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Xanadu

The small but comfortable room in her sister’s house is Fern’s safe haven. She had been homeless for two years. Ask Fern to define “Xanadu.” She’ll say, “being loved, no more fear, my own space, and planning a future.”
May 25, 2020 Contest: Pick a Title, Vol. 18, Yalto 2---Xanadu Sponsor: Edward Ibeh

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Date: 6/8/2020 8:19:00 AM
This is a lovely write on Xanadu. Your words are full of love and grace. Congratulations on your win Janice :)
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/8/2020 10:54:00 AM
Thank you so much, Aditi. Janice
Date: 6/7/2020 3:15:00 PM
wow, I LOVE your take on Xanadu. For someone in that position , this was indeed be Xanadu. Great job, Janice.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/7/2020 3:21:00 PM
THANK YOU, Andrea. Janice
Date: 6/7/2020 2:21:00 PM
- Good luck with the future ... and congratulations on a great place on the winning list, Janice :) - hugs //Anne-Lise :)
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/7/2020 3:22:00 PM
THANKS, Anne-Lise. Janice
Date: 6/7/2020 7:32:00 AM
Fabulous, moving write, Janice:-) Congratulations on your win in my contest!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/7/2020 7:37:00 AM
THANK YOU, Edward. Janice
Date: 6/5/2020 12:58:00 PM
A unique and poignant perspective, tugs at the heart strings...
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/5/2020 1:53:00 PM
Thanks so much, Michelle. Janice
Date: 5/26/2020 8:52:00 AM
I like this...positive
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/26/2020 11:12:00 AM
Thanks so much, Arturo. Janice
Date: 5/25/2020 8:41:00 PM
Xanadu, and Canerdy too! Utopia is all relative! May your sister enjoy! :) gw
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/25/2020 9:41:00 PM
Thanks so much, Gershon. It's not about my sister and me. :-) Janice
Date: 5/25/2020 5:26:00 PM
What a touching write, Janice--those ending lines likely speak to hurt of many. Loved where you took this theme.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/25/2020 5:58:00 PM
Thanks so much, Vijay! Janice

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