[Cyn Neely]

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.

[Abid Hussain]

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

[Charlotte Innes]

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

And great to meet you finally at West Chester.

Charlotte

[Cyn Neely]

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

[Uche Ogbuji]

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

Congrats, Cyn!

[Cyn Neely]

thanks Uche!

[Terese Coe]

Yay on the MFA, Cyn!

[Gail White]

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.)

[Cyn Neely]

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.