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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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Dear Balladeer, Happy Birthday!  I had thought about writing a birthday poem in your honor, but I decided to thank you again instead. You see, I don’t want to go on and on about how much you are helping me develop as a poet – but I am going to do just that.  I recently responded to a poem in the PiP Archives about how much you have helped me. Everything that I wrote there is true. You have become my teacher and, as my teacher, I want to show you that your efforts have not been wasted. So, my friend, every poem that I write in the Workshop is for you. As I recently wrote to you, you have made me want to tighten up my poems in terms of structure and you have made me want to delve deeper into content. I am trying. I am not there yet, but I am learning. I am learning from you. Thank you. About a year or so ago, I was wandering in the Workshop and attempting various styles of poetry that I read about in pervious lessons on the Open Board. One day I got a letter from Marge telling me she had noticed and was going to try to get the Workshop going again. It was not the first time that I had seen the “power of Marge” in action – but, I am forever grateful to her. She did her Marge-magic and here I am a year later – still plugging along with you as my teacher. Sometimes, I think I 'get' it and other times, I still ram my head into my monitor. That hurts, but it kind of pounds some sense into my thick head.  Balladeer, I thank you. Thank you for teaching me.  Thank you for your patience. Thank you for your sense of humor. Thank you for the challenging lessons. But, above all, thank you for caring for me and everyone who reaches out to you for help. I can’t believe how much you have given us in terms of time and knowledge. When I write that first book – I promise you the dedication. In the meantime, when I publish in my first magazine – you will know that there is a silent dedication to you. I am sending happy birthday wishes to you, Michael Mack. Thank you for giving me the gift of you – the time of you. Thank you.  A very grateful, Alison |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Wow, Alison, I don't really know what to say. I'm not used to such glowing tributes (unless I write 'em myself!) I'm really glad I have been able to help you in whatever way with your writing. As I have said once before, I don't create the pearl - I just polish it. You have come so far with your poetry it's just amazing. The easiest person to teach or guide is the person that really wants to learn and you have always had that desire to better yourself and I admire you greatly for that. I don't think you can be stopped when you set your mind to something! Thank you for the birthday wishes, my friend...I appreciate it - and you.  |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Balladeer, Agreeing with Alison, adding my best wishes for your Birthday. Your sometimes "thorn in the side" though not so mush of late. Doc |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thanks, doc. I'd hate to be considered mush!  |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
happy happy birthday michael |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
To what was said, for what will be said... Happy Day, 'Deer! |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Happy Birthday, Michael. Wishing you the healthiest and happiest of years~~  M |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Listen up you! I expect you to live a long time, and be happy doing it too! I have yet to come and rattle those Florida chains, and I plan on doing that - when it is not too hot. Does that ever happen there?  Wishing you nothing but the best Michael, and you know every word Alison said is so true. You are one of the fortunate ones who "got" what life is about, giving away more than you take.    Mysteria |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
My thanks to all of you for helping me celebrate the day my mother looked down at me and said, "So stop the whining already!!!"  |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
You'll never know how much you've given me, so....knuffels and hugs to you Balladeer. You're skilled in many ways and I'll never forget those beautiful days in Florida. Still hear your voice, reciting poems, remembering your humor, see that twinkle in your eyes. HAPPY BIRTHDAY my friend and I wish there will be many more to celebrate. Dutchie TitiaLike scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you, my dutchie! I'll never forget those days, either.... Gigantic knuffels to you! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Birthday blessings to the Meter Meister! Wishing you a year of continued healing and joyfulness! I too, am one of those who is grateful for your teachings in the Poetry Workshop! Thanks, Teach! Giving you a big, birthday hug and a kiss on both cheeks! (The ones on your face, silly goose!  ) + Linda |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
...Happy Day Deer One...  Nan's Morsels Writers' Blog |
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crosscountry83 Member
since 2009-07-30
Posts 345 |
It's Balladeer's birthday! Alison said it wonderfully, and even though I'm new here, you've helped me sooo much. This day should be a national holiday! Rileigh |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
A little late but you should be wishd a happy birthday anyway. Take care of yourself. You have many things to finish and you many years ahead. latearrival. |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
yah...I'm always last to class hope your day was wonderful, deer browneyedgirl **kiss in the mail . |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Late again. That wouldn't be from age, now would it? Belated Happy Birthday Wishing you many more In good health and Just enough wealth. God bless, Rae |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Balladeer, And just as a side note, how 'bout this Alison? Can't think of enough good things to say about her as a student of the craft, on top of that she's the official Birthday greeter. Myself, I'm humbled by all you good people who make the time to make this place work, officially or un-officially. As you said, wouldn't want to be considered as "mushy", but my thanks to you all. Oh wait, this was your Birthday greeting, Happy B-day again. Doc |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Oh my gosh! I thought I had wished you a Happy Birthday, Balladeer! But, I can't find it. I am so very sorry. I wouldn't have missed wishing you a Happy Birthday for nothing in the world. I hope you had the best birthday ever. Here is a birthday hug for you. A Big One!  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Sorry I'm late, Deer One... I'll spare you the excuses and just say... life doesn't get kinder as we get older, does it? *S* On the other hand... friends become all the more dear... I guess it's a fair trade. *S* I hope it was a great one... The case of spam is in the mail. *G* |
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