[Alex Pepple]

Thank you, Tim, for this hearty introduction to our Deck the Halls Distinguished Guest. It's a treat indeed to read Catharine's accomplished work in this introduction, be it metrical or free verse.

I urge everyone to jump in and add your comments and welcome, or just lurk and read!

You'll be pleased to know, especially those who submitted to the event, that as host for this event, I have selected the finalists poems from the anonymous distribution I received from Maryann, and they're already with Catharine for her comments. We hope to commence the event on the 10th as announced -- just a few days from now. And would you believe that after all this years (10+), it appears I've finally run out of someone to delegate this task to, so, this is my first time hosting a bake-off event! You'll be gentle with your "new" host, won't you!?

Cheers,
...Alex

[Janice D. Soderling]

Warm welcome, Catharine. It's an honor and a privilege to have you here.

[Lance Levens]

Warmest greetings from the Eratosphere, Catharine. I look forward to this event.
Amusing in the third poem Tim posted--mistaking Lawrence for a Mormon.

Lance Levens

[Gail White]

Catherine's a credit to the arts in Louisiana & I've admired her work
for years. Welcome to the Sphere!