The Dear Abby Writing Contest is a close race! At this moment, Jamie’s King Henry VIII has only a slight lead (one vote) over Sara’s Muffin Lady. But, Lara’s What Now and Teamouse’s All Plucked Out could come from behind. I’m curious to see how it all shakes out.
Tomorrow at High Noon, the voting closes, and one of them will win this lovely purse/necklace. Click the thumbnail to see a larger view. There are 2,000 sparkly seed beads on it, and it was knitted by a woman who also volunteers for the Share A Square project.
Just to make it interesting, I’ll copy the poll on this page. You can vote once daily. To see the entries (if you haven’t read them) go here. You can vote from that page if you’d rather.
I am considering having the Dear Abby Writing Contest next month on October 23rd (fair warning so you have a month to write one!). Because I don’t want her mug to take up space on my blog for a week, I thought about opening entries for 48 hours (I’ll give you a reminder the week before). I’d love your opinion on whether or not you think that would work.
Are any of you even interested in entering the contest? I enjoyed the heck out of it, but I don’t want to bore you! I have another one for you today; please let me know if you like it:
Dear Abby,
I’m no Saint; in fact I’m retired and never played for them. People accuse me of horrible acts. Children point, people whisper, paparazzi are everywhere. Everyone acts like I’m guilty of something, but I wouldn’t deserve this treatment if I did it. How can I make people leave me alone?
Signed,
O.J.Dear Juice,
Clearly you are feeling the squeeze from being under public scrutiny. I’m not sure if I’m the right person to tackle your problem but I’ll take a stab at it. Don’t handle your critics with kid gloves. Let them know that it’s murder to be robbed of your good name. And above all, make time to relax and collect yourself – sometimes a long, slow drive is just the thing for getting away from your troubles.
Signed
Dear Abby (aka Eric Tucker)
For those of you who expressed concern for my father-in-law yesterday, please know that Eric and I thank you. Don endured nine hours of grueling surgery. Part of his liver was removed, and the cancer had spread to part of his diaphragm. That cancer was excised, too, but in the process one of his lungs was punctured. He’s resting well today, and the doctors have “guarded optimism” that all is well. He has some of the finest doctors in the country, so we are hoping for the best. We appreciate your good thoughts.
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Ooh that’s a good one. I vote for a regular contest. It would be fun just for the honor and your responses are always so witty that they are major smile material.
Those responses come with the help of my very witty husband
~skt
You’re a great marketer and always plugging away. I’m just the opposite and if I mention something once that’s about it. Perhaps there’s a happy medium.
I’m so sorry to hear of your father-in-law. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you for a swift recovery and a healthy report.
I had giveaways all week. The deadline to enter a comment is tonight or early morning Saturday.
I plug away on my blog, Rosemarie, but I never get around to comment on other people’s blogs to tell them what’s going on
We just market in different ways. Thanks for the good thoughts and prayers. My father-in-law is doing very well~skt
I love the contest….especially the replies. I have read them several times and laughed each time out loud!
I’m sorry to hear about your FIL..wishing him a fast recovery..prayers are going your way.
And, I appreciate those prayers. Mine to you are crossing paths with yours in mid air. Glad you got a kick out of the game~skt
I am continuing sending my good thoughts to your father-in-law for a speedy and complete recovery!! And, hugs to both you and Eric, too!!
YES! More Dear Abby! I loved the contest and everyone’s entries, even though I struggled with writing one myself. Your funny replies really made the whole contest, too—I say go for it!!
Jessica
I probably will continue it, because I’m a glutton for punishment
It’s not easy trying to make silly replies all day long, when you are as serious as I am 
thanks for the good thoughts~skt
The contest has been a “winner” very creative and fun to do. Maybe you could do a holiday theme for Halloween?
Hope your FIL is doing well this weekend. Sounds like grueling surgery. Sending good vibes your way.
I appreciate the good vibes, Sweet Jen. The contest was a lot of fun, and a Halloween theme is a great idea!~skt