THIS JUST IN!
My article on the ospreys nesting next to the house, "Circle of Life," that was published in Saltscapes last fall and was a Silver Finalist at the AJAs in May...received an Award of Merit in the category of General Feature at the International Regional Magazines Association (IRMA) awards in Arizona.
(Award of Merit is the equivalent to an Honourable Mention.)
You know, I'm with Taylor Swift, who apparently is criticized for her "shocked face", the look on her face when her name is announced at an awards show: She says she can't help but be excited and surprised when she wins an award. Every time.
Blase is so blah.


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The article was highlighted in this month's e-newsletter from Saltscapes so I can provide the link for you to read it again:

http://www.saltscapes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1575&catid=22&Itemid=63&utm_source=Saltscapes.com+Viewsletter&utm_campaign=0f8d442f13-Saltscapes_Viewsletter_Vol_3_Number_19&utm_medium=email

Maybe I should get an osprey tattoo...