The "KAREN G. PORTER" award for 'excellence in writing':

You know, I would have to wonder if I am the only one to have a nightmare that consists of a plotline, where Unsolved Mysteries Publications vanished. I went to dozens of homes, business's, and other strange places where-ever a computer existed and when I would put in USM, there were only sites for the television show. I have a little vision of each friend that I have here. It's a mental description and some of these people that share thoughts with me- I've gotten real use to having around. These are friends, noone can take away from me, but even better- these are friendships that can't be destroyed by anyone. I am too exhausted in anxiety at the moment, to explain indepth why I feel such passion for this universe we call Unsolved Mysteries- I just do.................

I write things and talk about things, that I've never been able to get out, until I stumbled onto USM. I can write it into a story and there's nobody in this town that will ever piece the puzzle together, but my friends here- I welcome their thoughts and expressions, actually, I treasure them. This is my secret journal and silent therapy, but here, it's like wearing real dark sunglasses. I'm not affraid.......

There are alot of very talented writers here. There are beautiful poems. There are interesting stories. There are tales that we all can relate to and share a chuckle. There is also a high level of creativity here, alot of personality styles. It's the mixture, and the fact that it isn't all smutted up, that does make this place a safe alternative to heroin use (that is a joke), sorry.......

But.......

How about the wonderful and kind people that do read what USM writers post, then take the time to say something real nice or very encouraging and motivating? How about Keepsake Quotes, that seem to mysteriously pop up at the exact time they're needed? Some USM'ers are so unselfish and only interested in giving, as well as picking others up. These are friends that always seem to be there beside me, whether I'm having a bad day or a bad dream. I can ramble like a complete and "utter" *(indiana word?) idiot, about things noone could possibly be interested in. There's always gonna be some of my friends here that will leave a message, telling me I did a good job. It is truly amazing.......

I was touched by the amount of people that was affected by the strength that Karen posessed. She is the equivalent of a USM HERO, so many people here loved her. She amazed everyone with her fight and it's always the ones with nothing to gripe about, that gripe the most (meaning myself)- Angels like Karen Porter don't complain. She even picked others up, probably at times when she was on the ropes. We should never forget that she was in reality, what this site is about. Sharing and knowing when to say "it's going to be okay". I would love to see an award, called the KAREN G. PORTER 'excellence in writing', with the winner's name going under hers on a scholarship for someone who wants to go to school but can't afford to. That is the spirit of Karen's nature. Imagine being the one writer, that wins this award and the honor that writer would feel, knowing they represented Unsolved Mysteries Publications in the memory of Karen Porter..................

May the families of the crew members that perished in the Columbia tragedy, be in our thoughts and our prayers.

peace & love: tomevans/

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