Feeling good...

...it seems just in time for this semi-business oriented holiday. The day created to make money. Today should be the day we as consumers choose not to indulge and perhaps wait 'til the day after and totally surprise those we love most.

What's also funny to me is this day is about showing we care for those around us, why not show that on many other days as well? Why the hell save it all for one day? The reality of life shows us that it can change in a heartbeat. I suggest on this Valentine's Day you do what you need to, however, make a pact to start showing those in your life (whether family, friends or lovers) that you care throughout the year.

A moment is only so long and it will never be repeated again. Take today and change the future. We all need someone as life is not a deserted island. In the end regardless of who we are each of our connections is important to this human race. So fine buy your flowers and chocolate, but don't let yourself give up the other 364 (this year 365) days of the year.

May this Valentine's Day find you well and to each of you, remember you are important and of value, regardless of who you are with today.

Life is a path for Truth and today is your opportunity to see yourself clearly on it. Enjoy wherever you can because, good or bad, tomorrow is another day chock full of opportunities.

Peace.

Elisa

BtVS

• Chapter 43 of Second Chances by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 16 of Heart's Desire by Pencil Neck (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 10 of Future Results of a Past Mistake by ftvs (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 19 of Friends, lovers and Ex-Lovers by Kinetic-Kid (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Conclusion of The Time Series by Kinetic-Kid (Mystic Muse).
  
  Comics
  
• 2/14/2008 Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• Bodies of Evidence by ardvari (Sassy).
  
  Original
  
• The Academy of Bards Valentine Invitational 2008 by Various (Academy of Bards).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Remember When by D (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Remember When by D (her web site).

Back to Work

We're back at E's work for the next few days. She's doing well but tires easily. Still no puke-a-thon for me. *knock wood* Let's hope it stays that way....

Send good, stomach settling thoughts E's way and enjoy the updates.

Tamara

Birds of Prey

• Chapter 17 of Gravity by BG (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Chapters 9 & 10 of A Different Way of Thinking by Adliren (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  BtVS
  
• Hearts and Flowers by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 22 of Just Breathe by Asher (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 23 of Nusac by lycanthrope (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Meant To Be by Mark Warren (The Hellmouth Revisited).
  
  Comics
  
• 2/13/2008 Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Medical Investigation
  
• Allow Me This Moment to Breathe by freya_fics (Saffic).
  
  Original
  
• Part 6 of Something So Close to Love by Artemis Callaghan (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Chapter 19 of Nwyn by Psidraconis (Academy of Bards).
  
  South of Nowhere
  
• Perfection by Lani (South of Nowhere Fanfiction).
  
  Voyager
  
• The Traveler by H.W. (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Cupid Has Been Assimilated! by DAx (Perfection).
  
  Women's Murder Club
  
• The Rules of Engagement by Trancer21 (her livejournal).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Chapter 4 of Letting Go by Bobbie Halchishak (Academy of Bards).

Hype and a Puke-a-thon Update

After a fretful night, E is on the mend. She feels like she's been run over by a truck but has managed to keep water and food down. Sad to say tomorrow she must go to work. Nothing like being sick on your two days off.

The house has been cozy and warm. DVDs are plentiful and I've even managed to get dishes washed and a little laundry done. That makes E feel bad but let me tell you, it's nothing like the dish/laundry load at home. I've managed to rest a lot myself and get some reading in. Even with a sick best friend, it's been a restful vacation.

Now for some hype from Erin O'Rielly....

Intaglio Publications, Inc. is proud to announce the release of Deception by Erin O'Reilly.

Deception
By: Erin O'Reilly
ISBN: 978-1-933113-87-6
Price: $16.95

Available now at www.bellabooks.com and StarCrossed Productions (www.scp-inc.biz)

Lane Cuthbert knew exactly where she wanted to go and exactly what she had to do to get here. All she needed to elevate her status as an attorney within the legal network was a juicy scandal-or maybe even a murder. What she found was a beautiful woman with a secret.

When the sheriff charges beautiful and wealthy Bryce Clayton with the murder of Preston Garrett, Lane sees her chance at fame. The only problem is that Bryce won't say where she was at the time of the murder. Although Lane is able to discredit many of the district attorney's witnesses, she still has a problem-the alleged murder weapon belongs to Bryce.

Can Lane convince the jury of her client's innocence? Or will Bryce pay the ultimate price for her silence...

Listen to an excerpt from the book read by the author.

Enjoy the updates!

Tamara

BtVS

• Part 1 of Coming Back by GayNow (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Chapter 11 of The Black Parade by fairyjnr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 15 of Heart's Desire by Pencil Neck (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• 02/12/08 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Original
  
• Chapter 2 of The Hunters by JA Bard (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Galaxy Dancers - Leona Bristolie, At Large - Part II by JA Bard (The Athenaeum).
  
  South of Nowhere
  
• Perfection by Lani (South of Nowhere Fanfiction).
  
  Stargate SG-1/Stargate Atlantis
  
• Priorities by SJSlashfan (Area 52).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Part 2 of Darkening Rays of Light by Hillsys Stalker (The Athenaeum).

Bride of Puke-a-thon 2008

E has been felled by Puke-a-thon 2008. It came on quite suddenly this afternoon and she's not happy. Who can blame her? This is one nasty bug. She's currently sacked out on the couch with the handy trash can nearby. I'm hoping it's not as hard on her as it was on little E.

Wish us luck and send her good vibes when she's inevitably going to be informing y'all of my bout with Puke-a-thon 2008. Hope I can keep from taking it back home with me....

Tamara

BtVS

• Through Tainted Glass by NGBlue (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapters 16 & 17 of New Friends and Old Lovers by Kinetic-Kid (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• The Time Series Conclusion by Kinetic-Kid (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Chapter 21-Epilogue of The Bitch Club (Complete) by Kinetic-Kid (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Chapters 1-4 of To Live Again by Kinetic-Kid (Mystic Muse).
  
  Charmed
  
• Episodes 17a & 17b of The New Charmed Ones by JS ellienoname & MG (JS Odds and Ends).
  
  Comics
  
• 2/10/2008 Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• Homecoming by Mary Griggs (her web site).
  
  Original
  
• Part 2 of Gun Control by Black Cherry (her web site).
  
  
• Part 5 of Something So Close to Love by Artemis Callaghan (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Valentines Snafu by Mary Griggs (her web site).
  
  Original Graphic Novel
  
• Chapter 11, Page 16 of Grace by Kris Dresen (her web site).

Ikea

We made it to Ikea. E is $350 poorer for it. I got out with a mere $50. It's probably good that there's not an Ikea close to me because I would surely be in that $350 group.

Of course, no trip to Ikea is complete without dining in the Ikea cafeteria. E loves their Swedish meatballs so we split a plate for lunch. It always amazes me how many folks avail themselves of the Ikea cafeteria.

P&P updated, which means you have a lot to read. Enjoy 'em!

Tamara

Birds of Prey

• Loose Cannons by merfilly (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 3 of Meant to Be: Queen of Hearts by by Mark Warren (The Hell Mouth Revisited).
  
  CSI
  
• Heart's a Flush by Debbie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Conference Entanglements by Rach (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• Elements of Emotion: Want by racethewind10 (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• fugit inreparabile tempus by racethewind10 (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Sistere Tempus by racethewind10 (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Looking For A Penny On An Empty Beach by DiNovia (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Solace by Fewthistle (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Rapprochement by Fewthistle (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Memory by atfm (Passion & Perfection).
  
  The Devil Wears Prada
  
• The Book by Ojos11 (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Heroes
  
• A La Mode by TexasWatermelon (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Part 18 of The Sum of Contradictions: Hovering by beurre blanc (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Law & Order: TBJ
  
• Maneuvers by EponinesGhost (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Lost
  
• All On You by TheAgonyOfBlank (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Murder in Suburbia
  
• Go Pats! by ralst (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Mechanic by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Popular
  
• Sneak part 3 by Misty Flores (Passion & Perfection).
  
  The Sarah Connor Chronicles
  
• Inside Sarah by Calliope (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Only Destiny by Calliope (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Teaching Her to Sleep by postxf (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Postulations and Practices by Harper (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Splat!!! by Elizabeth Carter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Voyager
  
• Labyrinth by Trekgrrl (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Through the Looking Glass by Trekgrrl (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Holohell by Trekgrrl (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Into the Fire by Trekgrrl (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Wicked
  
• To the End by Mbard (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Women's Murder Club
  
• It would be easier if it were Martha's fault by Kristina K (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Incidental Accidents by TexasWatermelon (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Promises of Debt by Lesley Mitchell (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Colour and Sound by gigi2690 (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Serendipity by Liz Estrada (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Moody Tuesday by ralst (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 3 of Sneak by Misty Flores (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Love by Kerri-Ann Allen (Passion & Perfection).

Hating Birthday Parties

My daughter once again was excited about an event on the weekend. However Puke-a-thon 2008 visited and once again she is not only feeling horrible but sad about missing something fun. It's hard to be sick and it's hard to have kids sick.

I can at least understand it and do my best about trying to get water in and sodium crackers. However, kids are tough to help when they are upset and so totally do not want to vomit anymore. It's been a long 24 hours and I am so looking forward to the sleep that was denied me last night.

Here be your updates, enjoy them.

Elisa

BtVS

• Chapter 1 of Queen of Hearts by Mark Warren (The Hell Mouth Revisited).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of Queen of Hearts by Mark Warren (The Hell Mouth Revisited).
  
  
• Chapter 9 of 2 Slayers and a Baby by slayertash (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 22 of Nusac by lycanthrope (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Murder In Suburbia
  
• The Mechanic by Ann (Subtext In Suburbia).
  
  Psych
  
• Carnivorous Mink by Geonn Cannon (his lj).
  
  ST:TNG
  
• Part 1 of Return to Farpoint by unknownscribler (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• Part 2 of Return to Farpoint by unknownscribler (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• Part 3 of Return to Farpoint by unknownscribler (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• Part 4 of Return to Farpoint by unknownscribler (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• Part 5 of Return to Farpoint by unknownscribler (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• Part 6 of Return to Farpoint by unknownscribler (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• Part 7 of Return to Farpoint by unknownscribler (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• Sanctuary by DiNovia (Shatterstorm Productions).

Point me to the yo-yo aisle....

No Ikea trip today due to the fact that just about every US presidential candidate is going to be in downtown Seattle this evening. The thought of getting through Seattle traffic that's worse than usual (and believe me, Seattle traffic is bad enough already) wasn't appealing to either of us. Instead we'll be visiting a cool toy story to find a present for a Saturday birthday party. Being a big kid at heart I'm just as happy to go to a toy store as Ikea. Here's hoping it's far away from any caucuses....

Tamara

All My Children

• Home Is Where the Heart Is by carpesomediem (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  BtVS
  
• Common Areas by watson (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Nobody Should Be Alone for New Year by Raven Morbisk (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  BtVS/CSI/Ghost Whisperer
  
• Faith, Knife, Murder by Raven Morbisk (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  
• Hurt by Raven Morbisk (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  CSI
  
• The Encounter by Raven Morbisk (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  
• Too Late by Raven Morbisk (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  
• Green Saturday by carpesomediem (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  Comics
  
• 2/8/2008 Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Popular
  
• Merry Early Christmas by carpesomediem (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  X-Men
  
• First Snowfall by carpesomediem (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Part 6 of Living in the Past by Xenamungrrr (Academy of Bards).

Home Away from Home

In Seattle for a little over a week. Had a fun time with E at work today. I accomplished reading and watching Babylon 5, all while E slaved away. More of the same tomorrow and a possible trip to Ikea. Fun!

Tamara

Birds of Prey

• Chapters 14 & 15 of Gravity by BG (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of A Different Way of Thinking by Adliren (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 3 of Eternity by wolfkin (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Part 10 of Days of Grace by w.y. back (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Strong Enough by Gina (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  
• A New Beginning by Gina (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  Comics
  
• 02/07/08 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  
• Episode 520 of Dykes to Watch Out For by Alison Bechdel (her web site).
  
  Gargoyles
  
• Chapter 5 of Puppet Strings by Kudara (her website).
  
  Original
  
• Part 4 of Something So Close to Love by Artemis Callaghan (Academy of Bards).

In Flight

Tamara is off flying the friendly skies, or not as most of us have come to learn. So another update from Seattle today. Enjoy 'em!

Elisa

BtVS

• Chapter 10 & 11 of Two Slayers in Love (Complete) by Lizzie Beam (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• 02/06/08 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Original
  
• Part 3 of Something So Close To Love by Artemis Callaghan (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 6 of Heart of An Angel by Fiur and Vlamme (Athenaeum).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Swanheart by WolfRuler (Athenaeum).
  
  Without A Trace
  
• It Just Happened To Come In An Appropriate Place by x-postred (Rare & Small Fandom Femslash).

Midweek

Work has been a bit overwhelming lately and I am hoping for a break. Good news one is coming soon. Okie is making an quick visit to Seattle and I'm greatly looking forward to it.

So until then you have me for the next two days. Now back to your regularly scheduled programming. Enjoy.

Elisa

BtVS

• Chapter 21 of Just Breathe by Asher (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of The Way It Should Have Gone by LunasMeow (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Meant to Be, Book One: The New World by hellmouthguy (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• 02/05/08 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Original
  
• Sehanine's Moonblade by Crimsonlotus (Saffic).
  
  
• Chapter 11 of Two Part Harmony by Colleen (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 6 of Little Disquietude (Conclusion) by Rysler (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Chapter 11 of Two Part Harmony by Colleen (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Part 1 of Cot of the MacDiarmmid Clan on Maridoileag by JA Bard (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Part 1 of The Hunters by JA Bard (The Athenaeum).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Reflections and Daydreams by Hillsys Stalker (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Darkening Rays of Light by Hillsys Stalker (The Athenaeum).

Hype!

Something cool for you Buffy fans to check out: www.thehellmouthrevisited.com. Mark has one huge Buffy and Faith story posted currently but plans to post more. It's in doc format as a download. If you decide to grab the story (listed below) please send him some feedback. He'd love to hear what you think.

Tamara

Birds of Prey

• In the Eye of the Beholder by Wulleente (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Chapters 5 & 6 of A Different Way of Thinking by Adliren (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  BtVS
  
• Meant To Be by Mark Warren (The Hellmouth Revisited).
  
  
• Chapter 9 of Fate's Choice by kenyon87 (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• 02/04/08 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Original
  
• Part 9 of Extended Intentions (Conclusion) by Jynaki (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 2 of Something So Close to Love by Artemis Callaghan (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 39 of Double Play by Cruise (Club Uber 2000).
  
  X-Men
  
• Afterglow by Immortal7 (Fem-X).

February Already?

Time lately seems to be flying by. I'm still wondering what happened to January. I think no answers lie ahead until March, since February is looking mighty busy. Sure is making 2008 fly by.

Never fear your updates will continue. And please feel free to share with us rambles at will.

Elisa

BtVS

• Chapter 45 of Latter Days/Lonely Nights by Willownut (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• Chase Away My Demons by Kayryn (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Running on Empty by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  CSI
  
• Ninth Life by ardvari (Sassy).
  
  The Facts of Life
  
• Part 3 of Saving Me by Berg (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Priorities by Mondoshawan555 (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Learning Experience by Mondoshawan555 (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Heroes
  
• Strawberry Fields Forever by TexasWatermelon (Passion & Perfection).
  
  House, MD
  
• The First Time Dr. Gregory House Was Speechless by Mindwalker78 (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Murder in Suburbia
  
• The Wedding Dress by ralst (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Crime Scene Daydreams by ralst (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Ash and Scribbs Go Meta by zennie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 5 of Lost (Complete) by zennie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  NCIS
  
• See You by Jaina (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Original
  
• Part 8 of The Drifter by D (her web site).
  
  
• The Destroyer by Rhuarc Blac (Athenaeum).
  
  
• Package X by Vicki Stevenson (Academy of Bards).
  
  Original Graphic Novel
  
• Chapter 11, Page 15 of Grace by Kris Dresen (girlthrow).
  
  The Sarah Connor Chronicles
  
• Right Hand Man by postxf (Passion & Perfection).
  
  South of Nowhere
  
• Parts 1 - 5 of Masquerade by Aeryn Sun (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Women's Murder Club
  
• Sanguine by Lesley Mitchell (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• What About Me? by Geekgrrl (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Down By the River by Berg (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 2 of Feels Like Love by Berg (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• A New Day, Missing Scene for The Past Comes Back To Haunt You by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  X-Man
  
• Afterglow by Immortal7 (Fem-X).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Penance by Korkyra (Athenaeum).

Ramble from Carol

Yipeee....a ramble!

I've never sent a ramble before but I figure there's a first time for everything so here goes...

Why would 30 thousand people get up way before the crack of dawn to go stand in the snow and ice of a small town in Pennsylvania?

I don't know either but this morning I participated in such a magnanimous (tacky) event. Me and 4 of my co-workers drove 3 hrs to Punxsutawney, PA on Friday. We slept maybe 3 hours then got up at 3am this morning so that we would be able to actually see Phil the groundhog. I mean what's the point of going if you aren't actually going to see the rodent. We caught our shuttle to Gobblers Knob (yes, that is the actual name) at 5:30am. We made it to the Knob around 6am. Believe it or not we were some of the last people that made it to the actual event which didn't even occur until 7:25.

Needless to say we were glad for our multiple layers of clothes as we stood in the cold for around 2 hours to watch a 5 minute conversation between a man in a top hat and a groundhog just to be told that we'll have 6 more weeks of winter. It was a titillating experience for sure.

We made it home around 4ish and I'm cold and tired but I will admit that I had a great time and am glad I can say I actually saw this famous event. But next time I'm pretty sure I'll be watching from the comfort of my living room.

Happy Groundhog Day!!!

Carol

Carol, firsts are great...try for seconds anytime! Thanks and happy Groundhog Day to you as well!

Enjoy the updates.

Elisa

BtVS

• Chapter 1 of Denying Faith by kenyon87 (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 8 of 2 Slayers and a Baby by slayertash (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Murder In Suburbia
  
• Part 5 of Lost (Conclusion) by zennie (Subtext In Suburbia).
  
  Original
  
• Part 11 of Storm Front by Melissa Good (her web site).
  
  
• Part 1 of Something So Close to Love by Artemis Callaghan (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 5 of Little Disquietude by Rysler (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 9 of Extended Intentions (Complete) by Jynaki (The Athenaeum).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Part 2 of Birdie's Song VIII: Talus by Onesockbard (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 2 of Birdie's Song VIII: Talus by Onesockbard (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• It Could Be Worse by IseQween (Academy of Bards).

Time Flies

Wow. It's February already. And to think I thought time flew when I was keeping track of the years by school and summer vacation.

Tamara

Birds of Prey

• Chapters 12 & 13 of Gravity by BG (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of A Different Way of Thinking by Adliren (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 5 of Parallels by Electra (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• 2/1/2008 Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Original
  
• Yellow Fish by Fran Black (Sapphic Voices).
  
  
• Silence by Jesse Linde (Sapphic Voices).
  
  
• Part One of The Syntax of Things by rds733 (Sapphic Voices).