On Theft and Inspiration.

Who ordered gale-force winds and a monsoon?? It wasn't me. I ordered sunshine. What a first day back to work that was. Couldn't do a flamin' thing because of the weather!!

First - a little message from author Robbi McCoy as posted on her Facebook page.

To the selfish, misguided jerks who keep illegally uploading my and my fellow authors' books to download sites, if you think you're dealing with large, indifferent corporations here, you are sorely mistaken. You are dealing with a small, close-knit group of resourceful lesbians and at least one super pissed-off bitch who will hunt you down and gut you like a fish! Down with the pirates in 2012!

You have been warned. *g*

On to Joan's ramble... Don't worry Joan. Not gonna hunt you down.

But - stealing is bad. Stealing is never good. Stealing can never be justified, It may - in certain circumstances - be understood, it may be forgiven, it may be excused, but it is never right.

The idea re-use thing you were talking about is not stealing, it's not the same thing at all as piracy or plagiarism either. For very good reasons.

There are no totally original ideas. Even Shakespeare borrowed chunks of plot. Checking someone's storyline and re-writing it to fit your own ideas, with your own words, using common themes, is not theft. Especially if the works you're echoing are in the public domain. As long as you do not take and use unaltered any unique concepts or copy directly the words of the original.

No - as long as the world and the words are your original work, the plot is not unique, and the source is public domain, and you give due credit to it, then it's inspiration, not theft.

After all... movies such as West Side Story; Ten Things I Hate About You; Clueless; couldn't exist without that happening. And is there a long-running TV series in the USA that hasn't used It's A Wonderful Life as the basis for an episode or two??

Downloading newly-published books for which you have not paid, and for which do not intend to pay, but know you should pay, is without question - theft.

Ze

Birds of Prey (Comicverse)

• Adrenaline High by rijsg (DCU Femslash).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 1 of Omega Rising by FindHope (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 77 of Becoming by kmi85 (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of When Leather Meets Pastels by Auly (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Charmed/BtVS Crossover
  
• Girl Smell Nice by zigpal (Rebelrsr's site).
  
  Charlie's Angels
  
• New Year's Angels by Del Robertson (Royal Academy of Bards).
  
  The Duchess
  
• I Would Not Miss You Again by Fembuck (Girlslash).
  
  Dr. Who (Sarah-Jane Adventures)
  
• Resolutions by blackheart3110 (The Second Time).
  
  
• Moving by blackheart3110 (The Second Time).
  
  
• The First Time by shoheen (The Second Time).
  
  
• Please by shoheen (The Second Time).
  
  
• Too Long by shoheen (The Second Time).
  
  
• Happy New Year by shoheen (The Second Time).
  
  
• You Don't Love Him by shoheen (The Second Time).
  
  Glee
  
• Chapter 28 of Serendipity by author18 [MJ Duncan] (Girlslash).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Hakuna Matata, Baby by littlepigowl (callie-arizona).
  
  
• Part 2 of The Story by roughian (callie-arizona).
  
  Legend of the Seeker/Lost Girl Crossover
  
• Part 6 of Iron Sanctum by evanevieveblack (LotS Femslash).
  
  Lost Girl
  
• Right Rode Away Long Ago by theagonyofblank (Girlslash).
  
  Original
  
• Still Life by Fingersmith (Royal Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Dogleg Right by Geonn Cannon (Royal Academy of Bards).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Chapter 4 of Tilting at Windmills by crackinois (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  Warehouse 13
  
• With You I am Many Things by racethewind10 (Meet at Gunpoint).
  
  
• Mr. Shakesbear by Athena (Meet at Gunpoint).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Part 20 of Infamia by Vivian Darkbloom (Royal Academy of Bards).
  

Hype!

Head on over and click on that clock next to the date 1/12/12 to send yourself a reminder.....

Tellofilms - We Love "I Hate Tommy Finch"

www.blogtalkradio.com/allaine/2012/01/13/tellofilms--we-love-i-hate-tommy-finch

Typically at this time of year we say “out with the old, in with the new”. But tonight on F4F Radio we kick off 2012 by having it both ways. We welcome back the familiar voice of two-time guest Christin Mell as part of a brand-new bimonthly segment. As co-owner of the Tellofilms website, Christin will visit F4F once every two months to talk about the newest major project launching on the site. Tonight we will also be joined by Julie Keck and Jessica King, the two halves of the “King is a Fink” team. Tonight’s topic will be the brand-new webseries “I Hate Tommy Finch”, starring Nicole Pacent (“Anyone But Me”) and Shannan Leigh Reeve (“Cowgirl Up”). While IHTF, which was written by Julie and co-directed by Christin and Jessica, may have premiered last year as a stage play in Chicago, it was always intended to be much more than just a local theatrical production. A live performance of IHTF, complete with audience and live music, was recorded and then edited for its release this month as a webseries. If successful, the hope is that this can lead to future opportunities for people everywhere to enjoy something that was previously only available to those in a specific location. And considering stories about lesbian characters are even today something of a precious commodity, these opportunities become more important than ever. Our guests will talk about everything that went into making this unique production, what role Tellofilms will play in all of this, and their goals for the future. Joining me tonight – joining me every night, in fact – will be my new cohost/coproducer Kim Pritekel.

Allaine
www.blogtalkradio.com/allaine

I think I even posted the correct radio show this time. Yay!

Also we've added a few new sites to the checklist. Two of them are the Lost Girl LJ sites a reader suggested. Thanks, Anonymous!

Tamara

BtVS

• The Twelve Days of Cursemas by Electra (her web site).
  
  
• Chapter 17 of Guilty Secret by Really-an-angel (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• An FBI Agent in Nothing but Heels by chance (GirlSlash).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• What Would Addison Do? by Cruez2788 (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• Part 8 of Moments in Time: Not So Shiny by walking_weapon and lilly915 (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• The First Time by walking_weapon (Callie_Arizona).
  
  Harry Potter/Devil Wears Prada
  
• Part 6 of The Cerulean Dragon by jazwriter (Saffic).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• Part 3 of Will They Ever Learn by fortunata13 (LotS Femslash).
  
  
• Part 12 of Rarely Resisted by dylanxtra_x (LotS Femslash).
  
  Lost Girl
  
• Promise by ANNE (Bo/Lauren LJ).
  
  
• Too Many Cooks (Make Out All Over the Kitchen) by scurvyknavery (Bo/Lauren LJ).
  
  
• A Damn Fine Day by fembuck (Lost Girl Femslash).
  
  
• Promises by insanityonline1 (Lost Girl Femslash).
  
  
• Stay Where You Are, Just for Now by scurvyknavery (Lost Girl Femslash).
  
  
• Bones Shatter by fishtank_36 (Lost Girl Femslash).
  
  Nikki & Nora
  
• Chapter 11 of ou Know it is Going to be a $hitty Day When by Pprbckwrtr, Whedonist and Docwho2100 (JS Odds & Ends).
  
  Original
  
• Forbidden History by Kim Phoenix (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Bloodhawkes by Anders (Academy of Bards).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Gnocchi Night by sunsetwriter (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  
• Chapter 14 of Come on in My Kitchen by snuffnyc (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
  
• What You Will Know by sophie grace (Where No Woman Has Gone Before).
  
  Warehouse 13
  
• Lazy Sunday by Athena (Meet at Gunpoint).

It's Here

The New Year arrived on time. I, of course, was sound asleep. Tamara stayed up with the boys. We enjoyed the annual feast today with lots of family. And those Black-eyed peas were delicious in Tamara's soup. We dropped the boys off at their dad's place leaving the cats and us. Quiet.

I am not a big believer in New Year's resolutions for myself, but if you did one let us know...come ramble about your holiday or resolution.

Now, the word of the night. Opportunity, it lives and breathes. Let the year ahead show some light and open your mind to all of the opportunities. Perhaps consider leaving your comfort zone? Do what is right for you.

Make it a good one and thanks for being here.

Peace, Health and Happiness.

Elisa

Grey's Anatomy

• Waiting by pemz (Callie_Arizona).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• Sometimes One Evening Isn't Enough by fortunata13 (LotS Femslash).
  
  Lost Girl
  
• A Damn Fine Day by fembuck (GirlSlash).
  
  Original
  
• Midnight Kiss by Jezebel Writesome (Sapphic Voices).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Happy New Year by eveningstew (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  
• Chapter 8 of Miles to Go (Conclusion) by aturtleback (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  South of Nowhere
  
• Part 5 of First Time by dev0437 (Clom n Dev's South of Nowhere Fanfiction).
  
  Warehouse 13
  
• A Day for White by racethewind10 (Meet at Gunpoint).
  
  
• Part 2 of 1885 by brooms_bubbles (Meet at Gunpoint).

2011 End

The day brings light, the month brought growth and the year brought change. It flew by with lots of pieces I really do not need to repeat. I would not say it was one of the better years and yet it was. I have my family (T and kids), I have a job and we have a house we actually own (well kind of). In life what standard or ruler do we use to note whether it is good or not? Sometimes I think we are pretty damn tough judges. Tonight not so much.

Thinking about all this and what a year we had, I realized all that crap does not matter in the big picture as the important stuff is still right here safe and sound. So on the close of this Eve, I Wish You All the Best and may your Year ahead be Splendid.

Thank You to each of You!

Peace, Health and Happiness.

Elisa

Criminal Minds

• Chapter 12 of A Sense of Self by Dr. B (Criminal Minds Femslash).
  
  Glee
  
• Part 2 of Blacked Out Blur by an_an0maly (Glee Femslash).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Chapter 21 of As Time Goes By by majincammy (Callie_Arizona).
  
  Guiding Light
  
• Chapter 61 of Once Upon a Dream by kelinswriter (Burning City).
  
  Kushiel's Legacy
  
• Love's Pure Flame by Janine (GirlSlash).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Chapter 2 of Lean on Me by alex_axle (Alex_Liv_Lovers).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Black Scrubs by Anne (Rizzoli & Isles Femslash).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of Long Way Around by aturtleback (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of Long Way Around by aturtleback (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  Sanctuary
  
• Loose Ends by Geonn Cannon (his lj).
  
  Warehouse 13
  
• You Owe Me, Myka Bering by Athena (Meet at Gunpoint).
  
  
• Part 1 of 1885 by brooms_bubbles (Meet at Gunpoint).

Recommendation

Today the kids and I went to see Hugo. Lovely film...good for kids and adults. I'm not a big fan of 3d but Mr. Scorcese used the medium well...nothing flashy and over-the-top just solid storytelling.

Tomorrow I'll get Cal to help me tidy. We've got to prepare for the New Year's Day feast.

Y'all enjoy the update.

Tamara

Criminal Minds

• Chapter 12 of A Sense of Self by Dr. B (Criminal Minds Femslash).
  
  Dr. Who/NCIS
  
• Officer Pond by swan_secrets (Dr. Who Femslash).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Part 2 of Holly Jolly Christmas by KB103 (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of The Story by clanket (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• Over My Head (My Confessions) by brittlovesher (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• It's a Very Merry Putt-Putt Christmas by jj_280391 (Callie_Arizona).
  
  Warehouse 13
  
• Auld Lang Syne by Athena (Meet at Gunpoint).

Ramble from Joan

Yippee, ramble night! Take it away, Joan!

Stealing

Stealing is good. There, I said it. And before you start throwing sharped-edged things my way, let me add: sometimes.

It is, of course, not good to deprive anybody of anything. This iscertainly the case, when someone takes possession of physical
things, like a car, or a TV set. The former owner will have to do without. And without his/her consent. Not good, period.

Things get a little more interesting when you can steal something without depriving the owner. Software, for instance. You don't take anything away, you just copy it. Microsoft Word (shudder!), Photoshop... If you run them without the consent of their owners, you are stealing. But just what are you stealing? The hopes of revenue, certainly. The keyword, however, is "hope". By no means are the companies entitetled to that revenue, just like you have no right to benefit from the work that went into creating the thing first of all. No rights all around (and you might guess that I don't take a lawyer's view here), so -- stalemate.

Much of the same goes for fiction. If you copy one of my stories
(you're welcome, by the way), you don't deprive me of the story.
It's still mine. I might (but don't) hope to make a living with
what I write -- that hope has absolutely no bearing on you.

All of that, however, is petty theft. When you come to think of
stealing ideas, we're right there where stealing is good. I was
recently asked to write a review for "Ruth Gogoll's Christmas Carol". Gasp! Ms. Gogoll "stole" Charles Dickens' story! I, for one, am happy she did.

In science, the "stealing" of ideas is thought of as "standing on the shoulders of giants". At a rather high level, stealing is good.

Yes, Ze will probably pull my head off for this. So mote it be!
Joan

LOL...there you have it. Always good to hear from you, Joan...even in controversy. Thank you for sharing.

Enjoy those updates.

Peace, Health, and Happiness.

Elisa

BtVS

• Chapter 13 of Operation Slayers & Non-Essentials 2: Second Coming by SMoftheApocalypse (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 76 of Becoming by kmi85 (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• Chapters 109-111 of Lead the Way (Conclusion) by Lady Rashida (Criminal Minds Femslash).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Christmas Closets by foreverleyton (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• Christmas Lists by pens_c0927 (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• I'll Help by Cruez2788 (Callie_Arizona).
  
  Nikki & Nora
  
• Chapter 6 of Heavy Lies the Crown by 1shinyboat aka Whedonist (Lady Cops).
  
  Once Upon A Time
  
• I F*cking Hate You and I Hate F*cking You (So Why Can't I Stop?) by Geonn Cannon (his lj).
  
  Original
  
• Part 12a of Intuition by sinjenkai (GirlSlash).
  
  Resident Evil
  
• Chapter 3 - 10 of Resident Evil: Phoenix by Red Hope (her web site).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Chapter 1 of Long Way Around by aturtleback (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of Of Arias and High Sticking by crackinois (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  
• Prove It by cruez2778 (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  Sanctuary/Stargate SG-1
  
• A Little Help from My Friends by Geonn Cannon (his lj).
  
  The Sarah Connor Chronicles
  
• Part 7 - 16 of Lost in the Past by Red Hope (her web site).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Parts 6 - 10 of The Warrior Gargoyle by Red Hope (her web site)

Bored

Correction: Yesterday I listed a story as "original" - In Search of Kringle by D. This was an error - I've corrected yesterday's entry but, just in case, I'm listing it again today. It's multi-fandom. CSI:Vegas; CSI:NY; L&O:SVU; Xena; Nikki & Nora; Wonder Woman; Facts of Life; Stargate; BoP; Popular; etc. etc. In fact, about the only person who doesn't appear is Uncle Tom Cobley - at least - I don't think he and Tam Pierce's grey mare are there, but I haven't finished it yet so there's still time!!

Got "Thank you for the presents" text messages from my nieces today. (Whatever happened to writing??) I sent them books for Christmas. Sent my brother a book too. Cds & dvds for my sisters. The same for my cousin - plus a cinema gift voucher. And a book. Books make good presents.

I don't go back to work until 3rd Jan. And I'm bored already. A couple of extra days off is great - but a week?? Time off in the winter is always more difficult than in spring or summer. I was going to tidy up the garden - dead-head a few dianthus, prune the fuchsias - that sort of thing. But the weather forecast was wrong - it wasn't sunny, it chucked it down. I decided to read The Prisoner of Zenda again instead. I might read Rupert of Hentzau tomorrow (mentally changing the ending as I usually do). I might even read The Count of Monte Cristo - I've got that two-volume edition I rescued a couple of months ago...

Can't go wrong with a good book.

It'll be 2012 before I'm with you again so I'll wish you all a Happy New Year. Goodnight and may your God/s go with you

Ze

BtVS

• Chapter 16 of Bloodletting (The Final Cut) by Valyssia (Femmeslash).
  
  
• Chapter 12 of Nothing Left To Lose by invalid_reality (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Part 1 of What a Difference a Year Makes by Jenrind (callie-arizona).
  
  
• Chapter 16 of Beautiful Whisper of the Goddess by shinara66 (callie-arizona).
  
  Multi-fandom Crossover
  
• In Search of Kringle by D (Her website).
  
  Original
  
• Part 18 of Partners by Melissa Good (Her website).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Snapshots by anamatics (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  Warehouse 13
  
• Chapter 7 of Here She Goes Again by kendralynora (Meet at Gunpoint).
  

Getting Ready for the Let-down

The Post-Christmas let-down that is. The build-up is great. The excitement of Christmas. Christmas is brill!! Trouble is it doesn't last very long. Then it's all over and you have to wait a whole year for the next one.

Still, I can keep the bounce going for a bit longer. I can keep the fever until Twelfth Night. But then... boom... the let-down hits.

Got lots of pressies *g*. Except that this year I didn't get a single book. And that's really unusual. Because the one pressie I'm always pleased to see, and you can guarantee will be received with totally genuine enthusiasm and gratitude, is a book.

My cousin got me several cds I wanted. And some dvds. And a Spitfire. Not a real one of course. A die-cast metal model of a Mark VB in desert camouflage (North Africa Campaign 1941/42).

Some years ago Tamara sent me a die-cast model of a Dakota C-47 in RAF colours. It has stood proudly beside my model of a Mark-1 Spitfire (in Battle-of-Britain camouflage) ever since. However they've always looked a little off balance. Now there's a Spitfire on either side of the Dakota and it looks balanced - and pretty good. Dead chuffed.

My nephew also bought me some cds I wanted. My sister though... not only can she not fathom out an Amazon wish-list, or pick up careful hints about socks (I need some new, [black], ones for work) she apparently does not understand me at all!! She bought me oven gloves. Oven gloves... Me!!

She bought my nephew socks.

I bought my nephew Skyrim.

Ah well, it's the thought that counts. And I shouldn't be so ungrateful at least she thought enough of me to buy me a pressie. My brother didn't.

My other sister (in Australia) got me my usual, which I was pleased about, a renewal of my membership of Carlton.

I ate too much. And I think I'm sick of the sight of Christmas pudding. I may even be getting fed up with mince-pies!! But I'm having a great time. Anyone wanna play Trivial Pursuit??

Ze

BtVS

• Christmas 2011 by Bard (Royal Academy of Bards Annex).
  
  Dr Who & Spinoffs
  
• Christmas by shoheen (The Second Time).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• The Mysterious Case of the Magical Mistletoe by simplesetgo (LotS Femslash).
  
  
• A Beautiful Reminder of the Carefree Days by fortunata13 (LotS Femslash).
  
  Multi-fandom Crossover
  
• In Search of Kringle by D (Her website).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Part 5 of So Many Days Later by heygeniusbox (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  Warehouse 13
  
• Wherever You Find Love, It Feels Like Christmas by green78 (Meet at Gunpoint).
  
  
• Fiction Imitates Fact by Geonn Cannon (His blog).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Christmas 2011 by Bard (Royal Academy of Bards).
  

Ouch (But Nothing Like Ze's Ouch)

Not much to say tonight thanks to a killer sinus headache. Enjoy the update.

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapter 12 of Follow Your Heart by DragonWriter17 (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• Chapter 108 of Lead of the Way by Lady Rashida (Criminal Minds Femslash).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Chapter 3 of Christmas in July by clanket (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays by ravenwoodwriter (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• Stockings by A. Windsor (Callie_Arizona).
  
  Harry Potter/Devil Wears Prada
  
• Part 5 of The Cerulean Dragon by jazwriter (Saffic).
  
  Warehouse 13
  
• Two Worlds by Ellen (Meet at Gunpoint).
  
  
• One Night by Meg Brown, aka Andromeda Valentine (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  
• Mr. Shakesbear by Athena (Shatterstorm Productions).

The Day of Indulgence

Ours was filled with interesting information. We had a nice leisurely wake up and then off to grab our kids. First up my daughter, then off to pick up the boys. All in all another day of amazement.

Upon our return home it was time to open the gifts. I think everyone is happy. Just in time as our ham lunch/dinner was ready to be eaten. Now a quiet evening lays ahead.

Peace, Health, and Happiness.

Elisa

Criminal Minds

• A Bicker Christmas by Alsike (Criminal Minds Femslash).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Part 2 of Ringing in the New Year by ravenwoodwriter (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• Part 3 of Ringing in the New Year by ravenwoodwriter (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• Part 1 of Holly Jolly Christmas by KB103 (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• Operation Happy Holidays by Calzonamojofan (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• The Third Christmas by mak62184 (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• Dream Weaver by burningeden (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• Christmas Tradition by harekrishna1419 (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by KB103 & Skones (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• V-Day at Home by 2shiran2 (Callie_Arizona).
  
  Sanctuary
  
• A Christmas Story! by Geonn Cannon (his lj).
  
  Warehouse 13
  
• A Dickens Christmas by Athena (Meet at Gunpoint).

Hype and an Answer!

Something to look forward to....

This Thursday December 29, share in the best of the year that was... The "2011 Year in Review" episode of "Readings in Lesbian & Bisexual Women's Fiction" starts at 8 pm Eastern! blogtalkradio.com/readingslab

If you're not sure whether you want to listen live, here's a temptation: FREE BOOKS. I have 7 books and 7 ebooks to give away. For a 120-minute show, that's one book every ~8 minutes (I'll announce every 15 minutes giving away one of each). So be sure to tune in and nab yourself a late present for the holiday season.

Lara Z
Host of "Readings in Lesbian& Bisexual Women's Fiction"
blogtalkradio.com/readingslab

As for the question from a reader about Lost Girl. I have to admit I wasn't even aware that Lost Girl was a television show. I thought she was referring to a story. One kind reader sent the suggestion that plenty of Lost Girl fiction can be found at fanfiction.net.

If anyone knows of a Lost Girl specific site, sent it our way. We'll check it out. Those sites we check that are multi-fandom just don't seem to be getting any Lost Girl fiction. Although tonight Passion & Perfection had one.

Tamara

BtVS

• The Anniversary by wiffyscoob (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus by wiffyscoob (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Twelve Days of Cursemas by Electra (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 30 of Someone Like You by lizardmm (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of Making Up for Christmas (Conclusion) by Hayley (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• Chapter 107 of Lead of the Way by Lady Rashida (Criminal Minds Femslash).
  
  CSI: New York
  
• Parts 15 - 18 of Eden Ashley Chronicles by EdenAshley (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• TGIF by Medic One (Passion & Perfection).
  
  DC Universe
  
• Bylines and Bracelets by Dreiser (Saffic).
  
  The Devil Wears Prada
  
• The Gift That Keeps on Giving by Medora MacD (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Sunday in the Park with Andrea by Medora MacD (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• ...in Bed by Medora MacD (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Parts 2 & 3 of The Long Road by Michi and Greyregies (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Divas and Hooves by Michi (Passion & Perfection).
  
  The Facts of Life
  
• Part 12 of Commmon Ground: Lean on Me by Slave2Free (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Glee
  
• Parts 2 - 7 of Who Do You Think You Are? by gidge (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• One Genuine Turnpike Tollbooth
  
  
• Lucy the Elephant by Counterpunch (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Emperor of Maladies by Counterpunch (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Maladies of Her Empress by Counterpunch (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• I Have Engraved You On the Palms of My Hands by Counterpunch (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• My Dream by Neolithicdream (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• Part 2 of Christmas in July by clanket (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• This Christmas by A. Windsor (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• Santa, Baby by leonhart_17 (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• First But By No Means Last by McMused (Callie_Arizona).
  
  Guiding Light
  
• Part 4 of Five Things Natalia Rivera Never Thought She'd See by jaina47 (Burning City).
  
  Law & Order
  
• Fair Game by D M Harper (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• Ordinary World by simplesetgo (LotS Femslash).
  
  
• What Ever Happend to Resolve? by fortunata13 (LotS Femslash).
  
  Lost Girl
  
• Love by WillowPowered (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Murder in Suburbia
  
• Part 13 of Murder in Edwardian Suburbia (Conclusion) by Claire G (Subtext in Suburbia).
  
  Once Upon A Time
  
• Thin Lines by Crabwise_Son (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Catching Up by punky_96 (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  
• Christmas Eve by snuffnyc (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  
• Can I Get a Photoshoot (pic fic) by redwingx (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  
• Set Fire to the Rain by aerows (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  The Sarah Connor Chronicles
  
• What Sarah Needs by Tamrocks (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• In the Light by Celievamp (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Voyager
  
• Trust by LaughingLee (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Warehouse 13
  
• No More a Ghost by SilverTurtle (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Parts 3 - 5 of Watchman, What of the Night? by winter156 (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• What Dreams May Come by winter156 (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Parts 8 - 18 of Dusty Footprints in Time (Complete) by Athena (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Parts 1 - 8 of Hour of the Wolf by Athena (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Parts 3 -7 of Silk & Lace by Athena (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Let it Snow by Athena (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Christmastime at Wells Hall by Athena (Meet at Gunpoint).
  
  
• A Kiss in Sunlight by racethewind10 (Meet at Gunpoint).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of Raven's Edge by lostnfoundcause (Women in Kevlar).

Thankful

Looking in one sees so much. I have Tamara and the kids and a lot of cats. We have the house, our jobs and that is so much more than many out there. I am hoping 2012 can bring me toward a bit more stable health situation, but once again looking around I must remind myself to be Thankful. I have Love, Joy and Happiness and there is not perfection in life so this ain't bad.

We continue to struggle in hopes of someday being able to buy a bigger house. Sadly during that wait we have dumped more money into the current one. 2011 has been a bit trying and yet we come through knowing another day is on the horizon bringing more unknowns our way. Here is hoping they bring Peace.

The holiday stands in front of us. I am off work and we will have a quiet day tomorrow putting together the last touches and filling those stocking for those we love. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend whether you celebrate this holiday or another.

See Truth it awaits us all.

Enjoy the update!

Elisa

BtVS

• Chapters 25-26 of ABCs of Christmas, AU Slayer Style by Jinxgirl (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  CSI/The Division
  
• Fun and Business in Tokyo by Shatterpath (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Glee
  
• Part 1 of Blacked Out Blur by an_an0maly (Glee Femslash).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• All That I Have, You Know It's Yours by roughian (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• A Different Kind of Christmas by mak62184 (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• Confessions by englishstrawbie (Callie_Arizona).
  
  Harry Potter/Devil Wears Prada
  
• Part 4 of The Cerulean Dragon by jazwriter (Saffic).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• Ordinary World by simplesetgo (LotS Femslash).
  
  
• What Ever Happend to Resolve? by fortunata13 (LotS Femslash).
  
  Original
  
• Santa's Little Helper by Geonn Cannon (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 12 of New Quarters by K-Morgan (Academy of Bards).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Snapshots by Red (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Of Arias and High Sticking by crackinois (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  Sanctuary
  
• Danger, Danger, This Might Hurt by openeded (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Warehouse 13
  
• Snowbound by Ellen (Meet at Gunpoint).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of Watchman, What of the Night? by winter156 (Meet at Gunpoint).
  
  
• Knickers, Wine & Movies by Athena (Shatterstorm Productions).

Anyone? Anyone?

A follower of UE emailed me to ask a question and I had absolutely no clue what the answer would be. So I'm asking you out there. Perhaps someone will know.

"Hi - I'm curious. None of the X/G, Voyager sites I still check on seem to have noticed Lost Girl. Is there a reason for this? -- Inga"

If anyone can help Inga on this one just send me an email and I'll pass it along.

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapter 1 of Making Up for Christmas by Hayley (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 24 of ABCs of Christmas, AU Slayer Style by Jinxgirl (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• Chapter 106 of Lead the Way by Lady Rashida (Criminal Minds Femslash).
  
  Glee
  
• Chapter 27 of Serendipity by MJ Duncan (GirlSlash).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• The Runaway by mak62184 (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• A Different Kind of Christmas by mak62184 (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Christmas in July by clanket (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• Cupcake Wars by Cruez2788 (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• Brown Eyed Girl by burningeden (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• All I Want for Christmas Is to Throw My Pager in the Sea by usofcalzona and littlepigowl (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• The Five Fearless Bladers by looks_the_same (Callie_Arizona).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Part 4 of Second Chances by scarletbunny63 & bcharmer23 (Alex_Liv_Lovers).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• Parts 1-15 of Dragon Blood by pristineungift (LotS Femslash).
  
  
• Four Holiday Themed Cara/Dahlia Drabbles by ivanolix (LotS Femslash).
  
  Original
  
• Part 11b of Intuition by sinjenkai (GirlSlash).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Fake Names and Stomach Pains by Geonn Cannon (his lj).
  
  
• Distracted by Aerows (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  
• Fake Names and Stomach Pains by geoncannon (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  Sanctuary
  
• Unconventional by Andromeda Valentine (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Warehouse 13
  
• Left Unsaid by Ellen (Meet at Gunpoint).

Ba-ba-ba-ba-Barbara Ann

Tomorrow is the solstice - Good Yule/Litha to our Wiccan and Pagan readers.

The rest of the schools broke up today. Most of them broke up last Friday but there were a few still open until today. Haven't been bothered by kids though. The site is too dangerous to leave open now, so it's well fenced off. Plus the fields leading to it are too muddy. Heavy plant churns the mud up something chronic. In fact we haven't seen the kids at all. We arrive too early (just about daybreak) and leave too late (just after sunset) so they're not around.

I did see young Barbie - sorry Barbara - yesterday. I was late getting to work because of my check-up and she was hanging over her garden gate, swinging to & fro, looking bored. (I have to pass their cottage on my way from the bus-stop). I stopped to say hello. Her mother popped her head out when she heard voices. "Oh, it's you," she said. "Barbie's been hoping to see you. Would you like a mince-pie??"

Would I like a mince-pie?? Too bloody right I would!!

Barbara ran in and brought me one, on a little paper plate. And she brought me a Christmas card she hand-made at school. It said "Happy Christmas building lady". (She spelt building wrong but the intent was plain). I was right choked. So choked in fact that I hugged the little sprite. Voluntarily!! (People who know me know that I do not hug. Ever.)

Today I called in after work. I took a card for Barbara (carefully made out to "Barbara"), a card for her mother (fortunately I found out in time that she's widowed - before including a husband in the greeting!!), and a small stocking-filler type present. (I checked before-hand that it was ok with her mother). She was dead chuffed. Hugged me again.

No - this does not mean I'm becoming soft. Or nice. I'm still evil. Honest.

Merry Christmas.

Goodnight and may your God/s go with you.

Ze

BtVS

• Chapter 15 of Bloodletting (The Final Cut) by Valyssia (Femmeslash).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• Never Too Late by Cherokee62 (ShatterStorm Productions).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Driving Home For Christmas by JJ_280391 (Callie_Arizona).
  
  
• Yule Log Glow by a_windsor (Callie_Arizona).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• Chapter 11 of Rarely Resisted by dylanxtra_x (LotS Femslash).
  
  
• Rahlsmas Songs by synergyfox (LotS Femslash).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Chapter 3 of Tilting At Windmills by crackinois (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  
• New Doc on the Block menga_the_great (Rizzoli & Isles LJ).
  
  Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
  
• Theories to Suit the Facts by Geonn Cannon (His blog).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• ...or Are You Just Happy to See Me? by Geonn Cannon (His blog).