Donna Summer, Disco Queen, has gone on to her divine reward. The Kougaress 'from-the-heart' thanks Ms. Summer for some great dancing times in her life -- some of the absolute best! This Big Cat wishes disco dancing had gone on forever in her life... but often life is a cruel and stupid game. And no fun. ~~~~~~
Late night yowls, my 'of the heart' Big Cats... wow, another strange, metallic sounding boom around 9:40 pm tonight... then, around 10:25 pm, another aerial EXPLOSIVE BOOM hit the tame prairie... it was a shocking feeling, and the back part of the house slightly shook... so what the hell is going on? Really, this Big Cat wants to know. A couple of days ago, the Kougaress saw a most lovely small, deep lavender butterfly... not the tiny lavender ones that are sometimes in swarms... no, this Big Cat has never seen this type of butterfly before, and she couldn't find out what species it was when she did an internet search. On another note, about half and hour after the EXPLOSIVE BOOM, the Kougaress opened her west-facing window to look out at the night sky. On the ledge was small brown frog with large black eyes. Froggie was adorable, and might have been a tree frog. This Big Cat had to wonder if little froggie jumped up there at the time of the explosion. Well, just in case, the Kougaress was going to get a container and put froggie back on the ground. However, when she was closing the window, froggie jumped off with a mighty leap. ~~~~~~
Authoress news and mews ~ The Kougar is about to start Chapter Forty-One of her WIP ~ Her Midnight Stardust Cowboys ~ ~~~
To repeat, since the Kougar updated her yesterday's blog: NOPE! The Kougar is NOT BANNED from the loop. She can only conclude it was a Yahoo glitch. ~~~~~~
Big Cat by-the-numbers ~ 11:11 pm... 2:12 am... 3:33 am... 1:11 pm... 2:22 pm... 11:11 pm... Venus, heart-centered communication, is on the rise... ~~~~~~
BIG CAT SNARL AND SNARK ~ Is nothing sacred in these insane times? No one has even reported a health problem with raw milk in this situation. 'If' there was an actual problem, a warning would be a good thing. So drinking raw milk hasn't killed anyone to date. Yet prescription drugs kill/murder people every single day. And, hey, no problem. Just the price of so-called health care in these times. Give the Kougaress raw milk any day instead of BIG PHARMA drugs. California food police gone wild: LA County health enforcers conduct door-to-door raw milk confiscation operations - (NaturalNews) In a bombshell revelation of the depth of the food police state that now exists in LA County, California, NaturalNews has learned that the LA County health department has unleashed door-to-door raw milk confiscation teams to threaten and intimidate raw dairy customers into surrendering raw milk products they legally purchased and own. ~~~~~~
The most powerful weapon is the human soul on fire. ~ Have a magickal month of May ~ ~ MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE ENOUGH ~ And, May you live the dreams of your heart, not in interesting times... Deep Lavender Butterfly kisses from the Kougar...
Pic from COAST TO COAST AM ~ Fire Rainbow over Cajun CountryI was traveling on Highway 90 in South Louisiana outside Morgan City, Louisiana. As I drove along, I sew something in the sky I had never seen before. I took a couple of pictures and did my research. It is called a 'Fire Rainbow' or, in scientific terms, a circumhorizontal arc. Now I wish I could have taken pictures of the entire sky, because it was littered with them! Your considered lucky to even see one, that's how rare this thing is.--Ian Benoit~~~~~~
Late night yowls, my in-the-golden-light Big Cat Beauties... yes, the nice, nice weather is still holding on the tame prairie... wow, though, a heaviness prevails in the 'force' so to speak, and chaotic energies abound in our world... the Kougaress had a bit of a low blood-sugar scare today with her health... but all is okay now. ~~~~~~
Authoress news and mews ~ Guess what? The Kougar got a nice paragraph in the June issue of the Romantic Times magazine because she was an American Title IV finalist for MURDER BY HAIR SPRAY IN GARDENIA, NEW ATLANTIS. The article is: "Where Are They 'AT'? On page 26. The Kougar is writing Chapter Forty of her WIP ~ Her Midnight Stardust Cowboys ~ she's at about 54,000 words. ~~~
May 17 [2:07 pm] UPDATE: No! The Kougar has 'not' been BANNED. Likely a Yahoo glitch. However, the Kougar had some reason to believe it could be true, give her controversial stance at times. Gosh, Kittens, the Kougar may have had her post BANNED from the Indie loop discussion about Harlequin's corrupt business practices. Her comment was short and only in support of another author's position. The Kougar may have also pointed out that Harlequin has had a VERY LONG history of cheating authors, and therefore cheating readers. How does she know this? By reading the RWR [Romance Writer's Report from Romance Writers of America] during that time period. Truth to meow, the Kougar had posted NOTHING, no response to any post, since April 3. On the long view of this development, it merely represents a microcosm of what is occurring in the overall world macrocosm. DIVISION. There are those of us who seek the truth no matter what it is, no matter if we are decimated-devastated by it personally. Then, there are those who will hold onto the status quo, bury their heads in the proverbial sand, because they think it serves them, saves them. They don't care, at a deep level, what the real truth is, or how their actions adversely affect others in the long run. ~~~~~~
Adele, Adelle, Addele... what's in a name? A lawsuit evidently, if you sign with the name, Adele, as an author did recently. So, yeah, when did it become another sleazy, supposedly legal trick to *trademark* a regular name, then threaten someone else who has that same name, or uses 'Adele' as a pen name? According to 'baby name' info this Big Cat found on the net, the name, Adele, is a commonly used name for girls. Origin: Germanic ~ Meaning: NobleOrigin: French ~ Meaning: NobleAdditional info: In French spelt with a grave accent: 'AdÃ̈le'.Adele was the name of Jane's flighty but charming charge in Charlotte Bronte's novel "Jane Eyre."'Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I' by Gustav Klimt is one of the most expensive paintings ever sold. Popularity of Adele ~ US top 1000 names since 1880 The Kougaress's solution ~ Authors, en masse use the name, Adele. Whether it's for your heroine/hero, a secondary character, the villain, or a pet... or an evil pet. Or whatever your imagination conjures up. We authors need to use the power of the pen! And, yeah, that'll give the singer, Adele, a whole big ole publicity boost, which may be what's this is all about anyway. Because, hey, why not abuse an innocent author just to hype your singer client, and make her trendy? Or, as the Kougaress yowled in yesterday's post: IT JUST GETS BETTER ~ BIG CAT SNARK ~ The Big Media Industry Corps are frightened to death of real authorly freedom. So, here they go cracking the slavery whip. One more GOOD reason NOT to purchase anything from them, or as little as possible.~~~~~~
Big Cat by-the-numbers ~ 11:55 pm... 1:11 am... 2:12 am... 2:22 am... 3:33 am... 10:10 pm... there is a huge AWARENESS shift occurring... to destroy this new AWARENESS the global bad guys take horrific action... ~~~~~~
The most powerful weapon is the human soul on fire. ~ Have a magickal month of May ~ ~ MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE ENOUGH ~ And, May you live the dreams of your heart, not in interesting times... NOT 'Adele' kisses from the Kougar...
The world needs a whole lot of Lone Rangers, and so does the Kougaress... Late night yowls, my feisty and fabulous Felines... warmer on the tame prairie, and still a very lovely day... the Kougaress is definitely being spoiled by this stretch of weather... and she's so not looking forward to summer, if it's unbearably hot... and who knows? Given these times of HUGE CHANGE.After next week nothing will be the same on our precious planet.~~~~~~
Authoress news and mews ~Okay, Kittens, the Kougar is still working on the end of her chapter for her WIP ~ Her Midnight Stardust Cowboys ~ it's going good... however... gosh, time slips by way too fast, superspeed fast.From the Kougar’s Writing Den ~ her latest WIP ~Her Midnight Stardust CowboysX-Rated! The last six REALLY 'unedited' sentences written for Chapter Thirty-Nine ~"Here it comes," he growled out. Claiming his mate's hips, he positioned himself."That long rifle of yours better be on its best behavior," Dontoya roughly purred.Hearing his pardner's warning as if it was background noise, Zance pushed his engorged reddened head against her slick rim. At Sherilyn's moan, he rocked his crown inside."Like satin," he groaned...~~~
Featured at SHAPESHIFTER SEDUCTIONS & SHAPESHIFTER KISSES ~Alliance, Shere Khan's Offerings
by Savanna Kougar
Tuesday howls and yowls, shapeshifter lovers.It's the middle of May... can you believe it?So, this flash scene stars that omnipresent villain, Shere Khan, leader of the Tiger Yakuza in Talbot's Peak.Dugger, the dingo man, also stars in the lead role as the hero. With a common, take-no-prisoners enemy threatening The Peak, will a temporary alliance be formed?~~~~~~Alliance, Shere Khan's OfferingsAs tiger, Shere Khan muscled his way through the night forest. Uncaring about who or what heard his approach, he thundered a roar without a pause in his stride. Shere Khan listened with satisfaction as the sound echoed around him.Because of their agreed-upon mind connection, for now, he knew Dugger, the dingo shapeshifter, had been alerted. The negotiation for their tête-à-têt had been quite the mental challenge, and by the end, Shere Khan had gained a new respect for the crafty down-under canine.~~~
If you love being the enslaved author down on the NY plantation, DO NOT read this... [Really, DO NOT READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION]Also, before you continue, if you have any doubts, check out the Kougar's previous blog rant on this topic ~ ...instead of the greedy, evil-dragon BIG PUBLISHERS... ~ kougarkisses.blogspot.com/2012/05/instead-of-greedy-evil-dragon-big.htmlAUTHORS ~ REALLY, unless you're in a very limiting circumstance, or are going for stardom status... WHY DO YOU NEED AN AGENT? Especially a bad, stupid, greedy agent.What follows is a comment this Big Cat agrees with. Since she didn't get permission to republish from the author, this is a quote for educational/entertainment purposes only:"I'm guessing most of you have read the post by a former Harlequin author discussing her compensation (or lack of it,) on Joe Konrath's blog last week. The comments are as interesting as the initial post.Agent Scott Eagan posted a response on his blog. The initial post has been wiped off Eagan's website, but some other authors made screen shots of his comments.~ thepassivevoice.com/05/2012/many-authors-are-able-to-make-a-living-with-their-writing-with-harlequin ~We now have an agent admitting that his first allegiance is to the publisher, not to his clients. He also claims it's the author's responsibility to understand all contract terms. If this is so, why does anyone need an agent? Are they or are they not "experts" in the subject of literary contracts, and should advise clients accordingly?One of the better things about what's happening in the industry right now is the fact that stuff like this is finally getting flushed out into the open."So, no confusion follows on the 'contract' issue, here is additional info:With all due respect, it IS the author's responsibility to understand all contract terms. We hire agents to help us with that understanding (although you'd be surprised how few agents have any background at all in contracts). Some of us hire lawyers. Some of us choose to go it on our own.But when we put our names on a contract - any contract, whether we're authors or mortgagees or anything else - we'd damn well better make sure we understand all the things we agree to.I had an agent for my Berkley mysteries. I didn't expect her to tell me what to do or what to sign. That's not her job. I hired her to negotiate for me, and I asked her to let me know if she noticed any red flags in the contract, but I read that thing cover to cover myself, and made sure I understood everything in it. Ultimately, the contract is between me and the publisher, and the agent is not part of it. So yes, responsibility for understanding contract terms rests firmly on the author.
BIG CAT NOTE: If the agent considers that they work for the publisher, really in the long run, how does that help an author?AND of further importance!"Yes, but in Harlequin's case, they created shell companies, sold the books to themselves at a huge discount, then gave the author a percentage of the discounted amount, which turned a 50% ebook royalty into 3%. No agent, attorney or author could have seen that coming in contract language. And ebooks are just now becoming a big money-maker, it's just now coming to light.And for the records, hundreds of Harlequin authors formed a group and hired a literary attorney to challenge some of their more insidious practices. The authors are not doormats, but they are fighting a huge monolith whose parent company cares nothing for authors or art.Also, if you talk to old-time Harlequin authors, they will tell you that their books used to sell over 200k copies. But as Harlequin created more lines, added more books to lines and lost enormous audience when book clubs were no longer "the thing," it has become almost impossible to make a livable wage writing for them any longer. And they do not care in theleast. They have come right out and stated so.This agent is clearly in the wrong. He's taking the side of a publisher against clients, which is exactly why so many agents will be out of business in the near future. Agents who have been advocating on behalf of their clients do not have to fear going under. But all those who've been playing politics with other people's livelihoods may want to start worrying."Follow up info-comment: "They hired an attorney over the change in our percentage.THE FOLLOWING 'QUOTED' COMMENT SAYS WHAT THE KOUGAR HAS BEEN YOWLING FOR DECADES!!!"If any agent finds Harlequin's boiler plate contract acceptable or industry standard, then they have no business being in business. On that, you and I will simply have to disagree.My agent got a lot of points changed for me (that they claim they won't change) but she still hates their contracts with a passion.The reality is, too many people, both agents and writers, are afraid of "rocking the boat." I don't see it that way. I am a business, just like them, looking for the best price for my work. It's really that simple. Anyone who makes it personal is not someone I want to do business with."LATER COMMENT: "And before anyone asks, because I know it's coming - this is why I still write for Harlequin:Because I love the Intrigue line. I love the books and read them for over a decade before I wrote for them. I love the other Intrigue writers, some of the most fabulous people I've met. I love my editor. I love the readers. I simply hate the corporation's business policies and disdain for artists and will continue to fight tooth and nail to get what I think is fair payment for my work. But I'm not going to quit and throw the baby out with the bathwater."BIG CAT NOTE: While this is perfectly understandable, and this Big Cat can't say she wouldn't do the same... yet! This is what hooks authors in to a corrupt corporate system... the good people, the good readers... and believing they can fight the good fight. Harlequin will never change just like so many of the BIG CORPS in today's world. As long as they publish, Harlequin will remain the chew-em-up monster it's always been. All of us GOOD people need to wake up, and start our own enterprises. This is MUCH easier said than done obviously. Especially when having enough money/time/energy is the issue. But, the more of us who try, the more of us who are out there, the more these evil-empire dragons will be slain, and all of us authors, readers, publishers will benefit.~~~IT JUST GETS BETTER ~ BIG CAT SNARK ~ The Big Media Industry Corps are frightened to death of real authorly freedom. So, here they go cracking the slavery whip. One more GOOD reason NOT to purchase anything from them, or as little as possible. Again, here's the basic info quoted:"This is not a Trademark notice...but a Copyright infringement for using a first name! This started late Friday afternoon.My group blog received a C&D notice about a blog posted by one of our members, Adele Dubois. Seems that SONY filed a complaint:"Copyright Work Description": Adele"Location of Copyrighted Work": the link goes to MY nonfiction book (written by Marianne Stephens). It has nothing to do with Adele. AND, I own the copyright to my book. It has nothing to do with SONY.G/B removed the 5/4 post Adele had done and put it in draft status in our blog file list.The Authors Guild gave us some advice and we're following it. Adele has filed a counterclaim with G/B. I'll probably do the same thing.You can read about all this in a Washington Post Blog, "She Blogs". I won't post the link here since it might be considered promo. But, consider it a warning as to what the "big" companies try to do."~~~
AUTHORS/ASPIRING AUTHORS ~ Is your heroine/hero a MacGyver type?Man builds Tesla gun that can shoot 20,000 Volts of electricityBy Tecca | Today in TechAdd this to the increasing number of unusual weapons straight out of a sci-fi movie: A repurposed Nerf gun equipped with a Tesla coil that can shoot up to 20,000 volts of electricity.~ tecca.com/news/2012/05/15/rob-flickenger-tesla-gun-lightning~~~~~~
Big Cat by-the-numbers ~11:44 pm... 11:55 pm... 1:11 am... 2:12 am... 2:22 am... 5:55 am... 11:11 pm... oh, oops, another media hoax... Dr. Ron Paul HAS NOT dropped out of the presidential race...~~~~~~
The most powerful weapon is the human soul on fire.~ Have a magickal month of May ~ ~ MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE ENOUGH ~And, May you live the dreams of your heart, not in interesting times...Feisty and fabulous and dreamy kisses from the Kougar...
Tiger Lovers... the Kougaress simply enjoys this type of art. Late night yowls, my extra-sexy Kittens... the weather on the tame prairie can't be beat right now... on her walk down to the mailbox, the Kougaress spied a wildflower with a tiny hot-pink bloom... she's seen this little wildflower before, but never in abundance... oh, and mulberries have fallen from the tree at the far corner of her yard... yum!~~~~~~
Authoress news and mews ~ For her Tuesday post at SHAPESHIFTER SEDUCTIONS, the Kougar is writing part of the flash scene from Shere Khan, the villain's point of view. Always an interesting writerly challenge. And, yes, the Kougar is closing in ON Chapter Forty of her WIP ~ Her Midnight Stardust Cowboys ~ ~~~
Featured at SHAPESHIFTER SEDUCTIONS ~ Walk Like a Manby Pat CunninghamNilambari said nothing during the entire ride in Rick’s pickup down the mountain into Talbot’s Peak. Once they reached the town, however, she clung to his arm and stuck close to his side while her wide eyes suspiciously scanned every person on the street. So many were shifters. So many could be agents of Shere Khan.“Why are we here?” she whispered. “Shere Khan’s men are everywhere. I need to hide.“You need to eat,” Rick said, “and we need info on what’s up with Ol’ Stripes. This diner and the coffee shop are the best places to catch up on the gossip.” He grinned and gently disengaged his arm from her nervous clutch. “Easy there, sugar smacks. This is mainly a herbie place. Next time I’ll take you to a restaurant that serves meat.” ~~~~~~
...the sacred dragon spiraling ever upward... Weekly Angelic Forecast from Volcano Straight from the Carnal Cherub himself...Angelic Forecast ~ #193 GOOD is ascending, the sacred dragon spiraling ever upward, into the heavens, and into the starry galaxy. The AWAKENING of all people, now rises on the vibrational wings of the Aquarian Age.This, in the monstrous unyielding face of an Orwellian dream come true. This, against an evil so dark Earth has been designated a prison planet for centuries.However, the cross-point is here -- and now. Humanity ascends to a glorious future, where those who wish it will colonize the stars. Or, the masses will fall beneath a tyranny that despises human beings, and cares not for their fate.Even though, at this point, the global elite will never achieve their one world order, their tyranny will have it's way over most of us, unless we *the people* stand together, and demand freedom -- as is our divine birthright.On the war front, the global chess game continues. With the upcoming distractions of the NATO summit in Chicago, and the London Olympics, plans are in the works to steal great portions of land worldwide, and change regimes that will now be compatible with the New World Order. Also, look for major war-drum beating in the presstitute media. Anything to keep the public frightened and compliant.On the AWAKENING front, angelic sparks of pure goodness are activating in those of us who have agreed to be on Earth during the 2012 transition. As well, there will be more time travelers arriving to help humanity and Mother Earth out. For, any triumph will shape their future for the better.On the paranormal front, from this point forward the 'strange universe' we all live in -- are surrounded by -- makes itself known in bigger, and more obvious ways. As well, every effort will be made to co-op and imitate the paranormal by the global bad guys. This, so 'they' can control the population.On the personal front, this is the week to take care of the home front. With massive solar flares 'possibly' affecting the electrical grid on down the line, seek out ways to safely power your home. Make repairs, if needed. If you are looking for another home, pay attention to the layout. How well can you prepare?On the food front, with shortages of certain foods looming, as ever keep stocking up. Make friends with your local farmer/rancher, if you haven't already. If your local farmer/rancher needs help, offer your skills, and/or find others who want to join in. Create a cooperative circle that benefits All.On the land changes front, with the dramatic increase in superstorm-weather, as well as a major increase in volcanic and earthquake activity across the planet, it is time to keep a close eye on what is really happening. Do not trust lamestream media to keep you informed. That is not their mission.Due to the hyper-active sun as affected by alignment with the galactic center, and the influences from other cosmic bodies, land changes will only continue on Mother Earth.On the really bad news front, with the ongoing breakdown of the economy, *betrayal* is the theme for this week, and for the rest of the year, 2012. This will be at every level in society, from your personal life to the highest echelons ruling Earth. Because of this, many will develop 'betrayal radar', an inner knowing of who can be trusted and who cannot -- also, they will know what situations can be trusted.Trendwise, personal 'protection' of all kinds continues to be the name of the opportunity-game. Also, like a brightly rising star, those who refuse to comply with the system will become the new heroines and heroes to many of us, as they persevere for freedom.Another trend ramps up at this time. From a previous forecast: "As more of the states decide to stand up to the Usurpers, and take back their rights, this will signal the beginning of a Civil War, one that is fought with the power of ideas. And with money."This week being with Nature will inspire your soul anew. Take time to enjoy the birds and the bees -- and smell the flowers. Angelic blessings from Volcano & Sedona~~~~~~MORE...Volcano’s Angelic Forecast for this week ~ sirenbookstrand.blogspot.com ~ ~~~~~~
Big Cat by-the-numbers ~ 11:11 pm... 11:22 pm... 2:22 am... 3:33 am... 1:11 pm... it's all coming down from this point forward... rise up to save yourselves and your precious loved ones... ~~~
Darlings, if you live in the western part of the country ~ 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse Occurs May 20 SPACE.com - 10 hours agoSkywatchers in East Asia and the western United States should circle Sunday (May 20) on their calendars. That's when a solar eclipse will block out most of the sun... ~~~~~~
The most powerful weapon is the human soul on fire. ~ Have a magickal month of May ~ ~ MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE ENOUGH ~ And, May you live the dreams of your heart, not in interesting times... Extra-sexy Kitten kisses from the Kougar...
Pic from COAST TO COAST AM ~ Milky Way Over Stonehenge MemorialThe Milky Way appears above the Stonehenge Memorial in Maryhill, Washington, almost as steam boiling from a pot of water. The photo was taken during the Lyrid Meteor shower early in the morning on April 22nd, 2012. Photos of meteors weren't happening but fortunately the Milky Way made an impressive backdrop to the full sized, astronomically aligned Stonehenge replica that was commissioned and built as a memorial to the soldiers who died during World War I.--Ken Kruseken.kruse@ yahoo.com~~~~~~
Sunday into Monday yowls, my Big Cat Beauties... another exceptionally lovely day on the tame prairie... wow, was the Kougaress tired today, with good reason... trauma takes its toll, big time... does it ever end? ~~~~~~
Authoress news and mews ~ A bit of penning accomplished last night on the Kougar's WIP ~ Her Midnight Stardust Cowboys ~ and the Kougar is writing Volcano's Weekly Forecast. ~~~~~~
Big Cat by-the-numbers ~ 1:11 am... 2:12 am... 3:33 pm... 8:44 pm... 10:10 pm... Volcano’s Angelic Forecast for this week ~ sirenbookstrand.blogspot.com ~ ~~~
BIG CAT GOSH AND GAWLEE... this quote could have been said about this time's Big Media journalists. "We are intellectual prostitutes" From ~ alamoministries.com/content/english/newsreleases/prostitutes.htmlOne night, probably in 1880, John Swinton, then the preeminent New York journalist, was the guest of honour at a banquet given him by the leaders of his craft. Someone who knew neither the press nor Swinton offered a toast to the independent press. Swinton outraged his colleagues by replying: There is no such thing, at this date of the world's history, in America, as an independent press. You know it and I know it.There is not one of you who dares to write your honest opinions, and if you did, you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid weekly for keeping my honest opinion out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for similar things, and any of you who would be so foolish as to write honest opinions would be out on the streets looking for another job. If I allowed my honest opinions to appear in one issue of my paper, before twenty-four hours my occupation would be gone.The business of the journalists is to destroy the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of mammon, and to sell his country and his race for his daily bread. You know it and I know it, and what folly is this toasting an independent press?We are the tools and vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are the jumping jacks, they pull the strings and we dance. Our talents, our possibilities and our lives are all the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes." ~~~~~~
The most powerful weapon is the human soul on fire. ~ Have a magickal month of May ~ ~ MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE ENOUGH ~ And, May you live the dreams of your heart, not in interesting times... Milky Way kisses from the Kougar...
From COAST TO COAST AM ~ Huge Sunspot Aimed at EarthMay 11, 2012It's the equivalent of a celestial shotgun and it's pointed directly at our planet. An erupting active region of the sun, known as AR1476, has rotated into view and been captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. The monster sunspot is huge, with a complex beneath the active area roughly the size of Jupiter. Sunspots appear dark because they are relatively cool compared to the surrounding region. More at Discovery News.~~~~~~
Saturday into Sunday... and yowls, blessings to all Moms... may you enjoy this time that belongs to you. ~~~
Yes, trauma 2012 continues for the Kougaress... 'least' of which was the loss of the fallen mulberry tree at the end of her tame prairie drive... the Kougaress had decided to let the mulberries ripen for the critters since the tree was still vital... alas, not to be... someone who likely thought they were doing a good thing chopped most of it away. ~huge depressed sighs~ It was another lovely day weather-wise, the air was nice and dry... and this Big Cat cleared some of the jungly foliage from her little garden area... but, shhhh, don't tell the o-fficials... really, this Big Cat doesn't want to be raided... that is, if she can get any tomatoes to grow this year. ~~~~~~
Authoress news and mews ~ Being Unbound ~ the Kougar heard this term used today by Whitley Strieber of UNKNOWN COUNTRY, as a way to describe a meditative experience he had. Something about 'being unbound' feels so right and perfect to the Kougar. Freedom, and the freedom to write heroines and heroes who experience life beyond what is commonly known represents this term. Yep, more penning done... and who knows, hopefully, the Kougar will be able to work on her WIP ~ Her Midnight Stardust Cowboys ~ later... she's physically and emotionally exhausted, though. ~~~
Featured at SHAPESHIFTER SEDUCTIONS ~ GUESS WHO?!by SolaraHadley Wolfson glanced at the toy store window and clenched his fist. He shoved his other hand deeper into his jeans pocket. Wiggling his fingers, he mentally counted off five counts of five until his ire lessened and his animal half stopped scratching to get out.“I’ve got you this time Tammy,” he whispered as he strolled down the street toward Rattigan’s. Louie would recommend a place to hole up for a few days until Tammy ventured into town.Talbot’s Peak offered Hadley more than he could have hoped for. Shape shifters paradise without fear and prejudice---unless you counted the crazy were tiger Sherre Kahn who insisted on have his ass kissed. ~~~
From Astrology.com ~ Cosmic Energy Abounds! From good luck to profound insights to incredible courage ... these next few days have it all, and then some!A burst of energy will flow through the cosmos starting on May 13 with a conjunction between the Taurus Sun and Jupiter. Your confidence will soar, your luck will improve and there's a good chance you'll receive stellar financial news. Stay motivated, work hard, and your good fortune will last even longer!Also on the 13th, Mercury and Mars will give each other a curt nod. Sometimes this leads to arguments, but the other positive energies of the day indicate that this alignment will help clear the air of tensions without causing too much strife.Then, on May 15, Mercury and Pluto will give you the power of persuasion. You’ll be able to look deep within yourself for profound insights and then communicate them with ease.Venus goes retrograde in Gemini on the 15th, bringing about a less social, frivolous time. Instead, this is an opportunity to face up to the truths of your romantic life and to reflect upon what you need to do to improve things over the long run. Fortunately, with Venus in Gemini, you'll be able communicate your needs and reservations more effectively.Finally, on May 16, Mars and Pluto form a congenial alliance, but not necessarily an easy one. Instead, they’ll require you to dig deep for the courage and perseverance you need to follow through with some task. Fortunately, they also promise you success if you remain focused! ~~~~~~
Big Cat by-the-numbers ~ 11:22 pm... 12:12 am... 1:11 am... 2:12 am... 3:33 am... 1:11 pm... 2:22 pm... the UFO Rising continues... ~~~~~~
BIG CAT OBSERVATION ~ The high level of air traffic continues, and yesterday a lot of what sounded like military aircraft passed overhead. Nothing is as it seems. But then, it never was. Honestly, the Kougaress no longer has any real understanding of this world, metaphysically, that is. ~~~~~~
The most powerful weapon is the human soul on fire. ~ Have a magickal month of May ~ ~ MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE ENOUGH ~ And, May you live the dreams of your heart, not in interesting times... 'Being Unbound' kisses of the Kougar...
Once upon a time the world looked bright with possibility, instead of dark with endless conflicts... Friday into Saturday yowls, my super duper Big Cats... muggier today on the tame prairie, but still weather-nice... when the Kougaress walked down to her mailbox, and as she closed in, a whole flock of eagles... so many she couldn't count them all, launched off a tall dead tree with lots of bare limbs... they took to the sky because she inadvertently frightened them... it was an incredible sight to see them all winging, and their varying sizes. So, yes, 2012 is still not treating the Kougaress right, and she just had a scare with her bank account, however, happily, it's all worked out... but this wasn't another trauma she needed. ~meow-sighs~ ~~~~~~
Come Together Right Now... as John Lennon sings, it is time to COME TOGETHER RIGHT NOW, for humanity, for those of us who cherish freedom, for those of us who cherish good healthy food. The ruthless tentacles of the corp-gov are now invading every American's life and these jackboot thugs are using unconscionable and brutal tactics to shut down family farms, shut down the Amish, or anyone who dares to grow and raise good healthy food. Yep, even the old-fashioned lemonade stand is no longer safe. Those are being shut down too, and the children abusively treated. This is happening to fruit/vegetable stands as well. Those Americans who *choose* to drink raw milk are being targeted and treated as if they are worse than an illegal drug dealer. Meanwhile, those in the know, like England's queen and the so-called 'elite', regularly consume raw organic milk as a way to maintain health. But, hell, not the peasants. No, they aren't allowed. Harken ye back to the days of Robin Hood when the monarchy was so repressive and cruel, people were taxed to death, and massively starved even through there was an abundance of game on the vast, ever-growing royal lands. The moral of that story, if you don't stand up and come together, claim your rights as a human being, then, yeah, look forward to the horrors of starvation and endless taxation. And, nope, the UN will not save you. They will 'pretend' to be on your side, to save you, the people. Once that horrific hoax works, they will bring in a more villainous, mass-genocide regime. And, the whole idea of private property will be gone with the climate-changing winds. ~~~~~~
Authoress news and mews ~ The Kougar is finishing up Chapter Thirty-Nine of her WIP ~ Her Midnight Stardust Cowboys ~ and lives on hope that she'll get to pen later tonight. ~~~
Featured at SHAPESHIFTER SEDUCTIONS ~ A Stroll Down Submission Ally...by Serena ShaySo...as I began to work on this weeks blog I found myself confused and unable to get past two thoughts - what did Dom have to do with Penelope, Burgess and Danny and why was the scene from Dom's POV? I plugged along though and let the muse do her thing, hoping for some clarity when I was finished...Guess what? I'm not finished...far from it, it seems. ~~~
Promo opp for authors of erotic romancePosted by: "author_skye_warren" Fri May 11, 2012 10:34 am (PDT)I know some people have mentioned dropping sales, so I wanted to mention the bloghop I'm running. It's exclusively for authors of erotic romance and erotica, so the traffic will all be our target audience.The grand prize is a $100 gift card to a fun online sex merchandise shop (no donation from bloghop participants requested) as well as a group digital book basket (optional to include your book for added visibility). We already have 72 authors and book bloggers participating, so it's going to be good.Come join the kinkiest bloghop on earth: ~ skyewarren.com/summerhop ~ Please forward to any erotica authors you know.Thanks!~~~~~~
Big Cat by-the-numbers ~ 11:33 pm... 11:44 pm... 11:55 pm... 2:12 am... 2:22 am... 10:10 pm... 11:11 pm... there is something called de jour citizenship status which removes you from the current maritime law we've been placed under unknowingly, and by trickery... that is, instead of being a constitutional, inalienable rights human being... remember, fraud negates consent... ~~~~~~
The most powerful weapon is the human soul on fire. ~ Have a magickal month of May ~ ~ MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE ENOUGH ~ And, May you live the dreams of your heart, not in interesting times... Come Together kisses from the Kougar...
