LilHippie: So, I have been away for quite awhile and discovered that I need this like I need to breathe. So, to anyone who cares, I'm back!
    ccto12: Hi Irene! As promised I've stopped by now that I'm off that bike that goes no where, ha ha. Just read "Dear Beautiful". Amazing! Love your fav quote by the way - is one I've been known to say myself. It's very true! -
    LilHippie: Thank you, so nice to meet you here. Welcome. -
    zeezeewriter: Hello, LilHippie, Nice to meet you. I used to spend a great deal of time here. Now, not so much. I'm a short-story writer and I find this place to be populated more by poets. Anyhoo...thanks for reading my story and the lovely stars. Zee Zee -


LilHippie: That this site is a Godsend for me is true for me and everyone else here. That it is my honor and blessing to have come to know so many in such a short time and be allowed to read their talented works is another blessing and gift. Thank you Tom, you are a genius to have started this place of creativity, can I play some more? LOL Special love to several people here. You know who you are, won't embarrass you with name-calling! LOL
    reconciled: hey you...-smile- good to see you. curious how you've been...? been a while....anyway very pleased to see you...love Michael -


LilHippie: I have to thank everyone for welcoming my niece Angelina this weekend. She is so excited about her new account with FanStory and writing/reading/reviewing here. She was blown away by the wonderful people she met here this weekend, your kindness, talent, humor, but mostly your warm friendship to her. Thanks for making a 13 year old girl's weekend so fruitful, creative, fun and mostly, filled with new friends. You are the best people. I appreciate you all very much! You know who you are!!!!! LOL


LilHippie: I am happy to welcome my beautiful niece and Goddaughter, PeaceLoveLina here, as well as my best friend in NJ, Heaven1538 and my best friend in Philly, madnessmomandme! My girls! My daughter will be next! I love them all!!!!


LilHippie: This site is full of talent, creativity, compassion and kindness. I am honored to be among the people who come here. From the happiest souls pouring that out, to those hurt and writing as a healing/purging. We are one!
    Realist101: Hi there! Just want to say hello! I hope you and your family are having a nice spring! :D Susan -
    squid152: Hey Irene, just wanted to thank you for contributing to the project! Great line.-Squid -
    squid152: I have posted what we have so far of The World in my port. Please visit. -
    LilHippie: Thank you Realist 101. You have a great summer now (sorry have not been on much lately) -
    LilHippie: Thanks squid! Attica! Attica! Attica! LOL -


LilHippie: I just want to thank everyone for reading, enjoying and reviewing my work. I love reading the work of so many people here also. It is enriching. Have met people wih such talent and emotion here. Love them all.


LilHippie: So happy to be here with FanStory. Completely enjoying reading the works of so many talented people. Hoping to someday be half as good as those I have reviewed. My life has many challenges and this site is giving my heart a much needed lift.
    KiaraLG: Welcome to FS LilHippie! And don't worry, you're already better than you think. ;)

    Hope you have many uplifting hours here with us.

    Kiara :) -
    Melspoems: Hi Irene. Wishing you and yours a Very Happy Easter. Mel x -
    LilHippie: Well, guess I should come here once in awhile. thank you Mel, and a very Happy Easter to you and everyone you love! -
    Linda England Bonam: Happy birthday! I saw on someone's review that it was your birthday today and you turned (shhhh....I won't tell...) But I will tell you that I turn 57 on April 25!!! You young whipper snapper, you! LOL -
    LilHippie: Oh! Well, I turned 56 on April 12th. You are still a crazy Aries, right, or does the astrological month end on the 24th for Aries. -
    Galactia: *.*.*CONGRATULATIONS*.*.* on The win in the Abecdarian poetry comp.

    Great job and well deserving Win.

    Regards
    Tia -