FanStory wrote to sgalletti: Congratulations! tanka (dew on spider's web) won the contest "Tanka Poetry Contest"
    IndianaIrish: Yea! I loved your tanka and I'm so pleased you won the contest, Sue. It's a perfect example of how a tanka should be written. -
    Sambangi: Congratulations... I to read your poem. It deserves first place. Any idea who got second and third places? Seems no announcement on that. -
    kiwisteveh: Takes a day or two for news to filter through to the front page...

    Congrats, Sue! -
    michaelcahill: Perfection. So pleased the powers that be saw what they should see. :)) -
    Dean Kuch: Huge hugs and congratulations, Sue! You did a fantastic job with your tanka. "dew on spider's web"
    Great work! :] -
    starkat: A hearty Congratulations, Sue! A fantastic tanka that deserves highest recognition. Delighted you won. Cheers ... ;o) -
    Lovinia: I knew this was a winner. LOL Congratulations and well deserved. jannypan just informed me I came in third ... I haven't received notification. So nice to be up there with the BEST! Enjoy the kudos, sending Hershey kisses and cupcakes. Hugs - Lovi xoxo -
    MissMerri: I am so happy this beautiful poem received a first place ribbon! It was written by a talented teacher and poet. Congratulations Sue! -
    rama devi: Congratulations! Much deserved. :-))) -
    Warren Rodgers: Congratulations Sue! The best Tanka I've read period. - Rodger -
    mfowler: Yeah, Sue. Great to see you with the win. A difficult contest to triumph in with so many fine entries. CONGRATULATONS! -
    Just2Write: Congratulations on your 2nd place finish in the Haiku contest, Sue. Well done! R. -


FanStory wrote to sgalletti: Congratulations! haiku (fat caterpillar) won the contest "Haiku Poetry Contest"
    IndianaIrish: Congratulations, Sue! Your chubby critter haiku is fantastic! -
    mountainwriter49: Congratulations, Sue, on taking the Blue Ribbon. The haiku is superb and the win well deserved. -rr -
    Warren Rodgers: Congratulations, Sue! What a great idea and superbly written. :) Rodger -
    Ridley Williams: Nice job, Sue...you certainly teed this one up with the proper club! -
    Realist101: Hi Sue! Just a warm congrats on this deserved win with my favorite Haiku! Love it! x -
    Lovinia: Congratulations on your fine WIN Sue. Three of my favourite haiku poets in first, second and third ... what a blast! You've outdone yourself on this one. Bring your slinky to Karyn's, she's doing the BLT's. I'll bring the chocolate brownies for dessert. lol Hugs - Lovi xoxo -
    I am Cat: Congratulations! Well done! -
    MissMerri: I knew it! This was simply too outstanding not to be recognized. Congratulations Sue! -


sgalletti: Just returned from a 2 1/2 week trip to Italy. It was awesome. Rome for a wedding of very good friends and then a Papal Audience where Pope Francis was only ten feet away. Brought me to tears. Then, off to Lucca and Lake Como. Every place had its own unique character. Final stop - 8 days on the River Countess with Uniworld. All inclusive. Only 55 passengers and 60 staff. Had some amazing excursions, great sailing, and met some wonderful people. Now getting over jet lag and preparing final details for a fun class on Japanese Poetry Forms that will start this coming Monday. Some terrific poets are enrolled. Hope you will consider joining us.
    robyn corum: Whew! I'm exhausted just reading this!

    *smile*

    You are nothing short of amazing -- as always!

    I'm writing now because I needed -- NO! felt *compelled* to do so -- in order to brag and boast a bit on YOUR behalf.

    IMHO, someone needed to go on record, shouting how utterly BRilLiANt and iNSiGHtFuL FanStory has once again proven to be by rEcoGNiZinG the treasure you are and convincing you to OSmOtE some of those mULtiTuDinous talents you possess as a new Instructor.

    Having worked rather closely with you for some time now, I am confident your students will be richly blessed! (And I look forward to being one of those students in the near future!) -
    red2623: that s great mega me hope that we can be friends thanks<3 -


FanStory wrote to sgalletti: Please welcome our newest instructor to the FanStory school! Good luck in your first class on short poetry forms.
    Bayberry: Such good news! You have so much to share that will help us advance. -
    rama devi: Super! Congratulations, Sue. :) -
    Adri7enne: Good stuff, Sue. Congratulations an good luck. Hope you enjoy it. -
    IndianaIrish: Congratulations, Sue. I'm sure your students will benefit from your knowledge and encouragement. -
    l.raven: CONGRATULATIONS Sue....all the luck in the world....have fun...Luff Linda xxoo -
    sgalletti: Thank you so much everyone for your warm welcome and congratulations! I hope some of you will join us. I'm looking forward to facilitating some wonderful learning communities -
    Jean Lutz: I'm onboard for the Japanese Short Forms. Who will join me? -
    sgalletti: We've got some excellent poets in the class. I'm getting quite excited about our co-learning to come. There are still a few spots left. Hope you will consider joining us. -