Vacation Laziness

Today I slept in like a slug while E took the little one to school. But, on the plus side, I made biscuits for breakfast so I guess I made up for not being a good pal and accompanying them.

After breakfast we tackled E's storage room and pulled out stuff she wanted gone. Oh, I also helped her put together a Rubbermaid storage bench which, regardless of what those instructions said, was not going to be put together in fifteen minutes by one person. Granted, if that one person had four arms then it would be doable.

The unwanted stuff was dropped off at a Value Village. They took much more than expected but we were left with a wooden wine rack (too much furniture currently at this VV location), plastic serving trays, and a keen race car track that was nicely packed in a plastic tote. I was a little stunned that they didn't take everything because this was the Value Village in which I found a bag of old pens and pencils (the kind that clutter junk drawers everywhere) for a dollar.

After that trip we picked up the kiddo from school, bought some smoothies (theirs-banana/orange, mine-mango/peach) and headed to swim lessons. I broke in E's video camera and taped the lesson. I think I need to nag her more about video camera moments.

Tonight...more vacation laziness.

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapter 65 of Final Fantasy X-3 by Stormforce (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 27 of The Rosenberg Files by dlline (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of The Stunt Woman by CaptMurdock (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 4/30/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• Part 2 of Sara & Catherine: The Unfinished Story by MBInc (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Hooked by Kristina K (Sassy).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Safety Words by Trancer21 (her web site).
  
  
• Part 3 of Live Like You Were Dying by D (her web site).
  
  Original
  
• Chapter 5 of the Naked Detective by Trancer21 (her web site).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of A Moment in Time (Conclusion) by Mickey Minner (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Tycoons & Tearaways by anex (The Athenaeum).

Splendid Sunday

Got up late, most likely due to the fact that Tamara, my daughter and I were up late watching Lord of the Rings, we are currently on The Return of the King. What a wonderful adventure.

This morning after we leisurely got up, dressed and out of the house, Emory and I had our hairs cut. I even accomplished a little laundry, hence not much. A complete bum and enjoying it fully.

The rest of our day consists of a bit more of the same. A stop at the grocery store, a stroll to the park to feed some ducks and than back to watching more adventures on DVD.

Now off to your updates and enjoy them!

Elisa

Birds of Prey

• Deja Vu by mrswoman (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  BtVS
  
• Blind Faith by Kristjan Brezovnik (her web site).
  
  
• Chapters 1-4 of Equinox by jaldara (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 23 of The Oracle by TweenLove'n'Hate (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapters 11-14 of The Bitch Club by Kinetic-Kid (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Chapters 15-18 of New Paths by Kinetic-Kid (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Chapter 12 of New Friends and Old Lovers by Kinetic-Kid (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Chapters 13 & 14 of Friends, Lovers and Ex-Lovers by Kinetic-Kid (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Chapters 11-14 of Don't Go by Kinetic-Kid (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Chapters 15-18 of Chasing Daylight by Kinetic-Kid (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Parts 25 & 26 of Switcheroony by Alicorn (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Prologue-Part 11 of The Moonlight Densetsu Chronicles by SithLordWiccan (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• One Day at a Time by SithLordWiccan (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Chapter 8 of Paid to Get Excited by Coopster5000 (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 8 of A Love Beyond the Stars by Dax (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of New Places, New Faces by Malorie Matos (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 23 of The Legend of Green Eyed Red by Tarawhipped (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  CSI
  
• Chapter 13 of Exorcising Ghosts by Ann (Sassy).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Starting Out by SJSlashfan (Area 52).
  
  
• Undressed by Geonn (Area 52).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Candid Conversations by Bobbie Stewart (Academy of Bards).

Achingly Lazy

I think E had a nice birthday. We didn't do anything super exciting for her. Just ate lunch at one of her favorite pasta joints downtown, visited a neat toy store and opened presents at home later.

Unfortunately I was plagued by sinus issues yesterday. Made for a night of crappy sleep too so today I'm very sleepy. I do think those smoothies from Insomniax gave me a good burst of vitamin C because today my sinuses are much better. Yesterday's peach/orange smoothie hit the spot.

Tamara

Original

• Part 5 of Cage Undone by Roselle Graskey (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Snowball Effect by Kim Pritekel (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 4 of Echoes of the Past by J.M. Dragon & Erin O'Reilly (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 4 of Echoes of the Past by J. M. Dragon & E. O'Reilly (Dragonjuls' Storybook).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Two Roads in a Yellow Wood by Geonn (Area 52).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Part 4 of Birdie's Song III (Conclusion) by Onesockbard (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• My Dance with the Devil by IseQween (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Spoiled by IseQween (Academy of Bards).

TGIF!

Vacation officially starts tonight. One week of uninterrupted vacation. I am looking forward to that! Sadly with Okie visiting it has made the week fly by. Work has been absolutely crazy busy but now we have a chance to kick back and truly enjoy vacation.

A few things to get done, most things we look forward to and others are acceptable. The weather has been dandy. My Seattle spring is in full gear. Cool with rain and plenty of sun breaks (I am sure Tamara would say not enough of these, plenty for me).

Okie being who she is continued this week to follow me to work and has even taken some naps on the floor of my office (yes, I got a picture or two). So I think she should be just as pleased with my vacation starting as I am.

Thanks to those of you who offered best wishes today for me, I appreciated them. Now back to your regularly scheduled programming, enjoy 'em and have a good weekend!

Elisa

BtVS

• Surprises by jaldara (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Equinox Prologue by jaldara (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• 4/27/07 Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Original
  
• Whateverwouldidowithoutyou (Izel Ometeotl Series) by JS ellienoname & MG (JS Odds and Ends).
  
  
• Chapters 5-8 of Now You See Me by Susan Thompson (Astrometrics).
  
  
• Episode 6 of Rayne by Ingrid Diaz (Midnight Island).
  
  
• Part 4 of Echoes of the Past by J.M. Dragon & Erin O'Reilly (The Athenaeum).
  
  Original Graphic Novel
  
• Chapter 7 Page 9 of Grace by Kris Dresen (her web site).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Festivities by caffinate_me (Fluff!).
  
  Supergirl
  
• My Superfears by Red Hope (her web site).
  
  Voyager
  
• Chapters 4 & 5 of Galaxies Quest by Susan Thompson (Astrometrics).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Part 4 of Birdie's Song III (Conclusion) by Onesockbard (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of A Stranger in My Family by Red Hope (her web site).

Another Day at Insomniax

Today's drink: pear smoothie. Quite good too.

Tomorrow is E's birthday. If you get the urge, wish her a good one please.

Tamara

Bad Girls

• Larkhall Intake Blues - A Sister Mary Grammatica Adventure by Jillo (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Matchmakers by Nerdy Girl (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Not the Brightest Idea by Ceridwyn2 (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Battlestar Galactica
  
• Empress Returns by A.J. Marks (The Athenaeum).
  
  Birds of Prey
  
• Accidental Voyeur by Harper (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Willful Blindness by Harper (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Learning to Read Between the Lines by Docwho2100 (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Keys to the Kingdom by Docwho2100 (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Suitcases and Stains by Docwho2100 (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Forced Out by Docwho2100 (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• A Christmas Gift by Docwho2100 (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• A Wee Bit o' the Irish Charm by Docwho2100 (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  Blade: The Series
  
• The Offer by trancer (Passion & Perfection).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapters 64 & 65 of So Damn Domestic by Salix (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of Club Crimson by JkMack (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 26 of The Rosenberg Files by dlline (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Charlie's Angels
  
• Being Blonde is Overrated by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Comics
  
• 4/26/07 Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• Five Ways Sara Sidle Dreams by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Dumpster Duty by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Leaving Evidence by mirage (Passion & Perfection).
  
  CSI: Miami
  
• Leaving by racethewind10 (Passion & Perfection).
  
  D.E.B.S.
  
• I Love Lucy by EldritchSandwich (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Facts of Life
  
• The Baker's Dozen by Ann (Passion & Perfecion).
  
  Fingersmith
  
• Medieval Adventures 1.8 - the Final Straw by Cobsmowd (Fingersmith Fever).
  
  
• Parts 7 & 8 of Living Dream by Cobsmowd (Fingersmith Fever).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Cristina Considers by BadTyler (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Not Again by Annette (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• It's Just a Game We Play by TheAgonyofBlank (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Grey's Anatomy/L Word
  
• Shane's Not Likely to Change by BadTyler (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Imagine Me & You
  
• Confrontations by hirai (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Murder in Suburbia
  
• 'Fess Up! by Angie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Original
  
• Pop by EldritchSandwich (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Popular
  
• Healthy Competition by Teara (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Falling Down the Rabbit Hole by Teara (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Stargate Atlantis
  
• First Line of Defence by Lesley Mitchell (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Earth by Moonlight by Geonn (Area 52).
  
  
• Apple Juice by Janet's Penlight (Area 52).
  
  
• Second Prime: Heroes by Angara (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 1 of Second Prime: Audible Silence by Angara (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Kitchen Sink Fluff by ncruuk (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Voyager
  
• Take Your Time by Annette (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Imperfect by Fanofthearts (Academy of Bards).

I Love Free WiFi

Unlike past visits to Seattle I'm getting treated to the full Seattle spring experience--temps in the 50s and intermittent bursts of rain. I'm glad I brought a good supply of warm shirts and hoodies because my body is acclimated to a warmer spring.

Today E had to go into work so I accompanied her, books and laptop in hand. I'm almost done with Sugar by Karin Kallmaker. I figure I'll read my share of fluff lesbian romances while I'm with E at work. Sugar is a fun read. If you like Karin Kallmaker romances you'll like this one too.

Today's update is being done at Insomniax Coffee & Juice. Seattle is flush with free Wifi but the two nearest places to sit quietly and check links were Insomniax and Starbuck's. I'm not a coffee drinker--love the way it smells but not the way it tastes--so I've done my duty and purchased a hot chocolate for the priviledge of taking up a table for an hour or so.

Tomorrow I may try an Insomniax smoothie.

Tamara

Birds of Prey

• Big Damn Table Fics #1-50 by Merfilly (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Big Damn Table Fics #51-100 by Merfilly (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 16 of Standing on the Edge of Tomorrow III: Inferno by Vilandra4 (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 8 of Second Chances by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Fear of Human Bondage by RavenWhite (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapters 1-3 of Danta Was Never in Sunnydale by RavenWhite (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Welcome to New Orleans by RavenWhite (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Whispers In the Dark by RockerWolfPup (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  CSI
  
• Three's a Crowd by nixie_noo (Sassy).
  
  Comics
  
• 4/25/07 Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Original
  
• Chapers 12-14 of The Blind Side of Love (version 2) by Ingrid Diaz (Midnight Island).
  
  
• Returning to the Scene by Mary Griggs (her web site).
  
  
• Part 9 of Breathless by Lois Kay (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Mac's Trail by powerbab (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Episode 26 of Hollywood Dreams by Fiur and Vlamme (The Athenaeum).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Kitchen Sink Fluff by ncruuk (Fluff!).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Conclusion of To Find What Was Mine by Red Hope (The Athenaeum).

Slugs

The days are slipping by perfectly. Other than my crappy cold which has hung on, the time with Tamara has gone splendidly. Sleeping in late and having no particular place to be has been grand. Tomorrow real life will poke through for a few days. I have to go to work and Tamara will follow. Just the rest of this week then another slug filled week will lie ahead of us.

We've actually done some things but only those that have included fun. The rest of this week will go well enough other than the eight hours I'll be at work each day. But that will only make the other hours that much more enjoyable.

Okay now back to your regularly scheduled program, light night at that, so enjoy!

Elisa

BtVS

• Chaper 26 of Learning Curve by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapters 12-16 of Finding Her Way Home by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 20 of Rhyme and Reason by Alcy (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapters 1-19 of The Rosenberg Institute by Pipsberg (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 16 of Lamplight by watson (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 4/24/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Original
  
• Part 3 of Missing by M.E. Tudor (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Returning to the Scene by Mary Griggs (The Athenaeum).

Mentally Healthy

Vacation is off to a good start. Yesterday I left Oklahoma around 7 am and arrived in Seattle around 10:15 am. Mind you, this is all due to time zones. My travel time in actuality was around six hours. That's why I love leaving at that godawful early time to head to Seattle. I end up having most of my day ahead of me. Granted I'm usually damn tired by bed time.

Yesterday we didn't do much. Sat around and chatted. I got to play with my new (E's old) laptop. I introduced E to the joys of Gidget (she gave me the DVD set for my birthday). We, of course, stayed up far too late.

Today we ran a few errands and are basically enjoying being slugs. We might go see a chick flick tonight at a local cheap movie theater. I'm having a great time not remembering everything that needs to be done around the house and for the kids and Mike. I tell everyone at home that these trips to Seattle are mental health getaways for me and boy are they ever.

Okay, y'all enjoy this nice sized update and I'll see if I can entice E to watch the pilot episode of Wonder Woman with me. Amazons in panty hose! Who can resist?

Tamara

Battlestar Galactica

• Under the Influence by PhDelicious (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• Where The Sun Shines Fair by cerebel (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• Wrath of the Huntress by amonitrate (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Birds of Prey
  
• Everything About Her by Jinx (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Early One Morning by Jinx (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Almost Confession by Jinx (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Once Child of the Night by Jinx (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• The Hardest Thing by Jinx (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• The Love of My Life by Jinx (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chaper 64 of So Damn Domestic by Salix (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Autumn Term at Slayer Academy by Fray (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 22 of Change of Seasons by pasha (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Awakenings by jaldara (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Parts 7-9 of Twice Chosen by DragonWriter17 (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Chapter 11 of New Friends and Old Lovers by Kinetic-Kid (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Chapter 12 of Hope's Drowning (Complete) by Vixen Raign (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Parts 12-14 of Waiting for Dani by JustSkipIt (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Chapter 25 of Rosenberg Files by dlline (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of A Love Beyond the Stars by Dax (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of Van Rosenberg by Alcy (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of Paid to Get Excited by Coopster5000 (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 22 of The Legend of Green Eyed Red by (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 4/23/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• Overtures by A. Magiluna Stormwriter (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• Sweet Nothings by A. Magiluna Stormwriter (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• Way To Go by A. Magiluna Stormwriter (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  CSI: Miami
  
• Deja Vu? by A. Magiluna Stormwriter (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• This Is Miami by A. Magiluna Stormwriter (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• Dancing by racethewind10 (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Original
  
• Chapter 1 of Changing Tides 2 by Kanay (her web site).
  
  
• Part 3 of Echoes of the Pasty J.M. Dragon & Erin O'Reilly (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• New Fire by Mary Ann Brown (Academy of Bards).
  
  Parent Trap
  
• Vital by A. Magiluna Stormwriter (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Parts 8-10 of Path of Thorns by Annemaart (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 10 of Path of Thorns by Annemaart (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Part 2 of A Different World by Melissa Wild (The Athenaeum).

Vacation!

Tamara arrived safely. Two weeks of vacation...okay, a few days in the middle I have to work...but overall being a slug for most of that will be easy. Since she visits every year around now she has already done all the tourist crap and now we just sit back shoot the breeze and live a simple life for a few days. All splendid! We do have a few plans, Archie Mcphee's, back issue comic book shopping, helping me with some small home improvements and lots and lots of dvd watching.

So here is your nightly update with lots to read, enjoy!

Elisa

Bad Girls

• Five Things... by Cabenson (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Unwanted Kiss? by Monic Pulla (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Birds of Prey
  
• The Writings on the Wall by Meremortal (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Girls Don't Like Boys... by Meremortal (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Girls Will Be Girls by Meremortal (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Words Not Needed by Debbie (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Connections by Debbie (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Thin Line by Debbie (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  Birds of Prey/X-Files
  
• Chapter 12 - 13 of Chapters 6 & 7 of A Whole New World Series II by JS ellienoname & MG (JS Odds and Ends).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapters 1-9 of Findin' Love is Tough, Makin' It Work Is Tougher by ftvs (BuffynFaith.net).
  
  
• Since You've Been Gone by jaldara (BuffynFaith.net).
  
  CSI
  
• Parts 2 - 4 of You Work It Out by Rach (Passion & Perfection).
  
  CSI: Miami
  
• Dancing by racethewind10 (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Facts of Life
  
• Just Like Old Times by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  The Gilmore Girls
  
• A Second Helping With Home Delivery (Longing With a Cherry Tomato on Top) by Nate (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Murder in Suburbia
  
• Girlfriend in a Coma by Geonn (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Fess up! by Angie (her lj).
  
  Original
  
• Part 3 of Echoes of the Past by J. M. Dragon & E. O'Reilly (Dragonjuls' Storybook).
  
  Original Graphic Novel
  
• Chapter 7, Page 9 of Grace by Kris Dresen (Girlthrow).
  
  Popular
  
• Emotional Intelligence by Angie (her lj).
  
  Stargate Atlantis
  
• The Man with the Soul so Dead by Medie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Stops Along the Way by Amatia (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Deja Vu All Over Again by trancer (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Voyager
  
• Dainisia by H.W (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 13 of Scorpion by Elizabeth Carter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  West Wing
  
• Second Favourite Coffee Mug by ncruuk (Fluff!).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Clandestine Meeting by Del Robertson (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Parts 1 & 2 of A Different World by Melissa Wild (Academy of Bards).

Congratulate me.

I haven't killed anyone during my mad scramble to get things ready for me to leave for two weeks. I've been remarkably calm and good actually. I may not get the fish tank cleaned before I leave but I figure the fish will survive.

I'm off to make sure the picture frames I'm bringing E are safely sandwiched between layers of clothes.

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapter 21 of The Courtship of Buffy Summers by Salix (BuffynFaith.net).
  
  CSI
  
• Chapters 11 & 12 of Exorcising Ghosts by Ann (Sassy).
  
  Original
  
• Road Trip by AndiM (E-Scribblers.com).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• The Woman Who Wasn't There by Geonn (Area 52).
  
  
• How Big Is Your Pond? by Rysler (Brooding Detective).
  
  Wicked
  
• Birdland by Rysler (Brooding Detective).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• When Xena Was More Than Herself by IseQween (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• A Family Repair by IseQween (Academy of Bards).

Buffy Night!

Okay all you Buffy fans, thank Janice who pointed us to a new site. We've added the BuffynFaith.Net site to our checklist which gives a little bit more to read for all you Buffy fans. Tonight we are posting some of the back files so the stories can be coherent and we'll be caught up for at least this month.

So now to your updates...enjoy! And do remember if you have sites you like, let us know and we'll look into adding them.

Elisa

Birds of Prey

• The Fetish by Retzcat (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• The Dream by Retzcat (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Epiphany by Retzcat (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Winter by Retzcat (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Stranded by Retzcat (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Wee Small Hours by Meg Brown (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Magnetism by Meg Brown (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Where Angels Dare Not Tread by North (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Poison by North (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Ancient Hero by Barbdheart (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 1 & 2 of How It Could Have Started by Sweet Faithy (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 1 - 11 of New Beginnings, Old Enemies by Dylan (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 1 - 7 of Second Chances by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 1 - 25 of Learning Curve by rebelrsr (BuffyFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 1 - 8 of How It's Supposed To Be...Or Not by TidalWave (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 1 - 11 of Finding Her Way Home by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 1 - 20 of The Courtship of Buffy Summers by Salix (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Jack of Truths by Electra (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 1 - 63 of So Damn Domestic by Salix (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 1 - 21 of Change of Seasons by pasha (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 1 - 22 of The Oracle by TweenLove'n'Hate (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 1 - 4 of All a Circle by pat2082 (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 1- 7 of Secrets by quest (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 1 - 15 of Standing on the Edge of Tomorrow III: Inferno by Vilandra4 (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Fear of Love (sequel to Fear Only Human) by RavenWhite (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Fear Only Human by RavenWhite (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• 4/20/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• Five Ways Sara Sidle Dreams by Ann (Sassy).
  
  Original
  
• Sword of Waldas by Mandy (Semi-Detached Palace).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of The Last Good Day by Amy Boatman (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Chapter 12 of The Message by J.A. Breeze (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 3 of I Want To Be Where You Are by thatgirlmct (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• The Wicked Interlude by Red Hope (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Part 3 of Echoes of the Past by J.M. Dragon & Erin O'Rielly (The Athenaeum).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Chapter 6 of The Last Good Day by Amy Boatman (XenaCast).
  
  
• Part 3 of Birdie's Song III by Onesockbard (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 3 of Birdie's Song III by Onesockbard (The Athenaeum).

Is it time for vacation yet?

The last two weeks have been busy with me getting ready to visit E for two weeks. By the time I get to Seattle I'm going to be so ready for a vacation and all because I've busted my ass to get the house set up for my absence. It probably wouldn't be quite so bad if I were just leaving Mike here by himself. But I'm leaving Mike and the kids and my poor mother who gets to take care of the place while I'm gone. She'll be coming over to watch Cal in the mornings before he goes off to Pre-K and then she'll pick the kids up when they get out of school. And because she's my mother and she's super-nice and helpful she'll make dinner for everyone before she goes home. Yep, she's going to need a vacation after I get back.

Two more days and still a long list of things to get done...wish me luck.

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapter 1 of Princess of Persia by Useful_Oxymoron (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of Paid to Get Excited by Coopster5000 (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 44 of Neverland by EasierSaid (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 4/19/07 Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Original
  
• Chapter Four of The Naked Detective by Trancer21 (her Livejournal).
  
  
• Chapters 7-11 of The Blind Side of Love (Version 2) by Ingrid Diaz (her web site).
  
  
• Episode 5 of Rayne by Ingrid Diaz (her web site).
  
  
• Parts 3 & 4 of Breathless by Lois Kay (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of Panter's Pride: Hunted by T.S. Hubbard (The Athenaeum).
  
  Voyager
  
• Chapters 1-3 of Galaxies' Quest by Susan Thompson (Astrometrics).

Seattle in the Spring Time

Another flawless spring day here in the city. The rain was off and on all day. The dark clouds rolled in and out with breaks of sun for minutes at a time. One can see the sun and blue sky just past the dark clouds. Enough for me at least.

I do need it to dry out long enough for me to mow the yard which is loving the rain and sun fight currently. Soon enough I am sure.

Now back to your regularly scheduled program. Enjoy.

Elisa

BtVS

• Chapter 14 of Waiting for Dani by JustSkipIt (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of Paid to Get Excited by Coopster5000 (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of In the Wake of the Wild Rose by Darth Pacula (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of Club Crimson by JkMack (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 4/18/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Original
  
• Part 3 of Two Part Harmony by Colleen (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of The Last Good Day by Amy Boatman (The Athenaeum).

Recipe Night

The final installment in Cherokee Echols' delicious meal.

Sangri Wine

Ingredients:
1 bottle sweet red wine (I like an Oklahoma wine called Scissortail Red by Natura Vineyards. It is a sweet red wine with a fruity taste and a smoky finish)
1/4 c Triple Sec
1/4 c Peach Brandy
3Tbls Rose’s Lime juice
2Tbls Lemon juice
1/2 large Lemon sliced
1/2 large Lime sliced
1/2 large Orange sliced
1/2 to 3/4 c Sugar (depends on how sweet the wine is and your taste)
1 can Ginger Ale

Combine all ingredients EXCEPT Ginger Ale in a glass pitcher and refrigerate at least 24 hours. Before serving mix in the Ginger Ale and serve over cracked ice with a twist of citrus.

Citrus Ice Desert

Ingredients:
2 c water
1 c light corn syrup
1/2 c sugar
2/3 c lemon juice or lime juice or orange juice

Directions:
In heavy, saucepan stir together water, corn syrup and sugar. Heat to boiling over medium high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Remove from heat; cool for 30 minutes. Stir in choice of fruit juice. Pour into 9 inch square baking pan. Cover surface with plastic wrap. Freeze 3 to 4 hours, or until frozen but still soft in center. Spoon into blender container; cover. Blend on high until mixture becomes creamy. Turn back into 9 inch square pan. Cover with plastic wrap. Freeze mixture about 3 hours or until firm.

I like to make a pan of each of the flavors and then serve them like a citrus ice Napoleon. Garnish each dish with a sliced fresh strawberry and a sprig of mint.

Cherokee

I don't know about you but I'm ready to be invited to Cherokee's house for dinner. Thank Cherokee for sharing these recipes. Enjoy the updates and feel free to share recipes with us any time.

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapter 64 of Final Fantasy X-3 by Stormforce (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 24 of The Rosenberg Files by dlline (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 14a of Coming Back by GayNow (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 4/17/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Original
  
• Part 3 of Two Part Harmony by Colleen (The Athenaeum).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Part 25 of Queen of Hearts by Melissa Good (her web site).

Five Days and Counting

Vacation is on the horizon. A few days in the middle for work, but hey how bad can a few days stuck in between a couple of weeks be? Easy-peasy. I've almost made it through this one, hence four more to go! Always good to have the goal to look forward to and I'm most definitely looking forward to this one.

May you all have a grand evening and I will ramble at ya later! Enjoy your updates.

Elisa

The Bill

• Traffic Lights by CharmedLassie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  BtVS
  
• Anger and Faith by zennie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Chapter 15 of Lamplight by watson (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 8 of Star Witches Episode II: Sins of the Future by SithLordWiccan (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of The Moonlight Densetsu Chronicles: A Dream Revealed! by SithLordWiccan (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 4/16/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• Ride of a Lifetime by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• A Moment in Time by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Girls' Night Out by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Taking a Chance by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Facts of Life
  
• Just Like Old Times by Ann (Fluff!).
  
  Gilmore Girls
  
• Part 1 of 3459: Lorelai Gilmore by CharmedLassie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Part 1 - 5 of Blood is Thicker by Allie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Murder in Suburbia
  
• Cowardice by Jay (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Original
  
• Shot by Cat deLuna (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  
• Charred by Cat deLuna (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  
• Part 2 of Echoes of the Past by J.M. Dragon & Erin O'Reilly (Academy of Bards).
  
  Popular
  
• Defining by carpesomediem (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  
• Fish Taco Friday by carpesomediem (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  
• Fallout by carpesomediem (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  
• Graduation Day by carpesomediem (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  
• In My Way by carpesomediem (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  
• Kinky by carpesomediem (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  
• More Than Meets the Eye by carpesomediem (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  South of Nowhere
  
• Parts 1-5 of Altered Realities by Karen (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  
• Parts 1-5 of Heartbreak and Illusions by Karen (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  
• A Shoulder to Cry On by Karen (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  Stargate Atlantis
  
• Ko Leppe by Geonn (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Soldier by Geonn (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Mythological by Geonn (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Absent Hearts by Geonn (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• The Journey by Bethany (Area 52).
  
  
• Ko Leppe by Geonn (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Mythological by Geonn (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Absent Hearts by Geonn (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Supergirl
  
• My Superfears by Red Hope (The Athenaeum).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Part 2 of Bidie's Song III by Onesockbard (The Athenaeum).

Butt Kicking Fun

I went to see Grindhouse yesterday and it was a hoot. Don't go see this if you're not at all interested in the horror/action genres. Especially if you don't have a fondness for schlocky B movies from the seventies. And even more especially if you can't handle over-the-top-gore and violence.

And why haven't I seen word one in the Xena fandom groups about Zoe Bell being in the Quentin Tarantino half of Grindhouse: Death Proof? Zoe did Xena proud in this movie.

I've talked enough. Enjoy the update and I'll get back to Sunday afternoon ironing. Fun!

Tamara

BtVS

• The Farm by Gina (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Paid to Get Excited by Coopster5000 (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of A Love Beyond the Stars: In the Beginning by Dax (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Viva Las Vegas!!: The First Nights by Useful_Oxymoron (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  CSI
  
• Chapter 10 of Exorcising Ghosts by Ann (Sassy).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Part 2 of Live Like You Were Dying by (her web site).
  
  Original Graphic Novel
  
• Chapter 7, Page 8 of Grace by Kris Dresen (Girlthrow).
  
  Wicked
  
• The Avalanche Has Already Started by Rysler (Brooding Detective).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Part 2 of Birdie III by Onesockbard (Academy of Bards).

Lazy Weekend

Enjoy your update!

Elisa

CSI

• Chapter 9 of Exorcising Ghosts by Ann (Sassy).
  
  Original
  
• Part 2 of Echoes of the Past by J. M. Dragon & E. O'Reilly (Dragonjuls' Storybook).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• The Training Mission (Part 1 of the Ten4Ten Series) by Rysler (Brooding Detective).
  
  
• Alien Sea by Bethany (Area 52).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• My Mother's Eyes by IseQween (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Credit Deux by IseQween (Academy of Bards).
  
  

Rainy Spring

It's raining again and we've been warned that it might get cold enough this weekend for snow flurries. Brrrrr. I've actually had to turn my heat back on in April. April! Oh well. It's kept the hayfever to a minimum.

I was going to talk a bit about how I never procrastinate and how I always set goals and meet them. My house is spotless and super-organized and my children are angels. But I figured everyone's bullshit meter would go off and I'd get a ton of "bwahahaha" emails.

I will say that even though E calls herself a procrastinator, it's only to a degree. She's one of the most goal-oriented people I've met. Sometimes her humanity kicks in and she drags her butt a bit. She's extremely competent and very good at her job so don't let her ramble fool you.

Have I made up in any way for this teeny update? Eh...I tried. Now I'm off to spitshine everyone's shoes and give the dog a pedicure.

Tamara

Birds of Prey

• Flights of Fancy (Drabble) by merfilly (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  Comics
  
• 4/13/2007 Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Original
  
• Part 3 of Extended Intensions by Jynaki (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 2 of Echoes of the Past by J.M. Dragon & Erin O'Reilly (The Athenaeum).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Unicorn by Janet's Penlight (Area 52).

Procrastination

Why are some of us so good at this? I seem to be on that list. If I can put it off to the last minute, why not? My boss has been out of town for three weeks. I had three items that needed to be done and in her email upon return. She returns Monday and I have yet to start them. Hence tomorrow I will stress myself out under the deadline as usual.

I'm not sure I was this good at procrastination in school years ago. Somehow as I have gotten older and lazier I've honed this skill into a well-oiled machine. So I'm not really looking forward to Friday because of my own lack of initative. Live and learn or in this case not.

Now enjoy your updates, the weekend is on the horizon.

Elisa

Babylon Five

• The Hour of the Wolf by Celievamp (Dark Matter).
  
  Battlestar Galactica
  
• God's Perfection by Celievamp (Dark Matter).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 23 of The Rosenberg Files by dlline (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 9 of Breaking Tradition by Selena Taiki (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of Van Rosenberg by Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 4/12/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• Chapter 47 of 6 Degrees by Celievamp (Dark Matter).
  
  
• Sanctuary: 1 Jack by Celievamp (Dark Matter).
  
  
• Sanctuary: 2 Mina by Celievamp (Dark Matter).
  
  Farscape
  
• The Way of The Seek by Celievamp (Dark Matter).
  
  Firefly
  
• A Feather on the Breath of God by Celievamp (Dark Matter).
  
  Original
  
• Chapter 3 of The Tighest Knot by Maderlin Bidmead (Academy of Bards).
  
  South of Nowhere
  
• Runyon Canyon by Jengrrrl (South of Nowhere Fanfiction).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Fight Or Flight by Celievamp (Dark Matter).
  
  
• Chapter 13 of Champion's Gate by Celievamp (Dark Matter).
  
  
• Chapter 14 of Champion's Gate by Celievamp (Dark Matter).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Anastasia's Destiny by D.J. Belt (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Anastasia's Destiny by D.J. Belt (The Athenaeum).

Spring Cleaning

Yep, I'm in the midst of it. Currently I'm tackling my kitchen cabinets. I got rid of a lot of bowls and pots that I no longer use. It gave me space to store the leftover hermit crab stuff. Will we ever get another hermit crab? Probably not. I figure next year's cabinet cleaning will get rid of those items.

The Ebay selling is also helping me clear some stuff out. Unfortunately I'm not as quick as I'd like when it comes to putting things up for sale. I've got three large piles of comic book trade paperbacks that I'm slowly whittling down. Ebay sales are taking a break for the next few weeks because soon I'll be heading to Seattle to visit E on her birthday. I don't feel good about leaving items to ship in the hands of Mike. He'll have his hands full with both kids.

Today you've got a pleasantly short update. Enjoy!

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapter 22 of The Rosenberg Files by dlline (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 63 of Final Fantasy X-3 by Stormforce (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of Van Rosenberg by Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 4/11/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• The Poll by zennie (Fluff!).
  
  Original
  
• Chapter 14 of Nwyn by PsiDraconis (Academy of Bards).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Part 77 of In An Age Before by Phantombard (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 1 of Birdie's Song III The Nightmare by Onesockbard (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Chapter 3 & 4 of A Stranger in My Family by Red Hope (her web site).
  
  

Recipe Night

Cherokee Echols' dinner menu continues. Take it away, Cherokee....

Mexi Salad

Ingredients:
Ripe Avocadoes - 1/2 per guest
Pico De Gallo
1 lime

Directions:
Cut chilled avocadoes in half, lengthwise and pit. Carefully remove rind. Fill avocado indention with 2 heaping tablespoons fresh Pico De Gallo (recipe follows). Squeeze a tablespoon of fresh lime juice on top and serve.

Pico de Gallo

Ingredients:

* 6 medium Tomatoes diced
* 1 medium Onion diced
* 1/4 cup fresh Cilantro chopped.
* 2 to 4 Fresh Serrano or jalapeño seeded and minced
* Garlic powder just a pinch * Salt to taste

Put all ingredients in a bowl add 1/2 cup of cold water, mix well. Let set a few minutes.

Cherokee

Wow, we should all show up at Cheokee's place for these snazzy dinners! Next week we get the finale of her snifty meal. So let us know if you have something to ramble about.

Now to your regularly scheduled updates! Yep, lots more to read, enjoy.

Elisa

All My Children

• Under Heaven's Skies by Casandra (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Bad Girls
  
• Night Nurse by coolbyrne (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• If I Were a Carpenter by coolbyrne (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• A Little Longer by coolbyrne (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Skipping Stones by coolbyrne (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Captured in Time by coolbyrne (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• In the Palm of Her Hand by coolbyrne (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Battlestar Galactica
  
• Life, But Not As We Know It by Celievamp (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Untitled by Lesley Mitchell (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Birds of Prey
  
• The Case of Subtle Ownership by Debbie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Comics
  
• 4/10/07 Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Crossing Jordan
  
• Goodbye by Babydykecate (Passion & Perfection).
  
  CSI
  
• Human Nature by Celievamp (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• How Deep It Goes by Celievamp (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Untitled by MBInc (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• I'll Wait For You by MBInc (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Paperwork by MBInc (Passion & Perfection)
  
  
• Paperwork II by MBInc (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Extra Bit on the End by Debbie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Falling Further In by Lesley Davis (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Cry Just A Little by Missy Holland (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Law & Order: CI/Law & Order: SVU
  
• Comfort by Acathla (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Parts 8 - 10 of Anything Goes (complete) by Babydykecate.
  
  Light Water Muses (Combo Alternate Universe)
  
• Animalistic by mrswoman (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• Hands Up by mrswoman (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• Here's the Rub by mrswoman (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• In Too Deep by mrswoman (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• Self-Flagellation by mrswoman (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• Taking Charge by mrswoman (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Original
  
• The Collector by AndiM (E-Scribblers).
  
  
• What I Did for My Summer Vacation by AndiM (E-Scribblers).
  
  
• Chapters 7 - 11 of Blind Side of Love v.2 by Dreams (Midnight Island).
  
  
• Part 3 of Extended Intentions by Jynaki (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Chicken by MBInc (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Popular
  
• Parts 6 - 9 of Facing (complete) by Soricha (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Power Rangers
  
• A 'Cat' Story by dthstlkr (Passion & Perfection).
  
  South of Nowhere
  
• Part 1 of Fucking Rivalry by Badger (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Blanket of Love by Bethany (Area 52).
  
  Voyager
  
• Love Between the Stars by Morgaine (Passion & Perfection).
  
  X-files
  
• Nine Lives by Celievamp (Passion & Perfection).

Eep

You've got a lot to read.

Tamara

Battlestar Galactica

• Hand of God by sydneysmoms (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Birds of Prey
  
• The Case of Subtle Ownership by mrswoman (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  Blade: The Series/BtVS/Law & Order: SVU/Murder in Suburbia/Voyager/Xena Warrior Princess
  
• B.F.A.G. by ralst (Passion & Perfection).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 21 of The Rosenberg Files by dlline (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 14 of Lamplight by watson (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 13 of Waiting for Dani by JustSkipIt (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Part 9 of Twice Chosen by DragonWriter17 (Cyber Lair of DragonWriter 17).
  
  Comics
  
• 4/09/07 Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• Chapter 8 of Exorcising Ghosts by Ann (Sassy).
  
  
• Between the Devil and the Ocean by Debbie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Dispelling an Image by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• What Goes Unsaid by sydneysmoms (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Cellulose and...more cellulose by atfm (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Parts 70 - 79 of Pain to Kill by Corbeau's Alcove (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 1 of You Work It Out by Rach (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Crossing Jordan/Law & Order: SVU
  
• Visitor by Megs (Passion & Perfection).
  
  D.E.B.S
  
• Plaid by ralst (Passion & Perfection).
  
  ER
  
• Fitting by Frejaluc (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Cold by hirai (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Karen Sisco
  
• Cross-Jurisdictions by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  L Word
  
• Senator Grisham's Second Chance by AnnabelUK (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Part 5 of The Thing You Most Desire by Ruby (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Parts 31 - 35 of Delicate Balance by brighteyedcat (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Murder in Suburbia
  
• Midnight Stakeout/Undercover by Totallygay (Passion & Perfection).
  
  One Tree Hill
  
• Broken and Alone by Sarah (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Original
  
• chapter 2 of The Tightest Knot by Maderlin Bidmead (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of The Last Good Day by Amy Boatman (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Chapter 8 of Breathless by Lois Kay (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of A Moment in Time by Mickey Miner (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Chapters 18-Epilogue of Ghost Light by Geonn Cannon (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 1 of Here We Are Again by Adam Chiron (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Marvelous Light by Alcandre (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• All You Ever Wanted to Know About Bathroom Bogeys, Suspect Seafood and Valentine Dreams...But Were Afraid to Ask* by Aurelia (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of The Last Good Day by Amy Boatman (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Parts 1 & 2 of Breathless by Lois Kay (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Dream Weavers by Debbie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Popular
  
• Deserted Challenges by Soricha (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Irish Eyes Don’t Always Smile by Teara (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Smallville/Terminator
  
• For Now by Teh_no (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Stargate Atlantis
  
• A Place Called Home by Manda (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Perspective Romance by Bethany (Area 52).
  
  
• Pool Haven by Bethany (Area 52).
  
  
• Suspicion by Geonn (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Fight or Flight by Celievamp (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Voyager
  
• Parts 29 - 35 of Pride and Prejudice in Space by ralst (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Getting To Know You by Joan (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Scheherazade Stories #511 Joy by Jillo (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Xena the Warrior Princess
  
• Part 5 of Her Story by Xena's Bard (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Simply Irresistible by Del Robertson (Passion & Perfection).

Ramble from Lara Zielinsky

Yep, Lara has sent us more of her words and extremely good news to share with all.

An Open Letter to the Online Community,

You are the "Turning Point" in My Life.

There have been so many amazing moments in my life since I joined the online communities (first through the Xena fandom) in 1997. I posted and met innumerable acquaintances and made a few close friends as we shared our love of all things Xena.

I attended only the second convention in my life in 2000 (the only one for leisure), traveling alone to Pasadena -- across the country for me -- to meet face to face with the real people behind so many online names.

I had begun to share my writing, a part of myself I had thought lost forever, for too many reasons to count here. It was the support from so many of you which made me capable of conquering those insecurities. So I wrote for myself, but also as a way to thank you for all your continuing support.

Life changes, and my focus, like others, began to widen. I wrote Voyager stories, dabbled in others, and then I became struck by an idea so audacious, so vivid, so compelling, I had to see what happened with it.

Even as I kept writing stories for online fandoms, I had now found "Original Fiction."

I had always enjoyed the creative process, but there was now a new avenue open to me: publication. When I made the decision to try and publish one of my stories, I knew from my journalism background that editing for print is an entirely different animal to wrestle. So I went "back to school" for the spit and polish, sought professional guidance and earnest help. I envisioned, and revisioned, and now I sit before you to announce that work is now complete.

P.D. Publishing's Linda and Barb Coles-Daniel, and professional editors, Medora MacDougall and Day Peterson, and myself are proud to announce "Turning Point", a lesbian drama romance, is now available for purchase through your favorite online or GLBT retailer. Please see the link for more information.

Thank you for your support through the years. Truthfully I would not be writing today if it weren't for each and every one of you who have dropped me even the shortest note over the years. I hope to continue bringing more engaging characters and stories to you for many years to come.

Lara Z

Let Lara know what you think. You can also go check out her website which has an excerpt available from her new book, plus lots of other words she has shared along the way.

Now back to your regularly scheduled programming. Enjoy!

Elisa

BtVS

• Chapter 4 of War by Vamp_fangs (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 41 of Later Days/Lonely Nights by Willownut (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of A Love Beyond the Stars by Dax (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Fingersmith
  
• By The Ice House (complete & edited) by archaeobard (Fingersmith Fever).
  
  Original
  
• Parts 15 - 17 of Ghost Light by Geonn Cannon (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Echoes of the Past by J. M. Dragon & E. O'Reilly (Academy of Bards).
  
  Original Graphic Novel
  
• Chapter 7, Page 7 og Grace by Kris Dresen (Girlthrow).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Part 1 of Birdie III the Nightmare by Onesockbard (Academy of Bards).

Always Use Vinegar

While other parts of the country were going through winter-like conditions my city yesterday was breaking records with similarities to summer. The yard work I had hoped to accomplish was postponed after my daughter and I took what we had hoped was to be a pleasant stroll to the library. Way too warm for us rain rats. Hence I ended up coming back and taking a nap in my cool house.

The evening brought back a few good memories from childhood. My upbringing was not all that rosy but a few good things stand out...pumpkin carving and dying Easter eggs. Last night eggs were dyed. I love the instructions on the box...for pastels use just water with the tablets, for stronger colors use lime or lemon juice and for deep rich colors use vinegar. Get that bottle of vinegar out! We had fun, now they include the stickers and the wax pencil. Of course I love the pencil and my daughter is all over the stickers. Fun was had.

So enough of my ramblings and back to the regularly scheduled updates! Enjoy your weekend.

Elisa

CSI

• Dispelling an Image by Ann (Sassy).
  
  
• Cellulose and...more cellulose by atfm (Sassy).
  
  Dirt
  
• The Five Times Lucy and Tina Have Sex by theagonyofblank (Rare & Small Fandom Femslash).
  
  Original
  
• Chapters 13 & 14 of Ghost Light by Geonn Cannon (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 1 of Echoes of the Past by J.M. Dragon & E. O'Reilly (Dragonjuls' Storybook).
  
  
• Part 1 of Echoes of the Past by J.M. Dragon & E. O'Reilly (The Athenaeum).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• New Life in This Garden Paradise... by Bethany (Area 52).
  
  
• Open Up a World To Me, Dear Kate... by Bethany (Area 52).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Part 5 of Stranger in My Family by Red Hope (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Scrrrritch Scratch by IseQween (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Everywhere, One and Eternal by IseQween (Academy of Bards).

Cold!

Spring is here in Oklahoma but I think all the critters who are supposed to be multiplying right now are holed up in their warm burrows. Currently we're getting snow flurries and it's a nippy 40F (5C). Mind you this isn't taking into account the cold North wind that's blowing. I'm back to wearing my hoodies and warm socks. Still struggling with whether or not to turn the heat back on. It seems wrong to have my heat on in April.

Last Easter the kids hunted for eggs that contained melted chocolate treats. I have many pictures of them red faced and sweating. This Easter we'll be bundled up and probably find those eggs in record time so we can get out of the cold.

Enjoy your updates.

Tamara

Comics

• 4/6/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• Chapter 7 of Exorcising Ghosts by Ann (Sassy).
  
  Original
  
• Chapters 11 & 12 of Ghost Light by Geonn Cannon (Academy of Bards).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Conclusion of Birdie's Song II by Onesockbard (The Athenaeum).

Hype Night!

This one applies to all you lucky ducks that live in or near my city of Seattle. We have the special privilege of meeting the one and only Joan Opyr. She'll be here Saturday April 7 (3pm) at the Seattle Mystery Bookshop on Cherry Street in Pioneer Square.

I am feeling lucky to be able to attend this one. Unfortunately my copy of her book (Idaho Code) is on loan to someone else, but I have just the item for her to sign instead. Hoping a few others can come out and support this wonderful writer. Please note on their web site it doesn't show her there, however I emailed her and she most definitely informed me she will be there.

While I was hunting for Joan's name on the that web site I also found coming soon (Thursday May 10th) another of my very favorite authors will be there to sign her new book as well. I'm totally going to play hooky from work and will be there with cash in hand for my copy of Always, the new Aud book by Nicola Griffith. One can hope she does a reading from it as well. She is splendid in person and I highly recommend you invest some time and, if possible, money into her words. You'll be glad you did.

Now on to your updates and have a great night!

Elisa

BtVS

• Chapter 2 of In the Wake of the Wild Rose by Darth Pacula (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 20 of The Rosenberg Files by dlline (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 4/5/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  
• Episode 507 of Dykes to Watch Out For by Alsion Bechdel (her web site).
  
  Original
  
• Part 2 of Extended Intentions by Jynaki (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Chicken by MBInc (Academy of Bards).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Submersion in You... by Bethany (Area 52).
  
  
• The Gift: To Give Away Daniel by Bethany (Area 52).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Parts 8-9 of Path of Thorns by Annemaart (The Athenaeum).