. -
    CD Richards: That's what I'll tell myself, Wendy ;-)

    Are you in a group too, Emma? -
    Sarkems: I was. It wasn't an 'official' group, it was just friends. We used to practice every week and have a good laugh. We don't now, some have moved away and we're busy doing other things, but sometimes there's a party and the instruments come out. But the last of my uke-ing friends has moved back to NZ now, and I only did it as a social thing, so it may gather dust.
    -


CD Richards: Jesus, interceding on behalf of the Boy Scouts:

"Forgive them father, for they know what knot they do."

- HA Hildebrandt
    rosehill (Wendy): Got me again.
    -


CD Richards: "Guns aren't the problem. The problem is a godless society".

So then, consider this:

When's the last time some lunatic who mowed down a crowd in a mall or at a concert or a church ranted about how much they loved God? Answer: every day.

When's the last time someone who hates guns and refuses to own one committed mass murder with a firearm? Oh, that's right -- never.

I don't think you've thought this through.

    Brett Matthew West: So, is it correct to assume that you believe guns do not slaughter people, it is the hands those guns are in that do? That's always been my contention any way, and I've always thought I was the only who felt that way. Small world, isn't it? -
    CD Richards: My contention is, if you don't own a gun, you're pretty unlikely to kill someone with it. -
    mrsmajor: A Godless society..does that society that include the military, or are we talking about a separate society with the right to murder...Guns kill , no matter who uses it no matter the reason...me I don't own one, and never will...and so there's absolutely no possibility that I would ever use on another human being..There are over 300 millions guns in this country...and I will Never own one.
    -


CD Richards: Waiting for the obligatory "thoughts and prayers" posts to begin.
    WryWriter: Thoughts and prayers never cease. I pray for you because God loves you. He even loves people when they refuse to believe it. No need to wait for thoughts and prayers to begin. -
    CD Richards: I'm just astounded that the people who oppose with their every breath real actions that could stop this senseless, tragic waste are the first to believe "thoughts and prayers" is the answer. Hasn't done a lot of good so far. -


CD Richards: My partner and I recently had a long talk, and together we decided we don't want children.

The kids are taking it pretty hard.
    Bananafish308: Haha, sounds like Richard Wright. -
    Bananafish308: Oops, meant Steven Wright. -
    CD Richards: I had to look that up, Bill. I figured you didn't mean the Easybeats front man. Is that where the joke was stolen from? I pinched it from Facebook ;-) -
    mrsmajor: Now that's funny, Craig, made this old gal laugh..out loud...I wonder what my kids say behind my back...oh no never mind, I just might not want to know....lol -
    CD Richards: Probably not, Victoria :) -
    Pearl Edwards: ha ha ha -
    Ideasaregems-Dawn: HAHAHAHA! -


CD Richards: Happy Birthday to all my American friends. I happen to think 3rd July is a far more important date in the scheme of things, but even so, hope you have a great day! Be nice to each other.


CD Richards: OK, so I know how to spell "grateful". I don't even have to think about it. So why is it every single time, without fail that I type it, my fingers produce "greatful", and I have to go back and correct???
    strandregs: That is because of a traumatic event in your childhood.
    Which according to Gloria you don't remember.
    or don't want to remember.
    I'm just in a jockery mood. -


CD Richards: Now this is funny... The owners of Noah's Ark (well, a full-size replica, apparently) in Kentucky are suing their insurance company, for... you guessed it... flood damage!
    Ideasaregems-Dawn: LOL. -
    Ms. Snyder: Oh wow! -
    Santiago2: The ignorance of you non-believers never ceases to amaze. This lawsuit was foretold in The Old Testament Apocrypha, which details Noah's centuries-long legal battle with the underwriters of his project, Punitive Acts of God, Inc. -
    Santiago2: The ignorance of you non-believers never ceases to amaze. This lawsuit was foretold in the Old Testament
    Apocrypha, which details Noah's centuries-long legal battle with the underwriter of his project: Punitive God, Inc. -
    Santiago2: Apologies for the duplicate post--a glitch, apparently. -
    CD Richards: LOL :) -


CD Richards: Another one bites the dust. Wakey, wakey.


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Transience finished second in the contest "Cinquain Poetry"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -
    MissMerri: Congratulations CD! A wonderful, meaningful poem. -
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Craig!

    diane -
    CD Richards: Thanks Irish, MM, Diane :) -
    BeasPeas: Hi Craig. Congrats on placing in the contest. That's great. Marilyn -
    Gloria ....: Congratulations, Craig. :)) -


CD Richards: My bull***t meter has gone off scale, and I've encountered enough of it this past week to convince me it's time I took a break from this site. I won't be here to review, post new content or participate in the forums for some time. To my friends here, thanks for understanding.
    Gloria ....: Have you tried unplugging your bull**** metre and plugging it back in? ;-) -
    Sarkems: Aww, Craig ol' buddy, don't go. Just stay out of the forums for a while, eh. -
    mrsmajor: What are we supposed to do without you, Craig, I will surely miss you...I'll think of you often, and always wish you well...Hugs, -
    rama devi: Ah yes, Craig...I'm also only rarely active here these days. It's good to take a break (and then visit intermittently, periodically, because there are still quality interactions to be had). -
    DR DIP: this is sad to hear Craig I will have no Aussie partner in poetic crime if you leave
    As Gloria says the meter can be reset any time by turning it off and on at the switch. -
    kiwisteveh: Good plan, mate. No point pushing things if it doesn't feel right. Just remember we will always welcome you back. Co spend some quality time with your menagerie. -


CD Richards: If you feel like today (or tomorrow, for those whose clocks are behind ours) someone is stabbing you in the back-- it's probably because they are...

Beware the Ides of March!


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Congratulations! Less is more won the contest "ABC Poetry Contest"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Craig. :) -
    Sarkems: Woohoo, well done. -
    BeasPeas: Congratulations, Craig.
    Marilyn -
    MissMerri: Congratulations Craig. Another pretty ribbon for you! Nice! -
    catch22: Congratulations Craig! It's well deserved. -
    Sugarray77: Congratulations, Craig!! Well deserved!

    Melissa -
    CD Richards: Thanks so much, everyone, for the lovely comments. I think a prize in a FS contest is almost better than winning the lottery. I can't actually make a proper comparison as yet, but I'd like to be in that position! :) -


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Not my house finished third in the contest "5-7-5 Poetry"
    Ms. Snyder: Congratulations for your win in this contest! Cheers, Fonda -
    CD Richards: Thanks, Fonda. And well done to you with your own entry! :) -


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Two's Complement finished third in the contest "Valentine Poem"
    bichonfrisegirl: Much deserved congrats to you, Craig! -
    CD Richards: Thanks, Connie. Most grateful :) -
    trimple: Congratulations, Craig. -
    CD Richards: Thanks, Tracey :) -
    BeasPeas: Hi Craig. Congratulations on placing in the contest. Marilyn -
    CD Richards: Thanks, Marilyn :) -


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: The survey finished third in the contest "100 Word Writing Contest"
    bichonfrisegirl: Congratulations, Craig! -
    CD Richards: Thanks, Connie :) -


CD Richards: For those who aren't feeling the love...

The roses are wilted
The violets are dead
I need you like I need
A hole in the head


Not original - I heard it on TV this morning, and thought it was funny.

I liked this one too...

Roses are red
Violets are blue
But we've got a mortgage
So don't buy me any useless crap

~~~~~~~~~

Last year, my sweetheart told me nothing could be better than the present I got her for Valentine's Day...
so this year, that's exactly what she's getting.

(that one's mine)


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Lords of Creation finished third in the contest "Dribble Flash Fiction"
    bichonfrisegirl: Congrats, Craig! Well deserved! -
    CD Richards: Thanks, Connie :) -
    BeasPeas: Congratulations again. Marilyn -
    Gloria ....: Congrats to you, Craig. :) -
    CD Richards: Thanks Marilyn & Gloria. -
    Sarkems: Well deserved! -
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Craig!! -
    CD Richards: Thanks, Emma & Helen.
    -
    MissMerri: Congratulations CD! You keep collecting these pretty ribbons! Good for you! -


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Fade to Black finished second in the contest "Sonnet Poetry Contest"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -
    phill doran: congratulations - really well written... -
    Ideasaregems-Dawn: I love it when I can almost predict the winners -- SO well-deserved, my friend! Congratulations! -
    Pam (respa): I am honored to share second place in the sonnet contest with you, Craig. Congratulations! -
    CD Richards: Thanks Irish, Phill, Dawn. And ditto, Pam :) -
    bichonfrisegirl: Way to go, Craig! Congrats! -
    CD Richards: Thanks, Connie :) -
    BeasPeas: Congratulations, Craig. Marilyn -
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Craig!! -
    CD Richards: Thanks Marilyn & Helen :) -


CD Richards: Current status: twelve views, one review.

I think I'm going to set myself a new record here for lowest read-to-comment ratio. I'm noticing a pattern, the more something I write amuses me, the less anyone else will find it of interest. I suppose that says something; exactly what, I'm not sure.
    nor84: Views do not necessarily mean by a human being. Tom told me he wants that they can reflect attempted hits by a search engine. You might want to take this up with Tom to be sure that's still accurate.

    Views also do not mean someone read the work. If they glance at it, see that it's on a subject about which they have no interest, they move on.

    It's really nothing to be concerned about. -
    phill doran: pffft! Kid's stuff!
    Seriously, that is about average: I have noticed that the first 10-12 views often get me nothing and that a final ratio of 5:1 is Tom Jones (not unusual). A good return (for me) is 3:1 and I do have a couple of those but by the same token I have one piece with 739 views and 35 reviews: that's around a 5% hit rate. Of course, if you offer a dollar you tend to find that you piece is a work of brilliance and you have more friends than a lottery winner with a dodgy heart. Who'd a thunk it?
    Remember: genius is pain... so if readers find you painful then that's a good thing, right?
    cheers
    phill -
    CD Richards: 3:1 is an excellent ROI. I'd settle for that as a regular thing. Concerned, I shall not be :) -
    DR DIP: I tellya what's wrong CD. You are a 'bludging' 'Drongo' 'bogan' Aussie haha
    Where IS Austalia anyway?

    Seriously it's all to do with fanning and the dollar value of your poem.
    2 cent poems are not very popular as they don't pay. If you promote just once it goes to 27 cents which may get you on a good day to page 5 maybe.

    The people who put in the hard reviewing yards will reap the rewards especially starting at the feature page where the first 12 poems may be worth up to one dollar.
    As I have said many times we are all slaves to the system. Those who have the time, effort and popularity will always be rewarded.
    I would really love to know how long the top 10 poets spend on here reviewing to be able to acquire enough member cent pumps to promote their work to feature page status so regularly.
    I know for the first four and a half years I would spend hours reviewing and constantly posted two poems every night.
    Yep it appears the secret is to just fan as many people as you can and hoping they will reciprocate.
    To those whose whole life is dedicated to FanStory and attaining high rankings through sheer determination and tenacious reviewing, kudos to them.
    They deserve everything they attain.

    I just wish that the title of 'ALL TIME BEST" for achieving over 26 reviews be re evaluated. It is rather a misleading word in my eyes.
    I would be lucky to get 10 views these days and maybe three reviews max, but deservedly so, as I never hardly promote past 'pot of gold status' which is only worth 27 cents to a reviewer which is chicken shit in their eyes.
    Tom is a very good business man to have set this up like this and kudos to him.

    After paying the yearly or two yearly subscription, I don't see why one should actually buy member cent pumps with real cash that always fascinates me.
    Hey, each to their own I suppose, Their money their life, their happiness to do so.

    respectfully dip -
    Turtle... who?: Ha! The real tell of the views ratio is in the contests where there's 38 voters and your work has 6 total views. (five of which came during the Up-Next cert.)

    Holy Crap!

    Now that leaves a mental mark. ; p

    Well, it's not the work that sucks, nobody even opened it to skip it, and the title isn't a string of vulgarity... so ... err... I wonder if it must just be me, then?

    So many vote without even opening all the entries. Not even a glance to see what's the possible payout.

    On a side note on high views, low reviews: Some of those views might be from fans who love to read your work, but don't always have time to give a review on the run, even if they enjoy it.

    Low views means no eyeballs.

    High views means somebody 'maybe' opened the work, doesn't even mean they read it. And some of those same somebody's may have gone OCD on the mouse and can refresh your work a dozen times. Yep... 12 views can come from the same person.

    I remember back when the views included your own viewing numbers. Those where the days when my views were up in the 200's. 192 of those views were likely me trying to spot errors, making a change... refreshing... trying to spot errors.

    -
    CD Richards: I'm so glad to know I'm not the only person who has OCD when it comes to stuff they have posted. I'm relieved the "self-refresh" counts aren't included these days. "The" or "a"? "That", or "which"? Decisions, decisions! -


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Persistence finished third in the contest "5-7-5 Poetry Writing"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -
    CD Richards: Thanks, Irish :) -
    bichonfrisegirl: Congrats, Craig! -
    CD Richards: Much appreciated, Connie :) -
    Ideasaregems-Dawn: Ha! Tol' ya.:)))))) Congratulations, Craig. -
    CD Richards: Thanks, Dawn :) -
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Craig!! -


CD Richards: There's plenty of fish in the sea
It's time now to fly and be free
A new day is dawning
No need to be fawning
These PDAs really are twee


CD Richards: Q. What is green and has wheels?

A. Grass.

(I lied about the wheels)



CD Richards: "Foment" is, and always has been, a verb; never a noun. Just saying [shaking head].
    DR DIP: This is a very special foment in my life
    I mill wever morget
    Never foment me as I will mever you
    Spell check me and UPPER CASE ME
    You are my pronoun of adjectivity
    My indefinite article among definite articles
    Adverbally incomplete our love maybe
    But let me put this preposition to you
    Will you still respect me in the morning
    for this fleeting foment -
    CD Richards: Is it a goal so lofty, so completely out of reach,
    that contest-winning poems use the proper parts of speech?
    It really isn't right when one just throws in any word;
    for such a slip can make the piece entirely absurd!
    I'd love to take you for a ride in this, my quickly car,
    or gaze up in the sky so I can wish turquoise a star.
    Upon deaf ears, I know, will fall this pitiful lament,
    So I'll just shut up now and have a glass of green foment.

    -
    DR DIP: I posted a poem this morning dedicated to you lol -


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Swiss Cheese finished third in the contest "5-7-5 Poem"
    Sugarray77: Congratulations. A fun and well-written verse.

    Melissa -
    CD Richards: Thanks, Melissa :) -
    rama devi: Congrats! -
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Craig!!
    -
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Craig. :)) -


CD Richards: It's likely, though not certain, that I won't be able to be online much for a couple of days. So, to avoid getting too far behind, I'll be pushing through a couple of poems today. If I don't respond to your review, or read your piece straight away, I'll try my best to get to it as soon as I can. Cheers, Craig


CD Richards: Additional tidbit re "disappearing reviews" on Amazon...

I heard from one person who attempted to leave a review, and was denied. It turns out they had not spent a minimum of $50 on Amazon, and that is the reason they are not allowed to write reviews. I've since confirmed this from other sources.

So, bottom line. Amazon requires people to spend money with them, to be able to leave reviews which encourage people to spend money with them. Top policy that.
    Jannypan (Jan) : Catch 22 -


CD Richards: Just wanted to say, if anyone has purchased my book, Earthshine, and left a review of it on Amazon, please don't think me rude and ignorant for not thanking you. It seems none of the reviews (and I know there have been some) are showing. So, to those who bought my book, and those who left a review, heartfelt thanks. And, good or bad, I'm sorry I didn't get to see it. Thanks, Amazon, you're a peach. Craig
    michaelcahill: I just left a review. I know it takes a couple days, so I'll keep my eyes on it and see if it shows up as expected. Great book. :)) -
    CD Richards: Thanks so much, Mike. I'm very grateful. I'm also very angry with Amazon. I've since read that they make a regular habit of deleting reviews, especially 5-star reviews. Reason? Because, some time ago, people were writing rave reviews for not-so-good stuff, which made them "look bad". Now, I don't know if my reviews have been 1-star, 5-star, or anything in between. I only know one person told me they left a review that wasn't "fluff", they were not excessive in their praise, but for whatever reason that one also was blocked. And honestly, I am not that concerned what the rating was. What does concern me is that they are censoring people, and on the basis of what some robot "thinks", killing sales for authors' books. Also, preventing authors from thanking their supporters, which really sucks, BAD business. Furthermore, everything I've seen says there is no point whatsoever taking the issue up with them, because they never explain or change their mind. Did I mention "not happy"?

    Rant over (for now). Thanks again :) -
    michaelcahill: That's upsetting. Typical of a monopoly. As a reviewer, I'm not appreciative of being censured like that. Reminds me of here where we can be slammed, but we can't respond. LOL

    I'll see what happens with my review. It's a short blurb, five star. No reason to censure. I've never had that happen before. -
    CD Richards: You must have magical powers, Michael. I see your review there now! I hope it manages to stay. Yay, a review! lol

    I love your choice of favourite :))) -


CD Richards: From my Facebook feed:

Man is the most insane species. He worships an invisible God and destroys a visible Nature. Unaware that this Nature he's destroying is this God he's worshiping.

― Hubert Reeves

Amen to that.


CD Richards: I'm excited that my first collection of 40 magnificent incredible superb really good poems is now available on Amazon, in both Kindle version and paperback.

Earthshine: Reflections on life

The links are in my profile, for anyone who's interested to check it out :)
    Jannypan (Jan) : CONGRATULATIONS, CRAIG, ON YOUR PUBLISHNG ENDEAVORS! BEST WISHES FOR SUCCESS! -
    Susanjohn: Congrats! :-) -
    michaelcahill: Well, you're on your way to riches now. I recognize some of these. Looks like an awesome collection. Congrats!! -
    CD Richards: Thanks Jan, Susan, Mike for the great encouragement :) -
    Mustang Patty: Congratulations, Craig. -
    CD Richards: Thanks, Patty :) -
    Robbie Yates: Congratulations, Craig - I know how much work it takes - well done! -
    CD Richards: Cheers, Robbie :) -
    Ideasaregems-Dawn: YAY!!! Good on ya! (Okay, so my Aussie accent needs work. Congratulations anyway, mate!) -
    Harry Smith: Great Job and I will check it out. Also check out my Book God's Pen - Harry Smith. I will also giv e you a review after I read your book. -


CD Richards: Whenever I get involved in conversations about the meaning of life, and where everything's headed, I can't help but feel that there's an underlying assumption that because these are 'big' questions, they necessarily need big answers. There aren't any, though. We're not here for a universal purpose, and there is no grand plan, no matter how tempting it is to believe it.

But that's absolutely fine, because it means that if there aren't any big answers, the little ones are all the more important. So every day, I take my dog for a walk in the field near my house. Sometimes I get to see a pretty sunset, but usually it's either bucketing down and I get soaked, or cold, or the field is full of mud and bugs and dog turds, and it's a pain to navigate through. Whatever the situation, though, my dog has the most ridiculous fun ever, and being a part of that little moment of joy is what it's all about. So be nice to the people and things around you -- it doesn't cost anything, and generally makes the world a nicer place to live in. Focus on the little answers.

- Dr Pete Etchells
    mrsmajor: My life, no matter what some may think of me, has been filled with the
    things that might mean little to others...a smile, when I'm not feeling well, the joy that comes with a love I have for my dog, yes I believe we can even love an animal...the beauty of a plant that has grown from seeds, that I have planted...and most of all the love of my children, and friends..
    There is but one cost for all of that, a belief in kindness, caring, and a willingness to accept that others feel the same...and should we find otherwise in the people that we meet, there will always be another person in our journey that Will feel the same...just keep on keeping on... -
    CD Richards: Wise words, MrsMajor. Personally, I find it easier to love animals than some people. But you're right, there is always someone. -


CD Richards: Excellent viewing, available on STAN:



You'll be glad you watched it.
    damommy: I'm very glad I watched it. It's outrageous how our animals are being treated and driven from their natural habitats, let alone poaching! -


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Congratulations! Symbiosis won the contest "Six Word Poetry Contest"
    michaelcahill: Wow! I don't think I ever saw something biting every win before. Congratulations. Well deserved!!! :)) -
    Gloria ....: Well, well, well and now look who is winning too many contests. LOL. Congratulations. Great post, Craig. -
    kiwisteveh: Congrats, Craig! -
    Mrs. KT: Excellent!
    Congratulations!

    diane -
    CD Richards: Thanks very much Mike, Gloria, Steve, Diane :) -
    rama devi: Congrats! A potent entry...so pleased you won! -
    judiverse: Congratulations on winning the "Six Word Poetry Contest." judiverse -
    Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations! Well done. Dorothy -
    MissMerri: Yahoo! Nice work Craig! I am so glad to see you won a ribbon for this gem. -
    Ginnygray: Congratulations on a very deserving six word poem!👏 -
    bichonfrisegirl: Well done, Craig! Congrats! -
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Craig! -
    Robbie Yates: Incredible poem, and a very well-deserved win, Craig - well done!!! I am so glad you came first! -
    CD Richards: Thanks, everyone, for the lovely comments. Most grateful :) -
    karenina: Excellent write on what I, at first glance, was yet another super short poetry contest...
    YOU made it impactful! Congrats!--Karenina -
    CD Richards: Thanks Karenina :) -
    rspoet: Congratulations on the win and fine poem! Hopefully, this is not the pinnacle.
    -
    CD Richards: Thanks, RS :) -


CD Richards: I'm sorry if my out of office autoreply gave you false hopes of my swift and enthusiastic response.


CD Richards: My new "out of office" message:

Sorry, I'm currently out of the office, and can be reached by waiting until I get back.
    Mustang Patty: Lol 😆 -
    Mustang Patty: Lol 😆 -
    MissMerri: I'm waiting.... waiting.... Could you at least provide some music?? Still waiting... -
    CD Richards: I'm back - how may I assist you? -
    closetpoetjester: Yeah look Craig, I need you to hold THIS while I step out of the office.

    I however, CAN'T be reached haha -


CD Richards: Isn't it just as well we never get tired of being told what will happen to us if we don't buy what you're selling?

I do not find your threats all that scary,
for I'm sure your friend's imaginary.

    DR DIP: mormons at the door? the watchtower? lol -
    CD Richards: Something like that :) -
    closetpoetjester: Hill Song? LOL
    -


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Unhappy medium finished first in the contest "Objects of Desire"
    CD Richards: A big thank you to all those who read and reviewed my story, and especially those who gave it their vote. Most grateful! Craig -
    michaelcahill: A helluva story, Craig. A can opener. LOL!!!! Now, THAT is writing! -
    CD Richards: Hah, thanks Mike. That's what I said - "a can opener?" Well, there might have been another word or two, but this is a family time slot :) -
    Mustang Patty: Congratulations, Craig. Well done. -
    CD Richards: Thanks Patty :) -


CD Richards: Random thoughts on political correctness
-----------------------------------

I'm offended that you find my words offensive
And responding to you makes me apprehensive
For it never takes you long
To find what I've said is wrong
It's enough to make a bloke withdrawn and pensive

My world is rarely solemn and mysterious
I'm really bad at recognising "serious"
If you can't take a joke
We'll I'd say that's your yoke
If it makes you feel good, just call me imperious

    DR DIP: Who have you offended this time CD?
    Aussie tongue in cheek humo(u)r is not always understood. I have learnt to bite my tongue. lol -
    CD Richards: I swear, Dip... if you give people grief in response to a review (deserved or not), you're in the pooh. If you try to be nice and say "Yes, I agree with you, thanks so much for your advice", you're still in the pooh.

    Sometimes it seems like you're tip-toeing on eggshells around this place not trying to upset some sensitive soul. As if people are looking for a way to be offended. I think your last sentence is excellent advice. From now on, it's cut and paste: "Your excellent comments have been duly noted. Thanks for reviewing".

    See anything offensive in that, before I put it in the paste buffer? lol -
    DR DIP: Someone will be offended.... the buzz word in this politically correct world is personal 'attack'
    Everyone seems to think critique is a personal 'attack' on them.

    Yes, in every site, be it whatever it is, there's always a vast diversity of personalities, some with sensitive egos that need nurturing, drama Queens, grammar Nazis, smart arses, finger on the pulses, to literary geniuses.

    The world needs personalities, it needs sensitivity, it needs arrogance, it needs compassion. What one person's morals and ethics are is usually a direct reflection of how they have been brought up.
    We are all born with a certain gene handed down to us, a certain DNA that determines, our demeanour, our looks , our attitude and our personality. Sure, some of this can be taught and can have a lot to do with peer group association through those teenage years as we grow into young adults.
    We cannot always control our chosen sexuality, be it hetro, bisexual, homosexual or lesbian but we can learn right from wrong good from bad.

    Life is one big learning curve.
    Fanstory is one big learning curve. Everyone seems to gravitate toward those
    with similar taste and style in the written word.
    What is one person's trash is another's treasure. When it comes to individual taste in literature be it story writing or poetry, everyone is different and we wouldn't want it any other way.
    I suppose the analogy here is everyone's different taste in music.
    It would be a boring old world if we all liked the same music just as it would if we all liked the same style of poetry or short stories.
    Diversity is the spice of life.
    dip
    -
    Dean Kuch: "Blessed are the weird people: poets, misfits, writers, mystics, painters, troubadours
    for they teach us to see the world through different eyes."
    ~ Jacob Nordby -


CD Richards: Quote of the day:

"Most liberals are name-callers, so I'm not surprised."

ROFL. Well, lest I be accused of being one of those nefarious types who are out to silence all opposing views, I thought I'd publish it here. Thanks for the best belly laugh I've had in days. Isn't irony wonderful?
    Gloria ....: I've always found you most congenial in debates, Craig, so I have no idea where that came from. You always consider well-developed arguments from all sides with logic and consideration.

    If it's any consolation, I've also been accused of being a liberal despite the fact I've been a card-carrying, bona fide Conservative most of my life. -
    CD Richards: Thanks for the kind words of support, Gloria. I think the problem is that the term "liberal" has been hijacked by extremists (the kind who would wish harm upon anyone who disagrees with them). Basically, it is now used as a pejorative to describe decent folk, by those who are not. For the record, I don't consider myself to fit the mould, either. I'm far more a tree-hugging greenie than a liberal ;-) -


CD Richards: He promised to make them a beautiful philosophical book, written very small for their usage, and said that in this book they would see the point of everything. Indeed, he gave them this book before leaving. It was taken to the academy of science in Paris, but when the ancient secretary opened it, he saw nothing but blank pages. "Ah!" he said, "I suspected as much."

Voltaire. Micromegas (1752)


CD Richards: But unluckily there was another animalcule in a square cap, who, taking the word from all his philosophical brethren, affirmed that he knew the whole secret, which was contained in the abridgment of St. Thomas. He surveyed the two celestial strangers from top to toe, and maintained to their faces that their persons, their fashions, their suns and their stars, were created solely for the use of man. At this wild assertion our two travelers were seized with a fit of that uncontrollable laughter

-Voltaire, Micromegas (1752)


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Hero and Leander finished second in the contest "Loop Poetry Contest"
    Kerry Wanstall: Congratulations CD Richards. You certainly deserved your prize, in the Loop Poetry Contest; Hero and Leander Is a lovely poem.

    Kerry -
    CD Richards: Thanks so much for the lovely comment, Kerry - Craig -
    rama devi: Congrats! Excellent entry, dear Craig. Kudos! -
    Mustang Patty: Congratulations, Craig -
    CD Richards: Thanks very much, RD & Patty :) -


CD Richards: I wrote a crap review, my comprehension's not real good
You took the bait, and called me out -- I didn't think you would
So then I got all snarky and I played the teacher's pet
But sucking up hasn't produced the ends I wanted yet
I'm gonna sign me up as a free standard member now
And leave another crap review -- perhaps I'll sign it 'sow'
I'm not the slightest sorry if my antics made you frown
I think it's time I took a Bex, and had a wee lie down
    DR DIP: CD its obvious you are an Australian! lol
    Just be careful not everyone gets our tongue in cheek sense of humour
    Some will find this offensive and attacking lol
    -
    Ideasaregems-Dawn: I'd love to leave a comment,
    but t'would seem I must compete.
    So I'll just say I'm laughing,
    and then beat a quick retreat... -


CD Richards: A busy few days - several events on, and building work to supervise. Hopefully, I'll be able to catch up on reviewing and posting after the weekend.


CD Richards: It's time to make a change.

The following is part of a piece which appeared on Australian Sixty Minutes tonight. It shows footage taken by a Pakistani whistle blower of an Australian shipment of sheep to the middle east as part of our live export trade. Some 60,000 were crammed into an area where they had to stand the entire journey, and sent into an environment high in heat and humidity. Over two thousand sheep died on this one trip, and it's not the first time. Most were literally cooked alive, others were trampled or suffocated.

I seriously doubt that Australia is the only country in which this happens, but I'm disgusted and ashamed that it happens here. And it never sees the light of day unless some whistleblower can manage to smuggle out footage of what is going on. If you have the stomach for it, I suggest you watch the entire appalling Sixty Minutes program.

What I find equally appalling is that people might think this applies only to the live export trade. It's equally as bad in the domestic market. I've seen mountains of fly-blown bodies laying for weeks beside unloading ramps at saleyards, where animals have died due to conditions as bad as these, or worse, on transport trucks.

I'd like to make a plea - if you say you care about the welfare of animals, and are against them suffering, please consider not eating them. Not lambs, not cattle, not pigs, not chicken and not fish; because ALL meat production involves horrendous cruelty, in spite of what the industry tries to tell you.

    damommy: I've seen this for myself here, too. Animals loaded onto trucks, packed so tight, there's no air or water, and no way to escape the elements. If they falling when unloading, they're left where they lay until they die. We all enjoy eating meat, but it shouldn't come at such suffering of animals. This is an industry that needs close watching and strict regulations. There are kinder ways to deal with this. -
    flylikeaneagle: CD and fans: we have an animal sales barn in town. I noticed that farmers bid $150 or more for a sheep or goat. Some of the animals are sold for food since our stores don't sell lamb. I think all animals should have a skilled shepherd, farmer or manager watching them. What a waste since the people don't receive live healthy animals.

    My daughters are vegan and pointed out animal abuse to me. I'm going vegan. There's lots of rainbow healthy foods to eat. Forks over Knives for recipes. Never to Late to go Vegan...by
    Carol Adams.

    People need to be a voice when abuse happens. Thanks for sharing. flylikeaneagle -
    CD Richards: Congrats on making a great choice, Carol. It's never too late. I was over 50 before I went vegetarian, and am only just now going fully vegan. All the best, and enjoy the great food! I'm sure you'll have plenty of help with recipes and so forth. Thanks for sharing :) -


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Antichthon finished second in the contest "Acrostic Poetry Contest"
    rama devi: Congrats, Craig! :) -
    CD Richards: Thanks, RD :) -
    MissMerri: Congratulations Craig! This was an outstanding acrostic. -
    CD Richards: Thanks, MM :) -


CD Richards: Congratulations to the brave youth of America, who are addressing the problems their parents and grandparents have washed their hands of. By 2020, there will be 20 million of them voting. Perhaps the politicians who receive millions in blood money from the NRA ought to keep that in mind.
    LIJ Red: Remington is filing bankruptcy, the largest American gun maker. Our local gun store is closing, starved out.
    So who is funding the NRA? Its members. Who are these members?
    Why support the NRA? They do not trust big government to take care of them. Too many dogs stomped to death by SWAT teams.
    Guns and conservatives are on the way out, big, big government is already in, and the common man will be sorry. -
    CD Richards: And who is funding the Republican Party? The NRA. -
    LIJ Red: Wish they were. There are a lot of entities in politics nastier than the
    stuffy old NRA, and the demos have their share... -
    LIJ Red: Did I say that? This is no place for such noise. Before I shut up, let me say-the two parties are too alike. I never voted for Trump or Clinton-- no choice in bad apples. I am afraid that the media is hurting the nation. -
    Jesse James Doty: That's right. When in doubt and need someone to blame, blame the media.
    -


CD Richards: The last male northern white rhino in the world has died, thus ensuring the extinction of yet another species. Well done, humans.
    Jannypan (Jan) : So sad. Was he in a zoo? If so, maybe the zoo collected sperm. If in the wild then we must all take a part of the blame for this event [regardless of zoo or not].

    Humans are GREEDY!
    RIP dear white rhino. You will be missed. -
    Jannypan (Jan) : SUDAN, the last male northern white rhino, has died in Kenya at the age of 45, after becoming a symbol of efforts to save his subspecies from extinction, a fate that only science can now prevent.
    When Sudan was born in 1973 in the wild in Shambe, South Sudan, there were about 700 of his kind left in existence.
    At his death, there are only two females remaining alive and the hope that in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) techniques will advance enough to preserve the subspecies.
    Sudan, elderly by rhino standards, had been ailing for some time, suffering from age-related infections, according to his keepers at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
    ?His condition worsened significantly in the last 24 hours; he was unable to stand up and was suffering a great deal. The veterinary team ... made the decision to euthanize him.?

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    damommy: I'm so sorry. -
    Jannypan (Jan) : Sudan lived out his final years on a 90,000-acre (36,400-hectare) reserve of savannah and woodlands in central Kenya, along with the two remaining females, under armed guard to protect them from poachers.
    ?We on Ol Pejeta are all saddened by Sudan?s death. He was a great ambassador for his species and will be remembered for the work he did to raise awareness globally of the plight facing not only rhinos, but also the many thousands of other species facing extinction as a result of unsustainable human activity,? said Richard Vigne, Ol Pejeta?s CEO -
    CD Richards: Thanks for providing more details, Jan. -


CD Richards: It's something I've been becoming increasingly aware of lately. The people most likely to toss around the term "liar", like it's going out of style, are the ones most likely to be doing it, even... especially... to themselves.


CD Richards: Watch your back today... just sayin'. "Beware the Ides of March" - Bill S.


CD Richards: There is a big black hole at the center of the galaxy today, created by the passing of Stephen Hawking. It is unlikely we will ever see someone like him again. RIP, Stephen. You, your giant contribution to human understanding, and your sense of humour will be sorely missed.
    michaelcahill: Well said. R.I.P. -
    catch22: I agree! I am very sad. He was a hero of mine. -


CD Richards: I'm no great poet or writer, but I have fun trying. There are some very good writers on this site. Then there are others who are good, but spend way too much time listening to the panderers, and consequently think they are a lot more talented than they actually are. Welcome to the world of "artists".
    giraffmang: lol... -
    Dean Kuch:
     photo a465e431-98f6-4631-addd-c0ee0f87ec75_zps5ax6uvzo.jpg -
    CD Richards: I'm sorry, unless you deposit a six immediately, I have nothing to say to you. You can be as nice as pie, it's the shiny objects that count. And my amazingly brilliant contributions deserve nothing less. -
    CD Richards: The above is, of course, a joke. I would never rudely ignore or dismiss someone's valued opinion because they didn't give me a "6" - even if I did think my gem was the bee's knees, or because their praise wasn't effusive enough. -
    jenintorre: Here here -
    jenintorre: Here here -


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Heaven and Hell finished third in the contest "Antonym Poetry Contest"
    michaelcahill: Ahh ,,, I recall this one. Most thought provoking. I thought it would win. Well done. Congrats. :)) -
    rspoet: Congratulations! An original, superb antonym poem. -
    CD Richards: Thanks, guys. And to you both as well. -
    Dean Kuch: Congrats, Craig. -


CD Richards: Happy New Year to all my FS friends! If anyone is wondering why I haven't reviewed their work or responded to their review or message, it's because I'm away from home for a couple of days and have almost no online time - but I'll be back soon, and do my best to catch up! cheers, Craig


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Congratulations! unfinished. won the contest "One Line Poem"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -
    Dean Kuch: Congrats, Craig.
     photo anigif_enhanced-buzz-30416-1401978028-161_zpsgbb0gqyz.gif
    ~Dean -
    michaelcahill: This was genius. :)) -
    CD Richards: Christmas came early :) An unexpected and lovely surprise. Thanks Irish, Dean & Mike - and committee. -
    BeasPeas: Hi Craig.
    Congratulations on your win. Marilyn -
    rama devi: Yay! Congrats! I thought this the most brilliant entry, so am very pleased the judges thought so too! -
    Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations - Dorothy! -
    CD Richards: Thanks so much Marilyn, Dorothy & RD :) -
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Craig! -
    Mustang Patty: Congratulations. Great job! -
    kiwigirl2821: Congratulations :) -
    CD Richards: Cheers Gloria, Patty & Kiwi :) -


CD Richards: It's official. Sydney's newest aquatic public transport vessel is named Ferry McFerryface. Everyone in our household thinks that's a hoot, including our as yet unborn foal, Pony McPonyface.
    Gloria ....: That is so cool. You are an unborn foal whisperer. I think it's hilarious too, but I sheepishly admit it's the kind of name I'd come up with. :)) -


CD Richards:
Christmas tip #1:

Get a bunch of empty cardboard boxes and wrap them in pretty seasonal paper and ribbons. When the kids start misbehaving throw a couple (of the boxes, not the kids) on the fire.

(P.S. I hope I shamelessly pinched this from my FB feed, not someone here - I honestly can't recall. If I pinched it from you, please let me know and I'll remove it - or at least give credit where credit is due).


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: A long way from Durham Town finished first in the contest "Double-Blind Challenge"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -
    CD Richards: Thanks so much, Irish. You're always first in with the congratulations to anyone who has some success in a contest. That's very generous, and I'm sure many people notice. -
    Mustang Patty: Congratulations! -
    F. Wehr3: Way to go, Craig! -
    CD Richards: Thanks Patty & Russell. -


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Congratulations! Class of 71 won the contest "Sudden Flash Fiction"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -
    michaelcahill: Whoa. Huge win, Craig. Way to go. Congrats!!! -
    CD Richards: Thanks so much, Irish & Mikey. It was a very unexpected win. -
    bichonfrisegirl: Congrats on this well deserved win, Craig! -
    Brigitte Elko: Congratulations!
    -
    Gloria ....: Great job, Craig! -
    CD Richards: Thanks Connie, Brigitte & Gloria!
    -
    BeasPeas: Congratulations, Craig.
    Marilyn -
    Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Craig. Way to go!
    -
    CD Richards: Thanks, Marilyn & Dean :) -
    Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations! Dorothy -
    CD Richards: Thank you, Dorothy. -


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Congratulations! Pacific Palms won the contest "Character"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -
    giraffmang: Excellent. Congratulations -
    CD Richards: Thanks so much Irish & GMG :) -
    F. Wehr3: Congrats, Craig! Well deserved! -
    Ric Myworld: Congratulations! -
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Craig! -
    CD Richards: Thanks Russell, Ric & Gloria -
    ~Dovey: Awesome job, Craig! Wooo Hooo!!!
    Congrats! -
    krys123: Congrats and Well Done!
    Alex -
    krys123: Nice Bio and all those critters to help you celebrate! How Fun!
    Alex -
    Drew Delaney: Good on you, CD! Congratulations! -
    CD Richards: Thank you Kim, Alex & Drew. -


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: My loving heart finished second in the contest "Love, Compassion and Kindness"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -
    michaelcahill: This was a truly exceptional piece. Not many little contests have TWO top works like this. Well done. -
    CD Richards: Thanks Irish & Mikey :) -


CD Richards: I love Matilda - even more now.

    Jannypan (Jan) : no sound -
    CD Richards: It's just a youtube video, Jan. I've watched it myself from here in my profile, with sound. Not sure why it's not working for you. -


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Tragedy at St. Matthew's finished first in the contest "Shaggy Dog Poetry Contest"
    Dean Kuch:  photo Congratulations-Applause-844961_zpsnyctpcy8.gif -
    CD Richards: Thanks, Dean - much appreciated. As were your kind comments when you reviewed :) -
    Jannypan (Jan) : Good job! CONGRATULATIONS! -
    pome lover: congratulations - great piece!
    pome lover -
    CD Richards: Thanks very much, Jan and Pome Lover. -


CD Richards: Congratulations to all the participants who made it through the NaPoWriMo contest, on a job well done. Special congratulations to Kim for winning! And on a personal note, to everyone who took the time to read and review my pieces over the month, and especially those who voted for me - I can't thank you personally, but your support means everything.
    ~Dovey: Thanks, Craig! I just got home, so you've gotten here first lol Well, being in your time zone vs. mine, you will always get there first! ;)

    Congrats on being selected as a POM entry! :) See, great things come out of NaPoWriMo!! -
    BeasPeas: Congratulations, Craig. Great job. Marilyn -
    CD Richards: You too, Marilyn :) -


CD Richards: Answers to the Rolling Stones poem quiz (in order of appearance):

It's all over now
Bitch
Start me up
Miss you
Love in vain
Under my thumb
Loving cup
You can't always get what you want
Satisfaction
Get off of my cloud
Time is on my side
Let it loose
Rocks off
Angie
I'm free
Wild horses
Play with fire
Happy
Dead flowers
Moonlight mile

Sorry, I originally said there were 22 songs, but I left a couple out when I was reworking it. 20 is the final number.
    Mustang Patty: Ok, fifteen isn't so bad. I didn't know they had a song, 'Happy.' I need to go listen to some 'Stones!; -


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Just Cause finished first in the contest "This is serious"


FanStory wrote to CD Richards: Congratulations! The Calm won the contest "Antonym Poetry Contest"
    CD Richards: Yay - my first ever site sponsored contest win! Thank you for the lovely award :) -
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Craig! You da man. :)) -
    Dean Kuch: HUGE congrats, Craig! 'Bout time, 'ey?
    ~Dean  photo clap1_zpsz9uyn3mx.gif -
    CD Richards: Many thanks, Gloria and Dean :) -
    Debra White: Congratulations! :) -
    CD Richards: Thanks, Debra. I see congratulations are in order for you, too - well done! -
    I am Cat: Yay Craig! I'm so excited for you! woot! -
    giraffmang: Many congratulations. -
    brenda bickers: Well dine CD.:)) -
    Ben Colder : Well done. -
    Turtle... who?: Congrats! ☺ -
    ~Dovey: I am so proud of you! :) Congrats!!
    -
    Linda Engel: congrats. Well Done. -
    ciliverde: Way to rock it Craig!!! Your poem was so good, you deserve it! -
    CD Richards: Thanks, everyone :) The support everyone gives each other here is one of the best things about being on FS. -
    IndianaIrish: Congratulations on winning the antonym contest!! -
    AnnaLinda: Congrats, Craig...I thought I was reading a brilliant winner at the time:)
    -
    Warren Rodgers: Craig, Congratulations on your first site contest win. You never forget your first! :) Rodger -
    CD Richards: Thanks everyone, and congrats to all the place getters, great entries all :) -
    rspoet: Congratulations! Great poem and picture. Deserved to win! Well done. -


CD Richards: I've recently become aware that to have made the grade as a proper poet, you must have created your own poetic construction. Not wishing to miss the boat, I've created my own - here are the details:

The Trumpolet

1. It must contain no rhyme nor reason of any kind.
2. It must go on and on and on and on - without end.
3. Preferably, it should appeal to the primal instincts - fear, pack behaviour, etc
4. Anyone giving critical reviews of a poem adopting this form will be forcibly removed and beaten.
5. The louder, the better.
6. Certain people won't be allowed to enter. Deal with it.
7. If you don't like it, you're stoopid.

A contest featuring this form will be created shortly. If you can't handle it, go back to where you came from.

Thank you.
    brenda bickers: lol
    -
    I am Cat: *slaps forehead*
    It's so fun to now be the laughingstock of the world... go ahead... smack us while we're down...

    Can I move to Australia? alpaca my things. ;) -
    CD Richards: The idea is, when it all gets too much, you just click on the My House clip, and it all gets better :) -
    CD Richards: -


CD Richards: A couple of people may have noticed I haven't posted anything in a bit. No major dramas, it's just that life has a tendency to get in the way of more enjoyable pursuits from time to time. By the look of it, I won't be posting much, if anything in the foreseeable future.

All of that is neither here nor there, the real point of this post is to say "sorry" to the people whose stuff I regularly love to review that I haven't been able to review much lately, and also to apologize in advance that I won't get to read much at all on here for a while. Textbooks will be my bedtime reading for the foreseeable future (sigh).

To those who have brought me so much joy reading their stuff (you know who you are), keep it up, and I hope to catch up one day!
    I am Cat: CRAIG!!!!!! come back! alpaca you a lunch! ;) -
    Turtle... who?: oh, sigh... people and their doing things in real life. ; ) -
    Gloria ....: Textbooks are good, but zombies are funner. ;-) -
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I live in The Middle of Nowhere, Australia. I share my little piece of the Earth with one extraordinarily patient female of my species, five Shetland ponies, nine alpacas, six sheep, four goats, a dog and a variable population of feral cats, rabbits, possums, rats, mice, snakes, spiders and other assorted critters (still working on the partridge in a pear tree).

In my spare time, I like moonlit walks on the beach, candlelit dinners and avoiding cliches.

I don't generally bite (much), so please feel free to say hi any time you feel like it.

Craig
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Lunar Reflections finished third in the contest "Sonnet Poetry Contest"

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Two Words finished second in the contest "Meaning of Life"

Mountain Brumby reached "Recognized" status.

Opulence reached "Recognized" status.

Prognosis Poor reached "Recognized" status.
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