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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello, Veronika Author Icon! I came across this poem when I was looking for something to review, so here it is.

I really like the imagery you paint with your words; it makes it easy to recall similar memories based on what you've shared (e.g. water marks and toothpaste splatter on mirrors). There are a lot of memories hidden in the everyday bits of life, and I like how you've captured some of those for us.

Favorite line(s):
hand-me-downs worn secretly // before older siblings outgrew them.

Thanks for sharing this with us, and happy WDC Account Anniversary!

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Review of Halloween Fun  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hello there, Cottontail Entertainment Author Icon! I came across your Word Search puzzle via the Browse By Type tab and thought I'd take a look.

I like your collection of Halloween-related terms, especially as you've included some (ELF, FANGS and GHOULS, to name a few) I've not run across in other Word Search puzzles I've looked at. Also, there are enough longer words to make the system create a fairly large grid, something I always appreciate.

Suggestion(s): If you were tossing in random little misspellings as part of the fun - cool! If that wasn't part of the plan, though, you might want to consider these changes: BROOMSTICK, CEMETERY, WEREWOLF.

Thanks for sharing this puzzle with us, and have a great day!

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Rated: E | N/A (Review only item.)
Hey there, Morticia Wednesday Megan Rose Author Icon! I stumbled across your Word Search via the Browse By Type tab; naturally, I had to check it out.

You've got some oldies but goodies buried in here - Barnabas and Angelique from Dark Shadows, for example; all of them are familiar, though. The terms you selected make a nice collection of words to be found, and I would imagine everyone who gives this a try will have a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing it with us!

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Review of Holiday Horrors  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hey there, AmyJo-Zombie hours Author Icon! I saw your Newsfeed post and found the Word Search via the Browse By Type tab, so here we go.

You've gathered a lot of familiar terms here, starting right off with Banshee; it immediately reminded me of an old Disney movie, Darby O'Gill and the Little People. Then, of course, there's Gremlins and Frankenstein, along with all the familiar make-you-quake-in-your-boots terminology. Well done, and thanks for sharing!
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hey there, SpookyBee Author Icon! I spotted your Word Search in the Newsfeed and, of course, just had to give it a go.

First of all, I see what you did here, incorporating some of the spooky shorthand folks have used for their usual handles this Halloween season. *Wink* Naturally, you also have many terms either traditionally associated with the season - wraith, hobgoblin, cauldron, etc. - as well as others that fit their spooky selves right at home. *BigSmile*

Thanks for sharing this with us, and have a wonderfully spooky evening!

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Rated: E | (4.0)
Hey there, φως εί Author Icon. I came across this poll via the Browse By Type tab on The Hub and thought I'd check it out.

I'm not sure how you're using the data you're gathering as, to my mind, the options are pretty disparate. I chose Elderly lady, I believe, because I think such a person would be inclined to believe a younger lady. It's also possible I was inadvertently 'steered' to that choice due to the capitalized first letter, but I can't say for sure; I'm no Psych major.

I hope the data you get is useful, though. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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Review of Juneteenth  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hey, Spudy Specter👻 Author Icon! Yet another Halloween-themed Word Search puzzle. Who would have guessed? *Laugh* Seriously, though, while a few of the terms in your puzzle are reflected in others that have appeared here on-site, many of them are unique to your puzzle: emancipation, commemorate, soul food and strawberry soda, to name a few. It's always cool to see someone else's perspective on something that so many of us enjoy - Halloween!

Thanks for sharing this with us!

Reviews are like a box of chocolates. Take what you like and toss the rest. F. Gimp
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Review of Halloween  Open in new Window.
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Rated: ASR | N/A (Review only item.)
Hey there, Spudy Specter👻 Author Icon! I came across this Word Search via the Browse By Type tab and decided to give it a look.

I've spotted more than a few of these words while out and about; some folks have their front yard literally peopled(?) with brooms, ghosts, Jack-o-lanterns, skeletons, witches and the like, and some of them are even illuminated. *Shock* I like the selection you present us with, as they're all pretty well associated with the upcoming holiday.

Thanks for sharing this with us!

Reviews are like a box of chocolates. Take what you like and toss the rest. F. Gimp
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hey there, Shara Izzy Author Icon! Well, I see you jumped right into the fray on your first day here - welcome! The cyber part of the title caught my attention, so I thought I'd try to decipher the grid... and learned that Cyberchase is the name of an animated series. This also explains why I'd never heard the term Swakpad, so I learned something new today. You seem to have brought some major elements of the series into your puzzle, so good job!

Thanks for sharing this with us and, once again - welcome!

Reviews are like a box of chocolates. Take what you like and toss the rest. F. Gimp
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Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
Hey there, LightinMind Author Icon! I'm just dropping by with an Account Anniversary review for you.

I really enjoyed this story about the career change from in-the-field operator to intelligence professional. I like reading books in this genre in no small part due to my own little experience in the intel field, and the places and activities in the story were familiar. For example, I read the footnotes before the story - a little odd, I know - and knew the name of the base referenced in #8 before finding it in the text. I wasn't Spec Ops, not even straight-leg Infantry, so I was glad to find the definition of Yomping. All in all, a good story about one man from a special group of men.

Suggestion(s): The quotation mark is missing at the beginning of the sentence where the Major asks Roger to give it a few days before turning in his resignation.

Thanks for sharing this bit of military adventure with us!

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Review of Cats  Open in new Window.
Rated: E | (5.0)
Hey there, Spudy Specter👻 Author Icon! I found this feline-funded Word Search via the Browse By Type tab and decided to go on the prowl. *Cat2*

You seem to have captured the entire range here, from kitten to leopard to puma to tiger, from lots of fur to not so much, and varieties in between. This was a fun one, and I thank you for setting it up.
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Review of Bad Luck!  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hey there, Spudy Specter👻 Author Icon! I stumbled across this Word Search puzzle via the Browse By Type tab and, squeaky mouse and creaky keyboard notwithstanding, decided to venture in.

There are certainly a few words in this collection that have taken on a spooky meaning all their own, as well as a few that definitely have a specific cultural flavor. Of course, there's one that has never made anyone smile and say, "Oh, yes, please, I'd love to meet one!": werewolf.

Re the Note in the accompanying Brief Description, if a certain pronunciation of "seven" can mean bloody death, that seems to indicate moviegoers shouldn't have been all that surprised by the amount of bloody death in "The Magnificent Seven" (original or remake).

Thanks for setting this up for us!

Reviews are like a box of chocolates. Take what you like and toss the rest. F. Gimp
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Review of Spooky Movies  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hey there, SpookyBee Author Icon! I stumbled into a unexpectedly dark Browse By Type tab, snapped a ChemLight and found this Word Search puzzle.

I've heard of most of them but have only seen two in their entirety: Beetlejuice and The Mummy. That notwithstanding, the whole of your list definitely represents some flicks best seen with at least one other person in attendance, and more than a few lights burning brightly. *Shock2*

Thanks for setting this up for us!

Reviews are like a box of chocolates. Take what you like and toss the rest. F. Gimp
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hey there, Amethyst SkellyBones Angel Author Icon! I was strolling past the Browse By Type tab and heard some music, so I thought I'd check it out.

Unlike OneRepublic, I know I've heard of Imagine Dragons. Like OneRepublic, though, I'm unfamiliar with their work. Some of the titles you selected, though, do catch the eye. "No Time For Toxic People" likely resonates with a lot of folks, but "I Don't Like Myself" strikes me as sad without ever having heard any of the lyrics. As words to be found within the grid, though, they all serve the same purpose, so you've done well!

Thanks for sharing this with us

Reviews are like a box of chocolates. Take what you like and toss the rest. F. Gimp
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello, Amethyst SkellyBones Angel Author Icon! I found your newest Word Search via the Browse By Type tab and decided to "give it a listen."

I think I've heard of OneRepublic, but I wouldn't swear to it. Fortunately, an intimate knowledge of the musical group isn't required in order to solve this puzzle. *Smile* Some of the titles look pretty interesting - "Life In Color" and "Truth To Power", for example. At any rate, you've got a nice collection of song titles here, and it should keep any takers busy for a fair amount of time.

Thanks for sharing this with us!
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Review of In The Woods  Open in new Window.
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Rated: ASR | (5.0)
Hello, Spudy Specter👻 Author Icon! I followed a leaf-strewn trail into the trees and found your Word Search puzzle. *Smile*

How clever of you to use Column 1 to group the creatures one would most likely least like to encounter, leaving the puma and skunk to fend for themselves in Column 3. *Laugh* Your list certainly covers the probable range of flora and fauna one might see, and includes two words I had to look up (strictly for personal safety purposes): Amanita and Detritivore.

Thanks for sharing this with us!

Reviews are like a box of chocolates. Take what you like and toss the rest. F. Gimp
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Greetings, iKïyå§amhain Author Icon! I came across your Word Search puzzle via the Browse By Type tab and thought I would give it a try, before someone snaps their fingers and it disappears.

I had to look up Danai Gurira and Emma Stone, but the rest of your starring cast are well known to me and it's pretty easy to call up a mental image of them. I like how you dipped into the past to include the late Princess of Monaco, as well as the two ladies who inspired hit songs - one by Kim Carnes and one by Sir Elton John.

Thanks for putting this together for us!

Reviews are like a box of chocolates. Take what you like and toss the rest. F. Gimp
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Rated: ASR | (5.0)
Hey there, Spudy Specter👻 Author Icon! I discovered this Word Search puzzle via the Browse By Type tab and decided to investigate.

For someone who "doesn't know what they're doing", you assembled a pretty cool database of terms for your puzzle. I won't say I know what all the terms mean, but I recognized nineteen of them. *Wink* I never took Biology, so my so-called familiarity with them likely stems from reading murder mysteries where the coroner explains the tiniest thing in excruciating detail to the detective with the glazed-over eyes. *BigSmile*

Thanks for setting up this experiment in sequential-letter association for us!

Reviews are like a box of chocolates. Take what you like and toss the rest. F. Gimp
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Rated: 18+ | N/A (Review only item.)
Hey there, Whispering Ghost of C.St.Ann Author Icon! I found this in your port and thought I'd leave you a review.

I love the humor in this story! It's so easy to visualize the chain of events that directly contributed to Bette and Charlie's continuing indebtedness to the various contractors and handymen of their local area. My mom had one of those wall vacs and it seemed to work okay, but I was never around for a full, top-to-bottom house cleaning.

Given the two gentlemen's track records, the fact there's going to be trouble is a given. The level of damage incurred is only exacerbated by the ladies' decision regarding the car wash. No blame - just fact; I wouldn't want that bird stuff all over my car, either.

Thanks for keeping this available for us to find, read and laugh, and Happy Account Anniversary!

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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hey there, SpookyBee Author Icon! You presented this on the Newsfeed for our consideration, so I decided to take you up on your offer.

There are plenty of witchy words in this puzzle, and finding the shorter ones is a bit of a challenge - yay! Some are specific to our friend, and many are easily associated with anyone of the witching persuasion, but we all know who you really mean. *Wink* And how clever - on my screen, anyway - that florida and newengland are across from each other, representing her annual north-south trek. *ThumbsUpL*

Thanks for setting this up for us!

Reviews are like a box of chocolates. Take what you like and toss the rest. F. Gimp
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hey there, SpookyBee Author Icon! I came across this Word Search via the Browse By Type tab and decided to give it a try.

I'm surprised I've only seen five of the eighteen movies listed: Butch/Sundance, Legal Eagles, Sneakers, The Natural & The Sting. In terms of how much I liked his role in them, I'd rank them Butch, Sting, Natural, Sneakers and Legal. Every film chosen, though, certainly deserves to be here.

Thanks for setting this up to pay tribute to a great actor.

Reviews are like a box of chocolates. Take what you like and toss the rest. F. Gimp
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hey there, Marvelous Friend Author Icon! I found your Word Search via the Browse By Type tab and thought I'd take a look.

You've certainly gathered many of the activities and events helping us celebrate the site's birthday! The main events have concluded, and many of them are mentioned here, but there are several activities that are still going and some of them are listed here, too. Great list!

Thanks for sharing this with us, and write on!

Reviews are like a box of chocolates. Take what you like and toss the rest. F. Gimp
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hey there, Ja-Ja-JINX Author Icon! I found your Word Search via the Browse By Type tab and thought I'd give it a stab.

To answer the question posed in the Brief Description - almost{?} all of them, courtesy of Lilli's Promptly Poetry Challenge. I've definitely read the descriptions offered at shadowpoetry.com (and a few other sites) for every one of them. The forms you chose for this run the gamut from the very short (haiku) to the lengthy (Villanelle), with room left over for the humorous Limerick and the letter-based Acrostic. This puzzle is not only fun, it brings up poetry forms that some may not have encountered, giving them a bit of diversion now and, perhaps, a challenge later.

Thank you for sharing it with us!

Reviews are like a box of chocolates. Take what you like and toss the rest. F. Gimp
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Review of The Camera  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hey there, Kotaro Author Icon! I dropped by your port for an Account Anniversary review and found this disturbing tale.

This is a great story! You've got what appears to be a victim of brainwashing or hypnosis, a sort of camera-based time travel, and the destruction of if not the world, then a sizable chunk of it. I really like how you set up the premise, the 'restriction' you put on the use of the camera (certain individuals only), and how you got us to the end. I'll admit I wondered just how bad things would get when I saw that last date. Was another plane aimed at the Pentagon? As it turns out, it was much, much worse.

Suggestion(s): I didn't spot any spelling or grammar errors, so I don't have any suggestions along those lines.

Thanks for sharing this with us!

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Review of Mountain Dawn  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello, CHarris Author Icon! I dropped by to leave an Account Anniversary review and found this lovely poem.

I really like your strong start: Fiery fingers grip the eastern peaks. That's such a cool image and a nice example of alliteration (coincidentally, one of the topics in this week's Poetry Newsletter). And the imagery just doesn't let up. It follows the opening, crosses the stanzaic break and continues right to the end with 'fluttering pixies'. Beautiful!

I don't see any misspellings, nor did any grammar errors catch my eye. This is a wonderful poem from start to finish. Thanks for keeping it available for us to read.

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