Ode to a Friend Finished...whew....what a contest!!! - Michael Hornschuch's Blog

okay, so...I've completed my first contest, I'd like to say this, I picked three 1st places, thee 2nd places, and three 3rd places..I then went down the numerical list of placing. Those who received "honorable mentions" were only place as Honorable because you put 'didn't know" as your style...What I guess I'm trying to say, is all of you were in the top three...but it wouldn't be a contest if I made everyone top of the list. Thank you for your participation, contact me if you have any questions or comments... and once again, I grew a bit today thanks to all of you who shared a piece of my life through your stories... I was truly touched, moved, and inspired... Congrats to all, and I will be leaving personal messages for those I can...Peace, Love, one day at a time....Michael H. the new guy (who's just been broken in!)

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 7/27/2011 9:28:00 AM Well, Michael, now you know how tough it is to judge a contest. I read the winning poems and you did a terrific job in the rankings. Very inspiring topic! Congratulations to all the winners and thanks for my placement. Love, Carolyn Login to Reply

Kabuteng P.Ink K. Date: 7/26/2011 11:06:00 AM Oh wow, Michael :) Thank you so much for my wonderful placement in your contest-- seeing it was such a nice surprise when I checked your winners' list, thank you ^_^! & Super duper congrats to all your winners :) I just know that going through your list will move me and inspire me as much-- and congrats to you for judging your 1st contest here :D Login to Reply

Nette Onclaud Date: 7/26/2011 8:10:00 AM i had so much fun doing this even if the reminiscing was a bit mostlagic, michael.. thank you for enjoying our pieces! a toast to you for a creative joust!!..nice pic you have here with a bio spilling generosity !... CONGRATS ALL! :) huggs! Login to Reply

Jodie Williams Date: 7/26/2011 6:42:00 AM Thank you so much for my placement, congrats to all the winners, and thank you for the kind comments you all leave me x Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 7/25/2011 11:22:00 PM Michael congrats to u for a fantastic theme and contest.. many congrats to all the amazing winners luv.. and a very special thankxx for my 2nd place for my entry on my dear friend "Captivating Cathy".. she was a true treasure and delight.. so missed .. Login to Reply

Rick Parise Date: 7/25/2011 9:44:00 PM Congrats to all the WINNERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Yippy Skip Login to Reply

Rick Parise Date: 7/25/2011 9:43:00 PM I'm so glad you enjoyed my piece. I thank you for a gracious win...I'm ,-) so glad you could feel the emotions and great memories...............God bless~ ^Rick Login to Reply