Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

This was such a delight to read and fun to try to guess. I believe I have three correct, and one, I surely do not know. She is the writer with the same birthday as yours. This was a creative idea, and added fun for FanStorians. I look forward to your answers, and best wishes in the contest.

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2022

Thank you my dear friend! Do you mind if I ask your first name?
I hate to just refer to you as my friend, although you are.
When I thought of doing this contest, I made a list of all the wonderful friends here and even wrote all the poems. But it was just too big so I think it will have to go at least two more times. Thanks my friend for such a kind review and comments.

reply by LJbutterfly on 31-Aug-2022

Hi Debi, MY friend.
My name is Lorraine. I chose LJButterfly because butterflies are a re-invention. I retired from the government and reinvented myself two times...first as a school teacher, and now as a writer. You helped make FS even more fun.

reply by the author on 31-Aug-2022

I can't thank you enough Loraine for telling me about you. Your life sounds amazing and isn't it wonderful to take this time for us. I can't believe how many teachers we have here.
I too was a teacher, but had to retire early in 2000 because my Lupus was out of control. However, I am so blessed to have you and so many other friends here.
Every time I chat with you I have wanted to ask you. So I thank you my lovely friend. Also I absolutely love butterflies too, as my mother did. After she died young of pancreatic cancer, about a week later I hesitantly agreed to go golfing with a few friends. We all noticed a monarch butterfly that was following me and only flying around my head for at least 6 holes. All my friends said that it was God letting me know that she was ok and watching over me.

Comment from Teri7

Exceptional

Debi, This is another great list you have penned about more of your fanstory friends on here. You used very good descriptive and loving words. Thank you so much for sharing! love and blessings, Teri

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2022

Thank you so very much my sweet friend. I am sure you recognized at least one in there, and only wish there would have been more room to expand on my feelings of some that I care for so much, but yet don't have enough info to tell on others yet they are too precious to me. I can't thank you enough for your very lovely review and words and of course the generous six stars.
All so very much appreciated my thoughtful friend!

reply by Teri7 on 30-Aug-2022

It is always so hard for me to recognize people on there. I need to write on also, but haven't been able to yet. Great job my friend. love and blessings, Teri

Comment from Anne Johnston

Exceptional

You have certainly given some great information about a lot of our friends here. Some of them I can guess, but not sure about others. You have put a lot of time and effort into this.

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2022

Thanks Anne! I am amazed how many people can touch your heart without ever being able to touch them. When I thought of doing this contest, I made a list of all the wonderful friends here and even wrote all the poems. But it was just too big so I think it will have to go at least two more times. Thanks my friend for such a kind review and comments.

reply by Anne Johnston on 31-Aug-2022

You are very welcome, Debi.

reply by Anne Johnston on 31-Aug-2022

You are very welcome, Debi.

Comment from Carolyn Dooley

Excellent

I enjoyed reading this post about some fan story writers. You have written some great paragraphs about them. I could name most of them. Their uniqueness makes them stand out. People who are reviewed by the people you have written know who you are talking about. This is a wonderful tribute, thank you for sharing it.

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2022

Thanks Carolyn, I actually have all the stanzas written for the next one, because I just didn't want to stop. The people not added this time were just as important, but just picked randomly because it is so hard. Thanks for the kind words for my poem, my friend.

reply by Carolyn Dooley on 30-Aug-2022

Yes, I know there are many great people on this site.

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I think I figured out four of them as I read. Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. You did a great job describing these authors. I enjoyed reading and want to wish you luck with the contest. I can't wait until the great reveal.

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2022

Thanks so much Barb, I bet I know one you figured out. 😉
It only made me sad that as many as I added, I had that many more I could have added. So I thank you so much Barb for being such a lovely friend and for your kind words.

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

These are well done poetic descriptions of many writers on this site.
It shows the diversity of this site and how friendly and helpful they all are
Good luck in the contest
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2022

Thanks Joan, I actually have all the stanzas written for the next one, because I just didn't want to stop. The people not added this time were just as important, but just picked randomly because it is so hard. Thanks for the kind words for my poem, my friend.

reply by dragonpoet on 30-Aug-2022

You?re very welcome, Debi.
Joan

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-Nice artwork and presentation, Debi.
-You do a good job of showing your appreciation for many Fanstorians you appreciate with effective rhyming couplets.
-It is a lot of people to figure out, but one in particular caught my eye for the clever way you incorporated what they write; a nice play on words.
-Most I have no idea, like a man on FS who likes orchids or the one who writes haiku!
-Good luck in the contest and thanks for highlighting some of your favorites.

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2022

Thanks Pam! I actually have all the stanzas written for the next one, because I just didn't want to stop. The people not added this time were just as important, but just picked randomly because it is so hard. Thanks for the kind words for my poem, my friend.

reply by Pam (respa) on 30-Aug-2022

You are very welcome, Debi, and thanks for sharing.

Comment from Susan Newell

Excellent

Debi,

This is beautifully written and it is wonderful that you have come to know so many people here. Some I recognized, but not all. I don't tend to "socialize" with members, so I'm not familiar with all their lives. Very well done!

Sue

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2022

Thanks Sue, I am so happy that you are a good friend, even if it is hard to socialize much. I guess I don't really that much either, but I tend to know people by the words spoken and after a while, I just feel I know them by the little things I see in their souls. Lol, everything else I get off their profiles.
Thanks once again for the wonderful review and kind words.

reply by Susan Newell on 30-Aug-2022

You are very welcome, Debi.

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

A wonderful tribute to the wonderful fellow writers here on FanStory. Your thoughtful and gracious poem was fun to read.

Well done Debi
Blessings
Janet

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2022

Thanks Janet, I actually have all the stanzas written for the next one, because I just didn't want to stop. The people not added this time were just as important, but just picked randomly because it is so hard. Thanks for the kind words for my poem, my friend.

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

This is a lovely tribute to some of your fan story friends Debi. This has been a lovely contest to read and each one confirms why we love being fanstorians. Good luck in the contest. Cheers
Valda

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2022

Thanks Valda, I actually have all the stanzas written for the next one, because I just didn't want to stop. The people not added this time were just as important, but just picked randomly because it is so hard. Thanks for the kind words for my poem, my friend.