Thanks for the congratulations everyone, and thank you Cally for bragging for me. (You knew I wouldn't.)

It was a lot of work, a lot of reading and both creative and critical writing. I am ready for a break from the critical stuff but want to keep the creative momentum going.

Thanks again.

Well Done!
 

Dear Cyn,

Yes, what an accomplishment! I am sorry I have come to this late but please do accept heartfelt congratulations on such a brilliant success, means a lot.

Best regards,

Abid

Huge congrats, Cyn! This is such a wonderful big deal.

And great to meet you finally at West Chester.

Charlotte

thanks Abid and Charlotte. Judging by how loopless I feel right now, I guess it was a big deal.

Off to find a loop to get into

"Cynthia's shining orb was made
Heaven to clear while day disclose."

Congrats, Cyn!

thanks Uche!

Yay on the MFA, Cyn!

Coming along late, but just as impressed as the rest!
(And it's kind of you not to use your degree to compete in the job market--blessings on you.)

Thanks Terese and Gail.
Not kindness, Gail. If I was hungry for a job, you bet I would use it. However, I did not get the degree as a means to that end. It was for completely selfish reasons - education as personal growth - a concept often poo-pooed these days. But not in my household. I loved (almost) every minute of it.