My husband and I spent all spring and most of this summer landscaping our yard. I water every three days. F ertilize as each plant demands. P ull stray weeds and grass from my new flower beds. I do everything possible to give my new plants the best start in life. Last week I went out to water my beautiful new plants and found big gaping holes in the leaves. Not only that, my hydrangea blooms are b...
She took a deep breath and fell forward onto the mattress in a relief so profound she thought herself floating. It was then she heard the voices. “No! NO!” the king bellowed. “It is too late now. Bring her in immediately!” Mikota rolled off the bed quickly and reached for her robe. She was on her knees eyes to the floor when the king turned from the door. “Get up slave and into my bed,&r...
Chapter 25 “Here she is your highness,” the beast master said and gave Mikota a little shove. “On your knees slave!” Mikota fell to her knees, red robe gaping open. “This one is a bit high spirited. She needs…” &nbs...
Samanda was trembling and backing away slowly. “He will kill you when he sees it. He will kill you and drink your blood.” Mikota took a step forward. “The King?” Samanda shook her head. “No, no, the other one. The Shifter.” Mikota shivered. There were rumors in the castle shifters often visited the king, attempting an alliance. But sh...
Mikota still covered in filth, stood in front of the paltry fire wrapped in a drying cloth while Samanda ordered the tub emptied and refilled by several slaves. “Back in,” Samanda ordered when the fresh water was steaming once again. “Wash the rest,” she said handing the soap to Mikota. Mikota lathered the soap and washed herself three times. She scrubbed at years of dirt until not one bit of filth marred her ...
Chapter 24 “Prepare her!” The beast master ordered the silent slave standing just inside the bedchamber. He carried Mikota to the bed and tossed her upon it. Mikota rolled and came up crouching on the furthest corner. Purple eyes darted around the large bed chamber looking for any chance of escape. “If you leave this chambe...
I took the boys to the water park today. It’s in the 90’s here and there are only two places fit for mankind: inside sitting in the air conditioning or somewhere with lots of cool clear water. We arrived around noon. It was our first time at this particular water park, my ten year old read the rules out loud to his brother and me. They were the typical no running, pushing, be safe kind of common sense rules. I blew up my three year...
Today I am rich. I got this email and thought to share it with you. Try not to be envious. Greetings I am Barr Charles Brown, a Canadian attorney based in Manchester, United Kingdom and the personal attorney to Late Mr. Mark Michelle, a French National. Late Mr. Mark Michelle is a private oil consultant/contractor with the Shell Petroleum Development in Saudi Arabia, herein after shall be referred to as my client. On 23rd December 2003, my client and his wife with th...
Today I am rich. I got this email and thought to share it with you. Try not to be envious. Greetings I am Barr Charles Brown, a Canadian attorney based in Manchester, United Kingdom and the personal attorney to Late Mr. Mark Michelle, a French National. Late Mr. Mark Michelle is a private oil consultant/contractor with the Shell Petroleum Development in Saudi Arabia, herein after shall be referred to as my client. On 23rd December 2003, my client and his wife with th...
I woke up this morning at 4am. Have you ever woke up early with your heart racing, your mind clear, and ready to meet the day? Well, it wasn’t like that. My three year old is having nightmares. I’m not sure why, but it may have something to do with our trip to the Columbus Zoo on Saturday. The day was hot and sticky. The kind of day that makes you turn on the air conditioner in May even though you swore it would never ...
KFC, another blogger here... Link sent me these photos via email. I asked her if I could post them here and was given the go ahead. She hasn't done it because she has dial up and well....its dial up!! These pictures are from Brian's Graduation from The Virginia Military Institute (VMI). The oldest military college in the US I believe. KFC blogged about their graduation adventures and Brian's many accomplishments here, http://kfc.joeuser.com/index.asp?AID=117844 ...
Chapter 21 Razar pushed ahead through the thick underbrush leaving his companions a few steps behind. “Hold!” Baran Wardex shouted at the hound for the tenth time in as many minutes. Razar stopped but did not look back. His nose turned in the air and eyes searching the dense cluster of trees. “Father, do not shout at Razar,” Kyna said patting Razar’s wide black head. “He is anxious for us to...
Chapter 22 Razar stood at the mouth of the cave his back stiff. A low growl rolled back toward the travelers. Baran lifted his hand in warning. Kyna pulled the bow from around her head and notched an arrow. Inside the cave, Cade lay resting beside the fire. “Your people come,” the shifter said and stood. “Your hound even now stands at the entrance.” Cade stood amazed again at how quickly his wounds healed. “Yo...
Chapter 19 Hot, he was so hot. Cade opened his eyes to shadows dancing on the rock ceiling above him. A small fire was burning, the smoke layering the ceiling of the cave in black soot. He loosed his right hand slowly from around Magus’ hilt. “I thought you would sleep forever Wardex,” the woman’s voice came from across the fire. Cade groaned and tried to push himself up. “Razar,”...
In my previous article http://lifehappens.joeuser.com/index.asp?AID=117222 I tried to show the faux finish on my dining room wall....but for some reason the photo was not turning out like the wall actually looks. I took Jon's advice and used natural light, turning off the flash....sounds easy but I read for an hour before learning how to do it.....shesh. Here is the best I can do for now.