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Review of Just Chill Out!  
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Rated: E | (5.0)


*Star*This review contains some of my brief thoughts about your comic item.

*Exclaim* Oh Patrece! You're item had me laughing out loud! At first when I saw the image, it reminded me of a Mr. Bean episode. That had my attention for sure because I really like that show. This is, as you stated, a case where the story does go with the image!

..."Let the turkey chill in the sink for a few hours!" I'll have to remember this joke next Thanksgiving. I could picture the turkey watching a football game with the remote and the beer! So funny! *Laugh*

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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
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*Note4*I AM REVIEWING YOUR STORY AS A JUDGE FOR "Short Shots: Official WDC Contest" . THANKS FOR ENTERING!

*Star*This review is an acknowledgment of your contest entry, as well as some of my brief thoughts.

*Exclaim* Oh my gosh - This is one of the funniest stories I've ever read! I didn't realize it was going to be a comedy, so it made even more impact by being unexpected. I thought you were very creative to use the prompt that way.

I liked the beginning hook. You made a good point in saying that pretty women are said to have no brains, but not much is said in that regard about men. I was curious to find out where your story was going.

You did a great job in expressing the frustration which the make up person was feeling. I especially liked the part where she said she held up the mirror for that guy eleven times! LOL Very funny!

I remembered a few of the tales my actress daughter told me. One in particular was about a time when she went out to lunch with a group of friends. A model guy she was with wouldn't eat a thing because he had an audition that afternoon and he didn't want his stomach to look heavy! You told your story as though you really know about how the minds of these people work!

I enjoyed reading this piece. Nice work!

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Review of A long way to go  
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Rated: E | (3.5)
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*Note4*I AM REVIEWING YOUR STORY AS A JUDGE FOR "Short Shots: Official WDC Contest" . THANKS FOR ENTERING!

*Star*This review is an acknowledgment of your contest entry, as well as some of my brief thoughts.

*Exclaim* I thought it was a cute idea to write the story of an elf and a human. You made it clear that the two became bonded through their adventures.

I imagined how this story could be the opening to a fun novel to read. Maybe you might consider expanding it. Then, you could add in more action. Right now, it appears to be what is written before the real action starts.

I would suggest that you take more care in writing your tenses. I noticed that you switched a few times. I think it's more noticeable because most of you story is written in a present tense.

The use of uncommon words from old English origin, such as, 'albeit', would probably fit better with the elf conversation, rather than in the narration.

I liked your creative idea. It was a unique way to use the prompt. I hope you'll consider continuing the story.

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Rated: E | (5.0)
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*Note4*I AM REVIEWING YOUR STORY AS A JUDGE FOR "Short Shots: Official WDC Contest" . THANKS FOR ENTERING!

*Star*This review is an acknowledgment of your contest entry, as well as some of my brief thoughts.

*Exclaim* You really wrote a touching story. I could feel myself tearing up at the end.

I thought you had an excellent use for the prompt. It's as though the image had been made just for your story. I could picture Jeff on the top of the cliff conquering dragons!

Both of your characters are great. Your readers will feel the love that the brothers have for each other. Jeff can do anything with the confidence that Frank gives him. My favorite brotherly line is, "You have such a great way of looking at the world." You expressed that point well right from the beginning, when Jeff thinks the wind sounds like a song.

This is an inspirational story that I'll remember! Great job!

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Review of Fugitive Hearts  
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
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*Note4*I AM REVIEWING YOUR STORY AS A JUDGE FOR "Short Shots: Official WDC Contest" . THANKS FOR ENTERING!

*Star*This review is an acknowledgment of your contest entry, as well as some of my brief thoughts.

*Exclaim* You wrote an adventurous thriller! I enjoyed reading such an action packed story. I thought you picked the perfect title, too!

I wasn't sure what happened to Jason. That part seemed a bit rushed compared to the rest of his adventure. Was it so cold that he froze to death in such a short time? Did the dogs find him? It's cold where I live today. I couldn't imagine being outside without a coat.

I found one small typo. "He tried the shove the thoughts..."

I liked the twist at the end, where the heart for Gracie came from the girl who had been shot. I almost thought it would have been even more ironic if Gracie had died and a part of her went to save the shot girl...Or if Jason's heart was able to be taken from his frozen body and given to Gracie...And maybe another organ could have saved the shot girl. Anyway, you wrote a great story. It will leave your reader's thinking and perhaps they'll be interested in reading more of your work.

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Rated: E | (4.5)


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*Star*This review contains some of my brief thoughts about your limerick.

*Exclaim* It's snowing here where I live, so I thought it would be a great pick-me-up to read your fun, summery poem. I was right! I was cheery and sunny for sure!

I would leave the 'play ball' out of the title, because they weren't really playing ball...But that's just me.

Your limerick brought back lots of memories for me. I raised four kids and I coached a lot of softball. We did play in the sun. Summers were great for outdoor events. Fall would be nice too, though not as nice as the summertime fun. Then, boom - winter would hit.

You mentioned Australia in your poem. I've been there a few times. It's really a wonderful place. Isn't it amazing that Australia would have their winter when the other part of the world has their summer...Life can be strange sometimes! *Laugh*

Anyway, your limerick flowed well, and made me smile. Thanks for sharing. It's been great talking with you this weekend. *Smile*

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Rated: E | (3.0)


*Star*This review contains some of my brief thoughts about your quiz.

*Exclaim* Hi there, and thanks for taking the time to create this fun quiz.

I thought it was really unique, because it really wasn't a 'knowledge' quiz at all, but rather a personal quiz about things we've done in our life. It's like reminiscing, and who doesn't enjoy that!

Gosh, I did a lot, and I only scored 27 in your quiz. Did you take this quiz yourself? I'm curious to know what your score was. You might include that in the heading. *Bigsmile*

Speaking of the heading...You might spread out the wording a bit, and add some color or emotionicons to spice it up. I also noticed a couple of typos...Such as punctuation outside of quotation marks. A quick going over would polish it up.

You thought of really interesting questions...Mixing events like travel with sports. You could add a few more, such as what type of pets we've had or charities we've been involved in. The adding of other events could make for a more rounded out picture of life experiences.

I had fun with your item. Happy Holidays!

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Rated: E | (5.0)


*Star*This review contains some of my brief thoughts about your activity.

*Exclaim* This is a very unique idea for a holiday activity, Gervic. You succeeded in combining fairy tale/ elf magic with a Christmas time holiday theme. The result? ...A magical fundraiser!

The images are really nice. They help to express so much fun.
...As does the message and icons at the end.

I like the idea of 'baskets'. It's so different than raffle tickets, yet we get to send them out to our WDC friends in the same way. You have all of the tough work! You are picking winners double time throughout the month! So terrific of you to do so. *Delight*

Thanks for including "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group"  as one of your listed groups. Much appreciated, as you know. *Heart**Delight*

I'll have to be back for more basket orders. *Smile*

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Review of Pet Store Friends  
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Rated: E | (4.5)


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*Star*This review contains some of my brief thoughts about your story.

*Exclaim* What a really cute pet shop story! ...So that's what dogs talk about when they get together! LOL

Gosh, that Rollings was a bad influence! I wonder what mischief the two dogs got into after they succeeded in wiggling out of the collars! *Laugh*

Thanks for creating this fun and playful story.
Have a very wonderful anniversary month!

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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)


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*Star*This review contains some of my brief thoughts about your poem.

*Exclaim* LOL Oh my gosh! I've never seen anything like this on WDC! It's so incredibly artsy, that I just had to give it five stars!

...35 couplets of complete nonsense!! This reminded me of the Beatles Walrus song. They were so bewildered as to why everyone was always trying to analyze all of their lyrics, that they wrote a song of nothing but nonsense...Sitting on a cornflake... They dared people to analyze that! Well, they did, actually! LOL

You really included a lot in your poem. You spoke about everything from Jimmy Choos to Football. I had lots of fun going through each and every line! I found suspense in wondering what would come next. *Delight*

Have a very terrific anniversary month! *Smile*

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Review of Write Stuff  
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Rated: E | (4.5)


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*Star*This review contains some of my brief thoughts about your poem.

*Exclaim* You wrote a great poem! It's fun and playful, and it really left me with a good feeling!

I like how you repeated the 'stuff' theme so often.
... write stuff, light stuff, dark stuff, kind of stuff, stuff right, or writing stuff...Your poem had all the 'right stuff' indeed!

You succeeded in expressing all the thoughts that we addicted writing members feel. *Bigsmile*

I liked the centered presentation. All it could use now is a bit of color, and maybe a few emotionicons. *Bookstack2* *Bookopen*

Have a very terrific anniversary month!

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Review of Map of My Port  
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Rated: E | (5.0)
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*Star*This review contains some of my brief thoughts about your directory item.

*Exclaim* Hi Snow! I really liked your directory item. I have something like this, which I call 'The Best of My Portfolio'. I thought yours gives a more 'fun' atmosphere because you have a poll which people can take right at the top! That was a very creative idea, and it gives a more interactive approach to the directory.

You did a very good job of breaking your items into easy to follow categories.

You have something written there which says, "I am doing some port cleaning and will update the links by December 31, 2010. Please be patient." Snow, you should really remove that. ...Or change the 2010 to 2013 because you still have a few invalid items. Other than that, your port map is very impressive. Gosh, you wrote so many poems!! *Bigsmile*

I like the quote image at the end, too. It gives a nice closure to it all.

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Rated: E | (4.5)
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*Star*This review contains some of my brief thoughts about your recipe item.

*Exclaim* Hi Amay! I was looking through your port, and I came across this great item! Brilliant idea to give it a tempting title, "Cookies, Cookies, Cookies", because people like me most certainly won't be able to resist! *Laugh*

My gosh - I wish I had some M & M's so I could make the Oatmeal M & M cookies right now! They all sound very delicious and not so difficult to make.

I was just a tiny bit confused about the last recipe on the list...The Tail Gate Cookies. You said to "break the graham crackers in half, and place in the foil lined pan (one layer)". How does one put half of 'a pack and a half' of graham crackers in one layer in a jellyroll pan? Then, what happens after it's done? I can't picture it. To me, it would seem more like a cake. I would think you need one or two more lines of clarity at the end of that recipe.

Thanks for sharing all of these recipes. I might try to make a couple of them...If I ever get all of the ingredients! *Bigsmile*

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Review of Balloon Release  
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Rated: E | (5.0)


*Note4* Hi ~WhoMe???~ ! I wanted to stop by to say, 'hello', and to visit an item in your port. I was drawn to this colorful balloon scene!

When my kids were young, we always took them to Disney World. One of their highlights was to carry around some of the colorful balloons from the balloon stands. Of course, they couldn't bring them home on the airplane, so at the end of the trip, they would make a wish and let them fly! Your image reminded me of those memories.

The image is part of your fantastic activity, which I took part in a couple of times. You always show creativity, in the many WDC activities which you host. The picture screams of 'fun', and it shows in all you do. *Heart*

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Review of Magical Moments  
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)


*Note4* FIRST IMPRESSION: This is a cNote collection for several different occasions.

*Exclaim* THOUGHTS: Hi SHERRI GIBSON ! *Smile*

In honor of our 13th WDC year, I'm going to try to visit my favorite friends and groups more often. I was thrilled to make a new beginning with your amazing collection! It is magical indeed, and it's certainly going into my favorites! *Smile*

*Check2*ERRORS: I didn't see any errors in the way this great assortment was set up.

*Star*FAVORITE PART: Oh my gosh! This is one of the prettiest cNote collections I've ever seen! I love pixie and fantasy types, and your collection is jammed full of them!

I wish I would have come across this collection earlier today. I would have sent out the one which reads, 'Your Words are magic'. The image with it is so bright! It's a jar filled with fun!

My other favorite is the one titled, 'I'm thinking of you'. I did want to get a few reviews done today, but I really want to send that cNote out! *Bigsmile*

I will also be keeping the Congratulations one and the dropping by one in mind. *Smile*

I hope you're well, (((Sherri))).
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

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Review of Cats or Dogs  
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Rated: E | (4.0)


*Star*This review contains some of my brief thoughts about your poll.

*Exclaim* Hi Leeboi! *Smile*

Great idea for a poll! I know that there are many animal lovers on our site, so people (like me) are going to really enjoy this one! *Delight*

Gosh, already the dog votes outnumber the cat votes two to one! I voted for dogs. When I was growing up, we always had cats. These days...Now that I have had Boxers, we chose not to have cats. My Boxer can really hurt when he playfully pounces. He gives me bruises! I certainly wouldn't want him to hurt a cat, though I'd love to have a cat.

Leeboi, I noticed that you already received only three stars for this fun poll. I think that you could easily add more excitement to this poll with just a few simple additions...

For example...You have an upgraded membership. Why not add an image of a dog and cat. I would go for a cute puppy and a cute kitten! ...The type which people adore!

Next, why not add a couple of small facts? I wouldn't make the body too wordy. ...Maybe just a line or two about how people have been keeping dogs as pets since...And, people have been keeping cats as pets since...Slip in the bit of research, of course! Didn't Cleopatra have a pet cat?

Thanks for creating this fun activity! *Smile*

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Rated: E | (4.5)


*Star*This review contains some of my brief thoughts about your story.

*Exclaim* Hello 50's Child , and welcome to WDC! *Smile*

I couldn't have read your story at a better time! You succeeded in expressing thoughts that, I think, we could all relate to. I recently began searching my ancestry. It's certainly proving to be a struggle!

Just this week, I heard back from a second cousin of mine. He forwarded me pictures of our relatives from the past. I saw a picture of my great grandparents from 1900. This cousin told me that he has lots and lots of pictures, but no one thought to write on the backs. He has no way to find out who those people are. If only, as you wrote in your story, they would have kept a journal!

I enjoyed your story a lot. It really seemed to have a beginning, a middle, and closure. This made it very easy and pleasant to read.

I would suggest to add 'space' in between your story. Right now, it has one 'block' appearance. You could easily fix that by leaving a space between the obvious paragraphs. Mainly, I would leave a space after: "...recalled from the many years of collections." ...Then again after, ..."would have written a journal to be passed down through the family."

Thanks for sharing this great story. *Smile*

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Review of No difference  
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Rated: 13+ | (3.0)


*Star*Hello, and welcome to WDC! *Smile*

This review contains some of my brief thoughts about your poem.

*Exclaim* You made many great points in your political themed poem. Your brief introduction mentions that you wrote this a while back, but it could be a poem which views any time in any country. There will always be a touch of poverty and corruption. We like to think, though, that good can be found even in times of bad. *Smile*

I love your artsy descriptions. You touched on many good subjects!

I noticed just a few small things with your very creative poem which could be polished up...

You could read through the poem again to fix the capital letters. Some of your words have random capitals, while some which should be capitalized are not. Here are a couple of examples: Honey boo boo, should be Honey Boo Boo
Pornographic Vandalism, should be Pornographic vandalism

Also, I think your poem would look better with consistency in the beginning letters. Since most of them are capitalized, it would look more uniformed to also capitalize the word, smoke.

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*Star*This review contains some of my brief thoughts about your item.

*Exclaim* Oh my gosh! Your daughter is so beautiful! How elegant and graceful she looks in that costume! Yes, she looked sophisticated in the old fashion feathers and lace!

Typo...You left the 't' out of sophisticated.

I would have loved to read a bit more about the ball. You might want to write another line or two. Was it for any occasion in particular?

Who took the picture? My compliments to the photographer! He/she captured a very flattering image!

My daughter is named Angela, too! She's an actress and I've see her in lots of costumes, but I don't think she was ever in anything as pretty as this. *Smile*

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Review of My Little Brother  
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Rated: E | (5.0)


*Star*This review contains some of my brief thoughts about your item.

*Exclaim* Hi SWPoet ! I noticed your poem in one of this week's newsletters, so I thought I'd stop by to read and comment.

Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the things you can think up if only you try! ~~ Dr. Seuss


Yes, I love Dr. Seuss poems. One could never be too old to enjoy them. You did a great job with imitating his style in your cute poem about two brothers.

I would have suggested to add a link to that contest which you wrote this for, but I see that you created this item back in 2007. I don't suppose the contest exists anymore...

Your poem flowed so smoothly, and rhymed well...Just like a Seuss poem! I would certainly add a cute picture with it...A cartoon of two brothers, or maybe a Cat in the Hat...

I was interrupted from the melodic flow a few times, to chuckle at the funny lines! I could picture the two year old messing up his five year old brother's puzzles! *Laugh*

You succeeded in suggesting thoughts that would really go through a little boy's mind about his brother. It was so sweet to give your poem a happy ending. He wouldn't trade his mischievous little brother for any other! Nice work!

Have fun this week! *Smile*

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*Star*This review contains some of my brief thoughts about your item.

*Exclaim* Hi Aunt Dottie! You always mention your dear friend, Chickie, but you never told me that she had a bird. My best friend, Helene, also has a bird. Hers is an African Gray parrot. How interesting that your friend had a dove...

You wrote such a very sad story, Aunt Dottie. You know you wrote it well, when my eyes started to tear up! That's the sure sign of a good writer!

The update note which you included at the bottom, reminded me of when my beloved sugar glider, Rocky, passed away. Chickie put her deceased dove in a shoe box to be buried. I did the same thing with Rocky, only I clenched onto that shoe box for a couple of days. I didn't want to believe that he was really dead, and I kept pleading with everyone to check him to make absolutely sure that he was dead before I would allow my husband to bury him. I could imagine how Chickie felt, especially since it had been her dad's bird.

What an interesting story about how that bird became a part of their family! It's almost creepy in a way...That the white dove went into their garage and insisted on staying - The same day that Chickie's step mother died!

I really love the pretty name of the bird. ...And I'm also glad that you mentioned coo coo roo means pigeon in Spanish! Geoff and I will be taking a trip to Mexico in October. I can hardly wait to show off the new word I learned! *Bigsmile*

(((Hugs)))
~~Maryann

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*Exclaim* Hi Aunt Dottie! In celebration of WDC's 13th birthday, I plan to read and review some more of your items. It was YOU who brought me to this site so many years ago, and I really do appreciate and remember that. *Heart*

Your story about the Adirondack Mountains and Lake Saranac is a real gem. You wrote this so well. I felt as though I had been reading something which was submitted into a travel magazine.

Your descriptions made me feel as though I were actually there. I bet you must have a beautiful photo that you could create into an image to include at the top or bottom of this story...

I loved the serenity of the area you described. I could imagine taking a canoe ride, and talking with the friendly people of the community. It would be awesome to visit that general store! It sounds like something from another time. ...Or as you mentioned...Something away from the Metropolis. *Smile*

Green Island was described nicely, and the little poem that you included into your story was a really nice touch. I could picture the children swinging over the water like Tarzan!

It was fun to read about the adventurous vacation that you, Uncle Artie, and my three cousins took. Gosh, you were very brave to try to get a picture of a bear! I would have ran for the hills at that point!

Great story, Aunt Dottie!
Look for a picture for it! *Bigsmile*

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*Exclaim* Hi Mike! I thought it was very creative of you to put together a sonnet for the contest.

The form of the quatrains and couplet seemed nicely done, and I felt that the flow was fairly smooth.

I especially enjoyed the consistent rhyme scheme throughout.

The subject of your poem was a fresh and modern choice. There always seem to be something going on in politics these days. You answered this debate all well in your punchline...Let them do their jobs! *Bigsmile*

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Review of Life in a Box™  
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*Exclaim*I thought your entertaining poem told a very wise story. In these days of technology, many people grow comfortable and dependent upon their computers. Internet connects them to the outside world, just enough so that they never need to actually leave their safe havens. Your characters, Jenny and Johnny, were two such people.

Your poem gave the term, 'thinking outside the box', a whole new meaning. In this case, we thought about what it's like, 'inside the box'. I liked the way you offered a question in your last stanza. It allows your reader to leave your poem in continuing thought.

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Review of Vicarious Living  
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*Exclaim*Hi Snow! I was impressed with the unique style of your poem. I' m sure you put quite the effort into designing this. I read it over a few times, and I noticed something different each time. It seemed like a work of art!

I like how you alternated the consistent last line of each stanza, and then you pulled it all together at the end. The alternating rhyme scheme was done nicely as well.

I've watched many episodes of Billy the Exterminator and Steve Erwin's show, so I could understand the subject matter of your poem. You presented great ideas and a great theme of vicarious living.

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