WOW! We've been getting some fantastic stories for the contest. And let me tell you, picking the best of the best is not going to be easy. You can rest assured that Jill and I will be careful, thoughtful, and diligent -- it's why we're getting the big bucks! Nonetheless, we recognize that every reader will have their own favorites. So we have yet another challenge to throw into the mix. Can't let all y'all get bored.
On February 15, after the contest is closed, we'll post a blog for readers to list their own choices for the top three stories, and why you like them. No negative comments allowed! Anyone who posts a response will be entered into a drawing for a $50 prize. The purpose isn't to sway your intrepid judges. They will not be swayed!!! No, no. They have their own opinions. Firm. Fierce. No! The purpose is to provide a forum for you to show your appreciation for the three stories that you like the best. Entries will have to be submitted by February 22, 2024.
Each person may enter this contest only once. If you list more than three stories your entry will be disqualified. (In the background, a vaguely monastic voice intones, "Three shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be three. Four shalt thou not count, neither count thou two, excepting that thou then proceed to three. Five is right out.").
Remember: three. :)
You're going to want to stay caught up on your reading of the contest's entries -- after the last entry is posted you will have only about a week to enter this secondary contest! We'll provide a firm deadline when we post the "readers' choices" blog.
Comments
So Much To Keep Up With
I'm picturing this in infomercial voice -- "NOW how much would you pay?"
It's going to be tough not to have three, then 10 or more honorable mentions. But I can manage.
Ginzu Knives
They've got to be in there somewhere, right? :)
— Emma
Remember: three. :)
And one to rule them all?
The purpose isn't to sway your intrepid judges. They will not be swayed!!!
So the judges can sway all by themselves? ;)
All it takes . . .
Coupla drinks, and this intrepid judge can’t help but sway!
— Emma
That Sort of Comment
. . .is sway out of line.
Jill
Angela Rasch (Jill M I)
I was thinking more along the lines of Dan Akroyd……
And his classic Bassomatic skit.
Or maybe the “Bag-O-Glass” toy?
https://youtu.be/iKllBHvpZcE?si=nu-E8xwuPrhGuK2H
As for me, my list will probably be more than three on purpose. I want to recognize those authors I feel stood out, without taking an opportunity away from others where the contest is involved.
So sue me if I flaunt your rules, lol.
D. Eden
Dum Vivimus, Vivamus
Good rule of thumb?
Don’t argue with sweet ladies who make a Texas Police Force look bad on the firing range. Just . . . don’t. Pick more than three, you won’t be entered in that drawing. But I ain’t gonna sue ya!
— Emma
Flaunt If You Must
Three!
Why do you get to pick more than three when Emma and I are limited to three?!?!?
Three!
Tri tri tri to pick the best,
It's an illusion!
Tri tri tri and you will only come
To mass inclusion.
- Sinatra
Jill
Angela Rasch (Jill M I)
Because I can…….
LOL!
Or perhaps because I simply can’t undervalue those stories which have so moved me.
D. Eden
Dum Vivimus, Vivamus
I'm bad at..
I bad at math but good at following directions. So I have around 30 something days to finish my second contest story and reread all the posted stories? Sounds like plenty of time! I want to thank you three lovely ladies for hosting this event. You three lovely ladies are a blessing to us all. We are blessed to have you gals on the site!
Only Twentyfour!
Skates on, dear Rebecca. Don't miss out!
Hey there . . .
. . . You’re an All Star. Get your game on! Go . . . Play! Just under a month, girl. Get cracking!
Hugs,
— Em
— Emma