Young and Restless Tomatoes

Friday yowls, my glorious and gifted Felines... it’s summer warm temps on the tame prairie, however, and happy mews, the air is nice and dry... guess what? The Kougaress has discovered two more upstart little tomato plantlies... one tiny one, and another plantly not at as large as the first one... will they survive, will there be actual tomatoes? ... stay tuned to the Young and Restless Tomatoes...
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Okay, this Big Cat learned something last night listening to Coast to Coast am... that rather blew her away. One of the guests, David Sereda, talked about his experience cleaning up the oil spill in Alaska from the Valedez. His boss discovered that using what is called COTTON WASTE FIBER sucks up the oil, clean as the proverbial whistle. David said they could simply lay the fibers on the oil, and they would soak it up. After that, he could pick up the clumps of fibers and not get a drop on his hands. It seems that when the cotton seed oil is processed out of the cotton fibers, they are so hungry for oil, they’ll greedily suck up any kind of oil.

WHY??? OH, WHY, aren’t they using it to save the gulf?

It’s not like they haven’t been told. It’s not like a demonstration of effectiveness hasn’t been done to prove it.

In fact, there are lots of good ways and technologies, including Kevin Costner’s oil separating machines, which have been donated. These work, but BP is refusing to use them. No, they are dumping in chemicals, that are, in fact, much more dangerous to humans, animals and the environment, than the oil, itself.

WHY?
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Authoress news and mews ~

The Kougar is blogging Friday, June 4th at THE ROMANCE STUDIO BLUE ~ Here’s the beginning...

Everything is just perfect... until HE blocks your sun.
Summer! It’s almost here. Time to plan for some fun in the sun. Since I’m nowhere near a white-sand beach with inviting turquoise waters, I have to live vicariously. What better way than to let my writerly imagination take over, and write flash fiction?
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Send some good vibes, my Big Cats. This was on ROMANCE WRITERS BEHAVING BADLY ~

On A Personal Note:
Stephanie Adkins is one of the founding members of WRBB. On April 13th, 2010, Stephanie's husband was diagnosed with Stage 3 melanoma skin cancer. Her husband is not only her best friend but also father to her two young boys. Therefore, her time online and works-in-progress have been put on hold indefinitely.

Please send positive vibes, thoughts and prayers to Stephanie & her family.

Readers may find her published works with Ellora's Cave, Loose Id, Liquid Silver Books, Cobblestone Press, and Phaze Books.
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From Astrology.com ~

The planet Mars, which has been in fiery Leo for an exceptionally long time (since last October), makes one final aspect on June 4 as it opposes (180 degrees) Neptune across the zodiac. These are entirely different energies. Mars is assertive, go-ahead, energetic and decisive. Whereas Neptune is vague, dreamy, and lack-lustre, with a can?t be bothered attitude. This is an odd combination.

Neptune is the oceanic watery planet so you may feel as if your will-power and motivation are being dissolved. Nothing feels as if it is going to plan. You may even smell failure in the air. Don't panic even if you feel slightly paralyzed. There's a way of turning this pause to your advantage.

If your physical energy is low, then sit down. Use the time to think. Mars and Neptune aspects can bring inspirations. It will also point out where you haven't thought things through well enough so you can remedy that. Mars has a habit especially in a fire sign of going full steam ahead but isn't always good about allowing you to recharge your batteries. Savor some down time with this transit.

The positive side of Mars, Neptune can bring glamour even publicity your way. There's a show biz feel to it with Neptune bringing dreams to life, with Mars powering up your motor.

Just take it steady until Mars moves into earthy Virgo on June 6. That's when you get real, get focused on details and really start shifting projects in the right direction. Maybe you will also imagine no one can do anything as well as you, so you will get impatient at other people's mistakes and dithering. Maybe this is the time to become more independent. Do your own thing and take pride in a job well done.
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Now ~ FIRST! just for the big cool cats ~ from the Flash Cat...

Happy Courtship on another Earth

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

Part 522 ~

Sylva took a breath, then several breaths. “Not good odds,” her cowboy husband uttered after a moment. His eyes were solemn, yet he quirked a small grin. “Could those from this Earth be in league with the bad guys here?” she asked. He settled them in a more comfortable position. “Could be our bad guys are your Earth’s bad guys. You said ‘take over the world’. What does that mean on your Earth?” Sylva wondered how best to explain what she only knew a little about. “Beyond the obvious, that the big corporations are basically controlling my Earth, the Bilderberg...”

Zeke started as a nasty jolt traveled through his middle. “Bilderberg,” he repeated when his Sylva paused. “Some mucky muck group of ultra wealthy control freaks who want a world government. They’ve pulled off all sorts of mafia-like crimes to scare people into believing that’s the solution. So, I understand from the research I did. It’s not like they want a democracy or anything like that. I should say they don’t want a republic.” She sighed, his woman. It poured out from the innermost depths of her. “The unwashed masses.” Zeke let those words slowly, reluctantly pour out of him.
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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 ~ 521 ~ 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 MARCH 2010 flashes ~ theromancestudio.com ~ Click on the FORUMS, then Savanna Kougar ~ the Fantasy Lair ~
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~ HAPPY LATE SPRING, ALMOST SUMMER ~

Wish Upon on a Blue Moon New Year...
May your most romantic dreams come true...

Young and restless smooches from the Kougar...

Brief Turkey Encounter

And the grand prize winner of the Blog Tour!!! is ~ Ann Marie. Congratulations from the Kougar.
The individual winner on the Kougar’s blog is ta-da! Becky, the first commentor on the Earth Day Tour. Becky, please email moi at ~ rebelromance AT earthlink.net ~ for your prize.
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A brief Turkey encounter today, my eager Big Kittens. Moi was traveling back from her mailbox, which the postperson cannot be bothered to close correctly, when she glimpsed a large gray shape from the corner of her eye. At first, the Kougaress thought it was a large rabbit. However, the critter veered in front her van... it was a wild turkey hen, very muted in color and young. Girl Turkle zigzagged a bit, halted at the fence, then decided to run on through the strands of wire to the pasture.
Meow-cool...
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Two Blogs on Friday, the 24th... my KitKats, the Kougar has been paw-penning all day.

On the Liquid Silver SEx blog ~ Meeting the Highlander ~

No, I’ve never met Duncan MacLeod, the Highlander, up close and personal, except in my fantasies. Nor, have I ever met Adrian Paul, except in my dreams, the dreams in slumber-landia, which are usually the type that feel utterly real, even once I’m fully awake.
For today, I thought I’d try something new for me, writing a sort of fanfic piece. I’ve never done it before, except as a young teenager for the Beatles way before fanfic was a term. And, nope, I’m not a reader of fanfic, so I have no clue if this will meet anyone’s expectations.
I’m going free-form. I’m just going to let this written fantasy rip or pull the rip cord on my imagination and see what happens. I have no preconceived ideas, no plot... only the Highlander and me...

April 2024 ~
Night swelters around me as I wait, hidden in the shadow of the fallen Statue of Liberty, a recent victim of laser strikes. Two of the teenaged Privileged flying in their sport jets battled over prostitute territory. In prior times they would have been labeled juvenile delinquents. I know I lived in those times. However, not as I am now.

For the rest of the story click on over...
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On the TRS Blue blog at The Romance Studio ~ an expanded version of the Kougar’s Superhero blog and an unedited excerpt from HER INSATIABLE DARK HEROES.
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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 117 ~

Sylva scrutinized her cowboy husband’s handsome face, feeling out of time and out of place. Still part of her felt desperate to rush into his arms. She also burned with uncertainty. “Sylva, darlin’.” He held out his hand, his palm inviting her hand. She stepped forward giving him possession of her hand, of her. She’d moved without volition. Now a painful sense vulnerability cut through her and she wanted to shrink back. “It’s okay, my beautiful bride. I can explain.” He drew her into his embrace slowly. The strong circle of his arms comforted her, yet also boldly claimed her.

Zeke studied his Sylva’s face carefully. She was more skittish than a range-running filly inside her first corral. “I’m not certain I want you to explain.” She paused, her gaze immersing in his. “I’m not certain I know what I want.” Zeke witnessed her pain, the isolation she felt even held in his arms. Slipping his splayed hands up her small back, he gently grasped her shoulders, and soothingly stroked his thumbs over her soft curves. He decided more words between them right now wouldn’t help her. Easing his fingertips on top of her tense shoulder muscles, he gently massaged.
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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 ~ 115 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies...
Presented in its entirety on the Liquid Silver forum ~ click on ~ Savanna Kougar ~
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HAPPILY EVER AFTER blog ~
Wednesday ~ Bekki blogged about the angst of a recalcitrant heroine.
Monday ~ Linda presented more of her Regency men, improperly attired.
Friday ~ Sara talks about her brilliant promo ideas and putting them into practice.
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For the next part of the Never-Ending story by Savanna Kougar ~ RomanticSynonmous ~
Volcano’s Angelic Forecast for this week ~ Siren-BookStrand blog ~

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No! Internet Two... Resistance is victory...
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Happy Aquarian Age
May your most romantic dreams come true...

Meeting the Highlander smooch from the Kougar...

Thank You to Everyone...

Past Midnight greetings, my loveliest KitKats, the Kougar purring-enjoyed her Earth Day because of all the Tour visitors who commented *THANK YOU TO EVERYONE* and because of the meow-delicious Eye Candy blogs of her sister Liquid Silver authors... yum and hum and so much panting-fun...
Tomorrow moi will announce the winners of the prizes.
And on Friday, the Kougar will be posting two blogs. One on the Liquid Silver SEx blog... and another scheduled bloggie on the TRS Blue blog ~ The Romance Studio’s Erotic Romance blog ~
Hmmmm... this KitKat girl is thinking she might put her prized pic of Adrian Paul in a kilt on the Liquid Silver blog... and a small excerpt from HER INSATIABLE DARK HEROES on the TRS bloggie...
Also, on Friday, moi will be adding another part to the Never-Ending Story...

Happily, my Sexy Kittens, moi is well into polishing her latest completed mss ~ STALLION OF ASH AND FLAME... for submission... so far, so tail-sassy good.

And! The characters of the heroes in BRANDED BY THE TEXANS are emerging with some excellent sizzle-the-loins surprises, including their ranch’s pack of wolf hybrid dogs. As the Kougar progresses with the story she’ll post some claw-snippets.

A little tail-slash of warning, my darling Big Cats, times are roughening. Be careful out there.
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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 116 ~

Sylva didn’t know whether to sigh with the thought that Merlinda and Barnabas would have a happily ever after, or worry that they would have a knock-down drag-out brawling fight and despise each other forever. With a final powerful jerk on the rope, Barnabas trapped Merlinda in his embrace. He covered her mouth, bending her backwards with the force of his long drawn-out kiss. “Ohmygoodness,” Sylva whispered. Her own belly sexy-tingled with the thought that Zeke would plant his lips on hers and take her so passionately. Rising up swiftly, Barnabas hauled Merlinda over one shoulder and clamped her legs.

Zeke launched up the short stairway, hearing the satisfied murmuring ahhhs of the crowd. He wondered how much his Sylva would be disappointed by what had occurred in such an untimely manner. All he wanted was the feel of her in his arms again. He wanted her smiling radiant face beneath his as they danced. Or he wanted her spitfire temper as she pummeled his chest. He didn’t care which it was. “Cousin,” he announced his arrival. Royce gave a brief nod, taking a long step back. His Sylva whirled to him, her eyes jewel-bright as she studied his face.
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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 ~ 115 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies...
Presented in its entirety on the Liquid Silver forum ~ click on ~ Savanna Kougar ~
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HAPPILY EVER AFTER blog ~
Wednesday ~ Bekki blogged about the angst of a recalcitrant heroine.
Monday ~ Linda presented more of her Regency men, improperly attired.
Friday ~ Sara talks about her brilliant promo ideas and putting them into practice.
Wednesday ~ a blog about Susan Boyle, the Internet sensation...
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For the next part of the Never-Ending story ~ RomanticSynonmous ~
Volcano’s Angelic Forecast for this week ~ Siren-BookStrand blog ~

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No! Internet Two... Resistance is victory...
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Happy Aquarian Age
May your most romantic dreams come true...

Big hugs and smooches from the Kougar...