Goodbye 2014, Hello 2015, Please Be Good to Us.

Well that's it. Another year gone. Nothing left except to have a wee deoch an doris, wait for the fireworks,sing Auld Lang Syne and to wish all of you who use the common dating system

A Very Happy New Year
Goodnight and may your God/s go with you

Ze

American Horror Story: Coven
• Chapter 4 of Wrap Around Your Dreams by Nobodydiestonight (AO3).
  
  Arrow
  
• Chapter 7 of With You I Can Feel Again by awriterofthings (AO3).
  
  Avatar: Legend of Korra
  
• As Loud as the Words I Don't Say by swashbuckling_pen (AO3).
  
  
• Homecoming by dfs_toronto (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 to 5 of A Vacation for Two by WordsToShare (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters1 to 3 of Fractures by Sy_Itha (AO3).
  
  
• Iroh Needs to Be More Specific by goodafternoon (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 to 12 of Welcome to the Spirit World by Stephmiko (AO3).
  
  (The) Bletchley Circle
  
• Chapter 1 of A Code She Could Never Break by woollen_pharaohs (AO3).
  
  BtVS
  
• The Law of the Jungle by dolores (AO3).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• Chapter 6 of It Was Always You by w00t4ewan (AO3).
  
  (The) Devil Wears Prada
  
• Chapters 24 & 25 of Exploring The Future by mlgummer (dvlwears-prada).
  
  
• Chapters 26 of Exploring The Future by mlgummer (dvlwears-prada).
  
  
• Consequences by inkheart9459 (AO3).
  
  
• Wholesome by inkheart9459 (AO3).
  
  
• Enthusiastic by inkheart9459 (AO3).
  
  Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
  
• Chapter 20 of Feels Like Home by missema (AO3).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• The Next Chapter by emmer23 (callie-arizona).
  
  
• One More by kayesoob (callie-arizona).
  
  
• Chapters 1 to 6 of Fix It by stupidsexyarizona (AO3).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Chapter 23 of Collateral Damage, Part 2: Unforgivable Means by ThePartyAfterYouLeft (AO3).
  
  Lost
  
• Mangoes by anthropologae (AO3).
  
  Maleficent
  
• Chapter 1 of Peace At Last by kitteninthesky12 (AO3).
  
  Marvel Movies
  
• The Catch by Bouzingo (AO3).
  
  
• First Dates and Second Tries by discreetmath (AO3).
  
  
• A Lucky Coincidence by brioscotty (AO3).
  
  Mass Effect
  
• Chapter 23 of The Omega Chronicles by Niorah (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 12 of What Was Saved by Revans_Mask (AO3).
  
  Multi-fandom Crossover
  
• Part 31 of Christmas at Dragonwolde by Gun Brooke (Her website).
  
  Once Upon a Time
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of Destiny Chosen by BabyKate006 (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 14 (conclusion) of The Ten Days of Christmukkah by CrazyTaraWitch (AO3).
  
  
• Getting Caught and Family Breakfasts by savecarmilla (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of A Problematic Rose by LaceyBarbedWire (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 27 (26) of Hide and Seek by ABSedarian (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 10 of About Last Night by JuiceCup (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of The Lion's Head and The Saviour's Heart by Rosiemulf (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of Pink Water by Planetfall (AO3).
  
  
• Yesterday's Girl is Not What You See by thegirl20 & vellaky (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of You Make Me Feel Good by lzclotho (AO3).
  
  
• A Christmas Getaway by SwanQueen4tw (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of Tumbling Into a Field of Stars by Exquisiteliltart (AO3).
  
  Person of Interest
  
• Chapter 3 of Wicked Game by amluv (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of The Masks and Covers We Wear by InuGhost (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 16 of Caged Animals by BlondeQ (AO3).
  
  Pitch Perfect
  
• Obvious by Redlance (AO3).
  
  
• The Elephant in the Room by savecarmilla (AO3).
  
  Rookie Blue
  
• Chapter 33 of A Story of Now by itusedtobefun (AO3).
  
  Scott and Bailey
  
• Chapter 1 of What Shouldn't be Easy by Willowisdarkagain (AO3).
  
  Supernatural
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of Oblivion by huntuer (AO3).
  

So That Was Christmas

Damn. It's over so quickly.

OK - we're still in the "Twelve Days" bit so I'm still putting the tree lights on in the evening, still eating a mince pie with my morning cuppa, still hanging on to Christmas until Epiphany arrives.

But it does pass so quickly. Right from the "Is it December yet?? Can I put the tree up yet??" impatience, through the "Nearly here" build up to the "Yay, it's Christmas Eve" celebration. And then you turn around and Christmas Day has ended, Boxing Day has ended, and you're staring down the barrel of Hogmanay...

And it's such a very long time before it's Christmas again...

It's what Shultz's Charlie Brown used to call "The Post Christmas Letdown". *sigh*

Ah well... only another 360 days till Christmas... *bounce*

..........................................................

And E, mate, I used to know somebody who had a theory about the years passing more quickly... He used to say...

"When you're ten a year is a tenth of your life, and that's a pretty big slice, but when you're fifty a year is only a fiftieth and that's so tiny, no wonder it passes by so quickly."

He was right. Imagine a pizza cut into ten slices. Now the same pizza cut into fifty... hardly even a bite...

Depressing, isn't it.

Ze

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
• Time, Take This Sadness from Me by gwmclintock88 (AO3).
  
  
• I Have Been Made New by BerryliciousCheerio (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 9 of Driving Lessons by evildevilgirl02 (AO3).
  
  
• Of Christmas Trees and Warm Drinks by onwardtoneverland (AO3).
  
  
• Across Distances (Close to You) by jazzjo (AO3).
  
  Arrow
  
• The Team of Rivals by rvst (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of With You I Can Feel Again by awriterofthings (AO3).
  
  Avatar: Legend of Korra
  
• What Spring Does by thrace (AO3).
  
  
• Just the Two of Us by fembuck (AO3).
  
  
• The Return by fembuck (AO3).
  
  Blake's 7
  
• Her Name Upon The Strand by elviaprose (AO3).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• Chapters 1 to 5 of It Was Always You by w00t4ewan (AO3).
  
  (The) Devil Wears Prada
  
• Chapter 23 of Exploring The Future by mlgummer (dvlwears-prada).
  
  
• The Best Gift-Giver by jazwriter (AO3).
  
  Doctor Who
  
• I Like This Tradition. Can We Do It Again? by green78 (AO3).
  
  
• Holiday Training by RavenBlazeofyt (AO3).
  
  ER
  
• Christmas Day by DanieXJ (AO3).
  
  (The) Fall
  
• Love a Girl in Uniform by Anonymous (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 2 (conclusion) of The Whispers of Yesterday by stahmasexual (AO3).
  
  Glee
  
• For Those That Have Patience by marshmallowhobo (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of Surviving Happily Ever After by OncefortheFun (AO3).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Chapter 2 of Is This A Dream? by JS Jamesbrooke (AO3).
  
  Harry Potter
  
• Chapter 4 of Weird Can Be Wonderful by lunavalentine (AO3).
  
  (The) Hunger Games Trilogy
  
• A Slight Miscalculation by halfanapple (AO3).
  
  
• We'll Show the Fire How to Burn by ceserabeau (AO3).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• Chapter 27 of The World Not Reeling by lmPerrin (AO3).
  
  
• Sleepless by shan_love (AO3).
  
  
• Home For The Holidays by shan_love (AO3).
  
  Lost Girl
  
• I'm Just the Security Ma'am by Sydney563 (AO3).
  
  Maleficent
  
• The M(istletoe) Word by beastie_beauty (AO3).
  
  
• A Red Ribbon by nycz (AO3).
  
  Marvel Comics
  
• I Wouldn't Mind Forever by sniperct (AO3).
  
  Marvel Movies
  
• Dance With Me by CaptainAmericaontheTardis (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of Mortality and What's Next by littlesolo (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 9 of Gone to the Dogs by avesnongrata & Woodface (AO3).
  
  Mass Effect
  
• Chapter 32 of Working With the Enemy by Desert Sunrise (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of Fortune's Fools by RaeDMagdon (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 22 of The Omega Chronicles by Niorah (AO3).
  
  
• Under the...Foliage? by Arbryna (AO3).
  
  Multi-fandom Crossover
  
• Parts 25/6 of Christmas at Dragonwolde by Gun Brooke (Her website).
  
  
• Parts 27/8 of Christmas at Dragonwolde by Gun Brooke (Her website).
  
  
• Parts 29/30 of Christmas at Dragonwolde by Gun Brooke (Her website).
  
  Once Upon a Time
  
• Hot Cocoa In Front of a Fireplace by purplegwen (AO3).
  
  
• I'm Offering You This by kjtgp1 (AO3).
  
  
• Salvation by TheWalkingSwen (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Rise to Arms by ellacj (AO3).
  
  
• It Smells Like Joy by Ellemae (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 12 of Such a Heavenly View by Applesaday (AO3).
  
  
• This Christmas by Applesaday (AO3).
  
  
• I Can Almost Hear Your Harmony by starsaloft (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 18 of Thank God It's BDSM Friday by CarrotLucky13 (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 21 of The White Queen by inkheart9459 (AO3)
  
  
• Big Screen by Sacred (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Consequences by Geekgrrllurking (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 5 (conclusion) of The Christmas Dream by EverydayGleek (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of Villains Don't Get Happy Endings by lizardmm (AO3).
  
  Orange is the New Black
  
• Slow Hand by maidenstar (AO3).
  
  
• Necessity by Anonymous (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 21 of A Fire Running Wild by lennab (AO3).
  
  
• Burning Bridges by impavidfool (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of Frustrations and Expectations by forallthethingsimnot (AO3).
  
  Person of Interest
  
• Bad Influence on You by Rysler (Her blog).
  
  
• Christmas Presents by viceroyvonmutini (AO3).
  
  
• Lost in the Echo by I_am_mindwalking (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of Take Cover by Lamachine (AO3).
  
  
• Grand Theft Hoodie by kesdax (AO3).
  
  
• I Feel Emphatic About Not Being Static by dustywords (AO3).
  
  Pitch Perfect
  
• An Eventful Evening by 50ShadesofPitchPerfect (AO3).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Chapter 3 of Ambrosia by Kitten_Prince314 (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of Silent Ghosts by bellalinguista (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 8 of The Holy Joe Killer by Vean (AO3).
  
  Sherlock
  
• The Witch's Charm by Atisenia (AO3).
  
  Tomb Raider (games)
  
• Chapter 19 of What Binds the Soul by sniperct (AO3).
  
  Voyager
  
• Resolutions by Zenece (AO3).
  
  Warehouse 13
  
• Wonderland by Redlance (AO3).
  
  
• Here and Now by kla1991 (AO3).
  
  
• Coffee, Next Time by Typey (AO3).
  
  
• We Were Just One World Away by oneworldaway (AO3).
  
  
• Christmas on Ganymede by thedisassociation (AO3).
  
  
• The Pages of a Book (Will Lead You to Me) by phoenix_cry (AO3).
  
  
• When The Sleeper Wakes by Soofdope (AO3).
  
  
• Operation: I Love You, Dude, But You Really Messed This One Up So Now We Have To Fix It by mysensitiveside (AO3).
  
  
• Some Magic in that Old Top Hat by whyyesitscar (AO3).
  

2014 Year End

Can you believe the year is coming to a close? I think as I age time goes faster. I also think letting this one go is fine. It seemed less fun than many others. I am not sure why or how to pin point the issues, but in general it's easier to look forward to 2015. Next year will require some organization on my part as a new house is just around the corner.

So this new year brings forth some change, how much is all dependent on realities of life. We will have to live through it and get back to you next year. Have a wonderful New Year's Eve and be careful out there.

Peace, Health and Happiness.

Elisa

Comics
• Jane's World:12/29/14 by Paige Braddock (Go Comics).
  
  The Devil Wears Prada
  
• Chapter 21 of Exploring The Future by mlgummer (devil_wears_prada).
  
  
• Chapter 22 of Exploring The Future by mlgummer (devil_wears_prada).

Back to Reality

E heads back to work tomorrow. Fortunately she's off Thursday and Friday. The only downside to a three day week is, after being off for a week, there's bound to be a ton of stuff waiting for her. More than enough to make her three day week loads of fun.

I, along with the kids, get another whole week off. Tomorrow's plans for me include picking up meds for the cat and taking the boys out to find a birthday gift for their dad. He's hitting the big 50 on the 31st. I'm a little worried he's going to be a bit down.

I'm also going to get Duncan to come up with a menu he can cook for dinner that night. For Christmas he received a recipe book from my mom. It contains all of our family's favorites. I added some of mine to the book as well. He's now set to expand the menu over at Mike's house. Making dinner and an easy chocolate cake is his assignment for Mike's birthday.

Tamara

BtVS
• Chapter 16 of Everything Is Different Now by Declan4 (The Chosen Two Archives).
  
  The Devil Wears Prada
  
• Chapter 18 of Exploring The Future by mlgummer (devil_wears_prada).
  
  
• Chapter 19 & 20 of Exploring The Future by mlgummer (devil_wears_prada).
  
  
• The Best Christmas Ever by heartsassassin (devil_wears_prada).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• Chapter 6 of Pride & Destiny by chickinwhite (LotS Femslash).
  
  Once Upon a Time
  
• Two Happy Endings for the Price of One by Layla Aaron (Shatterstorm Productions).

One More Day

Tomorrow is the last vacation day for me and I really wish I had more. But I still have tomorrow. All this time off has been really good and I will look forward to my few days off at New Year's. I hope you all have been getting some fun and Joy out of it all. If not, try for tomorrow. I will be for sure.

Peace, Health and Happiness.

Elisa

BtVS
• Chapter 20 of First Day of My Life by Hayley (The Chosen Two Archives).
  
  Original
  
• Parts 31a-32b of The Voyage Home by Psyche_B (Academy of Bards).

Vacation

We had an easy Friday. We stayed far away from malls and department stores. My comics were retrieved and the dog had a nice outing to the dog park.

Little e is off at her other mom's house. Cal is with us and thoroughly enjoying his new gaming headset, gaming mouse and mousepad. He and his friends took full advantage of the big sale at Steam. They'll be playing co-op games for days.

E goes back to work on Monday. Our agenda for the weekend is an easy one...relax.

Tamara

Comics
• Jane's World:12/26/14 by Paige Braddock (Go Comics).
  
  The Devil Wears Prada
  
• All I Want for Christmas by brithna (devil_wears_prada).
  
  Once Upon a Time
  
• Bringing Joy That Will Last by Dev (Clom 'n' Dev's).
  
  Original
  
• Part 1 of Sea & Stars by Melissa Good (her web site).

Christmas Achievement Unlocked

The Hoelscher-Hodge clan had our usual fun chaos holiday event. We hope whatever your evening consisted of was good. Whether holiday or not have a wonderful time.

More vacation for me and that is splendid.

Peace, Health and Happiness.

Elisa

BtVS
• Chapter 12 of You Can't Hurry Love by Really-an-Angel (The Chosen Two Archives).
  
  Comics
  
• Jane's World:12/25/14 by Paige Braddock (Go Comics).
  
  The Devil Wears Prada
  
• All I Want For Christmas by brithna (devil_wears_prada).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Three Christmases by Majincammy (Callie-Arizona).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Toast by A. Magiluna Stormwriter (Shatterstorm Productions).

Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht

First - to our readers who follow the Western traditions of Christianity, and to all of our readers, of all faiths or none, who celebrate this festival.

MERRY CHRISTMAS.

My Christmas started in earnest today with Carols from King's.

And yes - I did get to watch the space station pass overhead and I bet I was every bit as excited to see the ISS as the kiddies were to see Father Christmas flying over!!

So now all that remains is for me to wish you a peaceful, happy rest of your week.

Goodnight and may your God/s go with you


Ze

American Horror Story: Coven
• Goggles by Nobodydiestonight (AO3).
  
  
• Wrap Around Your Dreams by Nobodydiestonight (AO3).
  
  Arrow
  
• Into Darkness by ElasticElla (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 to 4 With You I Can Feel Again by awriterofthings (AO3).
  
  (The) Chalet School Books
  
• A Little Fulpmes Love Story by crm (AO3).
  
  (The) Closer
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of After the Interview by ultragirlvfr750 (AO3).
  
  (The) Closer/Major Crimes
  
• Christmas Eve by grrriliketigers (AO3).
  
  (The) Devil Wears Prada
  
• Chapter 2 of Confessions in an Elevator by Scribes-and-Scrolls (dvlwears-prada).
  
  Doctor Who
  
• Traditions by embuffalo (AO3).
  
  Gilmore Girls
  
• A Close Reading of Sonnet 116 by notbecauseofvictories (AO3).
  
  Glee
  
• Chapter 5 of Surviving Happily Ever After by OncefortheFun (AO3).
  
  
• A Snowfall Kind of Love by thecrackshiplollipop (AO3).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Chapter 5 of Diversion by Zenparadox (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 20 of Gilligan's Anatomy by Zenparadox (callie-arizona).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Grey Magic by leonhart_17 (callie-arizona).
  
  
• She''s My Wife by captstarbuck (callie-arizona).
  
  
• Merry Christmas, Darling by callioperobbins (AO3).
  
  (The) Hunger Games Trilogy
  
• Gap Theory by aroceu (AO3).
  
  
• In The Reaches Of The Night by ygrainette (AO3).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Chapter 18 of Reliving the Past by Hisgrl (AO3).
  
  Lost Girl
  
• Evolution by Godstank (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of Say It Again When You're Sober by Chrmdpoet (AO3).
  
  Major Crimes
  
• First Christmas by ultragirlvfr750 (AO3).
  
  Marvel Movies
  
• You Get Away With Murder, So Innocent by CryptoHomoRocker (AO3).
  
  Mass Effect
  
• That Looks on Tempests and is Never Shaken by madamebadger (AO3).
  
  Multi-fandom Crossover
  
• Chapter 24 of Christmas at Dragonwolde by Gun Brooke (Her website).
  
  Once Upon a Time
  
• Shots by A. Magiluna Stormwriter (ShatterStorm Productions).
  
  
• We Used To Be Friends by trancer (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of But I Can't Do It Alone by the_nvisiblegirl (AO3).
  
  
• Skills by EverydayGleek (AO3).
  
  
• When Night Fell by Exquisiteliltart (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 20 of The Beauty of Nottingham and the Beast of Sherwood by nokhnia (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 38 of Soothing the Distressed Soul by CurvyPragmatist (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 9 of The Ten Days of Christmukkah by CrazyTaraWitch (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 to 5 of About Last Night by JuiceCup (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Once Upon a Midsummer Night by BrightEyesRosyFingers (A)3).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of Family Traditions by Exquisiteliltart (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Rekindling by tiffanyrae09 (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of Don't Run Away Now by BlankLiterature (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 to 4 of The Christmas Dream by EverydayGleek (AO3).
  
  
• A Christmas Wish by Skye_Winter (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 16 of Thank God It's BDSM Friday by CarrotLucky13 (AO3).
  
  Orange is the New Black
  
• Chapter 20 of A Fire Running Wild by lennab (AO3).
  
  Original
  
• Chapter 2 of Strawberry Cowgirl by SilviMasters (AO3).
  
  
• Chordae Tendineae by Patchlamb (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 14 (conclusion) of The Belly of the Void by deathwailart (AO3).
  
  Person of Interest
  
• Dancing to the Silence (the Rhythm of My Bones' Decay) by aeveee (AO3).
  
  
• Movie Night by kesdax (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 13 of Caged Animals by BlondeQ (AO3)
  
  
• Twisted Paths by Emanemmy12 (AO3).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of Murder My Millionaire by BritishIsles (AO3).
  
  Teen Wolf
  
• A Slip of Silk by BootsnBlossoms (AO3).
  
  
• Feinting Left by FreshBrains (AO3).
  
  
• Of Eggnog and Fireplaces by bruises (AO3).
  
  
• Electric Sensation by bruises (AO3).
  
  Tomb Raider (games)
  
• Chapter 18 of What Binds the Soul by sniperct (AO3).
  
  Voyager
  
• Playing by jacquelee (AO3).
  
  (The) Walking Dead
  
• Ugly Christmas Trees by gay_as_heck (AO3).
  
  Warehouse 13
  
• Moving On by Pikachu29 (AO3).
  
  
• Murmuration by Roadie (AO3).
  

I Believed in Father Christmas...

Nearly here.

Nearly here. Just two more sleeps!!

For those of you with kids - or who, like me, are overgrown kids don't forget the Santa Tracker.

And if you're in the UK, and you have kids young enough to still believe, the International Space Station id due to pass over us at about 6pm on Christmas Eve It will move very quickly so you'll need to be careful so as not to miss it. But it will be very bright and very swift and you can tell your kids it's Father Christmas flying over.

Yes - I will be outside, watching for it. *g*

Ze

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
• Chapter 4 of Lifeline by AuroraBee (AO3).
  
  
• Let Me In by hpboo9(AO3).
  
  
• Common Misunderstandings by badgirlshenanigans (AO3).
  
  
• Based in Truth by badgirlshenanigans (AO3).
  
  (The) Devil Wears Prada
  
• Pickup by CrazyBeCat (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of The Queen of Self-control by Obsidiana402 (AO3).
  
  Doctor Who
  
• Jenny's Secret by neevyt (AO3).
  
  DC Comics
  
• Two Truths and a Lie by Anonymous (AO3).
  
  Elementary
  
• Chapters 4 & 5 of The Criminal Who Came For Tea by 653d21 (AO3).
  
  Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
  
• Chapter 9 of Feels Like Home by missema (AO3).
  
  (The) Fall
  
• Chapters 1 to 3 of In This Valley of Dying Stars by Scarlet (AO3).
  
  Glee
  
• Need A New Start by 27summer (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Smokes And Mirrors by WriterJunkie (AO3).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Tiny Dancer by a_windsor (AO3).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• Chapter 26 of The World Not Reeling by lmPerrin (AO3).
  
  Lost Girl
  
• Chapters 1 to 4 of Say It Again When You're Sober by Chrmdpoet (AO3).
  
  Maleficent
  
• Prologue and Chapters 1 to 3 of In Love and Into War by Red_Hope (Her website).
  
  
• Chapter 15 of Whispers and Wishes by JE_Talveran (AO3 ).
  
  Marvel Movies
  
• Chapter 10 of My Mirror Speaks by Kuailong (AO3).
  
  
• It's All Pretend (Till Someone Falls) by flipflop_diva (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 8 of Gone to the Dogs by avesnongrata and Woodface (AO3).
  
  
• Almost, But Not Quite, a Vacation by rincat (AO3).
  
  Mass Effect
  
• Surrender by friendly_lurker (AO3).
  
  
• Movin' to the Country by TheAmethystRiddle (AO3).
  
  
• hapter 20 of That Which Matters Most by Drummerchick7 (AO3).
  
  Multi-fandom Crossover
  
• Parts 18 to 23 of Christmas at Dragonwolde by Gun Brooke (Her website).
  
  Once Upon a Time
  
• Chapter 2 of The Lion's Head and The Saviour's Heart by Rosiemulf (AO3).
  
  
• A Secret for a Secret by Violetscented (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of Texts on the Cloud by Shadowdianne (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 15 of Thank God It's BDSM Friday by CarrotLucky13 (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 20 of The White Queen by inkheart9459 (AO3).
  
  
• Tough by EverydayGleek (AO3).
  
  
• And Then, No More Talking by CrazyTaraWitch (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 to 11 of She's Not Evil! by Vriskafangirl (AO3).
  
  
• Keys in Cinnamon by Shatterpath (ShatterStorm Productions).
  
  Person of Interest
  
• Chapter 2 of The Masks and Covers We Wear by InuGhost (AO3).
  
  
• Rorschach by talkingtothesky (AO3).
  
  
• Don't Touch the Threads by supermatique (AO3).
  
  
• Working to an Understanding by Emanemmy12 (AO3).
  
  
• All This Devotion Rushing Out Of Me by journaliar (AO3).
  
  
• Comfort Food by Nowhere_fast (AO3).
  
  
• Fourth Night Freak Out by Kitten_Prince314 (AO3).
  
  
• Runtime Issues by grimorie (AO3).
  
  
• Warfare by Lamachine (AO3).
  
  
• And You Are Not Me by kesdax (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of Wicked Game by amluv (AO3).
  
  
• Two Way Street by Damhill (AO3).
  
  Person of Interest/Warehouse 13
  
• Closing In by Lamachine (AO3).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of Ambrosia by Kitten_Prince314 (AO3).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Meet Andromeda by JohnOConnor (AO3).
  
  Warehouse 13
  
• Chapter 6 of All for Love by JDaydreamer (AO3).
  

The easy vacation agenda continues....

Today we made it to the Sheraton in downtown Seattle to see the Gingerbread houses. As usual, a good time was had by all.

Tomorrow we're planning on finally seeing Mockingjay Part 1.

Tamara

Comics
• Jane's World:12/22/14 by Paige Braddock (Go Comics).
  
  Legend of the Seeker
  
• Part 18 of When You Were Mine by fortunata13 (LotS Femslash).
  
  Light, Water, Muses Universe
  
• 'Twas the Night… by A. Magiluna Stormwriter (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Original
  
• In the Silence by Geonn Cannon (his lj).

A Good Sunday

We slept in. T wrapped presents while we watched Guardians of the Galaxy. I had never seen it whereas T had, it was fun and I recommend it.

She got crazy and even mopped the kitchen, dinning room and hallways. Then we headed off to daughter's basketball game. Sadly they lost this one but it was close and the team they played was really the best they had seen all season.

Chinese food for dinner and now home doing update and Sunday chores.

Hope you all have a great evening and Monday. Vacation begins for us and we will head downtown and see the gingerbread houses once again.

Peace, Health and Happiness.

Elisa

The Devil Wears Prada
• Chapter 15 of Exploring The Future by mlgummer (devil_wears_prada).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Confessions in an Elevator by redcharcoaldwp (devil_wears_prada).
  
  
• Part 1 & 2 of The Photoshoot by privatesmile (devil_wears_prada).
  
  Marvel Universe
  
• The Sisterhood Of The Ruby Stilettos VIII: "The Czarina Of All The Russias!!!" by bradygirl_12 (GirlSlash).
  
  Original
  
• The Unforeseen Chance by JS Stephens (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 1 of Stages of Redemption by Elle Rogue (Academy of Bards).
  
  Swingtown/CSI
  
• Day with Meg by A. Magiluna Stormwriter (Shatterstorm Productions).

Relaxing

It's the last rainy Saturday before Christmas and we stayed far, far away from the mall. In the morning we tidied the house a bit. After lunch we ran a few grocery errands.

Now we're settled in for the evening and watching a little Twin Peaks. We'll probably pull out the wrapping paper and get busy with the presents.

So far vacation is off to a good start.

Tamara

Law & Order:SVU/Once Upon a Time
• Tin Badge by Shatterpath (Shatterstorm Productions).
  
  Original
  
• The Road Ahead by Geonn Cannon (his lj).
  
  
• Zoe’s Surprise by Mary D. Brooks (NextChapter.Net).

TGIF

Vacation Time! It's been a long week and now we have some well deserved time off. Here is hoping your weekend is splendid. Mine will be. We have some house chores and a basketball game on Sunday but really not too much and that is wonderful. I am then off with the whole family next week...another grand thing.

Enjoy the updates.

Peace, Health and Happiness.

Elisa

Comics
• Jane's World:12/19/14 by Paige Braddock (Go Comics).
  
  The Devil Wears Prada
  
• Chapter 11 of Exploring The Future by mlgummer (devil_wears_prada).
  
  
• Chapter 12 of Exploring The Future by mlgummer (devil_wears_prada).
  
  
• Chapter 13 & 14 of Exploring The Future by mlgummer (devil_wears_prada).
  
  Once Upon a Time
  
• Thoughts on Regina by A. Magiluna Stormwriter (Shatterstorm Productions).

Finally

One more day and then we're off for Winter break. Probably because I've been looking forward to break so much this week has seemed like it would never end. But I made it. Tomorrow we'll have a holiday party, lunch, afternoon classes and finally a spirit assembly. We also get out a full hour early.

I'm so looking forward to sleeping in on Saturday.

Tamara

Comics
• Jane's World:12/18/14 by Paige Braddock (Go Comics).
  
  The Devil Wears Prada
  
• Chapter 9 of Exploring The Future by mlgummer (devil_wears_prada).
  
  
• Chapter 10 of Exploring The Future by mlgummer (devil_wears_prada).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Once in a Lifetime by zenparadox (Callie-Arizona).
  
  Marvel Universe
  
• Pillow Fort by Shatterpath (Shatterstorm Productions).