A New Year

A time of reflection with the opportunity for the future.

Life is not a goal but a path of consistency. We can view in any way we want. Changes upon it may not be easy, but little in life is easy. The truly important and mind boggling things usually come with a price. It is up to us as individuals to find what best fits a situation. We make decisions and actions but we don't make the consequences from those, however we must live with them. It should teach us that in life one step is always connected with another. We may want or need something, but one must accept what outcome that path creates before us.

Each movement creates a road leading to an unknown. We can use thoughts and intuition to assume outcomes, but one shouldn't be so foolish as to believe they know the future. It lives as an unknown and can be changed on a dime.

A New Year leads so many down the concept road of goals and changes. But, in the end, many are left within the same circular patterns they are so familiar with. Perhaps instead of looking for a desired outcome one should take the opportunity to see what may be on the path next to them. Let that familiarity move with us and yet try to remember each of our decisions create a new path. Seek those issues and find ways to challenge that status quo of the time. Make a new decision, creating a slightly different outcome which changes the future.

Taking one step at a time, but remembering to make tomorrow a different step. Routines are easy. Comfortable feels good and yet we stagnate and need change. Change is everywhere, it only takes us to create it. Overhaul may not be necessary, perhaps a small shift could lighten the path differently...bring a wider view into place.

So my wish for 2008 is another year of discovery and one that I truly hope includes Peace on Earth.

Happy New Year to All. Thanks for joining Okie and myself here at UberEtc. We truly appreciate it!

Now back to it. We're ending the year on a large update, enjoy!

Elisa

30 Rock

• Hypothetically by Geonn (Passion & Perfection).
  
  All My Children
  
• Mutual by carpesomediem (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Parts 20 - 23 of All These Things That I've Done by carpesomediem (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Not Pretending Tonight by Meghan (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Battlestar Galactic
  
• Unpredictable by Trialia (Saffic).
  
  Battlestar Galactica/Firefly
  
• Attraction by Trialia (Saffic).
  
  Bionic Woman
  
• 100 Snippets of Life by Shatterpath (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Birds of Prey
  
• What it Means to Be a Hero: Getting Back On Your Feet by adliren (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• A Very Madcap Christmas by ocean grazer (Passion & Perfection).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 16 of Just Breathe by Asher (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Total Eclipse of the Heart by Carla Mayumi (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• As Lovers Go by Carla Mayumi (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Aftermath of Want, Take, Have by Acathla (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Heroes And Slayers by Raven Morbisk (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Comics
  
• 12/31/07 Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Charlie's Angels
  
• Parts 8 - 9 of Angels In Chains Again by Tashe Dangerous Eyes (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• The Morning After by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Unexpected by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Resolutions are Meant to be Broken by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus by Fewthistle (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Three Things Jennifer Jareau Knew She Shouldn't Do by Fewthistle (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• A Perfect Season by Fewthistle (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• A Not So Perfect Season by Fewthistle (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Need by SilverTurtle (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Through Morgan's Eyes by SilverTurtle (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• A Very Happy New Year by SilverTurtle (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• A Charlie Brown Christmas by racethewind10 (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Fly by sHaYcH (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Fireflies by sHaYcH (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Busted by sHaYcH (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Once and Again by Taylor (Passion & Perfection).
  
  CSI
  
• Fix You by Eva Desu (Fluff!).
  
  
• Sex and Candy by princessklutz04 and ardvari (Sassy).
  
  
• College Experience by mirage (Passion & Perfection).
  
  D.E.B.S.
  
• Home for Christmas by Obsidian (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Tricks and Treats by Obsidian (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Facts of Life
  
• Party's Over by Angie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Mistletoe by Anon (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Breakable by Anon (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Rough Day by Anon (Passion & Perfection).
  
  The Gilmore Girls
  
• College Experience by Mirage (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Heroes
  
• Heroes And Slayers by Raven Morbisk (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Hospital Central
  
• Part 3 of Captive Hearts by Aurora (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Hope by Waywardnomad (Passion & Perfection).
  
  The L Word
  
• The Aftermath of Want, Take, Have by Acathla (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Best Laid Plans by Geonn (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Snowflakes by Panther (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• You're Not Alone by Nicole (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 13 of The Sum of Contradictions: Silence by beurre blanc (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Murder in Suburbia
  
• Christmas Bonus by zennie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Bah, Humbug by zennie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 1 of Lost by zennie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• 8 Simple Rules for Sex & Dating by Geonn (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Swindler's Sweet Talk by Claire Gough (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Gasp by textfiend (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Red by textfiend (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Exile by textfiend (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• New Year's in Suburbia by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  NCIS
  
• She Mattered by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Original
  
• Part 3 of Little Disquietude by rysler (Rysler's Fiction).
  
  
• Avalon by Calliopenjo (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Sam by diamondforever (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The End by Meghan (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Why Eggs? by Meghan (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Parts 4 - 6 of Flight of the Falcon by MBInc (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Popular
  
• The Afterlife by LIP (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Shark
  
• After the Silver Spoon by DiNovia (Passion & Perfection).
  
  She's the Man
  
• Christmas Wishes by Obsidian (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Resolutions by Obsidian (Passion & Perfection).
  
  South of Nowhere
  
• Parts 86 - 110 of Down to One by Aeryn Sun (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• A Question of Faith by SJSlashfan (Area 52).
  
  
• Christmas With the Kalashi by ocean gazer (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Voyager
  
• A Very Special Woman by Patricia L. Givens (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Black Velvet by Patricia L. Givens (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Parts 1 - 7 of To The Edge of the Universe by Acathla (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Two Souls in One by Sarah (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Women's Murder Club
  
• Tiny Tim by Misty Flores (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Baby, It's Cold Outside by e-dog (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• I'm Just No Good At Giving Relief by thrace_ (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 1 of Feels Like Love by Berg (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Cue Game by Kristina K (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Pulp by ralst (Passion & Perfection).
  
  X-Files
  
• An Unexpected Gift by ocean grazer (Passion & Perfection).

Wow

I continue to be amazed. Enjoy 'em!

Tamara

Birds of Prey

• Primal Instinct by Enginerd (her web site).
  
  BtVS
  
• Surprise New Year by RockerWolfPup (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Saved by Phoenix (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Kim Possible
  
• In Lieu of Words by dustbunny105 (Saffic).
  
  Original
  
• Parts 1 & 2 of Little Disquietude by rysler (Rysler's Fiction).
  
  Original Graphic Novel
  
• Chapter 11, Page 10 of Grace by Kris Dresen (girlthrow).
  
  Pokemon
  
• Grass by blackjackrocket (Saffic).
  
  Stargate SG-1/Law & Order: SVU
  
• From A Million Miles by Geonn (Area 52).

Weekend of Ease

A short but busy week has turned into a long weekend for me. I'll try and do chores but motivation to complete anything seems a bit slim. I think some of the holiday decorations will find their way back into my nifty red and green totes. Time to have my house back. Yeah, yeah I should wait until at least the New Year, but hey I like to stand out in a crowd.

Enjoy your updates!

Elisa

BtVS

• World's Best Snowball by Electra (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of Buffy and Faith: Mothers of Dawn by Lizzie Beam (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• Predilection by Harper (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  Popular
  
• The Chase by K8 (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  Original Graphic Novel
  
• Chapter 11, Page 9 of Grace by Kris Dresen (girlthrow).

Thank Those Writers!

I continue to be amazed that we get a decent number of story links to post. Visits to our site have slowed this week understandably. Everyone returning to check on story updates after their holidays will be pleasantly surprised by the number of offerings to read. Y'all enjoy 'em.

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapter 7 of The Rosenberg Paradox by dlline (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 12/28/07 Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Harry Potter
  
• Blues by Salmon Pink (Saffic).
  
  Murder In Suburbia
  
• Swindler's Sweet Talk by Claire Gough (Subtext In Suburbia).
  
  
• Part 1 of Lost by zennie (Subtext In Suburbia).
  
  Original
  
• Chapter 2 of Captive Hearts by Anita Louise (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• The Christmas Family Story by Little Bear (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Peaceable Harvest by Mary Griggs (her web site).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Indication of Damage by Tittamiire (Area 52).

Thursday Already

Seems like the week is flying by. Helped having a day off at the beginning and with the holidays it seems busy but not manic, hence days flow by smoothly. So the end with a long weekend ahead for me is just around the corner.

Have a good one and enjoy the updates!

Elisa

BtVS

• Chapter 2 of Going Through The Motions by Lizzie Beam (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• 12/27/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Original
  
• Part 12b of Twice Chosen by DragonWriter17 (her web site).
  
  St Trinians
  
• Smells Like School Spirit by ladyvivien (Saffic).

The Day After

I survived another Christmas. My house is a wreck and I realized today I forgot to wrap a gift for my mom (now if I could just find the damn thing) but I survived.

The kids got a Wii this year. I was smart and purchased mine in October after seeing an article about Wii shortages for holiday shopping. It's been a big hit and, if you're in the market for a gaming console, I highly recommend it.

Here's hoping y'all are enjoying some stress-free time of your own.

Tamara

BtVS

• Atlantean Lullaby by Kristjan Brezovnik (her web site).
  
  
• Chapter 24 of Van Rosenberg by Alcy (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 5.4 of Grand Theft Auto: The Love Story by Cynthia Taz (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapters 15 & 16 of The Rosenberg Paradox by dlline (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 12/26/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Facts of Life
  
• Party's Over by Angie (her web site).
  
  Gilmore Girls/CSI
  
• College Experience by mirage/naupeck (Sassy).]
  
  Original
  
• Part 4 of Untitled (as yet) Story (Complete) by Mickey Minner (her web site).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Reindeer Games by Celievamp (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• Twelve Drummers Drumming (Light Water Muses Universe) by Shatterpath (Shatterstorm Productions).

White Christmas

Seattle is having a white Christmas. An opportunity for my 7 year old to be even more excited than usual. How great it was as a kid to have gifts and fun and then be able to go play in the snow. Today I hope to indulge in the fun with her. It's a rarity for us let alone on Christmas. One must indulge in that.

Here is hoping and putting forth a wish for all, regardless of the holiday you celebrate, may Peace finds us sooner rather than later.

Back to work tomorrow for me, but I have a few hours to live the fun.

Have a wonderful evening and enjoy the updates!

Elisa

Batman

• Difference Of Reality by salmon_pink (Saffic).
  
  Comics
  
• 12/25/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  
• Episode 518 of Dykes to Watch Out For by Alison Bechdel (her web site).
  
  CSI/The Division/Stargate SG-1/Law & Order: SVU/Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Book 6: Rainbows (Light Water Muses Universe) by Shatterstorm Productions (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  CSI/Facts of Life/Law & Order: SVU
  
• Ten Lords A-Leaping (Light Water Muses Universe) by Shatterpath (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  The Division/CSI/Facts of Life/Bad Girls/Law & Order: SVU
  
• Eleven Pipers Piping (Light Water Muses Universe) by Shatterpath (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• River by Cabenson (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• Fairytale of New York by ncruuk (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Murder In Suburbia
  
• Part 3 of Bah, Humbug (Complete) by zennie (Subtext In Suburbia).
  
  
• 8 Simple Rules for Sex and Dating by geonn cannon (Subtext In Suburbia).
  
  Original
  
• Part 4 of Untitled (as yet) Story by Mickey Minner (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Parts 16-18 of Nwyn by Psidraconis (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• 2007 Royal Academy of Bards Solstice Challenge by Various (Academy of Bards).
  
  South of Nowhere
  
• The After Party by paperbackbandit (South of Nowhere Fanfiction).
  
  Voyager
  
• Black Velvet by Patricia L. Givens (Perfection).

Agh!

I'm halfway there. This holiday season is almost over. Yippee!

Oh. Sorry. Guess I should be more heart-warming with my sentiments. Happy holidays, y'all!

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapter 3 of Ticket to Everything by Dylan (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 28 of If Only by bobina (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Mom Knows by jaldara (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 15 of Just Breathe by Asher (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 35 of Just a College Girl by Forgotten Conscience (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• 12/24/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Mean Girls
  
• Like Candy by Salmon Pink (Saffic).
  
  Original
  
• The Atelier by S.X. Meagher (K.G. MacGregor's site).
  
  Original Graphic Novel
  
• Chapter 11, Page 8 of Grace by Kris Dresen (girlthrow).
  
  Stargate Sg-1
  
• Love and Deep Space Telemetry by Janet's Penlight (Area 52).

Wrapping Craze

Spent the morning making cheesecake for the holiday and then the afternoon wrapping gifts for the 7 year old and a few others. Tomorrow I will spend time at my desk at work for a bit of the day then home to a quiet abode.

May the week ahead be splendid.

Enjoy your updates.

Elisa

Facts of Life

• You Can't Stop Love by D (The Athenaeum).
  
  Original
  
• Part 5 of Drifter by D (her web site).
  
  Stargate Atlantis
  
• An Atlantis Fairytale by Selenay (Academy of Bards).
  
  Voyager
  
• Chapters 4 - 6 of Avian Galaxy by Susan Thompson (Astrometrics).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Loaves and Fishes by Texbard (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Everything You Know by Nut56 (Academy of Bards).

Not All Here

Sleeping with someone who snores isn't helping me get over this cold. I'll let y'all at this huge update and save myself the effort of thinking of something more substantial to put here. Thank you, P&P!

Tamara

The 4400/Gilmore Girls

• Part 5 of 3459: Lorelai Gilmore by CharmedLassie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Bionic Woman
  
• House Call by Geekgrrl (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Final Countdown by Geekgrrl (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Gift or Curse by Annette (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Knowledge is sorrow's spy by Lesley Mitchell (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Bad Dreams by Shatterpath (Passion & Perfection).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 27 of If Only by bobina (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Part 10 of Days of Grace by w.y.back (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Chapter 9 of Speak Easy by Taz Raven (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Episode 0 and Episode 1 of Willow & Tara vs Purgatori by Timothy S. Brannon (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• It's a Wonderful Witchy Life by SallyMcFine (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Part 12 of Twice Chosen by DragonWriter17 (her web site).
  
  
• Parts 19 - 21 of Second Chances by rebelrsr (Passion & Perfection).
  
  CSI
  
• Part 9 of Reaching Out by MBinc (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Hush by Ardvari (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• A Hard Day's Night by Geekgrrl (Passion & Perfection).
  
  CSI: Miami
  
• The Sixth Day of Christmas by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  CSI/ER/Facts of Life/Stargate SG-1
  
• Eight Maids A-Milking (Light Water Muses Universe) by Shatterpath (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Charlie's Angels
  
• The Tenth Day of Christmas by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• Pieces of Me by lysachan (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Throw Your Arms Up to the Sky by Fewthistle (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Until Emily by Fewthistle (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Secrets of the Dead by Fewthistle (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Who'll Stop the Rain by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Lucky by Major Roon (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Target Practice by LeeT911 (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Heart Knows by atfm (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Weather Outside is Frightful by atfm (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Gift by racethewind10 (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Predilection by Harper (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Plane Whispers by purplebrat (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Facts of Life
  
• Nine Ladies Dancing (Light Water Muses Universe) by Shatterpath (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• You Can't Stop Love by D (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Seventh Day of Christmas by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Keeping Up with the Joneses by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 4 of ...And the winner is (Complete) Berg (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Gilmore Girls
  
• Seeing Red by Nate (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Hollows
  
• Where Rachel Dare by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Black Roses Red by meremortal2k5 (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Breathe You In by meremortal2k5 (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Karen Sisco
  
• Delft by Debbie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Live Like You Were Dying by D (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Merry Little Christmas by D (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Eighth Day of Christmas by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 12 of The Sum of Contradictions; Coup de Grace by beurre blanc (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Give and Take by Geonn (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Murder in Suburbia
  
• Christmas Bonus by zennie (Subtext In Suburbia).
  
  
• The Fifth Day of Christmas by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• A Suburbia Christmas by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Another Year has Gone By by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Sleepless in Middleford by zennie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Power of Imagination by zennie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Shift by textfiend (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 1 of Turning Point; Buckle Up by Claire Gough (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 2 of Turning Point: Lost and Found by Claire Gough (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 3 of Turning Point: The Actor's Folly by Claire Gough (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 4 of Turning Point: Giving Up by Claire Gough (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 5 of Turning Point: Closed Doors by Claire Gough (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 6 of Turning Point: Cut to the Chase by Claire Gough (Passion & Perfection).
  
  NCIS
  
• Silent Night by Del Robertson (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Tangible Proof by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Brown-Eyed Girl by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• A Family Way by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Lunch Break by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• A Chance Meeting by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Ground Zero - Washington 3.00pm by Morgaine (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Nikki & Nora
  
• The Twelfth Day of Christmas by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Breathe by atfm (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Original
  
• Fairytales of Squire's Isle by Geonn (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 10 of Two Part Harmony by Colleen (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• The Christmas Tree by J.M. Dragon (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Galaxy Dancers - Leona Bristolie, At Large by J.A. Bard (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• The Christmas Tree by JM Dragon (Dragonjuls' Storybook).
  
  
• Transmutation by filfil (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Angel by Freddie-4884 (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Recovery by Geonn (Area 52).
  
  
• The Ninth Day of Christmas by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• In the Morning Light by Celievamp (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Voyager
  
• How the Borg Stole Christmas by Jillo (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Water Witch by Patricia L. Givens (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Women's Murder Club
  
• Bubble Wrap by TexasWatermelon (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Eleventh Day of Christmas by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Five Times Jill Barnhart Had Sex With Lindsay Boxer, And One Time She Didn't by trancer (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Good Pinot Noir Digression of 2007 by Liz Estrada (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Charge of the Lite Brigade by Liz Estrada (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Hang Fire by Liz Estrada (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• A Knuckle Down Christmas by Liz Estrada (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• All in a day's work by Kristina K (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• My lonely days are over by Lesley Mitchell (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 1 of Even Superwoman Hurts: Which will it be Boxer? by Berg (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 2 of Even Superwoman Hurts: Looking Back Now I see by Berg (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 3 of Even Superwoman Hurts: Still No Word by Berg (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 4 of Even Superwoman Hurts: Worth it by Berg (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 5 of Even Superwoman Hurts: I'm No Superwoman by Berg (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Uh, is this initiation? by Erin Kait (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Chapter 21 & 22 of To Take What is Mind by Red Hope (her web site).

Weekend Arrives

TGIF was a good thing in my day. The week was long and not pleasant and I truly looked forward to its end. Spent the later part of the afternoon in downtown Seattle with a happy seven year old. We skipped a few things since we both were a bit tired, but had a grand time riding through the city on horse and carriage.

Home now to enjoy movie 5 of the Harry Potter series. May you all have a grand weekend and I will ramble at you later.

Enjoy the update!

Elisa

Birds of Prey/X-Files

• Chapter 14 of When Ripples Catch Up With You by JS ellienoname & MG (JS Odds and Ends).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 22 of A Million Chances by Bobbi (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 34 of Just a College Girl by Forgotten Conscience (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 8 of Speak Easy by TazRaven (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Street Fighters by Coopster (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 12/21/07 Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• I Don't Hate Christmas, But It Hates Me by naupeck (Sassy).
  
  Original
  
• Chapter 10 of Two Part Harmony by Colleen (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• The Christmas Tree by J.M. Dragon (Academy of Bards).
  
  South of Nowhere
  
• Deep Honey (shout it) by Jengrrrl (South of Nowhere Fanfiction).
  
  Voyager
  
• A Very Special Woman by Dax (Perfection).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Exchange (55 word story) by IseQween (Academy of Bards).

Hype!

A little news from Erin O'Rielly....

Intaglio Publications, Inc. is proud to announce the release of New Beginnings by Erin O'Reilly & JM Dragon

New Beginnings
ISBN: 978-1-933113-76-0
Price: $16.95

Available at Bella Distribution and StarCrossed Productions

View a New Beginnings trailer and listen to JM Dragon readings.

This is a two story odyssey about the lives of four women who are inextricably linked and how they fight their own personal demons to find the strength to love. A curious mix of intrigue, deception, and finally understanding follow all four.

Lauren Walker and Maggie Sullivan meet in a quiet lakeside vacation point and have a spontaneous attraction to each other that sparks immediately. The pace of events that crashes around them only supersedes the speed of their romance.

Tragedy appears to be the middle name of Harriet Aristides, and she wears the glove so well it is hard to believe she will ever be truly happy again, after a terrible accident robs of her of the woman she loves. Corporate intrigue and the promise of wonderful discoveries, however make up the rest of her life. Incredibly, she enters the unknown realm of a field trip into the jungles of South America with a small team of people who work for her.

Nichola (Nicky) Ralston has a personal secret of her own, which if it came to light, would dramatically change the way that Harriet views their friendship. As they become close in the confines of the jungle, Nicky sets about innocently to change the way Harriet looks at life and leads her back to a place where she can love again.

As things begin to change in Harriet's world, a situation insidiously enters her life. This draws her life and Nicky's to the lives of Lauren and Maggie. Will she allow herself to forgive and forget?

erin o'reilly

Y'all enjoy the updates!

Tamara

Bad Girls

• Chapter 5 of After Larkhall Series; Bound & Determined by G. L. Dartt (Novel Expectations).
  
  
• What God Has Brought Together by Stuntdouble (Novel Expectations).
  
  
• Seven Swans A-Swimming (Light Water Muses Universe) by Shatterpath (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 21 of A Million Chances by Bobbi (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of American Girls by Barnabas (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 26 of If Only by bobina (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• 12/20/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Murder In Suburbia
  
• Part 2 of Bah, Humbug by zennie (Subtext In Suburbia).
  
  Weeds
  
• The Best Of by crushing83 (Rare & Small Fandom Femslash).
  
  West Wing
  
• Still... by Cj (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  X-Men
  
• Lips Like Morphine by brighteyedcat (Fem-X).

Flying By

Time seems to be rushing quickly now. Work has been hectic with everyone wanting the projects completed by the weekend. I guess to clean it all up prior to the holiday. I have just a few more cookies to make and then all is complete. One must wrap and perhaps get those holiday cards out a bit late. Oh well, better late than never.

Back to your updates, enjoy them!

Elisa

All My Children

• Home is Where the Heart Is by Melissa (ShatterStorm Productions).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 6 of The Black Parade by fairyjnr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 20 of A Million Chances by Bobbi (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Road Trip by dax18 (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• 12/19/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  ER/X-Files/Xena
  
• Six Geese A-Laying (Light, Water, Muses) by Shatterpath (ShatterStorm Productions).
  
  Original
  
• Part 5 of Lucky by Micah6 (Athenaeum).
  
  
• Part 1 of Girls + Dogs & love by Thatgirlmct (Athenaeum).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Part 2 of Letting Go by (Academy of Bards).

Winter Cold

My kids have been snotting around for about a week with a mild cold. No fever, just runny noses and some coughing. Sadly I'm now succumbing. That's not a good thing for those who are forced to live with me. My mood, which hasn't been great lately, is bound to turn cranky. Just when everyone will be expecting that holiday cheer, I'll be biting heads off. Aw, who am I kidding? They never expect Christmas cheer from me. All will be normal.

Tamara

All My Children

• Section 2 of All These Things That I've Done by carpesomediem (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  
• Mutual by carpesomediem (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  Bad Girls
  
• Four Calling Birds (Light Water Muses Universe) by Shatterpath (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 5 of 2 Slayers and a Baby by slayertash (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 14 of Kathy's Revenge by lycanthrope (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 12 of Buffys Life After by lycanthrope (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 19 of A Million Chances by Bobbi (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  D.E.B.S.
  
• Life in the Slow Lane by Harper (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  Murder In Suburbia
  
• Christmas in Suburbia by RalSt (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• The Power of Imagination by zennie (Subtext In Suburbia).
  
  
• Part 1 of Bah Humbug by zennie (Subtext In Suburbia).
  
  Original
  
• Part 8 of Storm Surge by Melissa Good (her web site).
  
  
• Reflections by Erin O'Reilly (Dragonjuls' Storybook).
  
  Popular
  
• Detention by carpesomediem (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  
• Nothing In This World by carpesomediem (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Five Gold Rings (Light Water Muses Universe) by Shatterpath (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  West Wing
  
• Waiting on a Moment That Never Came by Celievamp (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Wicked
  
• Skin by Harper (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  X-Men
  
• In Dreams by Harper (Realm of the Shadow).

Monday Already?

Cookie baking land in my kitchen. Many batches already done, but quite a few more to go. The holidays bring so many odd traditions out and this is mine most definitely. Back to it I go. Please enjoy your updates!

Elisa

BtVS

• Chapter 4 of 2 Slayers and a Baby by slayertash (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 33 of Just a College Girl by Forgotten Conscience (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 14 of Just Breathe by Asher (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Winter's Night by bobina (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 18 of A Million Chances by Bobbi (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of Road Trip by dax18 (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Frozen by Phoenix (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 12/17/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Joan of Arcadia
  
• Beauty by tigriswolf (Saffic).
  
  Original
  
• The Wandering Bladesinger by mdgirolamo (Saffic).
  
  
• Reflections by Erin O'Rielly (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Reflections by Erin O'Rielly (The Athenaeum).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• What Happens On P3x-595, Stays On P3x-595 by Magnavox (Area 52).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Part 1 of Birdie's Song VIII - Talus by Onesockbard (The Athenaeum).

Ramble from Linda

I love it when Linda sends us a ramble.

The Rules of Gift Giving

My mother has one rule of gift giving...buy them what they need. Such as clothes. No child wants socks and underwear for Christmas. I have one basic rule...I buy them what they WANT!! That makes me the favorite at Christmas and Birthdays.

As soon as I was old enough to buy gifts for my brothers and sister, I had one basic rule with three sub-rules.

Tell me what you want and I will get it for you as long as....
1...I could afford it
2...It doesn't freak out the parents.
3...It wasn't alive.

Time moves on and things change. By the 80's when the nieces and nephews started arriving, I needed to add a few more sub-rules....

4...No weapons.
5...Nothing that could be turned into a weapon. (two of the nephews could turn a harmless teddy bear into a deadly weapon)
6...Nothing that makes loud noises, such as drum sets, microphones, horns, etc. (Unless of course I was pissed off at their parents at the time)
7...Nothing that has two wheels and a motor. Dirt bikes and motorcycles make me nervous. (It is even hard for me to let the kids ride their bicycles when they are with me.)
8...No toys that will one day involve the police showing up.
9...Nothing that will involve me one day having to shave the rug to get it out. (been there, done that, don't need to it again)
10...Up-date to rule 2...nothing that would freak ME out.

That's the rules so far. I am sure by the time the next generation arrive, I will have to add more.

Linda

I never minded getting socks and underwear for Christmas but Mike hates it. Please thank Linda for rambling for us. I want her to feel encouraged to share these with us any ol' time.

Tamara

Bad Girls

• Two Turtle Doves (Light Water Muses Universe) by Shatterpath (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Bend It Like Beckham
  
• Baby It's Cold Outside by Amanda (Rare & Small Fandom Femslash).
  
  
• Imagine My Surprise by Amanda (Rare & Small Fandom Femslash).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter1 of Going Through the Motions by Lizzie Beam (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 11 of Buffys Life After by lycanthrope (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of The Black Parade by fairyjnr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Willow & Tara Save Christmas by Chris Cook (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  CSI/ER/Law & Order: SVU
  
• Three French Hens (Light Water Muses Universe) by Shatterpath (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Due South
  
• A Vecchio Always Gets Her Mountie by Hyel (Saffic).
  
  Facts of Life
  
• You Can't Stop Love by D (her web site).
  
  Harry Potter
  
• It Comes of Knowing by dustbunny105 (Saffic).
  
  Poltergeist: The Legacy
  
• Partridge in a Pear Tree (Light Water Muses Universe) by Shatterpath (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Popular
  
• Merry Early Christmas by Melissa (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Part 1 of Birdie's Song VIII - Talus by Onesockbard (Academy of Bards).

Ramble from Kali

Feeling lucky! Another person shares some fun with you all.

I had my own little Hanukkah miracle this year and I wanted to share.

My tale begins with my efforts as a home electrician. I have a number of projects that I really should call a professional in to fix. We spent a bunch of money when we first bought our home 3 plus years ago on an electrician and I really didn't want to incur a fee in 2007.

One of the former owners put in a florescent light in the garage. Apparently it wasn't done to code and wasn't noticed by any one. Up until we had a city inspector stop by to look at the work our electrician did. Does he have a problem with any of the work we contracted? No. But he tosses on an open permit for the garage light. I refuse to pay to fix it, since it works fine and the code has more to do with cya than substance. However I am am now hesitant to call an electrician.

Last year I bought a timer switch to add to our master bath to shut off the fan so we don't waste electricity and leave it on for hours after we shower in the am & head to work. After turning off the power to the circuit I took the cover off disconnect everything, but the wires don't seem to be the correct size and the unit doesn't work. The angle is very awkward to screw & unscrew I reattach everything & try again another day, same problem. I put all back in the closet and leave same as before.

I have a 2 bulb circular light in my son's ceiling. One bulb appeared to die so I bought 2 replacements 1 for each size, assuming the 2nd would go soon. However I go to put the new one in & it doesn't work. I determine there is a problem with the unit my father-in-law added at my partner's request; it's worked fine for 2 years. I decide to just leave the one bulb in & since its on the ceiling and I can't shove the cover back on as it is awkward & won't catch even when I'm on a ladder. It remains coverless & not very attractive.

I did successfully change the doorbell. My partner was surprised it worked and there were no extra holes in the wall, etc. Oh yee of little faith.

Now you have an idea of my electronic work ethic so you won't be surprised to know that when a switch for the light above the kitchen sink won't turn off I try duct tape to keep it in the off position. These are designer switches and wider and flatter than the standard light switch. Mysteriously the duct tape doesn't work, which I can't understand as duct tape is supposed to be a handi-person's friend.

I head to the basement, turn on aforementioned garbage light & try to turn off the power to remove the bulb. I flick the switch for the kitchen, nope. Try the one for the garbage disposal that shares the same switch plate. Nope not the right one. I try a few more random switches; it's still on. Needless to say I'm stymied. I really don't feel like turning the power to the whole house off switch by switch or buying one of those circuit finders for 39.99 so I don't.

I let that light shine. And shine it does and has been since mid October. That light has been on every blessed day & night going strong. I figured it would die, but no it shined on every day reminding me that it was in control and not me of my own home.

Here's the miracle. My son & I lit all the Hanukkah candles the for the 8th night. We go to bed. I wake up the morning of the 8th day of Hanukah and lo and behold the light over the sink has gone out.

So yes I still have to call an electrician but now I can rest easy knowing I'm no longer wasting electricity and the house is mine again burnt out bulb and all.

Have a great holiday everyone.

Kali

Thanks, Kali, good luck and enjoy that darkness!

And to all...enjoy the updates!

Elisa

BtVS

• Happy Birthday, Baby! by Lizzie Beam (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 8 of Two Slayers in Love by Lizzie Beam (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 14 of A Million Chances by Bobbi (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 4 The Black Parade by fairyjnr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  CSI
  
• Bindings by Angela U (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Mistletoe and Eggnog by Geonn (Area 52).
  
  
• A Weekend in the Woods by Elfcat255 (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Torchwood
  
• The Moth Women by karma_kalisutah (Saffic).

Snow!

The effects of our ice storm are still being felt by some in my state. My mom and dad still don't have power. Thank goodness mom remembered we had a generator. I, of course, forgot my brother-in-law gave Mike and his mom joint ownership of a new generator last Christmas. That generator has saved their bacon (literally) and kept the refrigerator and freezer up and running. The few hours of having the heater on are most welcome as well. Mom is mighty tired of doing everything by candle and lamplight.

The kids ended up being out of school through Wednesday. They had power outages to thank for that. I think Cal's elementary school didn't have power until Tuesday. You'll be happy to know both of my kids are alive and well. I was sure happy to send them off to school on Thursday.

Tonight my part of the state is expecting 2-6 inches of snow. Nothing like the northeastern part of the US receives but it's a lot to us. We're snow wimps. I'm not complaining though. I'll take snow over ice any day.

Y'all stay warm if it's cold where you live and enjoy the updates.

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapter 16 of Kingdom of SunnyDale by JS ellienoname & MG (JS Odds and Ends).
  
  
• Chapter 15 of Nusac by lycanthrope (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 17 of A Million Chances by Bobbi (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Something New by faithnrose4ever (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Nightmares by faithnrose4ever (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of Ticket To Everything by Dylan (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 9 of War by Vamp_fangs (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Lightning by Phoenix (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 12/14/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Hairspray
  
• Salmon Pink by Step (Saffic)
  
  Last Unicorn
  
• Worth by Bitterfig (Saffic).
  
  Original
  
• A Thousand Words by Vilia Kinell (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 8 of Extended Intentions by Jynaki (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Finding a Little Luck by Grayson Kelly (The Athenaeum).
  
  Pirates of the Caribbean
  
• Small Supremacies by Hyel (Saffic).

Too Pooped for Words

Let's just contemplate life and our place in it as we read!

Later.

Elisa

BtVS

• Chapter 13 of Kathy's Revenge by lycanthrope (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• All I Want... by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 16 of A Million Chances by Bobbi (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Nightmares by faithnrose4ever (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 10 of Buffys Life After by lycanthrope (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of American Girls by Barnabas (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Ticket to Everything by Dylan (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 14 of The Rosenberg Paradox by dlline (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 12/13/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Original
  
• Job Interview by Alex Tryst (E-Scribblers).

Ramble from Stacy

No words from me tonight because Stacy very kindly consented to let us use a truly hilarious blog entry of hers.

Ah, holiday decorating...a gathering of the family working together to show that old spirit. The smell of cookies baking, those feelings of nostalgia as each ornament is brought out, holiday music and the like.

I do remember those days when I was a kid. My parents made an effort to provide that type of atmosphere as stated above, and they did a pretty good job for the most part.

As I try to mimic that effect upon my family, I realize...it is NOTHING of the sort. I believe a new tradition has taken place as I am now the matriarch of this particular family unit, which includes myself, a 15 year-old drama queen and her boyfriend, four cats that won't stay out of the way, and the ex upstairs who chooses not to participate in any festivities whatsoever.

To compare now from then, there are some significant changes that have taken place since my childhood experiences of those 'memorable' holiday moments:

THEN: My parents, my siblings and I would go to a live tree lot and pick out that "one special tree" together. Some years we would even go to the mountains and chop it down ourselves.

NOW: I walk into an arachnid-infested outdoor storage unit and pull out a bin which contains my artificial tree, separate branches which are numbered and have to be placed on the 'trunk' in a specific order. I don't really regret having an artificial tree for many reasons...one of which I can't stand it when it comes down, then disgarding it after its untimely death (in other words, I feel sorry for it).

THEN: There was always holiday music in the background.

NOW: I tell the kids, "turn off the TV and turn on some holiday music". Holiday music these days is...I guess...one of Comcast's metal music stations. I am currently listening to a song called, "Love is a bitchslap"...those sugar plums are really dancing in my head now!

THEN: Dad would secure the tree, and we'd get out the ornaments and start carefully placing them on the tree.

NOW: The branches are numbered and are different sizes. My daughter is screaming at her boyfriend, "NO! We're on number 7, DICK! (His name is Andy) MOM! WE DON'T HAVE ENOUGH BRANCHES!" She asks me, "can we have some people over?" I yell, "NO! Look at this place! There's crap everywhere! NO!" 30 minutes later (tree not done, crap still everywhere), she asks me again. "NO! We're not done! We don't have anything to make cookies with!" "SO??" "NO! WE CAN'T HAVE PEOPLE OVER WITHOUT COOKIES!" Meanwhile, Andy whacks himself with one of those branches in the eye while trying to fit it in the 'trunk'. Oh, and my child is basically sitting on her ass and shouting orders at her boyfriend. I'm sitting here writing this blog, because if I start helping, they will BOTH sit on their asses.

THEN: My sister and I would watch a holiday special.

NOW: Kristina and Andy want me to watch something called "High Tension" with them...a badly made French horror movie.

So new traditions are beginning take hold and pass down to the grandchildren (which I hope TO GOD that is far off)...

From all of us to all of you...A very dysfunctional holiday season!

Stacy

Please thank Stacy for letting me post this ramble. I'll have to stalk her blog and perhaps she'll share more in the future.

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapter 37 of Second Chances by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 15 of A Million Chances by Bobbi (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• 12/12/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Voyager
  
• The Water Witch by Patricia L. Givens (Perfection).

Ramble from Ze

Got lucky...a last minute ramble was sent in by the one and only Ze!

Last year the city council had a temporary ice rink for Christmas (we don't have a permanent one) but I couldn't go because I was too broken.

They have it up again this year.

Ok - that's enough, quiet down you lot... I can hear the groans from all the way across the Atlantic.

I'm not a good skater. Well... that's a bit of an understatement. I'm a crap skater. I skate about as well as a three-legged hippo. But I approach skating as I do much in life (or did before my motorcycle accident) - with a sense of adventure, a sense of joy in living and a sense of fun, totally inappropriate for my age but well in keeping with my (non-metric) shoe size. I'm an enthusiastic but haphazard skater. Think lots of flapping arms, three-quarters of the time horizontal not vertical (hmm...wait a mo... that's my life not just my skating... *g*) with a lot of laughter.

So I went skating. I went with a friend - who is an excellent skater (naturally - she's generally graceful in most of what she does).

It was pretty empty when we got there as it had only just opened and it doesn't get busy until the late afternoon/early evening. I figured that the fewer people there were the less likely I would be to cause mayhem. Crashing into two people doesn't have the same knock-on effect as crashing into the last six of a group of thirty... dominoes anybody??

I put my (rented) skates on and stood up.

So far so good. I took a step. Still vertical. Brilliant!! Now the hard bit. Off the carpet and onto the ice.

Right foot on the ice.

Still vertical and right foot stayed still. Even better.

Raised left foot in preparation of placing that on the ice also. Right foot began to move slightly.

Entered panic mode and attempted to stop right foot by placing left foot down quickly and raising right foot. Left foot hits ice and slides quickly - in opposite direction to right.

Damn that ice is cold on your bum.

Time to stand. Gather both feet under and push up. Yaay!! Vertical again. Right foot forward and off we go. Step, trip, stagger, scuffle. A whole quarter of the way round the rink.

Oh sh*t. Who put that barrier there.

Oooh - look at all the pretty lights.

My friend rushed over & checked quickly for concussion. Nah. I'm fine.

Back on the feet and more of the same. My friend was skating backwards and forwards and circling around me to make sure I was ok. Man I was so impressed, she can skate backwards. I managed a whole circuit of the rink without a) falling down and b) lifting a skate off the ice. For me that's practically Olympic gold medal standard. We were both starting to have a really good time by then. I'm acting like a big kid and grinning all over my face. (Daft expression that.... can you imagine what that would look like if you took it literally??) And my friend was smiling and showing off.

And then some bloody pillock arrives who thinks he's Christopher Dean and that my friend (as a really cute femme) can't possibly want to hang around with me when she could re-create Bolero with him. He started showing off. He's not half as good a skater as he thinks he is either. She ignored him. He started showing off even more and decided to do a jump with some sort of twirly bit in it (sorry - I don't know the proper terms for this - I don't follow skating as a sport). And since he isn't that good he crashed on landing.

Unfortunately I was in his path as he slid across the ice.

Did you know you can dislocate your knee??

Nope. Me neither.

But you can.

And Jesus H Christ does it hurt.

And who knew that my friend could use language like that. Boy was she upset. She took his ancestry back about four generations and cast aspersions on them all.

He called her a f*ckin' dyke. Blimey mate - that's imaginative did it hurt to think that hard??

The manager came over. My friend did her best upper-middle-class-professional-severely-upset-and-thinking-of-legal-advice routine. We got a refund, a free gluhwein, a voucher for a free skating session and a taxi to the hospital. He got chucked out and banned. I decided I don't like gluhwein.

The doc gave me a shot of something that put me out like a light and she put my knee back in. Then they gave me a scrip for codeine phosphate and sent me home. The friend came home with me (hospital said I needed someone with me while I was still stoned) and made me coffee and set up a gel pack for my leg and is now pampering me like crazy.

She's cute when she worries.

Ow!! She hit me!! She was reading over my shoulder when I typed that last bit (which of course was why I typed it *g*).She has to go soon as she's meeting her g/f - they're off to the g/f's work Christmas meal tonight. She wanted to make sure I was ok after the shot wore off. Which I am. It aches like blazes but will be ok to walk on tomorrow.The best bit?? The rink is there until 2nd January. I'll be ok to go again long before that. And it'll be free!! I can't wait. Neither can my orthopaedic surgeon.

Ze

I realize I should be feeling bad, which of course I do, but that was after a good bit of laughing. Once again Ze's incredible sense of adventure leaves me smiling. Hey, mate, I do hope you mend quickly.

Now back to your updates, enjoy 'em!

Elisa

BtVS

• Santa's Last Stand by Dylan (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of Nightmares by faithnrose4ever (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 14 of A Million Chances by Bobbi (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of Road Trip by dax18 (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 23 of Van Rosenberg by Alcy (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 13 of The Rosenberg Paradox by dlline (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 12/11/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  
• Episode #517 of Dykes to Watch Out For by Alison Bechdel (her web site).
  
  Harry Potter
  
• Whiskey Warmth by Salmon Pink (Saffic).
  
  NCIS
  
• An Unexpected Adventure by Jaina (The Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Original
  
• Job Interview by Alex Tryst (The Athenaeum).
  
  Women's Murder Club
  
• Five Times Jill Barnhart Had Sex With Lindsay Boxer, And One Time She Didn't by trancer21 (her web site).

Ice!

An ice storm hit Oklahoma yesterday. It's bad enough the kids didn't have school today. Ice isn't as much fun as snow but the kids still rode down the hill in our backyard on a snowboard. Trees encrusted with an inch of ice aren't very much fun to crash into, however.

My mom's power is off but so far we've only been without power for a bit last night and today just a few flickers. Cable (and thus my internet) were down most of the afternoon. That wasn't a hardship though. We're a household well-stocked with DVDs.

I'm expecting the kids to be home tomorrow as well. More freezing rain is in our forecast and the temps are dropping now that night is falling. Send good thoughts my way that I don't end up killing one or both of my children if ice keeps them home tomorrow too.

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapter 13 of Just Breathe by Asher (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 32 of Just a College Girl by Forgotten Conscience (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of Nightmares by faithnrose4ever (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 13 of A Million Chances by Bobbi (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• 12/10/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Hairspray
  
• Backfired by Salmon Pink (Saffic).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Brunch with Blondes by ncruuk (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Original
  
• Captive Hearts by Anita Louise (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Part 8 of Extended Intentions by Jynaki (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of Flight of the Falcon by MBInc (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Parts 1 - 3 of People of Stone by SDerkins (her web site).
  
  
• Part 4 of Drifter by D (her web site).
  
  Original Graphic Novel
  
• Chapter 11, Page 7 of Grace by Kris Dresen (her web site).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Out in the Open by SJSlashfan (Area 52).

Weekend Wrap Up

A day of rest. It feels that way today. Yesterday was a day of busy and today is the opposite. Few chores out and about then home for the day. I like these kind of days. Was hoping to clean the spare room, chose to put it off another weekend. Not like company will be here soon anyway.

The house is fully decorated for the upcoming holiday season and there is a bit of calm right before the cookie baking fest begins.

Enough of my rambles, on to your updates. Enjoy 'em!

Elisa

Birds of Prey

• Thank God for Barbara by Debbie (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 3 of 2 Slayers and a Baby by slayertash (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of Parallels by Electra (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Nightmares by faithnrose4ever (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of Two Slayers in Love by Lizzie Beam (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 12 of A Million Chances by Bobbi (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of Buffy and Faith: Mothers of Dawn by Lizzie Beam (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Stocking Stuffers: Love Comes to Long Lick by Jes Skep It (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Murder In Suburbia
  
• Part 2 of Sleepless in Middleford (Conclusion) by zennie (Subtext In Suburbia).
  
  Original
  
• Untitled - Halloween Story by Mickey Minner (her web site).
  
  
• KC and Grump 2 by Mickey Minner (her web site).
  
  
• KC and Grump 2 by Mickey Minner (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Finding a Little Luck by Grayson Kelly (Academy of Bards).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• In the Morning Light by Celievamp (Area 52).
  
  Voyager
  
• 'Twas The Night Before Christmas by DAx (Perfection).
  
  
• Chapters 1 - 3 of Avian Galaxy by Susan Thompson (Astrometrics).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• A Beautiful Mistake by maclay (Academy of Bards).

Ramble from Linda

Time for a treat....

For the last couple of days I have been fighting a nasty cold. Thursday morning I woke up to find I could finally breathe through my nose again. I felt fine and went to woke my nieces up for school. Ellie was already awake, reading in bed. So I went to call out Victoria's name and all that came out of my mouth was a squeak like a mouse.

So I gave a little cough to clear my throat and tried again. "Squeakria" was what I said. I assumed that Ellie found this funny because she fell off the bed laughing. The laughter was what finally woke Victoria up. Ellie kept saying "Say her name again." I did and now I had the two of them laughing at me. So I left the room.

I had lost my voice. If I tried to talk normally I squeaked. But I could whisper. After the girls left for school, I made some hot tea with lemon and honey and waited until my mother woke up. Mom said I had two choices I could go to the doctor but I would most likely be told to be what I was already doing. Soothing hot drinks and don't talk. Mom did call our doctor and he agreed with her but he call in a prescription for a cough medicine.

That night at dinner Ellie had a blast teasing me. Every time I would whisper for something to be passed to me and she would reply "Sorry. What was that? Can’t hear you." Soon everyone was doing it. Ok, so everyone was having fun at my expense but the thing was they were having fun as a family.

I know the girls need that family feeling as they go through their first holiday without their mother. My sister is getting better and she is doing great in drug rehab center she is at. She gets a day pass on Sundays to see the girls for a couple of hours but is still not well enough for more than that.

For the next couple of days I will have to let them call me "Squeakers" until I get my voice back. BTW, when my mother gave the girls their snack last night, she gave me a piece of cheese. Et tu, Mother!

Squeakers AKA Linda

Boy do I ever love Linda's mom. I can see where you get your sense of humor, Linda. Thanks for the words and send them anytime!

Tamara

Birds of Prey

• Be Sure to Be Home by mrswoman (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• First Differences by mrswoman (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 11 of A Million Chances by Bobbi (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 22 of Van Rosenberg by Alcy (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 46 of Neverland by EasierSaid (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Murder in Suburbia
  
• Part 1 of Sleepless in Middleford by zennie (Subtext In Suburbia).
  
  Original
  
• Rebeccah and the Highwayman Epilogue by Barbara Davies (Academy of Bards).
  
  Wonder Women
  
• The Dinner by angharad governal (her web site).

Tree Night

The kiddo and I will decorate our large noble, which is currently sitting bare in the living room. Lights, ornaments and the usual brings us fun. I do love the tree once a year. Scents, sights and entertainment as we watch the fur balls run around it happily as if they were outside. One month a year and each tree bringing a uniqueness to our life. Memories to keep, kind of like life, paths created and followed all different and yet so similar. Gives us hope and fills the season with excitement.

Traditions were a bit thin in my household as a kid growing up within a zero religion space. My grandparents brought this season alive for us though. The magic of the tree brings those great moments back in my mind, at least for a little while each year. Now I get to share the same ornaments and fun with my daughter. Holding onto the traditions that may one day move further down a road.

Have a great weekend. Enjoy your updates!

Elisa

BtVS

• Chapter 75 of So Damn Domestic by Salix (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 9 of Buffys Life After by lycanthrope (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Road Trip by dax18 (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 10 of A Million Chances by Bobbi (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• 12/07/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Hex
  
• Dreamwalking by Calle Dybedahl (cyberPoMo).
  
  NCIS
  
• A Little NCIS Smut by Athene (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Original
  
• Rebeccah and the Highwayman Epilogue by Barbara Davies (The Bard's Corner).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of Flight of the Falcon by MB Inc (Academy of Bards).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Just Another Sex Slave on a Goa'uld Mothership by Rysler(her lj).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• All I Know by Xenabrielle (Academy of Bards).