Saturday, September 5, 2009

The Impossible, or so it seems...

Too cool pic from Coast to Coast am. ~An Owl, the Moon & Jupiter

I was in Immokalee, Florida doing some work and I was looking down at some equipment. A bird shadow passed across my field of vision. I knew it was an owl! I looked up on the wire and there it was. I couldn't have asked for better conditions.

--Earl
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Good moisture-filled evening, good and wise Big Cats all. The Kougar pulled off the impossible, or so it seemed to her. Nothing big, mind you. Merely, a replenishing of things needed kind of trip, the grocery store, etc. However, given the strained painful state of moi’s leg she had no clue if she could manage, or what the resulting damage would be to her leg.
This is nothing new in the Kougaress’s life... these types of impossible situations. Nope. She wishes it was something new. Except on one paw, she has a history of managing, somehow, to get through these times. Only, these days, they are more fast and furious in appearance.
In this Big Cat’s opinion it’s a sign of the times. More and more of us are facing the impossible. Impossible-looking situations and choices. And, honestly, they are impossible. Except, by the grace of the Divine and because of who we are, we somehow persevere and get through. Yep, true grit as in the movie by that name.
This isn’t a feel-good, pep you up kind of post, though. Since it’s this Big Cat’s experience that really doesn’t work after a certain point of repeatedly facing THE IMPOSSIBLE in life.
What does work? Moi has no idea. Truly.
Maybe, the only thing that does work during these times is TRUE GRIT. Whatever that is??? The Kougaress has no real idea what this is, either. Shruggies...
Meow... true grit... it’s worth thinking about.
Yowl, the world is heading for a showdown with itself. Injustice has taken hold to such a huge degree justice will fight back.

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This was a poll at the Joyfully Reviewed web site ~ http://joyfullyreviewed.com ~

Titles, Covers and decision Making...

Ever buy book on title alone? = 6.6%
Ever buy book on cover alone? = 27.9%
Ever not buy because of title? = 13.1%
Ever not buy because of cover? = 52.5%

NEW POLL POSTED!

Mew-sings ~

The Kougar found it utterly fascinating so many readers didn’t buy a book because of the cover. Wow. While moi adores cover art to the max, she would certainly purchase a book she wanted to read despite its cover art. Hmmm... meows of thought.
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Authoress news and mews ~

Yep, some good penning progress on BRANDED BY THE TEXANS. Stay tuned for more snippets.
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Now ~ FIRST! just for the big cool cats ~

Happy Courtship on another Earth

X-Serial Flash in Two Hundred ~ Sylva and Zeke’s story continues...

Part 251 ~

Sylva shivered inside with fear and excitement. She heard the slight scrape of the man’s boots as he backed out the door, shutting it. Instantly, Zeke and Ranson rushed after him, jerking the door open. “Oh no!” Sylva burst out, and began sliding out of the booth. “Stay here, Sylva,” Marina warned in a protective manner. “Big brother can take care of himself.” Grant patted her hand. She’d planted it on the table to propel herself toward the door. “Zeke will be back right quick. They just need a little conversation.” Sylva decided to stay put. “Conversation? Who was that man?”

Zeke plunged the business end of this pistol beneath the Long Walker’s ribs while Ranson twisted his arm behind his back and pressed the muzzle of his pistol against’s the man’s kidneys. “Talk,” Zeke ordered. “And not about the weather.” Cool to his core and typical of his breed, the Long Walker gave a minimal shrug with the shoulder that was still free from restraint. “I was paid to tail your friend here. That’s all I know. Figured I’d make more cashola if I discovered why he was makin’ buddy eyes at you, given your past enmity.” Zeke wasn’t buying.
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TO BE CONTINUED...
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Part 1 - 15 ~ see blog ~ January 15th Cometh, then Part 15... and before...
Part 16 ~ 250 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies... or the Passionate Ink forum, the FREE READS page ~
http://passionateink.org/forum ~ OR! Now available on The Romance Studio Forum, January through August 2009 flashes ~ http://theromancestudio.com ~ Click on the FORUMS
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HAPPILY EVER AFTER blog ~
Wednesday ~ Gem Sivad ~ Guest Blogger ~ How to Make Unpalatable Historical Facts Into Romance…
Monday ~ Courtney Braizille ~ Guest blogger ~ Setting
Sunday ~ Guest Blogger ~ Jane Beckenham ~ LET’S GET IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE
Saturday ~ Guest Blogger ~ New Zealand author, Jane Beckenham ~ SHAKING UP THE SHEIKHS AND WHAT MAKES THEM LOVEABLE REALLY
Thursday ~ the Kougar blogs ~ World Building a Room in Romance

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THE PINK BLOG ~
Friday ~ Eva Gordon's blog on her BEAST WARRIOR: VIKING WEREWOLF, her paranormal historical romance, plus a lot more about wolves - all fascinating stuff. Plus a 5 wing review from CRR!
Monday ~ Danielle blogs ~ The Change ~ how our heroines change during the story.
Saturday ~ Linda Blanche ~ A Determined Woman
Friday ~ the Kougar blogs ~ Sheriff Kalypso Sun Wing ~ Last Words, Maybe
Thursday ~ Cheryl Pierson ~ The Heroine’s Backstory – How Much Do I tell?

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SHAPESHIFTER SEDUCTIONS blog ~
Friday ~ Serena blogs about her fave horror films... what are yours?
Thursday ~ Crystal blogs ~ Contest! and Contest Hint #1
Tuesday ~ the Kougar blogs ~ Roaring Arghhh... the Computer Age
Monday ~ Francesca blogs ~ Secret Lives of EC authors

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For the next part of the Never-Ending Story the Kougar blogs ~ Who Rescues Sleeping Beauty? ~ RomanticSynonymous ~
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Volcano’s Angelic Forecast for this week ~ Siren-BookStrand blog ~

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No! Internet Two... Resistance is victory...
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HATE!!! > DTV> it’s a ripoff.

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Happy Labor’s Day Weekend
Have a Happy End of Summer...
May your most romantic dreams come true...


Impossible kiss from the Kougar...

2 comments:

Serena Shay said...

((Hugs))

You're right, Savanna, there is only so much a pep talk will help. No matter how much the "pepper" wants to make you feel better, somethings can't be resolved with rah-rah thoughts. :(
I've found True Grit to include knowing when you just need a nice hug and a willing ear. Both of which can be found with this kitten - should you need them. ;)

Wow...more than half polled based the purchase on the cover! I'm shocked! I mean yes the cover is nice, but really it is just the glass of milk... I want the cookies!!!

Savanna Kougar said...

Serena ~ thanks!!!

Yeah, I know... it's the story that really counts!