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Happy New Year’s Day... I wish...Yes, I wish... here’s what I wished for... if wishes came true for New Year’s Eve...Romancing the New Year with Shestry and DrauzThe nearly backless gown of heavy satin flowed over Shestry’s body in long elegant lines. Feeling extraordinarily beautiful, she languidly arranged herself in front of the full length mirror. Her curves appeared to be streamlined by her evening gown that was a deep rich color of burnt gold. She smiled with sheer sensual enjoyment at her reflection. “Sis, hoop-di-doo, you’re going to drive the gents c-r-a-z-y over the moon.” Entering her lavish dressing room with his usual flair, Jaxter sauntered to his favorite lounge chair and settled himself. “I’ll be thrilled with good dancing partners, if you must know. I’m not going as part of the cattle call to be some man’s wife. Or is that the ‘heifer call’ market? Regardless, you men can keep to your own lives and leave me out of them for a good while.” Moving toward her brother, Shestry swept up her glitter evening bag. “Is Alexa waiting for you at the supper club?” “She’ll be swinging into my arms once we arrive. I just gave her the tinkle and heard her sweet voice.” Jaxter held up his wrist phone, his grin one of ‘let’s go make merry’. “What’s the latest on the parents?” Shestry gave her fancy upswept hairdo a final pat, then let the natural sway of her body take over as she walked toward her personal portal. “They’re going to let us kiddies play and dance the night away. They’re planning to join us an hour before midnight, sweets.” Rising with athletic grace, Jaxter adjusted his tux’s black silk bowtie, then followed after her. In moments, they stood inside the welcoming foyer of the Galactia Ecstasy, a supper club arching high above one of their world’s largest cities. The posh glimmer of furnishings, in shades of amber, surrounded them as they glided toward the immense, bowl-shaped room that was composed of a central dance floor and two upper levels for dining, partying and viewing. “Jaxter!” Alexa’s excited squeal penetrated the celebratory atmosphere with an arrow-like ease. The petite brunette, who owned a doll’s perfect figure, flew inside her brother’s open arm. Shrugging adorably and flirtatiously, she tilted her head all the way back, smiling without an ounce of pretense at him. Her eyes glowed with intimacy. Closing them, Alexa pursed her brilliant red lips for his kiss. Jaxter obliged for several instants, then wrapped her close against his side. “See ya later, sis. That gleaming dance floor is pulling on the soles of our shoes like magnetic plasma.” Shestry fondly gazed at them both and gave a nod. “Greetings, Alexa. See you two much later.” Free to pursue her own evening delights, Shestry pivoted toward the second level entrance. Straightening her shoulders, she held her head high and let the gown’s design have its way with her walking stride, what she called her ‘elegant slink’.
***Drauz halted in his tracks. He’d been seized in the same way the gravitational pull of a sun captured his galactic ship, an occasional problem. Only his gaze moved, following the gorgeous woman as she swayed like a breeze-blown reed toward the exquisitely appointed ramp that led up to the second level dining area. The sumptuously curved, yet slender beauty with hair the color of gold, bronze and rubies combined, obviously belonged to this world. Still, she hitched his cock to a full-standing salute, despite having satiated himself with several women during the past few days.Surprised by the power she wielded over him, Drauz swiftly stepped behind a splendid drape that sectioned off a gentlemen’s lounge. Glancing over his shoulder, he was relieved to see no one was about. Already his hand transformed to beast claws. His desire for the woman had catapulted his sex hormones so fiercely and so fast, his body threatened to shift into his most primal nature. He was known as a Dragonlion on his world. Slipping the tiny vial out of his pocket with his un-transformed hand, Drauz tipped it up and drained its contents. The natural potion would tamp down his libido, for now. As quickly as it had occurred, his beast claws disappeared and his hand returned.
Without thought he trailed after the woman, his predator instincts fully engaged. Her fragrance enchanted him, reminding him of the most potent and delectable spices. The moment he caught sight of her, close to an empty dining table, he strode in her direction. She stood alone, casually leaning on the translucent rail, enjoying the dancers below. The extreme roundness of her ass was displayed to carnal perfection by the high sheen of the gown she wore. Drauz licked his chops and told his beastly cock to behave in a gentlemanly fashion. He could tell by the feminine language of her body and by her scent, she expected a man to woo and win her with more than his exceptional prowess between her thighs. A low roar of need rumbled up from the core of his being. He didn’t let it out. “Who are you?” she asked without turning around. Intentionally, she kept her posture dismissive and her gaze riveted on the dazzling whirl of dancers. “The man who is about to plead for a dance, once your favored piece of music begins.”She spun around then, and their gazes collided. His breath rushed inward, as did hers. Reaching back, she steadied herself by clutching the rail. Drauz knew it would be a mistake to touch her yet. He forced himself not to sweep her against him as both an act of passion and protection.
***Ignoring her ridiculous pants of breath, Shestry stared into the black-golden eyes of a Magollov, a race she knew little about, that is, except the obvious. His stature was larger, his frame more muscular than the men of her world. The deep brown-gold coloring of his suede-like skin subtly glowed. His furred lion ears pricked forward with sexual interest. Though, he’d kept his long tasseled tail discreetly behind him.‘Lovely, aristocratic mane you have’... those were the words that wanted past her lips. Instead, Shestry spoke her second thoughts. “Are you able to dance with any manner of competence, and perhaps, a dash of style?”A glint of amusement transformed his gaze from bold intensity to a wicked playfulness that appealed to her. “Should I demonstrate with another partner? Or will you trust my word?” Shestry tilted her head, all too aware of his hypnotizing gaze, and all too aware that she sizzled as a woman inside. “Will I require another partner? Or do you posses the stamina to dance all night?” “My stamina is yours for this New Year’s celebration.” His gaze roamed over her face, devouring every detail. Her nipples tightened when he briefly dipped his gaze to the swells of her breasts, revealed by the gown’s v-plunging neckline. “Shall I order us a sustaining platter of delicacies and a bottle of bubbly? Your preference, of course.” “You are an adventure I would like to taste. Prove your worth on the dance floor and I am yours for this New Year’s celebration.” ~~~~~~
And, of course, here's a personal celebration, a youthful pic of Adrian Paul, one of my favorite dancers of all time! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOUR AND YOURS!!! 
Volcano’s Angelic Forecast for the New Year, 20112011, Where the power of the heart is released. The saying, HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS, will never be more true than during this year. This love and ‘caring’ for our own, for those closest to us, will spread out to our neighbors, then to our local community. For, this is the key to survival and prosperity, right now. In opposition to this profound opening of the human heart, those who are soulless will unleash devastating attacks designed to destroy our ability to love, and our ability to be compassionate toward each other. This is, also, the year we will have the opportunity to step up, and become a cornerstone within our own world. We will learn how to rely on each other in good ways, in the ways that matter. As well, this ‘heart-caring’ for one another will become the cornerstone for how this year progresses.Revelations of TRUTH begun during 2010 will continue at a quantum pace. However, this year, TRUTH will find its way, as led by the heart. This will occur on the world stage and at a personal level. The weather and natural disaster chaos of 2010 will not lessen, but is likely to increase in intensity. Around the world coastal areas are particularly vulnerable. As the year deepens, the word, community, is likely to become a buzzword because there will be a ‘mass recognition’ that we ALL need to come together. However, rather than the idea of a global village, and top-down solutions, it is time for the rise of grassroots solutions. For only, at a local level can the needs, and the heart, of each individual be met. Look for the crash of the OLD WAY, as many institutions falter, then go the way of the dinosaur. They will not go peacefully. They will thrash and smash anyone and anything in the way like a beast gone utterly mad. Out of these events, we will realize, as never before, charity begins at home. And, with each passing day, the world stage as presented by ‘those’ who use the mainstream media will diminish in importance, despite the constant CIRCUS CIRCUS atmosphere. 2011 will become known as the Year of Decision, a pivotal point in time that determines the course of humanity’s future for the next ten years. This is true for personal decisions, as well as those decisions that affect everyone on our beloved Earth. During 2011, one of the most positive vibrations available to US ALL, is that of creating the ‘unconventional’ this year. Or, the mother of invention is necessity. When it comes to solutions, and forging a better life for yourself, and your loved ones, free your innovative side. It’s time to tune into your own individual genius. And, go for it. ~~~~~~
Angelic blessings from Volcano & Sedona~~~~~~ MORE...Volcano’s Angelic Forecast for this week ~ sirenbookstrand.blogspot.com ~ ~~~~~~
Late night yowls, my tail-swinging spunky KitKats...wowsa, meow about knock-you-off-your-feet winds today... unseasonable mild temps, which most likely means another frigid period around the corner... but, lordy, those winds! ~~~
Time to Romance the New Year! Wanna a shot at winning a KINDLEYep, that's right. The Kougar, and a lot of other erotic romance authors, will be participating in a New Year's Day blog hop ~ January 1-2, 2011 ~ and the grand prize is a KINDLE. Plus there will be other fabtastic prizes, too. To check it out, go to ~ booknibbles.com ~ HAPPY READING AND ROMANCING NEW YEAR!~~~~~~
Hopefully not to disappoint those who were enticed by the title of the Kougar’s blog, here’s a scene flash... a New Year’s Eve fantasy that if wishes came true, well... Romancing Shequessa“Time to romance the New Year.” Ztoth offered his arm and bent slightly toward the woman he had recently become enchanted with. More than enchanted, he admitted to himself. Damn near close to besotted. An uncomfortable position to be in for a man of his rank and station. “You will pardon me, Regent, I find any mood of celebration has deserted me.” Shequessa’s soft beautiful voice reminded him of the warmed honey he used nearly everyday in his beverages for stamina and flavor. Although, he had heard her righteous screechings, fierce as a wildcat, at the fool of a man who had deserted her, betrothing another. “Perhaps, you would consider pleasing me with a dance. Romance is a clever minx, often sneaking upon one while enjoying the lyrical passion of the music.”She glanced at him for moments he could count, yet time had become infinite while he gazed at her. The gorgeous facets of her eyes astounded him, and reflected the coloring of the handsome peacock she stroked as she sat upon the garden’s granite dais. Ztoth couldn’t blame his birds for becoming unusually attached to her. Even now, they strutted around her, enjoying the remainder of the day as the sun blazed below the horizon. “You would do well to find a livelier partner, Regent.”The sadness underlying her tone, straight from her broken heart, cut to the core of his heart, and twisted it with no show of mercy. Such a woman should never be deprived of sweet healing counsel. Yet, here, on this intergalactic planet-station devoted to educational pursuits, she had no family. “Perhaps, Shequessa.” At the use of her familiar name, her gaze flew to him, and Ztoth witnessed her fire, bright and scorching as if he soared too close to the sun in his star cruiser. “However, I wish the beauty of your form in my arms.” Shock pillaged her at his boldness. It was there in her irresistible, stained-glass eyes, the eyes he dreamed about every night now. And, it lay upon the brazen sculpture that were her features. At the oddest moments, her face haunted him, and the overwhelming urge to kiss her ripe-as-cherries mouth stirred his cock to undeniable life, to unrepentant desire. “I must deny your improper pursuit, Regent.” She resumed her delicate stroking of his peacock. Even so, the spirited tilt of her chin begged for the cup of his hand, then the brand of his lips upon hers. How his hand itched to obey his need. His need! Her woman’s shape had been exquisitely designed for a man who knew his own power, and exercised it. As well, Ztoth knew her intelligence matched his own. And, how often had he admired the witty slice of her tongue? Rare, yet never sparing those who deserved the comeuppance. “Then, you find my form less than adequate for your womanly passions.” He had gambled. Would he win? Spying a peacock feather, one of splendid length and loveliness, he swept it up. Her utter stillness beat hope inside his chest. Playing the feather over his fingertips, Ztoth indulged in the rounded swell of her breasts above the tightly cinched bodice of her gown. The white-shimmer fullness of her gown’s skirt draped around her, and she made an incomparable vision to his eye. It was one reason he had noticed her, above all others, upon her arrival at the planet-station he governed. “Your form, Regent, is more than adequate. Quite in comparison to a war stallion in boldest rut. However, you should decide on another as a dancing partner.” With his desire searing a fierce path through him, Ztoth touched her bosom with the jewel-like eye of the feather. Languidly, he brushed the feather’s fringes over the curve of her breast. His result became more than splendid as she heaved breaths of passion. Now, he offered his hand. She did not gaze at him directly, Yet, her hand alighted within his, as gently as one of his doves. “One turn upon the dance floor, Regent.” Her breathy pronouncement only enticed him. And, to such a wicked degree, he mentally complimented his tailor on the strength of his evening attire in containing his mounting passion. ~~~~~~
The tail-switching New Year moment: A beautiful statuesque hawk perched on a fence post today. ~~~~~~
Big Cat by-the-numbers ~ 1:11 am... 3:33 pm... 11:11 pm... the sun’s colored brilliance astounded this Big Cat... she’s never seen anything like it. ~~~~~~
Authoress news and mews ~Featured at ROMANCE WRITERS BEHAVING BADLY ~ Thursday 13 - Sexy New Year Resolutionsby Mary QuastSo many New Year Resolutions are made and quickly forgotten. Not only are these promises easily forgotten when we are caught up in the hustle of everyday life, but also we can forget about the love in our lives. Try making a few resolutions that won't be forgotten and easily obtainable. Make your relationship with that special someone a priority, put pleasure first on your resolution list.~~~~~~
Now ~ FIRST! just for the big cool cats ~ from the Flash Cat...Happy Courtship on another EarthX-Serial Flash in Two Hundred ~ Sylva and Zeke’s story continues... Part 732 ~Sylva figured she’d probably been too effacing about being a pest, given how the culture here worked. At least, as she’d observed it. Still, the words had emerged naturally. “Pest?” Marina’s brows raised, her gaze puzzled. “A difference in my former Earth, the cultural ways,” Sylva offered. Then, she sighed, and the duration of her sigh surprised her. It felt as though her entire life on the other Earth flowed out of her, disappointments included. Maybe, it meant she was mentally letting go, and now accepting what life on this Earth had to offer her. God, she so hoped so. Zeke mentally gritted his teeth, and rested his palm on the butt of his sidearm. “Comin’ from you, Zeke, I’ll count on it.” Big Gun gave him the big eye as follow up that he meant business. With his hand resting on his gun butt, he continued. “Heard of the V? The Center-like operation back East?” Zeke gave a nod, and held down his reaction. “That’s who contacted me, along with several of the prominent ranchers in the Carolina Territory. Seems like they got one helluva a problem with the Secret Circle infiltratin’ some of their tech-inventin’ labs.” Zeke wasn’t surprised. ~~~~~~TO BE CONTINUED...~~~~~~Part 1 - 15 ~ see blog ~ January 15th Cometh, then Part 15... and before...Part 16 ~ 731 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies... or the Passionate Ink forum, the FREE READS page ~ passionateink.org/forum ~ OR! Now available on The Romance Studio Forum, JANUARY 2009 through JUNE 2010 flashes ~ theromancestudio.com ~ Click on the FORUMS, then Savanna Kougar ~ the Fantasy Lair ~~~~~~~
The most powerful weapon is the human soul on fire. ~ HAPPY NEW YEAR ~ MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE ENOUGH ~ May your most romantic dreams come true...Time to Romance the New Year kisses from the Kougar...
Oh, weary mews, my New Year dancing and sensual prancing Felines... misty drizzle on the tame prairie, but milder temps... all ready to celebrate and bring in the New Year? A cozy evening at the home lair might be your best bet this year... raise a glass of cheer and snuggle... unless you have that extra fabulous party you just don’t want to miss. It was kissing beneath the mistletoe. Now, it’s kissing at midnight. Purrs, nothing like romance and passion. ~~~
Half Grown Longhorn Bulls Are Adorable~ [yes, those are white buffalo, not longhorns] oh, KitKats, after taking a Ball Pien hammer to her mailbox, moi got it somewhat usable, but not like new... on her way back, the neighbor’s half grown bulls were standing next to the fence. And, there he was, the Longhorn, with his longer spread of horns, and obviously larger than when this Big Cat saw him over a month ago. Well, he was just too adorable, so the Kougaress stopped, and got out of her transport. Talking to him and the other bulls, she approached. Well, longhorn guy, spooked, but only dashed about ten feet before he turned around, and watched moi’s continued approach. Then, he did what bulls do. He pawed the ground a couple of times. It was so cute, this Big Cat gushed over him. ~~~
The tail-switching New Year moment: the Bosnian Pyramid. Featured at COAST TO COAST AM ~ Date: 12-28-10Host: Rob SimoneGuests: David Wilcock, Semir OsmanagichGuest host Rob Simone welcomed David Wilcock for his analysis of the Bosnian Pyramid (video clips) and other ancient monuments, as well as his new physics theory of how they were built by "altering" matter. There is a prevalence of ancient structures around the world aligned on the same grid, he said, citing such examples as the 1,776 pyramids on the Philippines' Chocolate Hills, the earthen mounds built by the Mound Builders in the United States, and the lost pyramids of Italy. Pyramids have also been discovered in China, but the government there has been secretive about them, he added.There are anomalous and healthful benefits from pyramids, said Wilcock, noting they have been associated with reducing radioactivity, and in Russia, where a pyramid was built, the arid land around the structure became more verdant, including the growth of ferns that were thought to be extinct. Pyramids' effects are connected to gravity, which is pushing down from the sky, he explained. "Gravity is a river of energy flowing into the Earth...and that energy can then be harnessed by building a funnel-like shape," causing gravity's fluid energy to swirl and create a vortex current, he continued.As to the mystery of how some of the great pyramidal structures were built, Wilcock theorized that a frequency and vibration technology was used to alter the stone blocks' molecular structure, so they would become softer and lighter to move. He also addressed climate change happening in the solar system, on such planets as Saturn, Venus, and Mars, as well as how the Maya may have been tracking in their calendars, the times when astrophysical portals were opening.~~~First hour guest, Semir Osmanagich, Ph.D., the discoverer of the ancient pyramidal complex in Bosnia, discussed unique aspects to the structures. The Pyramid of the Sun, with outside walls made of concrete blocks, is the largest stone structure in a pyramidal shape on the planet-- some 700 ft. high, he noted. Ancient underground tunnels connect all the pyramids at the site, and blocks found there had carved Runic symbols. He also reported on experiments which showed that an ultrasound energy beam was associated with the pyramid. Website(s): semirosmanagic.com & divinecosmos.comBook(s): The World of the Maya ~~~~~~
Big Cat by-the-numbers ~1:11 am... 3:33 am... 11:11 pm... THREE WHITE BUFFALO BORN IN 2004... 2011 is the year of the WHITE BUFFALO... ~~~~~~
Authoress news and mews ~ Featured at SHAPESHIFTER SEDUCTIONS ~ Heading into the New Year on mounds of stinking snow...by Rebecca MurrayHi and welcome to your Wednesday fix of Shapeshifter seductions! Rebecca here wishing everyone a great New Years! This week, it’s all about the homebody. With the weather doing all kinds of crazy things, I’m going to bet that a lot of folks who would normally be out howling at midnight on New Years Eve will be tucked in at home and bored to tears. Not to worry! I have listed here every really cool thing to watch on TV this coming weekend!~~~
Featured at HAPPILY EVER AFTER ~ Sweet Salavation - What a Way to End 2010!by Nicole Morgan Thank you for having me as a guest here today. I just had a new release come out on Monday that I would love to tell you guys about. It’s called Sweet Salvation. I wrote it because the story of Rex and Shelby needed to be told. ~~~
Featured at Lindsay Townsend’s THE PINK BLOG ~ Oooooh, Kitten Readers, here’s a great lineup of romance novels that were released in 2010.The Year in Review - 2010 BooksLots of terrific books were published in 2010 -Here's a list of thosefrom the authors of theLindsay's Romantics Group... ~~~
AUTHORS/ASPIRING AUTHORS This could be for you. As far as this Big Cat author is concerned, the jury is out because it could be a great community for authors/aspiring authors, readers and the publisher. On the other paw, it could be used in negative ways by the publisher.From Lindsay Townsend on her Yahoo Loop ~ Interesting looking resource: ~ authonomy.comCould be nothing more than a harpercollins way to trawl for mss but it might behandy. Cheers, lindsayauthonomy Writing Community. Get Read. Get Noticed. Get Published. authonomyTM is a brand new writing community site for writers, readers and publishers, conceived and developed by book editors at HarperCollins. We want to flush out the brightest, freshest new literature around - we’re glad you stopped by.If you’re a writer, authonomy is the place to show your face – and show off your writing on the web. Whether you’re unpublished, self-published, looking to get published, or just getting started, all you need is a few chapters to start building your profile online, and start connecting with the authonomywriting community.And if you’re a reader, blogger publisher or agent, authonomy is for you too. The book world is kept alive by those who search out, digest and spread the word about the best new books – authonomy invites you to join our community, champion the best new writing and build a personal profile that really reflects your tastes, opinions and talent-spotting skills.The publishing world is changing. One thing’s for sure: whether you’re a reader, writer, agent or publisher, this is an exciting time for books. In our corner of HarperCollins we’ve been given a chance to do something a little different.We’d really love your help.Want to know more?Head over to our FAQs ~ authonomy.com/FAQ.aspx ~ for the full low-down on the authonomy writing community – or trip along to the authonomyblog ~ blog.authonomy.com ~ for the latest updates from the horse’s mouth.~~~~~~
Now ~ FIRST! just for the big cool cats ~ from the Flash Cat...Happy Courtship on another EarthX-Serial Flash in Two Hundred ~ Sylva and Zeke’s story continues... Part 731 ~ Sylva added, “I thought Zeke meant it was known worldwide. About the silver.” Ginger settled beside her. “It is, dear. In a way. But, we all guard our own mines. There was times, long ago, when raiders roamed the underground tunnels, stealing whatever they could of the ore... selling information about a mine’s location and productivity.” Holding Grant’s hand, Marina sat in her chair. “It’s been a way of life since then, not to divulge anything about the operation.” Grant nodded solemnly. Sylvia studied their expressions. “I have so much to learn. I’ll just be a pest until I do.”Zeke lazily hitched his thumb on his gun belt. Wild as a stud to run after his mare, he waited instead. “Was wondering how deep you and Nevada got involved. Guess I got a good handle on it. Since,” Big Gun tossed a nod toward Wes and Wayne, “those two got star credentials out the butt.” Zeke took the plunge he didn’t want to take. “Feel like sharing ‘em with me?” Big Gun grinned that I-got-ya grin of his. “Swap ya. Your turn first.” Zeke arched his brow, thinking fast. “Give ya a detailed report on the robo-plane I shot down.” ~~~~~~TO BE CONTINUED...~~~~~~Part 1 - 15 ~ see blog ~ January 15th Cometh, then Part 15... and before...Part 16 ~ 730 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies... or the Passionate Ink forum, the FREE READS page ~ passionateink.org/forum ~ OR! Now available on The Romance Studio Forum, JANUARY 2009 through JUNE 2010 flashes ~ theromancestudio.com ~ Click on the FORUMS, then Savanna Kougar ~ the Fantasy Lair ~~~~~~~
The most powerful weapon is the human soul on fire. ~ HAPPY NEW YEAR ~ MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE ENOUGH ~ May your most romantic dreams come true...New Year dancing kisses from the Kougar...
Early evening meows, my heart-beautiful and fierce-spirited KitKats... milder temps on the winter-sleeping tame prairie... however, earlier this afternoon the gorgeous sky was crisscrossed with aerial spraying, or what is commonly called chemtrails... X’s and parallel lines and huge white-trail arcs... this Big Cat so wishes she had a way to knock the planes out of the air, or vanish them permanently ~sad dispirited sighs~ not only that, some morons bashed moi’s mailbox so its bent out of shape and now unusable... most likely, they were trying to knock it off the post... however, this Big Cat had it wrapped with braided wire... so, the crapping idiots failed... and unfortunately, when moi used a hammer to reshape it, she was only partly successful... but, at least, it’s closed for now. ~another dispirited sigh~ oh, if only she’d been crouched and ready to spring, she would have clawed deep long gauges into their flesh, and bitten hunks out of their butts. Winter Blues and More Mews ~ Apologies, for the downer bloggie... but, oh, Kittens, the world gets sadder and sadder... not only for so many folks who are out of a job, out of a home, and worse [mostly through no fault of their own]... but, the BLM continues their wholesale capture and slaughter of wild horses that are healthy and who are being removed from land that is NOT endangered, and could support them. On top of that, the wild horse genetics are being slaughtered, as well, since their needs to be enough of a population to keep the genetics viable. However, it’s not only the wild horses who are being targeted for destruction by THOSE who are ruled by greed and stupidity, but other beautiful and incredible domestic breeds of animals... as well, these criminal psychopaths are decimating other wild animal populations...and, of course the plant kingdom is in danger, as well, especially crop plants since Monsanto wants world domination through their terminator seeds and GMO trash crops that have already ruined lives wholesale in India, and other third-world countries, and caused high levels of farmer suicide. Yes, this Big Cat has the winter blues. And the list of reasons why just gets longer and longer these days. ~does she ever wish she had super powers~ ~~~~~~
The tail-switching New Year moment: The Kougar is about to finish revisions on another chapter of her WIP ~ Kandy Apple and Her Hellhounds ~~~~~
Big Cat by-the-numbers ~ 1:11 am... 2:12 am... 3:33 am... 12:12 pm... 1:11 pm... 2:12 pm... 3:33 pm... 5:55 pm... 10:10 pm... 11:11 pm... it’s gonna be a bumpy road ahead... belt yourself in for the next several days... ~~~~~~
Authoress news and views ~ Featured at ROMANCE WRITERS BEHAVING BADLY ~ Tuesday, December 28, 2010Lower my inhibitions… by Taige Crenshaw "I love it when a plan comes together." As Col. John Hannibal Smith from the A-Team would say. {yeah this is an old fav TV show)I was thinking about the A-Team the other day. If you ever watched the show you know rarely did any of the schemes the team came up with worked out how they expected. Yet in the end they still succeeded in foiling the bad guy or alluding capture. ~~~
From Astrology.com ~As 2010 comes to an end, Mars and Saturn will meet up on Dec 29th to remind us that there are still a couple more lessons we need to learn before we can finally welcome the New Year.This past December has been a bit of a rollercoaster with some good times mixed with some challenges. That's to be expected of any month, but there's a good chance that these challenges seemed more, well, challenging this month than usual. As if afraid of feeling left out, Mars and Saturn have teamed up to add to that pile of December dilemmas. Tempting though it may be to allow these events to frustrate you, keep in mind that this is the Universe's version of tough love. Your ability to look these challenges in the face and take them on, one-by-one, doesn't just make it easier for you to deal with problems later; it also makes the good times that much better.Mars is the planet of war, and it wants to toughen you up, while sensible Saturn wants you to learn discipline. It might help to think of your approach to problems as a muscle in your body. The more time you spend stretching and training and building your muscle, the more useful and functional it will be. How you deal with problems requires the same sort of training. The more challenges you successfully tackle, the easier they become. This month has helped you develop an internal resilience, and the test that Mars and Saturn present you will help hammer home the life skills the Universe has planned for you right now.More specifically, you can expect delays, setbacks and possibly accidents. The accidents, if they happen, will result from frustrations that distract you, and this lack of focus could result in accidents. As with the earlier transits of the month, the best way to deal with these energies is to hone all of your attention - at least to the extent possible - on one particular project. Show discipline and initiative with respect to this project, and you'll increase your odds of skating through this planetary alignment with as few unwanted side effects as possible.On a more pleasant note, Mercury will go direct again on December 30th, which means all those communication, electronic and travel issues should ease off. Just in time for a pleasant and happy New Year! ~~~~~~
Now ~ FIRST! just for the big cool cats ~ from the Flash Cat...Happy Courtship on another EarthX-Serial Flash in Two Hundred ~ Sylva and Zeke’s story continues... Part 730 ~Sylva tilted her head in question. “Yes, dear, we have one that links up with the Center.” Ginger smiled. Something clicked in Sylva’s memory as she returned Ginger’s smile. “Zeke mentioned an ancient tunnel system linking up to an underground railway. And discovered silver mines.” Marina faced her, her eyes crinkling at the corners with good-natured merriment. “Sure enough. But that’s supposed to be a secret among several of us area ranchers. Just goes to show what a man will divulge when under the influence of his new bride.” Sylva tucked her legs beneath her. “I sure won’t tell anyone.” Zeke put his thoughts in order. He wanted like all sweet hell to get the hell outta here, and back to his bride. Back to his family, and his beloved horses. “Yup, shoot it straight, Zeke.” Sheriff Big Gun focused his gaze, and Zeke knew his mind was on record. Hauling in a breath, Zeke shot it straight at the target with just a few minor details left out.” After a long moment of gazing into the far distance, Big Gun gave him a piercing look. “Heard you and your dad was at the Center recently.” Zeke nodded. “I was.” ~~~~~~TO BE CONTINUED...~~~~~~Part 1 - 15 ~ see blog ~ January 15th Cometh, then Part 15... and before...Part 16 ~ 729 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies... or the Passionate Ink forum, the FREE READS page ~ passionateink.org/forum ~ OR! Now available on The Romance Studio Forum, JANUARY 2009 through JUNE 2010 flashes ~ theromancestudio.com ~ Click on the FORUMS, then Savanna Kougar ~ the Fantasy Lair ~~~~~~~
The most powerful weapon is the human soul on fire. ~ HAPPY NEW YEAR ~ MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE ENOUGH ~ May your most romantic dreams come true... More Mews and kisses from the Kougar...
Almost late night yowls, my love-smiling and loveliest Kittens... temps warmed up on the tame prairie some after a cold, cold night... winter brown is definitely here, and the Kougaress misses seeing her wild critters out and about...~~~
There are some interesting times ahead, to meow and growl the least... to that end, and what is happening currently in our beloved country, the Kougaress had a couple of insights, deeper than what she realized before... one, some individuals, do truly get off *in a BIG WAY* on groveling and pleading, and on another individual’s desperation, especially if they cause their victim to grovel and beg and plead and whine in sheer desperation... in a sick way, these so-called human beings enjoy it because of their own deep-level insecurity, their own poor lost souls. What this Big Cat also realized... some individuals use their disagreement or dislike of an individual to negate the truth... that is, if someone speaks the truth to them, they can deny reality, because hey! They don’t like some little thing about the messenger. Yes, moi is very sad, and feeling depressed right now, about how things are going in our world. ~~~
The tail-switching New Year moment: The Kougar penned ~ Volcano’s Angelic Forecast for the New Year, 2011 ~ it is posted at ~ sirenbookstrand.blogspot.com ~ She will post it for New Year’s day on this bloggie. ~~~~~~
Big Cat by-the-numbers ~ 2:12 am... 3:33 am... 5:55 am... 1:11 pm... 2:22 pm... 5:55 pm... 10:10 pm... 11:11 pm... Weekly Angelic Forecast from Volcano Straight from the Carnal Cherub himself...Angelic Forecast ~ #121 For the following week look for all the ‘crashes’ that will occur on the world stage, and in your personal life. It may resemble the sound of dropping dishes. Your best course of action is simply to step around every crash you can do nothing about. Where you are confronted by a situational crash, clean it up as best you can. If you are at fault, make amends. The sound and fury of this week preceding the New Year, will be mostly bluster. However, there are real winds of change. Roaring. Relentless. Tornadic and terrible. On the positive side, now is the time celebrate love in a big way, as you ring in the New Year. Make certain those you care for the most know how you feel about them by both word and good deed. This week wear your heart on your sleeve. Give kisses. Give hugs. Give smiles. And, if there is a special someone in your life, this week is perfect for making plans to join your hearts, whether in marriage or as partners. Angelic blessings from Volcano & Sedona~~~~~~MORE...Volcano’s Angelic Forecast for this week ~ sirenbookstrand.blogspot.com ~~~~~~~
Authoress news and mews ~ The Love Wolfess has arrived... The Kougar is blogging in her usual slot at SHAPESHIFTER SEDUCTIONS ~ Come meet the latest cast member, and columnist for the Guts and Butts Gazette. The Love Wolfess Sozchy rolled on her side, trying to ignore the insistent knocking, then clawing on her front door. At Devon’s pleading whimpers, she released an exasperated sigh, then punched her pillow. Scat city, the spoiled whelp! It was nearing dawn and she needed to sleep since she had a new radio gig going at Dante’s pleasure club as The Love Wolfess, advice for the lovelorn shapeshifter. ~~~
Featured at Lindsay Townsend’s THE PINK BLOG ~ Semper Fi Christmas - A Military take on 'A Christmas Carol' by Bekki LynnGunnery Sergeant Robert Christmas, career Marine and hard corps patriot finds himself disgruntled during the holiday season. To bury his disgust he escapes from the hype and commercialization by drinking alone in the only saloon he can find open on Christmas Eve, the Ebenezer Inn.~~~
Warning! Warning! Warning! BIG CAT AUTHOR RANT AHEAD ~ Why? Because like a bra during the revolutionary sixties and seventies, this Big Cat wants to get it off her chest. WOW! Whatever you do, dearest Big Cat readers, DO NOT read the Kougar’s HER INSATIABLE DARK HEROES ... there is no plot, it needs more world building... and NOW, it’s boring... that is, according to another review at Siren-BookStrand’s MY EARNEST REVIEWS. Gosh and golly, why bother reading a boring book, or one that is boring to you? And, if you’re looking for the stereotypical and *in this Big Cat author’s opinion* boring ‘damaged’ and ‘bad boy’ angsty, oh-save-me-from-myself hero, who is redeemed by the heroine’s slavish, I’ll-save-you-love in the end while fucking your brains out, NO, this ain’t the read for you. But then, if you want real men, instead of guys and boys desperately trying to be men... if you want real men who have survived despite the catastrophic weather changes on their world, and who are now coping with a brutal world as they change into super men. If you want real men with powers that have changed their physiology and their carnal needs... if you want real men who save others and their world... if you want real heroes who save the woman they love... well, enjoy. The Kougar thought she’d finished when she wrote the above. However, here’s another insight into what this Big Cat author will and will not write. She will not pen slut-heroines, especially ones that are so insecure they worship a man’s cock as if it’s a god. It ain’t. And her heroines...real women with real hearts and souls... don’t worship false gods. While she has nothing against slut-horny heroines per se, and enjoys a good slutty heroine every now and again. Bottom line... she doesn’t *enjoy* writing about them. She doesn’t like writing their erotic love story. ***This is merely personal.*** Every author enjoys writing different types of stories, and different types of heroines and heroes. It’s what makes this world grand and adventurous and wonderful. And different. Heaven forbid, an author should truly BE DIFFERENT, not merely a pretense at being different. Heaven forbid this Big Cat should be true to herself and true to her heroines and heroes. Heaven forbid, an author should *actually* be unique, and NOT write to the standard and/or write to whatever the evolving standard is perceived to be. Heaven forbid an author write erotic romances she DOES enjoy. This includes penning those stories that DO NOT bore her. Yes, the awful and terrible truth is, the Kougar would rather bore a reader than bore herself. After all, she has to live with herself. And, not for one moment, was this Big Cat bored when she wrote HER INSATIABLE DARK HEROES, then went through the rigorous editing process. Again, boredom is in the eye of the beholder, just like beauty. And, this is why the Kougar NEVER tells you to buy her books, or that you’ll absolutely enjoy them. That would be false advertising. And while, she promos her books hoping to find those readers who do enjoy her books, she NEVER promo-pleads with you to try her books. That’s up to you. ~~~
Now ~ FIRST! just for the big cool cats ~ from the Flash Cat...Happy Courtship on another EarthX-Serial Flash in Two Hundred ~ Sylva and Zeke’s story continues... Part 729 ~Sylva felt a lightness of being, confirmed by Nevada’s words. “Then, we’ll get to normal ‘round here.” He swung Ginger around and planted a passionate kiss on her lips. Then he was pivoting and heading for the doorway. When Grant nearly collided into him, they both halted and spoke in low voices for a few moments. “Good news,” Grant announced. “Recovered the remains of the robo-plane. Looks like there’s enough left to do a full-scale analysis. Chester is on his way to the Center.” Marina moved into his arms as if they were about to dance. “Underground railway?” she asked. Zeke watched Sheriff Big Gun as he was affectionately called, stride toward them. He knew that look well. All git ‘er done business. Like a bear intent on dinner nothing deterred Big Gun from handling the matter set before him. It was one reason he’d remained Sheriff of their county for the past ten years. It was always best just to spill it all out, and answer any following questions. Given Big Gun had a recorder-like mind, he remembered every detail. Zeke pumped his hand. They eyed each other, one man to another. “Want me to talk blue streak first?”~~~~~~TO BE CONTINUED...~~~~~~Part 1 - 15 ~ see blog ~ January 15th Cometh, then Part 15... and before...Part 16 ~ 728 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies... or the Passionate Ink forum, the FREE READS page ~ passionateink.org/forum ~ OR! Now available on The Romance Studio Forum, JANUARY 2009 through JUNE 2010 flashes ~ theromancestudio.com ~ Click on the FORUMS, then Savanna Kougar ~ the Fantasy Lair ~~~~~~~
The most powerful weapon is the human soul on fire. ~ HAPPY NEW YEAR ~ MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE ENOUGH ~ May your most romantic dreams come true... Enough kisses from the Kougar...
After the witching hour yowls, my KitKats... here it comes, THE NEW YEAR... can you believe it?Happily, the Kougar got some good penning done, today, on her WIP ~ Kandy Apple and Her Hellhounds ~ including a how Persephone creates philosopher stones... yes, this Big Cat is still at it, and has completed nearly 63,000 words. It’s been much too slow for her liking, but YOWLS, that’s life. ~~~~~~
The tail-switching New Year moment: Realizing the Kougar has been writing her serial flash, Happy Courtship on another Earth, for two years now. ~~~~~~
Big Cat by-the-numbers ~2:12 am... 2:22 am... 3:33 pm... 5:55 pm... 1:11.. Volcano’s Angelic Forecast for this week ~ sirenbookstrand.blogspot.com ~~~~~~~
Authoress news and mews ~The Kougar will be participating in the JUST ROMANCE ME Blog Hop, scheduled for New Year’s Day, and the 2nd. Hey, readers, there’s a Kindle being offered as first prize. And, there will be lots of flash scenes so you can get a flavor for the author’s writing style. ~~~
Featured at SHAPESHIFTER SEDUCTIONS ~ Devon Earns His Stripesby Pat Cunningham(How was your holiday? We've got a major snowstorm moving up the coast, so I'm posting a day early just in case the library's closed tomorrow. Enjoy!)“Yeah, baby, yeah,” Devon Hancock rumbled as the woman’s claws scored his naked back. “That’s my little tabby cat. That’s the way I like it.”Rakshasi writhed against him in the way she also knew he liked. Sex with a wolf was not as she’d been led to believe. They made more noise, for one thing. And they were far more appreciative than a sullen tiger male. She and Devon had been appreciating each other for nearly three months now. ~~~
Featured at ROMANCE WRITERS BEHAVING BADLY ~ Sunday, December 26, 2010Wolf's Tender CAPA Nominee: Historical EroticEXCERPT FOR WOLF’S TENDER: "You’ve been following me all over town.” Charlie Wolf McCallister challenged her. The woman didn’t even deny it, leaning toward him instead, patiently waiting as he took her measure—thin face with brown hair skinned into a tight knot, straight teeth, and nose spattered with freckles across burned skin. Deep exotic cornflower-blue eyes met his.~~~~~~
THE TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY... Now ~ FIRST! just for the big cool cats ~ from the Flash Cat...Happy Courtship on another EarthX-Serial Flash in Two Hundred ~ Sylva and Zeke’s story continues... Part 728 ~Sylva tingled strongly, and in the next instant psi-knew Zeke was on his way back home. She celebrated inwardly, but didn’t voice her intuition. The feeling of jinxing it, if she did, seized her. Instead, she simply smiled, hoping. Even though, life on this Earth didn’t feel as tenuous, still, things could go wrong. Looking at her kindly, Nevada asked, “Is that all you sense for right now?” Sylva nodded. “For right now, I have a feeling, though, I’m tuned in.” After studying her for a moment, a grin creased his face. “Sure enough. Tell you what, I’ll contact the Center.” Zeke felt the impact of his own words. And dang well liked the sound of them. “Yep,” Wayne interrupted. “We’ll play ball with your Center.” Wes straight-eyed him. Zeke gave them each a hard stare with not one apology on his lips. Rising, he gave a short nod. “I’ll go make arrangements.” As he stepped outside, Zeke hailed Bucko, then moved to meet him. “Can you get the Sheriff on the horn? Looks like this a larger matter than just our county.” Bucko grinned. “Got you covered, buddy. Sheriff is just landin’. Seems like these two got some big connections.” ~~~~~~TO BE CONTINUED...~~~~~~Part 1 - 15 ~ see blog ~ January 15th Cometh, then Part 15... and before...Part 16 ~ 727 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies... or the Passionate Ink forum, the FREE READS page ~ passionateink.org/forum ~ OR! Now available on The Romance Studio Forum, JANUARY 2009 through JUNE 2010 flashes ~ theromancestudio.com ~ Click on the FORUMS, then Savanna Kougar ~ the Fantasy Lair ~~~~~~~
The most powerful weapon is the human soul on fire. ~ HAPPY HOLIDAYS ~ MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE ENOUGH ~ May your most romantic dreams come true... Here It Comes kisses from the Kougar...
Playing With the North Wind by Susan Seddon Boulet via Turning Point Gallery Sunday after salutations, my fine and fancy Kittens... hope the holidays find you warm, happy and safe... did you know that the song Twelve Days of Christmas was actually meant for Christmas day, and the following twelve days... it seems in the past the celebration began on Christmas, and not before... so, you still have many more days of celebrating ahead... along with the New Year... ~~~~~~
So with that in mind, here’s *one* ~ Tail-switching holiday moment: Meet Santa Bear at SHAPESHIFTER SEDUCTIONS ~ The Ice CracksPosted by Solara“Ho, ho my a---“ Danny shut his mouth as a growl sounded near him.“Watch your mouth, my young pervert,” Spirit Bear aka Mr. Tongson warned. “There are youngins about and they don’t need your influence on their impressionable minds.”Danny pasted the best smile he could on his face and handed Spirit Bear another wrapped gift. More community service. At least the female guard on duty hadn’t whispered too hotly about lights out activities once he returned. His butt hurt more often than not any more. “Here ya go Santa Bear. This tag reads for Mickey.” ~~~~~~
Big Cat by-the-numbers ~ 3:33 am... 4:44 am... 5:55 am... 1:11 pm... 3:33 pm... 5:55 pm... 11:11 pm... when the Kougaress awoke, she remembered Red Elk strongly, a medicine man who appeared on Coast to Coast am, nighttime radio, a long while ago. Even though, he is one of this Big Cat’s favorite guests, she hadn’t thought about him in a long while... life having taken its toll, once too often... still, she did the internet search thing and discovered him at ~ redelkspeaks.com ~ among other sites. Red Elk’s knowledge about this world, and its true past, can only called amazing and incredible... of course, this could mean something major is about to happen, something that will most likely be obscured like the shadow of Earth obscured the moon from our sight during the Winter Solstice 2010 Lunar Eclipse... hold onto your hats and tails... ~~~~~~
Authoress news and mews ~ Okay, AUTHORS/ASPIRING AUTHORS here’s some offbeat and cool info you ‘might’ be able to use. From Unknown Country ~ Banana MozartFriday, December 24, 2010This is the season for classical music! Listening to Mozart may (or may not) increase your intelligence, but one thing we know for sure: Playing that lovely music in the fields helps bananas to grow and Japan (where beautiful fruits and vegetables command high prices) is taking advantage of this fact.The fruit company Toyoka Chuo Seika shipped out its first batch of "Mozart Bananas" to supermarkets in Japan. They aren't grown in Japan (the weather isn't tropical enough for that)--they are arrive in Japan as ordinary unripe bananas from the Philippines and are exposed to Mozart's music as they ripen.This isn't the first example of music-inspired food in that country: Some of the foods and drinks that have been exposed to classical music include soy sauce in Kyoto and udon noodles in Tokyo, as well as miso and mushrooms in other parts of Japan. Some food stores are even selling "Beethoven Bread." Rice used in sake has also been exposed to classical music. In the Japan Times, Daniel Krieger quotes brewery owner Ohara Shuzo as saying, "We found Mozart works best for sake, and that's why we use only his music." ~~~~~~
Now ~ FIRST! just for the big cool cats ~ from the Flash Cat...Happy Courtship on another EarthX-Serial Flash in Two Hundred ~ Sylva and Zeke’s story continues... Part 727 ~Sylva concentrated on her impressions. “I still don’t know. I don’t think their brains operate the same way... as ours. They were created to perform specialized tasks. I must not have threatened them... at least, enough for them to warn their superiors. Then, anyway.” Once again, Sylva gazed at Nevada, Ginger and Marina. Each one of them were deep in thought. “The next important move,” Ginger began, “is to get the word out.” Marina nodded. “Let everyone know what to be on the lookout for.” Nevada squeezed his wife’s shoulders. “That, and start collecting all relative information for the Center.” Zeke waited a beat. “Or, do I make arrangements for you at the Center?” When Wayne and Wes remained silent, their gazes speculative, Zeke leaned forward, and clasped his hands. “Look, fellas, I got a wife to love and care for. I have a damn good life I want to live. Unless, it’s gonna win the war against evil right this moment, I ain’t traipsing around looking for a collider, or chasing robo-planes. That’s why we created the Center.” Pausing, he continued in the silence, “Me, and mine will do our part and protect our own. We’ll turn over results...” ~~~~~~TO BE CONTINUED...~~~~~~Part 1 - 15 ~ see blog ~ January 15th Cometh, then Part 15... and before...Part 16 ~ 726 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies... or the Passionate Ink forum, the FREE READS page ~ passionateink.org/forum ~ OR! Now available on The Romance Studio Forum, JANUARY 2009 through JUNE 2010 flashes ~ theromancestudio.com ~ Click on the FORUMS, then Savanna Kougar ~ the Fantasy Lair ~~~~~~~
The most powerful weapon is the human soul on fire. ~ HAPPY HOLIDAYS ~ MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE ENOUGH ~ May your most romantic dreams come true...Sunday After kisses from the Kougar...
Nighttime purrs, my Beautiful Big Cats... a wintry mix of weather on the tame prairie today... however, the Kougaress is grateful the temps have not been frigid... may you, and yours, stay safe, warm and Feline merry. ~~~
The tail-switching holiday moment: Goodies from the neighbors, organic candy canes, and reading the current post at SHAPESHIFTER SEDUCTIONS ~ Christmas Eve Note To Talbot's Peakby Serena ShayWell it's Christmas Eve. Yay! I hope this year finds you all filled with love, hope and yummy treats. :)There will be no personals posted today as I'd rather fill this space with some fun holiday recipes perfect for any shapeshifter holiday party. Nick, of course does not know about the change as of yet, but by the time he does the print will be dry and the edition will be out. Besides, he likes to have something to snarf at me about and I so enjoy watching that face of his turn beet red. ~~~~~~
Big Cat by-the-numbers ~2:12 am... 2:22 am... 2:22 pm... 3:33 pm... 1:11 am... THANK YOU, to everyone who standing up for liberty and freedom, despite the current level of tyranny. This is also in recognition of the VETERANS FOR PEACE, who put it all on the line while corrupt lamestream media had the nerve NOT to report this major event to the American people. News Blackout in DC: Pay No Attention to Those Veterans Chained to the White House Fence There was a black-out and a white-out Thursday and Friday as over a hundred US veterans opposed to US wars in Afghanistan and elsewhere around the world, and their civilian supporters, chained and tied themselves to the White House fence during an early snowstorm to say enough is enough. ~ presstv.ir/detail/155895.html ~ ~~~~~~
Now ~ FIRST! just for the big cool cats ~ from the Flash Cat...Happy Courtship on another EarthX-Serial Flash in Two Hundred ~ Sylva and Zeke’s story continues... Part 726 ~Sylva glanced around as the vision faded. “Could be the rise of another super race,” Ginger broke the silence. “Yup. Or could be the same sidewinders rising up again.” Nevada gazed at Sylva closely. “You said Adonis.” She nodded. “They were blonde-haired and had overly handsome features. They must have known about my presence because one of them mouthed, ‘You shouldn’t be here.’ All three of them focused on her then, but it was Marina who asked, “Did he look angry, mean-eyed?” Sylva shook her head ‘no’, and considered her impressions. “He seemed... not exactly friendly... and not exactly neutral.”Zeke felt his own particles become quantum-activated. What now? Especially if Wes and Wayne were playin’ straight with him. From what his gut was sayin’, he thought they were. “I take it they ain’t lookin’ for the God particle,”Zeke growled. Wes and Wayne stilled, lookin’ like scruffy statues. “We know you was at the Center... recently,” Wayne began. “How?” Zeke felt like a leaping rattlesnake. “Friends in high places,” Wes answered quietly, his gaze on the edge of mysterious. Zeke knew then. They operated out of another place similar to the Center. “Somebody I need to contact?” he asked. ~~~~~~TO BE CONTINUED...~~~~~~Part 1 - 15 ~ see blog ~ January 15th Cometh, then Part 15... and before...Part 16 ~ 725 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies... or the Passionate Ink forum, the FREE READS page ~ passionateink.org/forum ~ OR! Now available on The Romance Studio Forum, JANUARY 2009 through JUNE 2010 flashes ~ theromancestudio.com ~ Click on the FORUMS, then Savanna Kougar ~ the Fantasy Lair ~~~~~~~
The most powerful weapon is the human soul on fire. ~ HAPPY HOLIDAYS ~ MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE ENOUGH ~May your most romantic dreams come true... Merry Wintry kisses from the Kougar...
Painting of Antlered One by Susan Seddon Boulet via Turning Point Gallery Late night purrs, my Christmas Eve Kittens... mild temps on the tame prairie, but now the ice rain is here... hopefully not for long... and the Kougaress hopes you are warm and safe and holiday-merry. ~~~
A Shaman Santa ~ darling KitKats, if you appreciate many different stories for this holiday season, you may find this story speaks to your soul, as well. Robert Moss ~ Way of the DreamerThe First Santa - IntroductionWednesday December 8, 2010In this holiday season, I received this cri de coeur from the mother of a young boy named James:James found out that his parents stuff his stockings each year instead of Santa Claus. He is crestfallen. I asked him if he remembered a story you told him about a real live, animal-loving "Santa" that lived long ago, and he did, but neither of us could conjure enough details to make a suitable retelling. Could you please give me a reference to find the story of this previous, real-life "Santa"? It just might save Christmas for a certain young boy who yearns to believe. To enjoy this compelling, imaginatively beautiful story, click on over to ~ mossdreams.com ~~~~~~~
The tail-switching holiday moment: The photos of the Saharan Cheetah and other desert animals. 'Ghostly' Saharan cheetah filmed in Niger, AfricaBy Matt WalkerEditor, Earth News ~ news.bbc.co.uk/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_9306000/9306399.stm ~ Saharan cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus hecki) photographed at night in Niger, Africa (Image: SCF)The elusive Saharan cheetah of Termit, NigerOne of the world's most elusive cats has been photographed by a night time camera trap, after a year-long search for the animal.The ghostly image of the Saharan cheetah has excited conservationists, as perhaps fewer than 10 of the cats survive in the deserts of Termit, Niger, where the photograph was taken.Almost nothing is known of the Saharan cheetah, except that it endures extremely high temperatures and appears to survive without a permanent source of water.On one journey recently, a cheetah eluded researchers, using the desert geography to maintain its enigmatic, elusive reputation... ~~~~~~
Big Cat by-the-numbers ~ 2:12 am... 3:33 am... 2:22 pm... 4:44 pm... 5:55 pm... 10:10 pm... 11:11 pm... from Unknown Country ~ Christmas in JulyWednesday, December 22, 2010More proof our weather is out of whack: When it's winter in the US and Europe, it's summer in Australia, which normally has temperatures of around 86 degrees Fahrenheit at this time of year, but just like the UK, this country finds itself plunged into a blizzard. The equivalent to this would be if the US experienced Christmas weather in July.In the Telegraph, Bonnie Malkin quotes hotel manager Michelle Lovius as saying, "First thing this morning everything was just very still, very peaceful and every single thing was just blanketed in a thick cover of white."What's causing all the recent weather spikes? The jet stream is generating a record breaking cold AND hot temperatures around the world. The Weather Network, Jill Colton quotes meteorologist Patrick Cool as saying, "A huge ridge in the jet is bringing warm weather to places like Nunavut (an area known an "Canada's Arctic")." Have we delayed tackling climate change so long that it's now too late?Meanwhile, the jet stream is having an opposite effect on parts of Europe. Colton quotes Cool as saying, "The Greenland high is creating a deep trough in the jet. This is leaving an opening for Arctic air to flow across Europe resulting in colder weather and snow." ~~~~~~
Authoress news and mews ~ Congratulations to BETH for being the Kougar’s *Winter Hotties* blog tour winner! ~~~
The Kougar posted at ROMANCE WRITERS BEHAVING BADLY ~ A Grownup Version of the Night Before ChristmasFor some holiday fun, here’s my grownup version of the popular Christmas poem ~ “Twas the night before Christmas” Twas the night before Christmas, when all through my homeOnly I was stirring, to pen my romance tome.My best black silk stockings were hung, ready to wear,In hopes, my miracle Santa stud would soon be here.~~~
Featured at HAPPILY EVER AFTER ~ For the real meaning of Christmas time, claw-click on over... Best Gift Ever!By Serena Shay Happy Holiday's Everyone. I hope this blog finds you happy, healthy and hale.I wanted to spread a bit of joy this year with a moment of happiness now burned into my heart and soul. Christmas came early this year bringing with it, the very. best. gift. EVER! ~~~
Featured at Lindsay Townsend’s THE PINK BLOG ~ Fa-La-La Phooey!By Danielle ThorneIn lieu of her non-traditional childhood, my mother tortured us every Christmas in the most inhumane way possible: She made us go caroling. A week before the grand event, the oven would be turned on and run for three straight days. We made cookies until we couldn’t stand the sight of them: Sugar cookies, snickerdoodles, chocolate chip, peanut butter with the criss-crosses, lemon bars, and those little powdered-sugared nuggets with crushed almonds. Heavenly, unless you had to bake them all and scrub the mixing bowls after each round. ~~~~~~
Now ~ FIRST! just for the big cool cats ~ from the Flash Cat...Happy Courtship on another EarthX-Serial Flash in Two Hundred ~ Sylva and Zeke’s story continues... Part 725 ~Sylva watched her vision unfold before her mind’s eye. The three men she saw wore white lab coats and looked to be inside some a lab facility. Startled by their total resemblance, Sylva jerked. Likely they were clones, not triplets. At least, clones in a way she didn’t understand. The closest one faced her and frowned. ‘You shouldn’t be here,’ he mouthed. Sylva jumped, then felt a calming hand on her shoulder. Shaking her head, she opened her eyes. “Sorry,” she murmured out of habit. “I saw three Adonis-looking men in a laboratory. Sort of Tesla-like as think about it.” Zeke straightened, easing his tense-as-hell muscles. He frowned briefly before asking, “Who the hanging-hell are you two? And, why show up on my land if attacks are takin’ place worldwide?” Zeke scowled now, as he thought about the implications of his own questions. Wes and Wayne harumphed sighs, then glanced at each other. “Heard you and yours are big into stopping the Secret Circle,” Wayne answered. “We was also already in yer neighborhood investigatin’,” Wes added. “Before you ask,” Wayne continued, “We were followin’ a lead. Supposed to be an experimental lab ‘round here.” Wes nodded. “A hidden super collider.” ~~~~~~TO BE CONTINUED...~~~~~~Part 1 - 15 ~ see blog ~ January 15th Cometh, then Part 15... and before...Part 16 ~ 724 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies... or the Passionate Ink forum, the FREE READS page ~ passionateink.org/forum ~ OR! Now available on The Romance Studio Forum, JANUARY 2009 through JUNE 2010 flashes ~ theromancestudio.com ~ Click on the FORUMS, then Savanna Kougar ~ the Fantasy Lair ~~~~~~~
The most powerful weapon is the human soul on fire. ~ HAPPY HOLIDAYS ~ MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE ENOUGH ~ May your most romantic dreams come true... Christmas Eve kisses from the Kougar...
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