Saturday, October 30, 2010

Happy Halloween!


Happy Halloween!

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Sunday Funnies

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The wonderful Ashly Star of Not Your Average Chick is doing her fundraiser again for Toys for Tots.  Give her a "click" and donate a bit! 
Thanks! 

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Susan Update ~ She's home, doing really well. Still having physical therapy but she's wanting to come back to work ASAP! Crazy chick!  

Friday, October 22, 2010

Maybe ...



"Maybe"
by Sick Puppies

Maybe I'm a dreamer
Maybe I'm misunderstood
Maybe you're not seeing the side of me you should
Maybe I'm crazy
(Maybe I'm crazy)
Maybe I'm the only one
(Maybe I'm the only one)
Maybe I'm just out of touch
Maybe I've just had enough

Maybe it's time to change
And leave it all behind
I've never been one to walk alone
I've always been scared to try
So why does it feel so wrong
To reach for something more
To wanna live a better life
What am I waiting for?
'Cause nothing stays the same
Maybe it's time to change

Maybe it's hopeless
(Maybe it's hopeless)
Maybe I should just give up
(Maybe I should just give up)
What if I can't trust myself?
What if I just need some help?

Maybe it's time to change
And leave it all behind
I've never been one to walk alone
I've always been scared to try
So why does it feel so wrong
To reach for something more
To wanna live a better life
What am I waiting for?
'Cause nothing stays the same
Maybe it's time to change

And maybe it's time to change
And leave it all behind
I've never been one to walk alone
I've always been scared to try

And maybe it's time to change
And leave it all behind
I've never been one to walk alone
I've always been scared to try
So why does it feel so wrong
To reach for something more
To wanna live a better life
What am I waiting for?
'Cause nothing stays the same
Maybe it's time to change
'Cause nothing stays the same
Maybe it's time to change

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

I'm Guest Posting Today

Shelle let me put a post up over at The Real World. Go check it out! Please.  Thanks!

Venus and Mars

Saturday, October 16, 2010

An Arachnid With Attitude

I don't drink to excess. A passel of alcoholics in the family put me on the far side of caution. But every once in awhile, I do drink enough to get lightly toasted. Recently I discovered a hard cider that is just too scrumptious and a couple of Fridays ago, I overindulged.


In my somewhat woozy state, I took my three dogs out about 1:00 AM for their evening bathroom break. While I was wandering with them, I almost became entangled in the absolutely most enormous spider web I'd ever seen! It had to be at least 7 feet across. Smack in the center was a big, fat spider who I just know was giving me a spidery stink-eye because she was going to be majorly pissed that I'd wrecked that killing/eating trap that she'd set up in my yard. The old saying that says that angels watch over drunks and fools was true that night because I did stop just short of being covered in sticky webbing. Even in that hard cider haze, that fucking web was eerily stunning there in the moonlight, swaying ever so slightly in the early morning breeze. I knew I wanted to take a picture of it but figured that it would be better with a bit more light 'cause my camera sucks at night shots.

Saturday morning, I was up early. I can't say I was bright. Anyone who has spent the night with me knows that I'm definitely NOT a morning person. I required mass quantities of caffeine and nicotine in order for my pathetic brain cells to start sparking. As I sat on the porch drinking coffee and smoking, I looked over to the spot where the web was last night thinking that now would be the time to capture it for posterity. And it wasn't there! I couldn't believe it! I went outside to the spot and NOTHING! Not a trace of web and not a hint of that mega-spider anywhere! I thoroughly inspected the nasty Bird of Paradise it was anchored to on the left and the pineapple palm it was attached to on the right … zip, nada, zilch … GONE! Okay, I thought, I burnt my toast last night and imaged the whole thing. I figured that hard cider was one of those alcoholic drinks that just messed with my head. As I'm wont to do, I forgot about the web and spider about 10 minutes later.

Saturday night, I venture out to the side yard with the dogs again. And, Bob's your uncle! Isn't that damn spider complete with the huge web back! The pictures you see here are proof that I wasn't having flashbacks to the '60's or hallucinations, it was REAL! Can you fucking believe the size of this web? And don't you know, Sunday morning it was gone again. Without a trace!

The spider is a nocturnal orb weaver. There are apparently many types of orb weavers. This particular one comes out at dark, spins the web to trap all the night bugs (and birds and small animals!) then packs up before dawn until the next evening. Cool, huh? Sunday night, me and Mulder actually caught the bitch weaving the web! Fascinating. She didn't think so I guess because she never came back. Pictures, dogs and nosy people didn't agree with her. Touchy bitch for a spider.

Halloween Pictures, Images and Photos

Sunday, October 10, 2010

It was three years ago today ...



that I started writing this blog.

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I discovered blogging through a Google Alert for "Nickelback".  Always Aroused Girl (aag) quoted some Nickelback lyrics on her blog, I clicked the link and was fascinated.  I read her archives in a couple of days then began following her links to read some other wonderful bloggers.  aag has remained a favorite of mine. "The Sensuous Libertine", was another.  Sadly, Cherri's blog ended as mine began.  I've had ups and downs, happiness and sadness these past three years but I am always happy that there are people out there in cyberspace that read my blog.  Your comments make me laugh, think, cry, get pissed off sometimes, blush, but always are precious to me.  I never would've thunk that anyone would have give a shit about anything that I have to say - but y'all do!  Fucking AMAZING!

Several of my favorite bloggers, along with Cherri have gone away.  Each one that leaves breaks my heart. I've added new favorites along the way, they are so special because they make me happy!  I always look forward to their posts because I know they will brighten my day. 

I've met a few of my fellow bloggers in person. How wonderful is that!?! I'd actually like to meet each and every one of you!  I want to THANK YOU! for being out there, for coming here to read and allowing me to read about you.  For being my friend - in person or virtual because to me, one is as good as the other.

My blog has changed and will continue to do so.  My only hope is that you'll continue to come here for whatever reason you do and you'll comment or email or whatever.  YOU have saved my live over and over again these past three years and I appreciate it.  So, THANK YOU!, again.

To honor my three years and you, here's pictures of my give-away.  One lucky commenter will win a copy of the book I'm going to review for BABELAND  (The Best of Best Women's Erotica 2) and a pendant watch that I've embellished.  It's antique brass tone on a 36" chain.  The watch has a smokey see-thru cover and I've added a key and (or course!) a skull charm!  Good Luck! I love you all!  I'll pick a winner through Random.org and announce the recipient on Wednesday.



Friday, October 8, 2010

Weekend

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I've not written much of quality here lately, sorry. Work has been crazy but on a good note, Susan is doing F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C! She's talking, has all her memory and is in rehab doing physical therapy. YAY! I've also been thinking, sometimes that's okay but other times it's just not something I should do. About two weeks ago a thought came up that I had to pick at like a scab and it plunged me deep, deep, deep into the abyss.

I do have several things I'm working on, about four of them for Real World. I also have some new items for review. One is a book of erotica! Let me tell you, some HOT stuff in there! *whew*  So, bear with me, my very appreciated readers. 'K?


My sweet, sexy Vincent sent me that picture! Hell! If Dust Bunnies can move on their own, let them fucking clean!  I'm off to Universal Studios Orlando for Halloween Horror Nights today.  If I don't get scared to death, I'll be back on Sunday - my THREE YEAR BLOGIVERSARY! Damn!

Oh! BOOBIE-THON 2010 raised over $10K for breast cancer research and cleaning up the Gulf!  How FUCKING AMAZING IS THAT!!!  (You can still donate, ya know!)

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

It's October! ~ Wanton Wednesday

October means Halloween!  I Halloween! I started off the month reading Monsters and Zombies with some friends. :)




See who else is getting all Wanton this Wednesday!

Friday, October 1, 2010

A Slippery Saturday - Lube Review

Recently, Amelia called me while she was on a date.  Yes, WHILE she was on a date.  She was experiencing her first encounter with vaginal dryness and panicked!  Personally, I’ve had the problem on and off for years so I always have lube handy.  I told Amelia that it wasn’t an unusual problem and that she should consider buying some lube.  She wasn’t sold on the idea and kept saying that this wasn’t something that happened to her.  Well, hasn’t it happened to all of us at least once?

Vaginal dryness can be caused by a number of reasons, not only that you aren’t aroused.  We all read about “getting wet”, “gushing”, “dripping”, etc., that doesn’t mean it happens every. single. time.  I can be reading extremely hot erotica and be dry as the Sahara.( But I could be fantasizing at work and suddenly become very wet!) It happens.  Hormonal changes as we age can contribute to dryness as can emotional state, mental state, alcohol consumption, childbirth, chemotherapy and/or radiation, allergy and cold medications, some anti-depressants (Hmmm …) and douching.  There is also a medical condition called Sjogern’s syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that attacks cells in the body that produce moisture.  If you have continued and severe vaginal dryness, consult a doctor.

Using lubrication isn't always for vaginal dryness, it's just something that it can be used for. Lube, in general, is a good thing to have, regardless of your moisture production. I have tried quite a few lubricants with varied results.  FASCINATIONS sent me some Silky Supreme WET Naturals lube to try and review a couple of weeks ago and I believe I’ve found a lube I LOVE! 

Here’s the tech stuff ~ Silky Supreme is a silicone based lube which means it cannot be used with silicone toys.  Anything else is okay. It comes in a 3.1 oz squeeze bottle that is not totally unattractive.  Glycerin, paraben and sugar free.  Contains Vitamin E and will stay wet even under water!  It’s odorless and colorless. 

My first test was with dildo.  I like the silky feel of the lube when I rubbed some on the toy. The product has the perfect amount of slip and glide, which also makes it nice for massage if you're so inclined. (Given the viscosity of the lube, I also think it would be perfect for anal sex.)   It’s not greasy and is very light.  I then added a little more to my inner labia and clit.  The dildo slid right in and the Silky Supreme stood up to vigorous play with the dildo and with the bullet on my clit, right through to orgasm.  Since it’s colorless, there was no staining from any that may have run off during my play session.  Clean up was easy for both me and the toys.  I didn’t have that “squishy” sensation that some of the heavier lubes leave behind.

The second try out was with a partner.  He liked how the Silky Supreme felt as I applied it to his erect penis.  It made giving a hand-job lovely! No drag but it allowed for some friction build-up and it lasted right through intercourse without having to apply additional amounts.  He was also happy that we only had to use a small amount and that his cock wasn’t sticky (in a bad way!) afterward. He also appreciated the odorless and almost tasteless aspect during his time going down on me.

Wet Naturals Silky Supreme is going to be my first choice in lubes from now on.  I'll be trying out the “stays wet in water” claim very soon.  I’ll also be looking at FASCINATIONS for the WET water based lubes for one to use with silicone toys.

Amelia will be getting a bottle of this lube from me because while the dryness may be something new to her, I’m pretty sure it won’t be the only time.  I really don’t want her calling me up in the middle of a date again because I’m sure THAT may have caused her date some erectile dysfunction but that's a whole other story!