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#151453 - 06/17/08 12:26 AM
Addicted to BWS forum contest only
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Okay ladies, the books in my office are stacking up. I have so many to give away so I thought I'd do a contest for forums members only. The winner will receive five brand new books which have all been released in recent months by William Morrow publishers. They're great hard cover books that are currently for sale at major book stores. You can win a summer's worth of reading. Here goes. Submit a poem or paragraph telling us why you are addicted to the BWS forums. No word count, but only one paragraph. You can do a little jingle, a poem, whatever you choose. The contest begins now and ends June 30th. Please submit to contest@boomerwomenspeak.com and put FORUM CONTEST in the subject line. You can submit in the body of the email or as a Word attachment. Please be sure to put your real name and snail mail address in the body of the email. Thanks and good luck.
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#151454 - 06/17/08 03:02 PM
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#151457 - 06/23/08 05:53 PM
Re: Addicted to BWS forum contest only
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#151458 - 07/10/08 02:42 PM
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Okay, we have a tie. I know, how weak, but I couldn't help it.
The first is written by Dee: Feels Like Home
Late, tired, unable to sleep, pink floppy slippers upon my feet,
I stumble to the place I love to be when the world is quiet and still
The colors pink and yellow greet me, A Place To Share From the Heart
Calls out in silent welcome as I yawn and settle comfortably in my chair
Scrolling down I search until I find a place that beckons me within
To a story, a poem, a tear, or a tale of life and love of past or present
Our Voices speak loudly in the silent- still dark of night
Lighting the shadows with hope, laughter, and friendship
Forums are the friends rarely seen, but who wrap their words of love
Around Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, and Wives
Coming together to share a common need
In a place that feels like home…our Boomer Women Speak.
Yeah Dee!
And the other was written by Eagle Heart:
Addicted to BWS by Sharon C. Matthies
Time races by The dust bunnies bloom Under the bed Untouched by my broom While down in the basement The whole world unfolds A wealth of wise women With stories they hold Graciously sharing Their laughter and tears Wisdom, perspective, Horizons and fears. From each little corner We gather and dare To warm and encourage With presence and care. As hours pass quickly And coffees grow cold We journey together Through day’s dusty road.
What do you day gals? Aren't they the best?
They will also be published in the testimonial page at BWS.
I have both addresses in the submission so this Friday I will mail book packages to be delivered to your doors. WHen I pack rhem, I'll include the titles firght here so everyone can see what you won!
Congratulations and thanks to all who entered.
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#151459 - 07/10/08 02:46 PM
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Registered: 08/22/07
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Loc: Southern Maine, USA
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Wow! Congratulations, Dee & Eagleheart.....they are both awesome and so true. We can all relate to these words. Well done!!
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#151461 - 07/10/08 03:34 PM
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No wonder you could'nt break the tie, Dotsie. Both have written so well of sentiments shared by many. Well done, Dee and Eagle Heart!
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#151462 - 07/10/08 03:51 PM
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WOW!!!! Thanks so much Dotsie!! WOW...you've made my day and EAGLE HEART!!!! AWESOME poem...I love it and your expressions with words are incredible. I am also humbled to be included with so many talented women who express their feelings so well within these forums. Without all of you my inspiration to write this little piece would not have been possible. WOW...WOW....WOW......WOW...made my day!!!! Thanks again, Dotsie!!! Contrats Eagle Heart!!!
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Dee "They will be able to say that she stood in the storm and when the wind did not blow her away....and surely it has not.....she adjusted her sails" - Elizabeth Edwards
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#151464 - 07/10/08 07:53 PM
Re: Addicted to BWS forum contest only
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Registered: 09/26/04
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Congratulations Dee and Eagle...you said it all. I can relate fully. Dee, I didn't know you were a poetress(is that a word?)
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#151466 - 07/10/08 10:12 PM
Re: Addicted to BWS forum contest only
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Registered: 03/22/05
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Oh, I`m so excited and tickled by this that I`m dancing in my chair! Thank you everyone - congratulations Dee! What an awesome surprise!
I`m actually in northern Quebec right now, for a short vacation, visiting hubby`s family. It`s somewhat difficult finding time and opportunity to get online here, but I try to get here once a day to stay caught up. Even now, people are waiting for me upstairs to join them in yet another card game, so I can`t stay for long.
I love this community, and I really miss you - and WHOA, a huge crack of thunder just resounded - my BIL wants me to shut down his computer! Bye!!!
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When you don't like a thing, change it. If you can't change it, change the way you think about it.
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#151469 - 07/11/08 08:56 PM
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Registered: 06/27/05
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Loc: Alabama
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Dotsie...you can give the books on behalf of Boomer Women Speak...you don't have to use my name. I'm happy that Williams Morrow/Harper Collins donated books and I hope that the Presbyterian Home will be able to use them. Thanks again, Dotsie, for the lovely gesture and I'm so glad I was able to do this because of the contest. I love this site. Hugs hugs hugs!!!
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Dee "They will be able to say that she stood in the storm and when the wind did not blow her away....and surely it has not.....she adjusted her sails" - Elizabeth Edwards
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