by Sara Farley
When I saw the topic for this contest, it was not only website appropriate, but for me it was a no brainer.  Ask me to describe a lively woman and only one person comes to mind- my mother, Cathy Farley.  My mother is 59 years young and 12 years ago she was diagnosed with systemic lupus, a debilitating auto immune disease in which there is an overproduction of the white blood cells that kill off infection.  When there is no more infection to kill, the white blood cells attack the soft tissue of the body.
Because of the …read more

My Friend Adela
by Tessa Garcia (pen name: Yvonne Contreras)
My friend Adela always has rouge on her lips. She´s not young anymore, so the gentle wrinkles around her large mouth absorb much of the lipstick. She´s thin, tall, blonde and quite a heavy smoker. Her eyes, ¡oh god!, how could I possibly describe them? Think of dreams, bring to your mind the most poetic fantasies you can. Imagine many colours at one time and you will at least have a hint of her eyes.
When the night comes, she lightens up. She loves to invite people over and offer them some liquour, …read more

by Shanika Bell
My favorite lively woman is my cousin Latasha Clark. She is my lively woman because she has been through so much in her life. When she was a young child she had to go through seeing her mother being abused. She grew up in a house of violence, which, I think, does not affect her now. Latasha had to go through poverty growing up. She had to watch her younger brothers and sisters all the time while her mother was out partying. She could never really go outside at a young age …read more

by Kaylee Hartman
There is one particular person that brightens my day, and I feel that she should be recognized for her loving, kind nature and her will to give. My mother is high on life. She sings songs in silly voices to her babies and everyone else that walks in her path. She has the voice of Minnie Mouse and a soft, sweet presence that drives people to love her. The word “lively” does not say enough about her.
I admire my mother for the amazing things that she accomplishes. My brother Daniel and I (Kaylee) are teens, and we …read more

by Ashley Barry
The woman I feel is the person who is the greatest is my mother. I know that the world can use a lot more just like my mother. She is pretty, strong, smart, kind, caring, helpful, and a great listener. My mother is always smiling and making everyone happy. No matter what kind of mood your in, she always makes you feel a lot better. I know that my mother is the best.
When I was four years old my parents got divorce. I have to say my mother was great during this time. After all she had me …read more

The winners of the First-Ever Lively Women Essay Contest have been selected and notified, and I’m pleased to announce the results.
Drumroll, please…
First Prize –Sara Farley
Second Prize – Yvonne Contreras
Honorable Mentions — Ashley Barry, Kaylee Hartman, and Shanika Bell
The first place winner will be published here at LivelyWomen.com and receive two 8-ounce bottles of Gloves in a Bottle donated by Gloves in a Bottle, Inc. Second place will receive publication and two 4-ounce bottles of Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion donated by 21st Century Formulations. All three honorable mentions will be published here on LivelyWomen.com.
I’m currently awaiting photos from our winners …read more

Sorry all, but when I pushed back the contest deadline, I didn’t make the necessary alterations to my reading schedule. I had hoped to have the contest winners announced last week, but it looks like it will be next week. Apologies! Thanks to everyone for their patience.
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There are a couple of folks out there who really wanted to submit to the Lively Women Essay Contest but couldn’t make it happen by the dealine, so even though the entries were supposed to be in by last night, let’s add on an additional week for the stragglers.
NEW CONTEST DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, May 22.
Now, stop procrastinating and get your entry in today!
Read the rules and regs.
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, May 22.
Have you entered the first-ever Lively Women Essay Contest? The deadline is less than a month away, so finish those taxes and get writing! In case you missed the original annoucement, here are the pertinent details:

Submit your 250- to 500-word essay about a lively woman you know and love, and enter to win prizes for you and your lively subject and publication right here at LivelyWomen.com!
Deadline is May 15, 2007.
Sorry guys, this is for women only.

Now, get your esssay in the (e-)mail! Submit to me at kristen@b5media.com.
Updated …read more

DEADLINE EXTENDED: 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, May 22.
Flex those writing muscles, ladies. The first-ever Lively Women Essay Contest is now accepting entries.
Do you know a lively woman? Maybe it’s your mom, your sister, your best friend, or just that cool girl at the bank drive-through who’s always so nice to you. Whoever she is, you think she’s wonderful. And here’s your chance to let the world know why!
The Contest. In 250-500 words, tell us about your favorite lively woman and just what makes her so great. Your entry should be original …read more