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Location: north node of pisces in past lives

Characteristics: moon-angel, summer gypsy

Philosophy: in life and love, don’t settle for less than 100%

Greatest sin: can do nothing for a day and stay in the “ now”

Education: a student of life on earth and outbound

Style: blend of classic and eclectic

Strengths and weaknesses: shadows chasing light; light chasing shadows

Luxuries:  inner spirit dancer, theater actress, educator, painter, poet, interior designer

Addictions: diet coke, rare collections, travels around the world

Unforgettable scene: pathways of Prague in Czechoslovakia around dusk

Claim to fame: the world's worst typist

WHATT.. 28 CONTESTS ON SOUP!

Blog Posted:3/10/2014 11:43:00 AM


as i write this, i can see there are 28 contests on the challenge page-- a record-breaker, considering  that i usually join a regular bunch of 18 offers!.. with different requirements, forms of poetry,and reminders from sponsors, my head is bursting at the moment, lol !...


no, i am not complaining... but given a month to post something that is truly deserving, this would mean one poem a day to catch up on all contests.. i have no more ammunition, let alone poetic words to create worthy pieces... often, i would stay till 3am to scribble some nonsensical , mambo-jumbo works just to check if i can join more challenges...


i know, i know it's fun to stretch the creative envelope, then again, i am simply amazed by the range and number of contests going on... could it be the thrill of spring, the influence of a coming new moon, or the enthusiasm of many sponsors to break our bones??.. will it be 29 or 30 comps tomorrow?


let's have a marathon and count the wrinkles, soupers!.. i will ask for a week's leave from work to make sure i can support ya all ( can't, can't!)... so, how many can you do, dear poets?? 


huggs and slave away, happily!


                                 
                                    


         

                                         




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Andrea
Dietrich
Date: 3/13/2014 6:29:00 PM
yeah, and I don't even have time for half of them!!! Good thing a few of them do not interest me, or I'd be going bonkers!!!
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Charmaine
Chircop
Date: 3/10/2014 3:19:00 PM
Nette I participated in about eight contests in five yrs,one of which is yours..So plus and minus the ratio would be with minus..but Im trying to get out of my shell : )..Hehe
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Nette Onclaud
Date: 3/11/2014 12:05:00 PM
ohh charms, you have so much talent... yes, get out and be heard.. :)
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Roger
Horsch
Date: 3/10/2014 3:10:00 PM
Hi Nette, I only enter the contests that I like to enter. When there are more to choose from, then we can be more selective. You do not have to enter all of them. That would burn out anyone. You write your best when you take your time......Hugs......Roger
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Nette Onclaud
Date: 3/11/2014 12:05:00 PM
exactly that, roger.. you are on your way!..:)
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Carly
Lalion
Date: 3/10/2014 3:01:00 PM
Cough, cough!DiD you say 28?. It was less 5 days ago. I write mainly to feed my passion---as for contests, I am choosy. Back to 28; really that's a lot. How observant of you, dear Netts!
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Nette Onclaud
Date: 3/11/2014 12:07:00 PM
likewise, carly. i don't join all contests; my jaw just drpped when the contest page was filled to the brim... i have nothing against this; just got curious!..
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Darren
Watson
Date: 3/10/2014 2:57:00 PM
I'm finding out as I read nette that the judges are being questioned for the choices they make, I only enter competitions for the fun of it and this has taken some of the gloss off of it for me.
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Nette Onclaud
Date: 3/11/2014 12:09:00 PM
that's how it should be, daz.. have fun!.. i know how the judges feel when they are questioned; we all have different criteria..
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Leon
Datu
Date: 3/10/2014 2:46:00 PM
I haven't written much lately for contests. There are only 2 that make me tingle at the moment. How much can we really chew, Nette? Like you, I go for what " fires" me up. And so it is! You got mail!
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Nette Onclaud
Date: 3/11/2014 12:12:00 PM
yeow, good for you , leon... nope i can't tackle 'em all contests.. yup, only tjose that fire my belly get my attention.. thanks!
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Cyndi
Macmillan
Date: 3/10/2014 2:39:00 PM
Write to please yourself, Soul sis. Don't drain yourself. Pick n choose the contests. If anything speaks to you, jot a line and go from there. I think its great that there is so much out there.. maybe some who usually do not enjoy the contest page may find something that interests them... inspiration.... ME? I finished a poem I had started.. I doubt I'll be writing a thing for contests for at least a year... but, who knows... something may pop up, flip my imagination switch, and then (and only then) will I write for a contest. Too busy, right now. Love the pink typewriter. May need to copy paste that.. LOL.. so my life right now. HUGS!!!!
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Nette Onclaud
Date: 3/11/2014 12:17:00 PM
lol,cin.. i was making light of the many, many contests sprouting all over.. you know i only enter those that make my imagination explode.. i have to feel the itch, the burn!.. enjoy the other dynamics of the literary world, soul sis.. and hey, love that pink typewrtiter too!.. love and huggs!
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Gautami
Phookan
Date: 3/10/2014 1:22:00 PM
Hello nette, sending a soupy mail! love and hugs...
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Nette Onclaud
Date: 3/11/2014 12:17:00 PM
:) gautami..
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Eileen
Manassian
Date: 3/10/2014 1:03:00 PM
Oh dear! As a contestaphobe, this blog is absolutely frightening! ;) I just started entering contests after a hiatus. Joined Craig's contest and I'm DRAINED! Wrote a limerick for Andrea, but IT ISN'T EVEN FUNNY! Yup! Too tired. I guess it's cause I'm DOWN WITH THE FLU! Couldn't teach classes today, and I'm miserable! BOO HOO HOO! SO, I guess as a new PM I won't host a new contest anytime SOON!!! I was thinking of trying out my new form, Eileenesque, but you poor dear contest entrants. You have it tough as it is. I'll wait. I can't join contests that don't MOVE me, so for me...it isn't that much of a problem! I pick and choose and sing the blues...when I don't place...what a disgrace! HA HA!
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Nette Onclaud
Date: 3/11/2014 12:20:00 PM
you'll get over the draining period, eileen.. lovve your poetry and hope i can join in when you sponsor your own form.. hope you are feeling better.. :)
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Manny
Paras
Date: 3/10/2014 12:41:00 PM
I saw them with my own eyes, Nette. This calls for my superman power which is fantasy, haha! Can't believe we have so many challenging games this month. If I make 4 at the very least, Clark Kent can stay in his desk! An exciting time for all members. Good blog!
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Nette Onclaud
Date: 3/11/2014 12:28:00 PM
hi, clark... 4 is good 'nuff as long as you're in the mood.. yes, there are some good ones on the contest page, time for cotton pickin' , manny..
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Charlotte
Puddifoot
Date: 3/10/2014 12:21:00 PM
that pic looks just like an ad for my cut-up contest, nette! lord knows I could do with one, I'm getting such a tiny trickle of entries lol
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Nette Onclaud
Date: 3/11/2014 12:37:00 PM
charlotte, yours is very intruiging.. i'm sure peeps are researching at the moment.. stand by, when it rains; it pours!..:)
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Painted
Hunter
Date: 3/10/2014 12:17:00 PM
No way...I'm too lazy..;)
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Nette Onclaud
Date: 3/11/2014 12:32:00 PM
mmm... maybe only for now?

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