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Teenagers

tempting tender teachers toward the terminus timing their tested tricks terrifying tougher termagants tormenting together team-talking tantalizing tandem FIRST PLACE WINNER written April 26, 2021 for "Pleiades "T" Contest" sponsored by Kim Merryman

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Kim Merryman

Date: 4/29/2021 8:24:00 AM

You went all out, Milton, having every word start with T and delivering a great description of "teenagers". Congrats on your 1st place win in my contest! Blessings, Kim M

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/29/2021 9:43:00 AM

Thanks so much, Kim. I really enjoyed writing this, and looking forward to "U"!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/28/2021 12:53:00 PM

Teens can try all adults from time to time. Can you remember anything that you did that would try a teacher, parent or counselor's patients to the limit? Great choice for a big win. Way to go. Congrats. Sara

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/28/2021 2:49:00 PM

Thanks, Sara. Yeah, I can but I'm not sure I should reveal it here. Oh, well...I once was involved (many years ago) with rubbing garlic all over the librarian's door lintel and desk. She must have spent hours getting rid of all of it. A few others, too, but I'll pass on those. Frankly, tandem talking is one of the most difficult to put a stop to.

Suzette Richards

Date: 4/28/2021 12:05:00 AM

This tautogram for the Pleiades contest made me smile :)) Congratulations on your win, Milt.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/28/2021 7:52:00 AM

Thanks, Suzette. I'm so glad it brought you a moment of pleasure.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 4/27/2021 9:47:00 PM

Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/28/2021 7:51:00 AM

Thanks so much, Christuraj. I appreciated your read.

Eve Roper

Date: 4/27/2021 7:49:00 PM

Great Pleiades, Milton, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/27/2021 7:53:00 PM

Thank you so much, Eve. I really appreciated your note. Blessings.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/26/2021 8:44:00 PM

Wow! T galore:) wonderfully done with alliteration and apt words, Milton:)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/26/2021 9:28:00 PM

Thanks, Jo. I hope Kim thinks so. I love doing these alliterations. They are like word puzzles.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 4/26/2021 7:54:00 AM

Brilliant!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/26/2021 9:34:00 AM

You are too kind, Unseeking Seeker. Just writing from some harrowing experiences teaching.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/26/2021 7:46:00 AM

This made me smile. "timing their tested tricks" Love it!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/26/2021 9:33:00 AM

Caren, you know the plan, eh? Yes, and have you had the tandem team-talking pulled on you??? Just when someone on one side of the room has your attention, someone on the other side starts talking...can drive you nuts!!!

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/25/2021 9:39:00 PM

Hi L. Milton, You described your title very well. I live with one! Best wishes in the contest. Have a great evening:-) Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/25/2021 9:40:00 PM

Thanks so much, Alexis. God be with you!!!