Thursday, May 01, 2008

Hot

Gotta love that Oklahoma spring weather. A high of 88 (31C) today and tomorrow we'll be in the 70s (21C). Next week I make my annual trip to the Oklahoma State Special Olympics summer games. Send good thoughts my way for no 88 degree days. I could also do with not repeating last year's mud wallow. Rain, rain, stay away....

Tamara

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Bah

Sorry I am not thinking clearly, hence no ramble for you all.

Enjoy your updates.

Elisa

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Online Garage Sales

I've been doing some spring cleaning around the ol' house. Ebay has been my method for getting rid of a few things. So far I've been pretty lucky with all but one item selling. E convinced me to put some of my comic book trades that I no longer want up at Amazon. That's been amazing. No fuss with putting them up and they only charge you when the item sells. That's my kind of online selling. Now if I can get some of Cal's toys he no longer plays with posted, sold and out the door before he notices....

Tamara

Monday, April 28, 2008

Monday

The work week begins once again. One day down and four more to go. How sad that I'm already counting. Long week ahead.

Enjoy your updates.

Elisa

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Funny

Before reading your updates for the day, take a little time and read these: Steel Drivin' Man Part 1, Steel Drivin' Man Part 2, Steel Drivin' Man Part 3.

And finally...wish E a big ol' Happy Birthday! today.

Tamara

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Sun

Spring finally arrives in full force! Seattle has been living with frost and touches of snow for the last few weeks and to say that is out of the ordinary is a serious understatement. However, spring seems officially to be here and my plants are happy. The sun is in full force today with the temperatures touching the 70's.

Hope all is good in your land as well! Enjoy the updates.

Elisa

Friday, April 25, 2008

Hype!

Another reminder for y'all.
Here's how conversations around Bedazzled Ink headquarters have been going lately:

Boss: Minions! Get in here!!

Minions: Yes, boss, coming.

Boss: I don't mind you hanging out in the back room and playing hooky every once in a while from your salaried work as long as we or some charity makes money off your "extracurricular" projects. What I do mind is getting a bunch of weird emails about this Xenaverse Scrolls thing.

Minions: Sorry, boss. But, ah, isn't that's a good thing?

Boss: Yes, feedback is always good. The Academy teaches that. But the problem is, these folks don't seem to get what the project is all about. They're missing the point of it, dad gummit! Do something!!

Minions: Um . . .well . . . we could . . .

Boss: Obviously they don't get that we're trying to record the Xenaverse phenomenon as a historical event, or they don't understand why anyone would be interested in reading about their participation in the Xenaverse.

Minions: Uh, yeah, we kinda noticed that too, boss. But we were going to tell them . . .

Boss: Don't they know there's a new generation of Xenites who weren't there when the Xenaverse was born? Those folks don't know how Xena: Warrior Princess was one of the first television shows that become popular because of the Internet and how unique the Xenaverse was back in the beginning.

Minions: Um . . . right, ah . . . that's our next plan, boss! We're going to remind everyone that the new Xenites and future fans of Xena comprise part of the audience for these books. Yeah, that's it . . .
and we're also hoping that they'll be curious enough to want to do their own research and contribute to the books.

Boss: Good. Make them see that this is everyone's big chance to write about their favorite author, favorite story, favorite Web site, favorite anything that has to do with the Xenaverse and have it published in a book for posterity. All those internet discussions in print!! How could they not be stoked by that, for Ares's sake??!!

Minions: Um, right, boss. Stoked.

Boss: So, minions . . . I have to tell you . . .

Minions: Um, yes, boss?

Boss: I'm pretty stoked about this exciting project of yours myself.
You might have a few extra dinars in your next paycheck. Now call up one of those Gods who owe you a favor or something and get the word out!!

Minions: [grinning like crazy] Yes, boss!

Minions: Hey everyone!!! [frantically waving]. Go to www.bedazzledink.com/roguebooks/xenaversescrolls and be a part of the Xenaverse history so everyone else can read about all the fun they've been missing! Participation is definitely a free ticket to the Elysian Fields.

Check out the latest Bedazzled Ink Newsletter here: bedazzledink.wordpress.com/bedazzled-ink-newsletter/.

Claudia Wilde


Thought I'd poke you again about this project. If you've got something to say about the origins of the Xenaverse, give the folks at Bedazzled Ink a holler.

Tamara

p.s. Black Cherry's got a new web site: www.swordandsai.com. Check it out if you get the chance.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Middle of the Week

One more day down, heading to the weekend! Enjoy your updates.

Elisa

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Ack!

Running late today. Have at it!

Tamara

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Let the rain and sun come down!

I'm hoping spring has actually arrived or at least winter can go away. Snow in Seattle is rare enough, but in April it's wacky. I'm ready for some normalcy. Let the wet Seattle spring be here.

Now enjoy your updates.

Elisa

Monday, April 21, 2008

Hype!

A little announcement from ralst....
The International Day of Femslash is a day of celebration.

On the 19th July, 2008, the on-line femslash community has an opportunity to raise its head high and proclaim to the world its delight in all things femslash. Whether you're a seasoned writer, with hordes of ardent fans, or a timid newcomer, you have the chance to make your voice heard and to help put femslash well and truly on the map.

Simply post your stories, videos, graphics, essays, poems or other femslash related works to an archive, community, group or forum on 19th July, 2008, to show your support. Where you choose to post your creative efforts is up to you; although, we do hope to gather together an extensive list of web-sites, lj communities, Yahoo Groups and forums which support our efforts, but feel free to post widely to wherever femslash is welcome.

For too many years, femslash has been treated as the distant cousin to the het and slash king and queen of fandom, so this is our opportunity to demonstrate to ourselves, as much as anyone else, that we are a force to be reckoned with.

Spread the word.

Our aim is to provoke a positive avalanche of femslash material from across a wide range of fandoms, languages and geographical locations. However, the only way we're going to manage to do this is if everybody pulls together and not only posts on the day, but spreads the word beforehand so that as many people as possible are aware of the event.

Show your support.

A large selection of banners, icons and other graphics have already been produced and are available for you to download and display on your web-site, blog or forum. You can also add your site, forum, community or group to the list of those supporting the International Day of Femslash and let potential contributors know that they are more than welcome to submit or post their works for inclusion on the day. If you plan to post a contribution to the deluge of femslash we're expecting, why not sign up now and show your support? Then spread the word to all your friends and encourage them to join.

This is indeed a celebration. So come and join the fun.

Saturday, 19th July, 2008 - International Day of Femslash


Okay, start spreading the word. Enjoy the updates!

Tamara

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Sunday Evening

Finally back home after a long weekend. Good to be here...sadly not looking forward to work tomorrow, but, oh well. I missed most of the snow. According to the folks around here I missed up to 6 inches of it. My daughter was bummed and I was pleased. Now back to Spring hopefully.

Have a great night and enjoy your updates.

Elisa

Bad Girls
  • Parts 1 - 3 of Sins of the Past by Ladyhawke (Passion & Perfection).

    Birds of Prey
  • I'll Be Dreaming by Debage (Passion & Perfection).

    BtVS
  • Chapter 20 of The Queen of Hearts by Mark Warren (Hellmouth Revisted).

  • Chapter 24 of Some Things Matter More by Frass (BuffynFaith.Net).

  • Chapter 15 of Underneath It All by Asher (BuffynFaith.Net).

  • Chapter 4 of Together Through It All by Lizzie Beam (BuffynFaith.Net).

  • Chapter 8 of Saving Us Both by Rosemary (Through the Looking Glass).

    CSI
  • Part 5 of Consequences of Clubbing by Myck's Nyx (Passion & Perfection).

  • And It Was by Miss Widget (Passion & Perfection).

    CSI: Miami
  • Undercover(s) by racethewind10 (Passion & Perfection).

    Criminal Minds
  • Part 6 of Psychopathology by Kyandralin (Passion & Perfection).

  • Hearts in Armor by Fewthistle (Passion & Perfection).

  • Drowning in Sensations by Ann (Passion & Perfection).

  • The Art of Melancholy by atfm (Passion & Perfection).

  • Interlude by Kerisempai (Passion & Perfection).

    The Devil Wears Prada
  • Stonewalling by The Last Good Name (Passion & Perfection).

  • A Beautiful Pea Green Boat by The Last Good Name (Passion & Perfection).

    Gossip Girl
  • A Rainy Day Confession by mysensitiveside (Passion & Perfection).

    Imagine Me & You
  • Part 1 of Autumn Cannibalist by zennie (Passion & Perfection).

    Law & Order: SVU
  • Part 20 of The Sum of Contradictions; Jane Austen by beurre blanc (Passion & Perfection).

  • Why Didn't You Call Me? (Complete) by Esther (Passion & Perfection).

  • Third Time by DianeB (Passion & Perfection).

    Original Graphic Novel
  • Chapter 12, Page 4 of Grace by Kris Dresen (Girlthrow).

    The Sarah Connor Chronicles
  • Trust by zennie (Passion & Perfection).

  • Russian Roulette by zennie (Passion & Perfection).

  • Dangerous Realisations by Aurora (Passion & Perfection).

    She's the Man
  • Rose Red by Obsidian (Passion & Perfection).

    Women's Murder Club
  • Wrong by Lesley Mitchell (Passion & Perfection).

  • A Friendly Interrogation by ralst (Passion & Perfection).

  • You Shook Me by Misty Flores (Passion & Perfection).

  • Dating Undercover by Angie (Passion & Perfection).

  • Working Late by Angie (Passion & Perfection).

  • Friendly Conversation by Angie (Passion & Perfection).

  • Puppy Love by Angie (Passion & Perfection).

  • Numb by Angie (Passion & Perfection).

  • Texas Hold 'Em by Mercury (Passion & Perfection).

  • The Case of the Missing Handcuffs by Mercury (Passion & Perfection).

  • Undercover by Mercury (Passion & Perfection).

  • I Want It That Way by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).

  • The Road Almost Not Taken by Demeter (Passion & Perfection).

  • Getting Better by Aubz (Passion & Perfection).

  • To Be Loved by Aubz (Passion & Perfection).

  • Cry On My Shoulder by Aubz (Passion & Perfection).

    Xena the Warrior Princess
  • Part 2 of Infamia by Vivian Darkbloom (Passion & Perfection).

  • Unchained Hearts by Lucy Winchester (Passion & Perfection).
  • Saturday, April 19, 2008

    Umm...

    Not much to say. Have at it!

    Tamara

    Friday, April 18, 2008

    Puget Sound...

    ...is a beautiful body of water in western Washington. And one that the daughter and I are lucky enough to be able to enjoy at grandma and grandpa's place. Oddly enough we have been able to see so much in a day in a half. An incredible sunrise, sunset, Mount Rainer, rain, sunshine, hail and even snow. Welcome to springtime. I'm including a picture I took of one of my favorite birds and there seem to be a lot of them here.



    Enjoy your update.

    Elisa