Have You Been Redeemed?

Have you been redeemed, either in a spiritual or secular sense? Has anyone you know? Your cat or dog? (I don't know about you, but some evil kitties I know -- ahem -- could stand a little redemptive intervention). In any case, the Georgetown Review is sponsoring a writing contest with a theme of -- you guessed it -- redemption, and they are very flexible as to how the use of that word is interpreted. Your story, poem or essay may deal with those who find redemption or those who don't. First prize is $1000 and publication. Submissions must be postmarked by November 15, 2007. There's an entry fee of $10 for your first entry, and $5 for each entry thereafter.