Veggies

They're looking good. The ones on my allotment that is. Got some lovely broad beans already. Plenty of flowers on the dwarf french beans. And on the tomatoes. But once again none of the carrots have germinated. It doesn't seem to matter what I do, or which variety I choose, the most I'll ever get is half-a-dozen or so from a packet of 40 seeds.

We had some rain yesterday. Not enough to soak the ground. Just enough to dampen the surface really. And to make the lettuces bolt. We have about a dozen that need to be picked and eaten now. Right this minute. Anybody want a lettuce?? Or some basil for that matter, since that appears to have suddenly shot up. At least you can freeze basil. Lettuces don't freeze very well.

Went to see The Eagle on Sunday. I was a little apprehensive because it's a book I've loved since I was a kid and it's my experience that films never live up to your imagination. I was right to worry. Oh it's not a bad film. It's even (mostly) accurate as far as historical settings go, (mostly but not totally). It's an averagely decent action movie set in Roman Britain. It's just not the Eagle of the Ninth. They changed bits of the plot - for no apparent reason - and it kind of spoilt it.

I can recommend it as an action film. But not as a faithful adaptation. So - if you like Roman action movies and don't know the book - you'll like this film. But if you know and love the book - then skip the film. It'll disappoint you.

Ze

Body of Proof

• Body of Thought by halfbloodme (bodyofproof-ff).
  
  
• Body of Desire by halfbloodme (bodyofproof-ff).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 5 of One Hundred by Sapphire Smoke (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Brave Words And Bloody Knuckles by rampantjake (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• Chapter 52 of Lead the Way by Lady Rashida (Women in Kevlar).
  
  
• Chapter 53 of Lead the Way by Lady Rashida (Women in Kevlar).
  
  
• Part 14 of Take My Hand and Show Me the Way by author18 (Women in Kevlar).
  
  
• Part 15 of Take My Hand and Show Me the Way by author18 (Women in Kevlar).
  
  
• Part 2 of Losing Yourself by acheron02 (Women in Kevlar).
  
  
• Chapter 32 of Some Secrets are Worth Sharing by nepeace (Women in Kevlar).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of A Sense of Selfdr_b_natural by (C M Femslash).
  
  Criminal Minds/X-Men Crossover
  
• Part 1 of Demons by Alsike (C M Femslash).
  
  Glee
  
• Part 9 of Kiss and Tell (Loose Lips Sink Ships) by TexasWatermelon (Glee Femslash).
  
  
• Cobalt by vondrunkaton (Glee Femslash).
  
  
• (Damnit, Rachel,) I Love You by kiarcheo (Glee Femslash).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Part 4 of Trying To Be A Hero by Aloneinthisbed (callie-arizona).
  
  
• Part of Trying To Be A Hero by Aloneinthisbed (callie-arizona).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of It Started Out With a Kiss by mcmused (callie-arizona).
  
  
• Parts 1 to 5 of The Heart's Melody by McAwesome1993 (callie-arizona).
  
  Guiding Light
  
• Part 48b of Once Upon a Dream by Kelinswriter (Burning City).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Good Dream by aolurker (Alex_Liv_Lovers).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• Chapter 6 of A Love Story by lovelikecrazy87 (LotS Femslash).
  
  Merlin
  
• To Adorn You In My Finest by woldy (Ladies of Camelot).
  
  Nikki & Nora
  
• Part 19 of Roll Away Your Stone by 1shinyboat (Ladycops).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Chapter of Out of Tune by aturtleback (jane_maura ff).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of Out of Tune by aturtleback (jane_maura ff).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of Out of Tune by aturtleback (jane_maura ff).
  
  
• This Is Home by msanimanga (jane_maura ff).
  
  
• I Never Agreed to This by snuffnyc (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  Sanctuary
  
• Stolen Moments by fembuck (Girlslash).
  
  Warehouse 13
  
• Saving Sleeping Beauty by cdybedahl (AO3).
  

Memorial Day in the US

Far too many are still dying...never forget.

Tamara

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

• Chapter 35 of The Chain of Destiny by Sapphire Smoke (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 9 of Someone Like You by lizardmm (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  CSI: Miami
  
• Part 18k of Decisions by sinjenkai (Saffic).
  
  
• Part 19a of Decisions by sinjenkai (Saffic).
  
  Harry Potter
  
• Chapter 3 of Bellatrix/Petunia by nature_saphique (Academy of Bards).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Boundary Conditions by Geonn Cannon (Area 52).

Long Weekends

They work well for me. Money may not buy happiness, but hey I could accept a few more long weekends. We are enjoying our weekend with the kiddos. Been typical spring weather. Overall no complaints here.

Enjoy those updates!

Peace, Health and Happiness and reminder, tomorrow you have a new day to make it right!

Elisa

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

• Chapter 32 of Becoming by kmi85 (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Guiding Light
  
• Part 2 of Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? by jaina47 (Burning City).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Parts 4 & 5 of Alternating Currents by Rae Magdon (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• The Interview by Rae Magdon (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Mismatch by Rae Magdon (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• The Interview by Rae D. Magdon (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Parts 4 & 5 of Alternating Currents by Rae D. Magdon (The Athenaeum).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• Part 13 of Embracing Chains by pristineungift (LotS Femslash).
  
  
• No Constellations Here by swatkat24 (LotS Femslash).
  
  
• Part 4 of The Fates Are Devious By Heart by raug_moss (LotS Femslash).
  
  NCIS
  
• Chapter 2 of Forever Love by Fanofhearts (The Athenaeum).
  
  Nikki & Nora
  
• Chapter 14 of Ephemeral Envisagements by docwho2100 (JS Odds & Ends).
  
  Original
  
• Part 5 of Dust by Ann McMan (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 6 of I See You by Lady D (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Steps by J.N. Taylor (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Beggar's Flip by Zipplic (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Part 5 of Dust by Ann McMan (The Athenaeum).
  
  Original Graphic Novel
  
• Chpater 9, Page 8 of She Said by Kris Dresen (her web site).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Don't You Know by Rae Magdon (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Denial by Rae Magdon (Academy of Bards).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Boundary Conditions by Geonn Cannon (his lj).

Hype!

Time for an announcement from Claudia....

A very special book from Rogue Books . . . just in time for Memorial Day.

Dr. Tom’s War – A Daughter’s Journey by Lucia Viti brings to life the forgotten voices of the men who fought in Vietnam.

One fateful day while cleaning the attic, Lucia Viti stumbled upon a Harry & David fruit box filled with the remnants of her father’s tour of duty in 1967 as a Battalion Surgeon in An Hoa during the Vietnam War. Lucia became obsessed with a need to reconnect with the memories of her father and spent four years traveling across America, gathering stories from the Marines of the Second Battalion Fifth Marine Regiment, First Marine Division who served alongside her father.

This quest to learn about a Dr. Tom she never knew turned into a unique journey of discovery through the eyes of a very special brotherhood of young men. A journey that weaves the Marine esprit de corps with the horrors and humor of war with a first-hand, no-holds-barred perspective on combat life in Vietnam in 1967.

“Well told, in large measure through the gritty recollections of the men of the Second Battalion/Fifth Marines who lived them, the book details the daily sacrifices they made for each other, Corps, and Country.” — Gen. James T. Conway, USMC (Ret) 34th Commandant, U.S. Marine Corps

“Dr. Tom’s War – A Daughter’s Journey is a marvelous piece of detective work . . . Lucia Viti has skillfully and successfully placed the many pieces of the Viet Nam puzzle together.” — Jan K. Herman, Historian, Navy Medical Department, Washington, DC

“Dr. Tom’s War – A Daughter’s Journey is a must read for those who wish to experience The Vietnam War as a first-hand perspective from those who served on the front-line.” — James T. Denton, Actor/Desperate Housewives/Threat Matrix Musician/The Band From TV

For more information visit the Dr. Tom’s War Web site:
www.bedazzledink.com/drtomswar/

Dr. Tom’s War is available in paperback and in ebook editions. For more information and links to Kindle, Nook, and the Bedazzled Book Peddler visit: www.bedazzledink.com/drtomswar/drtom-buy.html

Claudia
www.bedazzledink.com

Y'all enjoy the update....

Tamara

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

• Chapter 34 of The Chain of Destiny by Sapphire Smoke (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• Part 8, Comic 7 of Angels2200 by Peter Haynes, Nathaniel Savio, Jana Hoffman, & Kimberly Stewart (Angels 2200).
  
  Facts of Life
  
• Joanna (I Love You) by mandygirl78 (The Athenaeum).
  
  Mass Effect
  
• Chapters 16-25 of Who Saves the Hero by Kudara (The Athenaeum).
  
  Original
  
• The Breaking of the Bones by Valerie Ross (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Intrigued by Kam (The Atheaneum).
  
  Original Graphic Novel
  
• Chapter 9, Page 7 of She Said by Kris Dresen (her web site).
  
  Voyager
  
• The Brig by romansilence (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Attack of the 50-Ft. Half-Klingon by Odon (The Athenaeum).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Part 10 of Queen for All Seasons by Melissa Good (her web site).
  
  
• In Her Arms by Sarah H. (The Athenaeum).

Long Weekend Ahead

I look forward to doing not much this weekend. The work week was going well until today, but hey at least I made it through. On to the long weekend we go.

Enjoy your updates.

Peace, Health and Happiness.

Elisa

BtVS

• Chaper 4 of One Hundred by Sapphire Smoke (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Facts of Life
  
• Black Ice by E.J. Cady (The Athenaeum).
  
  The Magician's Wife
  
• Sleight of Hand by Geonn Cannon (his lj).
  
  NCIS
  
• Forever Love by Fanofhearts (The Athenaeum).
  
  Original
  
• Part 3 of A Guardian's Eternity by Stein Willard (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 16 of Just a Breath Away by Colleen (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Is This It? by ljay (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• The Reawakening by J.A. Zollicoffer (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• My Rose by Holly Rose (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Dust by Ann McMan (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of Surviving the Storm by Alice D. (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Part 27a of Insight by sinjenkai (Saffic).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Kiss It Better by Geonn Cannon (his lj).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Lament by Holly Rose (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Part 7 of Birdie's Song X - Gone by Onesockbard (The Athenaeum).

Nothing Much

Tired tonight. I'm ready for my Friday. My good thoughts go out to everyone who has been in the path of severe weather. This season has been particularly nasty. Stay safe and heed those weathermen/weatherwomen.

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapter 30 of Becoming by kmi85 (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of Nothing Left to Lose by invalid_reality (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 33 of The Chain of Destiny by Sapphire Smoke (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 8 of Someone Like You by lizardmm (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• Jane's World:Smooch by Paige Braddock (AfterEllen.com).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• Untitled Modern AU by aww_frak_it (LotS Femslash).
  
  
• Part 4 of Chains of Fate by synergyfox (LotS Femslash).
  
  Original
  
• Out With the Bathwater by Geonn Cannon (his lj).
  
  The Sarah Connor Chronicles
  
• Genital Stimulation via Phalangeal Motion by Geonn Cannon (his lj).

Nearly summer

It was another sunny day again today. Wish we could get a bit of rain. Can you believe it's almost June already?? Where's the year gone!!

Yet another bank holiday coming up this weekend. It's Whitsun. Although, in our secular society, neither Whitsunday nor Whitmonday accurately follow Ascension and Pentecost the way they used to, so the government refers to it as "Late Spring Bank Holiday". I'm not fond of that description. It sounds so bland and boring. Not to mention it's a lot longer than simply saying "Whitsun".

I usually like Whitsun because it tells me that it's nearly summer. This year however, we've had too many bank holidays in very short order, so it isn't quite as welcome. It just means another unpaid day.

There're plenty of other things to announce the fact that summer will be here in four weeks, Such as the swallows raising a brood of youngsters in the nearby tool barn. There were seven of the little buggers last year, there only seem to be five this time. They're currently in that ball-of-fluffy-helplessness-and-constantly-gaping-mouth stage. All too soon they'll be shuffling along the beam, getting ready for their first flight. They're so damn' cute!!

No swifts this year though. That's a shame. Ah well.

See you next week, goodnight and may your God/s go with you

Ze

Battlestar Galactica

• Too Much by bluewoodensea (Saffic).
  
  Bones
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of Our Love/In Reverse by jhem211 (Girlslash).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 9 of Follow Your Heart by DragonWriter17 (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  CSI:Miami
  
• Chapter 19J of Decisions by sinjenkai (Women in Kevlar).
  
  Disney Princesses
  
• Tenderly by snowynight (GirlGay).
  
  
• Brat & Dance by snowynight (GirlGay).
  
  
• Treasure by snowynight (GirlGay).
  
  
• Magic & Heroine by snowynight (GirlGay).
  
  Glee
  
• Thong by swan_secrets (Femmeslash).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Parts 1 & 2 of It Started Out With A Kiss by mcmused (callie-arizona).
  
  
• Devotion by a_windsor (callie-arizona).
  
  
• Part 1 of Changes in Colliding Worlds by imaginary_adven (callie-arizona).
  
  
• Part 1 of Trying To Be A Hero by Aloneinthisbed (callie-arizona).
  
  
• Part 2 of Trying To Be A Hero by Aloneinthisbed (callie-arizona).
  
  
• Part 1 of Double Trouble by laurenxx3 (callie-arizona).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Part 10 of These Are Days by author18 (Alex_Liv_Lovers).
  
  Merlin
  
• I Wish Things Were Different by alice_vd (Ladies of Camelot).
  
  Original
  
• Part 5 of I See You by Lady D. (Royal Academy of Bards).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Aspirin by anxiousgeek (jane_maura ff).
  
  
• Part 9 of Scarlet Letter by kd_williamson (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  Torchwood
  
• Elegantly Bound by karaokegal (Girlslash).
  

Long day

Ever noticed how it always happens that way?? If you have all the time in the world nothing goes wrong, nothing interrupts you, nothing takes longer than expected, and so you finish doing whatever it was in double-quick time. That's why I was fifteen minutes early for the bus this morning. And that's in addition to the fact that I was starting an hour earlier than normal this morning!! There aren't a lot of people on the bus at that hour.

And on the other hand, when you don't have a lot of time, or you're tired and hope things are simple, or that you can finish the task quickly, that somehow it doubles in size and time and you're late for everything. Which is why even though I started checking my sites earlier than normal, thinking to myself "I hope there's not a lot to check tonight because I'm knackered and could do with an early night." here I am - three hours later - still checking!!

(And yes I am aware of the many and varied ways those two paragraphs can be misread to produce an entirely unintended set of double meanings!!)

I'm knackered because, after a full day of labouring at work, I stopped off on the way home to do some digging on the allotment (and only just made it home in time for the Xena re-run!! Tonight's episode was the season one classic Callisto. We're leaving the less-than-stellar behind and moving into the better eps.).

We are desperate for rain. The allotment is so dry you can dig down for more than a spit-and-a-half without hitting even slightly damp soil. Not good for the spuds or the carrots. Of course - the long hot spell also means that the minute we do get some decent rain all the lettuces will bolt!! I think I might start a new lot of seeds off - just in case.

Quick announcement... Shatterstorm are inviting sign-ups for the Femslash Advent Calendar Dog Days of Summer 2011.

Oh and - unidentified writer in an unspecified fantasy Fandom - you don't know how lucky you are that I was in a better mood tonight than last Wednesday!!

Ze

Alien Resurrection

• Brave New World by squilf (Femmeslash).
  
  Bridesmaids
  
• Happy Accidents by fembuck (Girlslash).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 4 of Afraid of the Dark by Micktrex (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 32 of The Chain Of Destiny by Sapphire Smoke (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• Chapter 50 of Lead the Way by Lady Rashida (Women in Kevlar).
  
  
• Chapter 51 of Lead the Way by Lady Rashida (Women in Kevlar).
  
  
• Part 12 of Take My Hand and Show Me the Way by author18 (Women in Kevlar).
  
  
• Part 13 of Take My Hand and Show Me the Way by author18 (Women in Kevlar).
  
  
• Part 1 of Losing Yourself by acheron02 (C M Femslash).
  
  
• Sail on Silver Girl by dr_b_natural (C M Femslash).
  
  
• Late Night Rendezvous - Somewhere Only We Know by wiked_nachos (C M Femslash).
  
  
• Part 1 of Sing Me To Sleep by wiked_nachos (C M Femslash).
  
  
• Part 2 of Sing Me To Sleep by wiked_nachos (C M Femslash).
  
  
• Part 3 of Sing Me To Sleep by wiked_nachos (C M Femslash).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of Broken by drummergirl015 (C M Femslash).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of Broken by drummergirl015 (C M Femslash).
  
  Glee
  
• Prologue to Empire State of Mind by agentb81 (Girlslash).
  
  Guiding Light
  
• Chapter 49a of Once Upon a Dream by Kelinswriter (Burning City).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Part 6 of One More Makes Two by majeska (Alex_Liv_Lovers).
  
  
• Part 1 of Olivia's Best Friend by alexcaseylove (Alex_Liv_Lovers).
  
  
• Holiday Short – World Turtle Day by sunsetwriter (Alex_Liv_Lovers).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Needed You by celticshocker (Women in Kevlar).
  
  L&O:SVY/BtVS Crossover
  
• Chapter 43 of Sacred Revenge by rebelrsr (Her website).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• We're a Long Way From Home and Home is a Long Way From Us by seriousfic (LotS Femslash).
  
  Merlin
  
• Mordred’s Deal by alice_vd (Ladies of Camelot).
  
  
• Loyalties by alice_vd (Ladies of Camelot).
  
  Nikita
  
• Part 2 of Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word by readthesubtext (Nikita Femslash).
  
  Nikki & Nora
  
• Chapter 8 of Roll Away Your Stone by 1shinyboat (Ladycops).
  
  Original
  
• Mask of the Highway Woman - Runaways Again by Niamh Murphy (Royal Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 2 of A Guardian's Eternity by Stein Willard (Royal Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 4 of I See You by Lady D (Royal Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Parts 9 - 10 of Partners by Melissa Good (Bard's Corner).
  
  
• Part 27 of Guardian Angel by D (Her website).
  
  
• To Remember You By by Sacchi Green (Her blog).
  
  Resident Evil: Afterlife
  
• And From the Darkness by fembuck (Girlslash).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Part 2 of Miles to Go by aturtleback (jane_maura ff).
  
  
• Part 3 of Miles to Go by aturtleback (jane_maura ff).
  
  
• Part 4 of Miles to Go by aturtleback (jane_maura ff).
  
  
• Part 5 of Miles to Go by aturtleback (jane_maura ff).
  
  
• Part 1 of Wedding Capers by insanityonline1 (jane_maura ff).
  
  
• Part 1 of Heat Wave by snuffnyc (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  
• Part 2 of Heat Wave by snuffnyc (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  South of Nowhere
  
• First Time by Dev (Clom n Dev's S-O-N Fanfiction).
  
  
• Chapter 19 of All I Want for Christmas by Dev (Clom n Dev's S-O-N Fanfiction).
  
  Star Trek XI
  
• Turned Me to the Sky by igrockspock (Where No Woman).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Xena Warrior Princess Episode 15 Beware of Greeks Bearing Gifts by Bard (Royal Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 7 of Birdy: Part 10 - Gone by Onesockbard (Royal Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Parts 6 - 9 of A Queen for All Seasons by Melissa Good (Bard's Corner).
  
  
• Free to Die, Bound to Live by IseQween (Bard's Corner).
  

Slow

Oddly enough my day went slowly and smoothly. Usually vacation implies hellish first day back, but not today. That was nice, wonder if the shoe drops tomorrow?

Okay tonight's update is more sane and now you all have lots you can read. Just go back a few days and I am sure there is something you missed.

Peace, Health and Happiness.

Elisa

BtVS

• Chapter 10 of Legacy by DushkuHasDibs (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 25 of Life's Little Surprises by Jaywriter (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of Someone Like You by lizardmm (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 40 of Sacred Revenge by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Guiding Light
  
• Part 1 of Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? by jaina47 (Burning City).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• Ten Cara/Kahlan Drabbles by the_girl_20 (LotS Femslash).
  
  
• You Can't Scare Me Away by sos10 (LotS Femslash).
  
  Sanctuary
  
• After Thousands of Years, What a Face to Wake Up To by Geonn Cannon (his lj).

Still more to read....

Tonight we have the last bit of the incredibly huge P&P update. Monday we're all headed back to work and school. This week begins our final four weeks of school. I know I speak for staff and students both...bring on the break.

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapter 27 of Becoming by kmi85 (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of One Hundred by Sapphire Smoke (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 31 of The Chain of Destiny by Sapphire Smoke (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 10 of Legacy by DushkuHasDibs (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 25 of Life's Little Surprises by Jaywriter (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Glee/The Hollows
  
• All She Wants by Trancer21 (her lj).
  
  Original
  
• Chapter 1 of Ice Flames by phair & Anders (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 1 of Mercury Calling by Fishermensrib (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 13 of Mountain Memories by Kennedy Northcutt (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 7e of Life in the Fast Lane by sinjenkai (Saffic).
  
  
• Deadtown by phair & Anders (phair's web site).
  
  Original Graphic Novel
  
• Chapter 9, Page 5 of She Said by Kris Dresen (her web site).
  
  Sanctuary
  
• Queen of Hearts by Geonn Cannon (his lj).
  
  Women's Murder Club
  
• The Good Ol' Days by mysensitiveside (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• In the Shower by mysensitiveside (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Stockholm Syndrome by Demeter & Qbeck (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Out Of Time by Demeter & Qbeck (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• 5 Times That Cindy Thomas Was Dreaming... Or Wasn't She? by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Closure By Degrees by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• By My Side by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Bound by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Better Days by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Beneath The Veil by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Beautiful by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Allies by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Against The Wall by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Afternoon Delight by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• A Miracle For Me by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• A Long Way From Never by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• A Damn Fine Mess by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• 9 1/2 Days by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Men Talk by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Lover Of Mine by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Killing Me Softly by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Invisible by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• If You Really Mean It, Sorry Is Enough by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Hurt by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• High Expectations by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Hidden Meaning by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Genesis by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Dreaming Of Kerouac by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Desk Sex & Illegal Downloads by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Darkness And Light by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Never Feel by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Peace by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Pleasure by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Room For Three by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Shadow Of A Dream by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Small Favors Among Friends by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Sunday Afternoon by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Taking Back The Night by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Door Left Ajar by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Hunger by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Nine Lives Of Lindsay Boxer by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Seduction Of Cindy Thomas by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Tied, Together by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Time Stood Still by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Wedding Day by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Trials by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Unforgettable by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Visceral by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• True Intentions by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Unexpected by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Undeniable by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Long Way Home by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Paper Dreams by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Mine by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Living Proof by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Hearts Break In Silence by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Fear by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Flowers In The Attic by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Not Ready To Make Nice by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Have You Ever? by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• If I Stay Here, Won't You Listen To My Heart? by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• How Long Has This Been Going On? by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Explosive by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Attraction by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Femme Fatale by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Closing In by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Getaway by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• In Deep by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Tonight While I'm Making Excuses by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Tied by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Unreal by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Inside My Hell by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• I Dreamed A Dream by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• I Do by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Runaway Bride by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• My Best Friend's Wedding by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Proposal by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Better Or Worse by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Thunderstorm by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Traitor Inside by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Cold Touch Of Memory by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Afire by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Falling Dreams by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Ghost In My Heart by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Mother's Day In Boston by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• In The Blood by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Shadow Dance by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Introspection by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• San Francisco-Boston, 22:00 by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Incision by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Not Just In The Movies by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Almost Lovers by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  X-Men
  
• In the Morning by Taz (Passion & Perfection).

Back

Vegas was fun. I have returned and none the richer for sure. A very good time was had by all and now I'm back to reality. I also need a little more sleep. And a lot less alcohol.

Tamara no longer has to to do all the links herself and we have gotten a bit more of the Passion and Perfection update for you this evening. We'll finish it up tomorrow (stay tuned you Women's Murder Club fans).

Until then, enjoy this update!

Peace, Health and Happiness to you all!

Elisa

BtVS

• Chapter 5 of You and I by invalid_reality (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Snowed In by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Parts 1-35 of Torn Asunder by Liz M (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Parts 6-15 of Splinters by VivalaB (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Parts 16-28 of Blood is Thicker (Conclusion) by Allie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Wrong Side of Bed by ncruuk (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Tighter, No, Not that Tight by ncruuk (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Snaptastic by ncruuk (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• OT Gone OTT by ncruuk (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Orgasm on Line One? by ncruuk (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• House Calls by ncruuk (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Best Foot Forward by ncruuk (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Dawn Closings by ncruuk (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Brunch with Blondes by ncruuk (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Be Prepared by ncruuk (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• Five untitled and unrelated vignettes about Cara and Kahlan by the_girl_20 (LotS Femslash).
  
  
• Mrs. & Mrs. Mord 'Sith by trancer (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• An Old Mord 'Sith Tradition by mysensitiveside (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Learning the Rules by mysensitiveside (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Ruby's Maze by Aerows (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Necessity by Aerows (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Legend of Slashy Hollow by Aerows (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Foretelling by Aerows (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Divide, Book 1 by Aerows (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Lost Girl
  
• Jo & Blair Recap Lost Girl: Episode 05 by Slave2Free (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Murder in Suburbia
  
• Junior by ralst (Passion & Perfection).
  
  NCIS
  
• Date Night by swan_secrets (Saffic).
  
  
• Giving Thanks by Geekgrrllurking (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• J is for Jealous by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• P is for Passover by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• X is for Xenophobia by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Nikki & Nora
  
• First Bite by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Original
  
• Part 3 of I See You by Lady D (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 1 of Deadtown by phair and Anders (Betting-on-the-Muse.com).
  
  
• The Pocket Watch by Cheyne (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Breaking of The Bones by Valerie Ross (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Popular
  
• Pretty by mysensitiveside (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Learning To Fly by mysensitiveside (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Exam by mysensitiveside (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• A Bunny Tale by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• A Win-Win Situation by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• In Deep by Deeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Tonight While I'm Making Excuses by Deeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Tied by Deeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Unreal by Deeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Inside My Hell by Deeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• I Dreamed A Dream by Deeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Falling Dreams by Deeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Ghost In My Heart by Deeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Mother's Day In Boston by Deeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• In The Blood by Deeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Shadow Dance by Deeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Introspection by Deeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• San Francisco-Boston, 22:00 by Deeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Incision by Deeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Not Just In The Movies by Deeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Almost Lovers by Deeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Sanctuary
  
• The New by Abnormal Newt (Passion & Perfection).
  
  The Sarah Connor Chronicles
  
• Batter Up by zennie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• A Year Without Rain by Debbie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Against All Odds parts 1-6 by JGirl (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Convergences in Time by Debbie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The WOO Chronicle: Delivery by KC (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The WOO Chronicle: Duck by KC (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Virtual Seasons: Sarah Connor Chronicles
  
• Four Times Judgment Day Happened and Once Time It Didn't by zennie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Fractured by Inspector Boxer and Anklebones (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Immolation by DJ Shiva (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• All the Roads Taken by wkgreen (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Anniversary by trancer (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Dopplegangers, Apocalypses, and Femslash, Oh My! by ralst (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Voyager
  
• Attack of the 50-Ft. Half-Klingon by Odon (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Wedding # 1 by ralst (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Wedding # 2 by ralst (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Wedding # 3 by ralst (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Warehouse 13
  
• Perks of the Job by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Belief & Betrayal by grumpybear & sHaYcH (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• (lady i will touch you with my mind) by corchen (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Pats 1 - 5 of Metropolitan Ghost by Athena (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Two Steps Forward, One Step back by Athena (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Rain by Athena (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Unexpected Visitor by Athena (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Spring is in the Air by Athena (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Wheel of Time
  
• A New Tar Valon Spring by Aerows (Passion & Perfection).

And...a little bit more of the P&P update for you tonight.....

I'm so lame. I spaced on posting this for Allaine yesterday.

I have a new show airing on Thursday, June 2nd.

3rd Season, 3rd Time - Xena Authors T. Novan and Ali Vali

www.blogtalkradio.com/allaine/2011/06/03/3rd-season-3rd-time--xena-authors-t-novan-and-ali-vali

Two years ago on this date, Femslash4Fans Radio had just taken its first few, crawling steps out of the primordial ooze of dead air. I had hosted a few "talk radio format" shows, but the first "interview" segment came weeks later on June 2, 2009. But now F4F embarks on the third year of its existence, and to mark the occasion of that first interview, it is perhaps only fitting that we host a third show on the "Xena: Warrior Princess" fandom. During the first two Xena shows I interviewed six of the best Xena fanfic/uberfic authors out there. That's not counting the individual Xena authors who have cropped up in one fandom discussion or another, from "Guiding Light" to "Bad Girls". Or those authors whose time spent in the Xena fandom marked the beginning of their varied fanfic histories, as they shifted effortlessly from one show to the next. All taken together, I've interviewed over a dozen different people whose names can be found at sites like the Academy of Bards or the Athenaeum. And you know, I've only scratched the surface. So tonight we'll be adding two more names to the list. T. Novan is the writer of the popular novel "The Claiming of Ford", as well as coauthor of the successful two-parter "Madame President" and "First Lady" along with Advocate. And Ali Vali is the creator of the "Amazonia" series, the Ramses/Sarah series, AND the Harry/Desi series. Our cohost for this evening will be Kim Pritekel, returning to this program for the first time since appearing as a guest, along with Susan X Meagher and D. Jordan Redhawk, on my last Xena show in 2010.

Sincerely, Allaine
Femslash4Fans Radio
www.blogtalkradio.com/allaine

You may have noticed that I've been running bits of the current Passion & Perfection update. Tomorrow night's update should conclude the series.

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapter 3 of Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles by rampantjake (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Facts of Life
  
• Part 1 of I Wonder You by Smoothe (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The One that I Want by Blitzreitzer (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Common Ground 7: Hope Strikes Back by Slave2Free (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Jo & Blair Recap Lost Girl Episode 5 Slave2Free (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Fried Green Tomatoes
  
• F is for Foundations by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• O is for October by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Glee
  
• When the Night Feels My Song by JT (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Witches, Vampires and Complicated Things by trancer (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Blame It On The Alcohol: Take-Two by silverwriter01 (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Blame It On The Alcohol: Take-Three by silverwriter01 (Passion & Perfection).
  
  The Good Wife
  
• I is for Isolation by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Reactions by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Gossip Girl
  
• Almost Is Just Enough by mysensitiveside (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Just Like the Very First Time by Kai (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Dance While the Devil Sleeps by hnsnrachel (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• I Want to Come Over by hnsnrachel (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• From a Distance by hnsnrachel (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• We Never Even Got to Start by hnsnrachel (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Broken Angel by hnsnrachel (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Throw You to the Wind by hnsnrachel (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Down This Road by hnsnrachel (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Between the Shores by hnsnrachel (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• One Half of Wisdom by hnsnrachel (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Guiding Light
  
• Some Enchanted Evening by privia (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Parts 21-23 of Hidden Treasure by Calliopes_Muse and Geekgrrllurking (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Parts 14-20 of All the King's Horses (Conclusion) by Geekgrrllurking (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Parts 5 & 6 of Need You Now by Geekgrrllurking (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Parts 4-7 of Gaily in the Night Wind Stealing by Geekgrrllurking (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Parts 7-9 of Whither Thou Goest by Geekgrrllurking (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Prologue of Sins of the Daughter by Geekgrrllurking (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• C is for Cookies by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• G is for Grove by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• U is for Underestimate by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Y is for Yoghurt by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Sleeping with the Boss by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Five Moments That Shaped The Strangest Moment of Francesca Rivera's Young Life by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Accident by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  The Hollows
  
• A Good Sharp Kick by mel (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• A is for Accident by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• K is for Karma by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• M is for Misunderstanding by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• W is for Workout by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Lost and Found by miri_cleo, and future_imp47 (Saffic).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• Part 7 of Broken Chains by chickinwhite (LotS Femslash).
  
  Original
  
• The Reawakening by J.A. Zollicoffer (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 4 of Dust by Ann McMan (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Celebrity by Geonn Cannon (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 10 of Heart's Resolve by Carrie Carr (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 26d of Insight by sinjenkai (Saffic).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Moment of Truth by Geonn Cannon (Academy of Bards).

Babbling

E is having a blast in Las Vegas. I'm having fun catching up on my queued television shows at Hulu.com. The cats are ready for E to return. With me they don't get their breakfast at 4:30 am every morning.

Tomorrow we get another Friday. Yay!

I'll let you get to it....


Tamara

Bad Girls

• In Mates by Kate (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Body of Proof
  
• Then She Noticed by ralst (Passion & Perfection).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 6 of Blood by Venom (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Cuffs & Keys by InmyDreamsFluffy (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Dance While the Devil Sleeps by hnsnrachel (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Fade Away by hnsnrachel (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Dance of the Happy Little Toaster by kerkevik (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• If Wishes Were Horses by kerkevik (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Parts 36-40 of Essence of the Hellmouth by Wispr (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Parts 24-26 of Beauty and the Beast the Faerun Way by Wispr (Passion & Perfection).
  
  CSI
  
• Bliss by Debbie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  CSI: New York
  
• Parts 3-7 of Eden Ashley Chronicles by EdenAshley (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Castle/Chuck
  
• E Is for Elegant by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Comics
  
• Jane's World: Aesha=kryptonite by Paige Braddock (AfterEllen.com).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• Gin on Ice by babydykecate (Saffic).
  
  
• Race of a Lifetime by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Still the Same by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Till We Meet Again by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• In the Morning by Taz (Passion & Perfection).
  
  The Devil Wears Prada
  
• Finding Your Way Home by Geekgrrllurking (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• How to Become a DragonMaster by dhamphir (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The End of a Very Long Beginning by Wayndaback (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Possibilities by VivalaB (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Z Is for Zipper by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• Part 23 of Her Hand Brings Sorrow by vanchidel (LotS Femslash).
  
  Nikki & Nora
  
• Ephemeral Envisagements by docwho2100 (JS Odds and Ends).
  
  Original
  
• Part 2 of I See You by Lady D (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Opportunities by Katharosxg (Academy of Bards).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Thresholds by Geonn Cannon (his livejournal).
  
  Sarah Connor Chronicles
  
• October & April by E.J. Cady (Academy of Bards).

Mutter, mutter, mutter

Grumpy today. Don't know why because I actually got home at a decent hour tonight (before 7pm.) It might be because my shoulder is killing me - slightly over-did things at work. Couldn't be helped, the work had to be done, and it had to be done today. Or it might just be because I'm a grumpy git.

I'm so grumpy in fact that I nearly carried out my, (oft promised but never put into practice because it would be unprofessional), private threat. The one I grumble to myself every time I do these updates. It goes something like, "The next story I report on where the writer doesn't seem to be able to find their shift key is going to be reported as 'I don't have a proper title because I'm too lazy to use capital letters at the start of words in my title', instead of the actual title of the fic."

Did I mention I'm a grammar diva?? *g*

Of course I could be grumpy because I haven't had a lot of sleep this week, having spent a fair bit of Saturday night and Sunday in the hospital. No, not me this time. My nephew. Let's just say I think my talent for chaos, injury, and destruction is genetic. Although his was self-inflicted - he was trying for a Darwin Award - mine are usually accidental or careless rather than deliberately stupid. And my accidents usually have a humorous side to them. Or a side that can be made humorous with time & distance. His was just worrying, stupid, and caused myself and my sister a great deal of panic when we got the call from the hospital.

He was at a barbecue at a friend's house and drank too much. (Isn't it funny how alcohol and stupidity so often go hand-in-hand). He had seen a trick on the TV where a (trained) stuntman blew alcohol across a lighted torch and created a flame. He decided he could do it. So he tried. He blew vodka onto a cigarette lighter. Into the wind.

He was bloody lucky. His face is burnt, he can't leave the house for a fortnight, he can never go out in the sun without very high factor sun-block, he'll never grow a full beard, but he won't need grafts and be won't scar.

Lesson - never, ever play with fire!!

Hope your week goes better. Stay safe. Goodnight and may your God/s go with you.

Ze

BtVS

• Chapter 1 of Broken Wings by Anki-Shai (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Firefly/Serenity
  
• Part 10 of Tragedy by lostnfoundcause (Women in Kevlar).
  
  Final Fantasy IV / Final Fantasy VIII Crossover
  
• Pandora by athenemiranda (Saffic).
  
  Glee
  
• Flow Sweetly, Hang Heavy by skyfuls_s (Glee Femslash).
  
  
• Parts 1 to 8 of Kiss and Tell (Loose Lips Sink Ships) by TexasWatermelon (Glee Femslash).
  
  
• Assume Crash Positions by slacker_d (Glee Femslash).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• Part 13 of Uncertainty by misanagy (LotS Femslash).
  
  
• Chapter 5 Part 2 of A Love Story by lovelikecrazy87 (LotS Femslash).
  
  Nikita
  
• Part 1 of Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word by readthesubtext (Nikita Femslash).
  
  
• Die A Little Death by seriousfic (Girlslash).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Part 8b of Scarlet Letter by kd_williamson (jane_maura ff).
  
  
• Part 1 of Miles to Go by aturtleback (jane_maura ff).
  
  
• How it Goes by exquisitliltart (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  Voyager
  
• It Doesn't Take a Scientist by kats_blues (jslash7).
  

IDAHO

No, not the US state. It is, apparently, The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

I don't know how well publicised this is, but personally I wouldn't have heard of it if a straight friend hadn't linked to a facebook page about it!! It seems to have begun in Canada and I expect it's reasonably well-known in parts of the USA too.

Of course it won't have an awful lot of impact on the people who really need to stop being bigots. The Ugandan government. Certain US states & politicians. Certain British (Northern Ireland in particular) politicians, etc.. Fundamentalist whackos of all persuasions who claim to have religious faith (which as a rule bears no relation to the precepts of whichever religion it is they claim to follow). The Iranian government. In fact the governments of any of the 75 or so nations where it's still illegal to be LGBT (might as well make it illegal to have blue eyes!!) and the 7 or 8 where it carries a death sentence.

But it's worth making a fuss anyway. Nothing changes unless you make it change.

Ze

BtVS

• Chapter 11 of Snapshots by Hayley (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• Chapter 48 of Lead the Way by Lady Rashida (Women in Kevlar).
  
  
• Chapter 49 of Lead the Way by Lady Rashida(Women in Kevlar).
  
  
• Chapter 11 of Take My Hand and Show Me the Way by author18 (Women in Kevlar).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of A Sense of Self by dr_b_natural (C M Femslash).
  
  Harry Potter
  
• Part 2 of When I Awake, The World Will Be Born Anew by nature_saphique (Girlslash).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Part 1 of Life Begin Again by alexcabot (Alex_Liv_Lovers).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of Needed You by celticshocker (Women in Kevlar).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• A Hard Life for a Chipmunk by synergyfox (LotS Femslash).
  
  
• Part 4 of Wildness by tequilajuju (LotS Femslash).
  
  Merlin
  
• Our Final Dance by alice_vd (Ladies of Camelot).
  
  Original
  
• Part 1 of I See You by Lady D (Royal Academy of Bards).
  
  Nikki & Nora
  
• Part 7 of Roll Away Your Stone by 1shinyboat (Ladycops).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Chapter 1 of Howl by aturtleback (jane_maura ff).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of Evolution by crackinois (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  
• Mothers, Fathers, Sons, and Daughters by snuffnyc (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  
• Parts 15 to 17 of At This Moment by marciavandecamp (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  
• Simple Pleasures by quick_as_zoe (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Xena Warrior Princess Episode 14 Royal Academy of Bards Part 2 by Bard (Royal Academy of Bards).
  

Random Bits

I took today off to pack and pull my stuff together for my trip to Vegas. The plane leaves at 9 tomorrow, which means to the airport by around 7:30 am allowing my driver (Tamara) to miss her much loved Tuesday meeting.

If I have decent internet access (one never knows) I will perhaps post on either Thursday or Friday, otherwise I'll chat at you all next weekend.

Until then enjoy those updates.

Peace, Health and Happiness and tonight throw in luck as I leave for the lucky city!

Elisa

BtVS

• Chapter 4 of You and I by invalid_reality (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of Someone Like You by lizardmm (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 24 of Becoming by kmi85 (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  CSI: Miami
  
• Part 18i of Decisions by sinjenkai (Saffic).
  
  Glee/Hallows
  
• Witches, Vampires and Complicated Things by Trancer21 (her lj).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• Part 3 of Unexpected by carapendragon (LotS Femslash).
  
  
• Daylight by synergyfox (LotS Femslash).
  
  Malory Towers
  
• Chapter 4 of A Joke by hafl (Saffic).

Sunday

After yesterday's burst of productivity today's slugdom was welcomed by all. The boys and I went to see Thor. It was my delayed Mother's Day present to myself. Duncan was ambivalent about the movie but Cal and I liked it. I'm a sucker for any comic book movie though.

Tomorrow E starts her vacation. Tuesday she'll head to Las Vegas for the week. Tomorrow she'll pack. I will be at home all week with just the cats...all 5 of them. It's going to be odd having the whole house to myself.

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapter 24 of Underneath It All by Asher (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of Nothing Left to Lose by invalid_reality (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 24 of Life's Little Surprises by Jaywriter (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  The Good Wife
  
• Fantasy and Reality by Geonn Cannon (his lj).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• Chapter 5, Part 1 of A Love Story by lovelikecrazy87 (LotS Femslash).
  
  
• Asunder by the_girl_20 (LotS Femslash).
  
  Lost Girl
  
• Safe Sex by Geonn Cannon (his lj).
  
  Nikki & Nora
  
• Chapter 12 of Ephemeral Envisagements by docwho2100 (JS Odds & Ends).
  
  Original
  
• Chapter 3 of Ice Flames (Complete) by phair (her web site).
  
  
• Part 7d of Life in the Fast Lane by sinjenkai (Saffic).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• The Supremacy Alliance (Spring Break in New York 33) by romansilence (Area 52).
  
  
• Family Decision (Spring Break in New York 34) by romansilence (Area 52).
  
  
• The Aftermath (Spring Break in New York 35) by romansilence (Area 52).

Spring Lives

Today reminded me why this is absolutely my favorite season. Sun breaks, drops of rain and 62, what more could I want?

We did a bunch of gardening, got the tomatoes in as Tamara did some weed whacking on the steep hill and pulled a ton of dandelions from the strawberry area.

Tamara and the kids even got out and washed her big blue van and all three kiddos took the opportunity to jump happily about on the trampoline.

Overall it was a great day. The clouds are rolling in for tomorrow but no complaints as we got a perfect Saturday.

Hope you all enjoy the updates.

Peace, Health and Happiness.

Elisa

Legend of the Seeker

• Part 6 of Broken Chains by chickinwhite (LotS Femslash).
  
  
• A Day to Remember by individual_68 (LotS Femslash).
  
  Original
  
• Part 3 of Dust by Ann McMan (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 1 of A Guardian's Eternity by Stein Willard (Academy of Bards).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Gut Feelings (Spring Break in New York 30) by romansilence (Area 52).
  
  
• Gut Feelings Confirmed (Spring Break in New York 31) by romansilence (Area 52).
  
  
• Family Affairs (Spring Break in New York 32) by romansilence (Area 52).

Technical Difficulties

Blogger was down most of yesterday so we didn't get the update posted to the site until this afternoon. We did mail it out to the Yahoo group (there's a handy dandy sign-up spot a wee bit down to the right) last night, however.

Our weekend looks to be full of rain. I'm hoping we get a little sun tomorrow so we can plant some flowers on the hillside behind the house. Even if it is raining I reckon I'll get up there but it'll be a lot messier of a job.

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapter 13 of Beauty and the Beast the Faerun Way... by Wispr (Rebelrsr's site).
  
  
• Mind Games by Zigpal (Rebelrsr's web site).
  
  Comics
  
• Part 8, Comic #6-2 of Angels2200 by Peter Haynes, Nathaniel Savio, Jana Hoffman, & Kimberly Stewart (Angels 2200).
  
  Guiding Light
  
• Chapter 47 of Once Upon a Dream by kelinswriter (Burning City).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• Part 1 of Unexpected by carapendragon (LotS Femslash).
  
  
• Part 2 of Unexpected by carapendragon (LotS Femslash).
  
  
• Poem 15 by nike_ravus (LotS Femslash).
  
  Original
  
• Part 6 of Surviving the Storm by Alice D. (Academy of Bards).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Perfection Incarnate (Spring Break in New York 27) by romansilence (Area 52).
  
  
• Life Worth Living (Spring Break in New York 28) by romansilence (Area 52).
  
  
• On the Stand (Spring Break in New York 29) by romansilence (Area 52).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• When We're Old by demoka (Academy of Bards).

Almost Friday

Vacation is in my radar. One more day of work and I have another week off. I could really get used to this vacation thing. I hope the sun continues to share with us for the next few days as some yard work is necessary.

Seems Blogger is unahppy today, so this update may shoot to Yahoo groups only until they fix the issue.

Enjoy those updates!

Peace, Health and Happiness

Elisa

BtVS

• Chapter 3 of You and I by invalid_reality (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• Hurricane Aesha by Paige Braddock (AfterEllen.com)
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• A Little Bit Stupid, A Little Bit Brave by babydykecate (Saffic).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• Blood Ties: Forever May Not Be Long Enough by chaotic_fuse81 (LotS Femslash).
  
  Original
  
• Part 26c of Insight by sinjenkai (Saffic).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Surprises (Spring Break in New York 25) by romansilence (Area 52).
  
  
• Flame (Spring Break in New York 26) by romansilence (Area 52).