Judging the "Darkest Childhood Memories" contest this weekend

rooting for you, lay!! this must be both edgy and fun, so choose FUN!! enjoy the judging process.. huggs, :) nette

Hey guys!!! Miss you all so much! I will finish my judging tonight; I promise! Luv ya and can't wait to read what I've been missing. Lay

Hi Lay! Best wishes with the judging. I know it can be a little difficult, Constance has given you real good advice here. Good luck and we'll see you soon. Always, Annalise

Well, Lay, it is up to you as the sponsor, but usually we go 1-10 and sometimes we give multiple placements, just look at some of the judged contest to see how it looks, only 1-10 get ranking points, 11-15 and HM's are just recognition of the poem, some judges don't even go beyond 1-2-3-I am more of a multiple placement sort of judge, I feel it encourages the poets to see their poems honored, but in the end, it is your choice how you do it, best of luck, it is never an easy task~~

You seem to be a woman of firm determination and will power as I read your biography. Wish had a daughter as like you.

Wishing u good luck Lay in your judging process ..it is so fun.. enjoy all the entries .. missing u on a daily basis my friend.. keep that school work A Plus luv..

Hey Walayee you look gorgeous,and very like my daughter.

Thanks guys! I miss being on here and reading the wonderful words that come from everyone's heart. I will get back on track; just need to get my schedule under control... Luv ya lots Lay

What a cute pic of you, Walayee. Just the other day someone commented to me, where is Walayee. So now they can see!!! Good luck with your contest! Luv, Andrea

Judging is always tough, Lay. Is this your first contest? You will be allowed to place rankings from 1-15 and as many honorable mentions as you wish. When I judge, I usually have a lot of ties for placements because I have a tough time making decisions. Don't take me to a restaurant unless it's a buffet because I can stare at a menu for an hour. I've been reading a lot of your entries as they came in and they really are very impressive. It's not easy looking back at a "dark" memory and writing about it, but Soup members really rose to the challenge. Take your time judging and try to get some rest this weekend. Love, Carolyn

LOL you do as you please BUT only 1-10 get site points, so at least do that ;) Light & Love [and what harm to give folks HM if it was a good write?]