Or The End Of The Beginning?

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I've got a little more of Alyce's adventure to share with you, today! Enjoy! :-)

Excerpt from Answers From Alyce:
Looking around, I saw the light was fading faster than I'd realized. I'd walked these woods in the dark plenty of times, but I didn't think risking tripping on branches I couldn't see would be the smartest thing I could do at that moment. Getting my legs underneath me, I slowly got to my feet. And, to my relief, the ground and scenery stayed put. There were no signs of glowing lights or strange-looking people, either, though I did look around to make sure.

My alien-inspection complete and yielding a definite negative, I returned my attention to the rabbit, who hadn't moved and was still enjoying his snack. "You know, if you stay out here, the coyotes or an owl will get you. That white fur of yours? It'll stand out like a neon sign in the dark." I squatted down and held my hand out to the little creature. "Why don't you come with me and I'll see if I can find you some nice, warm hay to make a nest out of?"

The rabbit continued to chew, but it looked like it was considering my offer. I glanced at the darkening sky, again, and said, "I ain't gonna stay out here all night while you decide, sugar." I wiggled my fingers at it. "You want to come with me?"

The little critter wiggled its nose at me, and then took a small hop in my direction.

"Well? Come on."

It took another hop towards me, and I was able to stretch and smooth my fingers over the top of its head. I grabbed its scruff and slid it close enough that I could get my other hand under its rump. Standing, I picked the mite up and cuddled it against my chest. It seemed content and snuggled into my arms and settled down.

It was almost full dark, by then, and I carefully picked my way over the uneven ground back towards my home. The small animal in my arms was warm, and the little noises it made were soothing. I stroked its soft fur and said, "I guess you turning up in my vegetables wasn't such a horrible thing, after all. But I'd still like to get my hands on the person who turned you loose out here. Some people don't have a lick ‘a sense, lettin’ a pet rabbit out to get eaten by wild animals."

The rabbit sighed and I chuckled and then sighed with it. "Yeah, you're right; I guess there are bigger things to worry about than things that end up alright. I wonder if them fracking boys'll be back tomorrow. I guess I'd better call a lawyer, since I doubt I'll be able to run 'em off by puttin' a shot of rock salt in their backsides."

By the time I made it to my porch, the sun had truly set. As the stars started winking into existence in the night sky, I looked at them and again thought about my strange dream and the people I had met wandering through my twisted imagination. Leave it to me to conjure up extraterrestrials wanting social commentary¾from li’l ole me, of all people¾on life in modern America. Snorting, I thought about how the last time anyone asked my opinion on anything, it was at a restaurant and the waitress just wanted to know if I wanted a baked potato or fries. Shaking my head at my own foolishness, I opened the door and flicked on the switch beside it. When I turned to make sure the door closed and latched, I caught sight of something in the window of the storm door.

The light in the house and the darkness outside had turned the glass into a mirror, and I could see there was something stuck to the back of my shoulder. Shifting the rabbit to one arm, I reached around with my other hand and peeled the thing off of me. When I brought it around, I saw it was a square of fabric, and I remembered alien hands laying something suspiciously like it on my back not that long ago.

But that was just a dream, wasn't it?

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Something Worth Watching?

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I'm back today with another video I wanted to share. Once again, our man, Bernie, has our backs with some excellent proposed legislation. This is the type of thing we can have in this country if we just work together to put people in our government who will fight for these policies. So, please take a few minutes to watch the video, and maybe make some notes so you'll be prepared to cast your vote in the primary next year. Peace!

#StillSanders #Bernie2020

Strawberry Jam In A #Crockpot #Recipe!

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Since it's springtime and the strawberries are ripening, I thought I'd share my easy, crock-pot strawberry jam recipe. Enjoy! :-)

Ingredients:
4 lbs fresh strawberries
3 tbsp fruit pectin
1.5 cups sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice

Wash the strawberries, remove their stems, and cut them in half. Place the cleaned and halved strawberries and the rest of the ingredients in your crock-pot and stir them all together. Turn the crockpot on high and cook the jam for three hours. Use a potato masher to mash up the strawberries and transfer the jam into the container, or containers, you want to store it in. Place the containers, uncovered, in the refrigerator to cool. Cover and store in the refrigerator or freezer to avoid spoilage.

Bon Appetit!

#Spring Into #Reading Authors & Bloggers #Giveaway! $72 #Cash #Grand #Prize! #Free To #Enter!

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There's a new giveaway for Spring!  Please take a moment to check out the Spring Into Reading Authors & Bloggers Giveaway!!  There are lots of awesome books and prizes!! :-)  It's free to enter, there are over 40 prizes, and the grand prize is $72 cash payable through PayPal!! :-)  Now isn't that worth taking a few minutes to check out? ;-)   Here are all the details:

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Thank you so much for stopping by today!  And don't forget to check back tomorrow for the next installment of Mistral Dawn's Musings! :-)

Rub-A-Dub-Dub, Fun In The Tub... ;-)

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I just thought I'd share something to help you get your weekend off to a good start. Enjoy! :-)

Excerpt from Bound by the Summer Prince:
Sauntering over to the bath that was big enough for an entire football team, Roni watched her Anamchara watching her. His eyes darkened with lust as she slid into the warm water with him, and he reached for her. She splashed him and floated away from him with a laugh, all the while challenging him with her eyes to come get her.

The prince wiped the water from his face with his hand, and then gave his mate a dangerous look. He lunged for her, growling, and grabbed her, dragging her back against his body.

Before she knew what was happening, Roni found herself spun around and laid over the side of the tub, with her ass in the air. Her lover’s hand at the small of her back held her down. “Hey!” she said, kicking out with her feet and splashing the water.

Uaine’s hand descended on his Anamchara’s generous behind, and the sound echoed through the room. Again and again, his hand landed, until her skin had taken on a rosy hue. “You must learn to behave. How can you, the future queen of the Summer Court, justify acting like an unruly child?”

“Ooohhhh.” Roni moaned and squirmed against the slick stone. “I don’t know,” she gasped. “I can’t think.”

Smiling, the prince said; “Then I guess I shall have to help you learn how to behave properly.” He ran his hand over her glowing flesh, and lightly massaged it.

Roni found herself relaxing into her lover’s ministrations, and collapsed limp against the side of the tub. When Uaine pulled her back into the water and sat her on the ledge, she simply allowed him to move her.

He picked up her hand and massaged her fingers. Moving up her arm, he thoroughly kneaded her tired muscles. By the time he made it to her back, her head had fallen forward onto her chest and her eyes were closed. After he had given her back, arms, and neck a complete rub down, Uaine gathered his mate into his arms.

“Mmmmmm….” She moaned. “That was wonderful.”

“I’m glad you enjoyed it.”

“Much more and you’ll end our fun too soon. I’ll fall asleep.”

Uaine smiled. “I believe I can think of ways to keep your attention.”

Want to find out how he intends to do that? Go ahead and grab your copy at the link below. Happy reading! :-)

Bound by the Summer Prince

#APC #Spotlight: The Dragon Dreamer By Jenny Burke!

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I've got Jenny Burke in my APC spotlight, today! Jenny is an active and supportive member of the  Authors-Professional Co-op Facebook group and her young adult, fantasy, action/adventure, marine ecology, first contact novel, The Dragon Dreamer, looks great! Here's the description:

A dying dragon and an undersea misfit.
Bullied as a worthless dreamer, Arak flies away on a dangerous quest and crashes at sea. A fearless, shapeshifter octopus named Scree heals the young dragon, and a great friendship begins. But a terrible illness strikes the dragon clan. Then an undersea volcano erupts, which triggers a towering tsunami and a deadly chain of events! How can two unlikely friends combine their unique talents to save the dragons? 

If you think this sounds like something you might enjoy, go ahead and grab your copy here:

Thank you all so much for stopping by! Happy reading! :-)

#Agent Thoth's #Personal Log: Day 951

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Agent Thoth discusses more of the trials and tribulations associated with living with hominids. Incidentally, if you've missed Agent Thoth's earlier entries, you can find them here: Thoth's Journal

Department for the Preservation and Confirmation of Intelligent Life (DPCIL)

Agent Thoth's Personal Log

Day Nine-Hundred-Fifty-One:

The bandage was removed from my young companion’s eye, today. He and my hominid-servant have been battling over it since he returned to my domicile, to the point where she finally placed him in a contraption that made it impossible for him to reach any part of his head with his paws. Naturally, the small pest bore this indignity with poor grace, and spent an inordinate amount of time expounding to the world about his woes. At the highest decibel level he was capable of producing.

But now the point of contention has been removed, and I am pleased to say that my protégé retains his eye and it appears to be functional. Though, the flesh surrounding it still appears raw and swollen. I attempted to aid my youthful compatriot in healing by applying my tongue to the affected area in order to promote circulation and remove loose particles of tissue. But the little idiot hissed and swatted at me; a wholly inappropriate response to my gesture of friendship and goodwill.

I can only surmise that my ministrations, though correct and well meant, were painful to the diminutive nincompoop. The tiny twit has been equally resistant to my hominid-servant’s efforts to provide wound care, but her opposable thumbs and superior size give her an advantage, and thus far she has emerged victorious from those struggles. Hopefully, the wound will heal in spite of my foolish associate’s reluctance to accept help when it’s offered, and life can return to normal in my domicile.

Oh, my! A battle of wills! ;-) You may have noticed that Agent Thoth has a new look. I hope you like his new picture as much as I do, but I'd love to hear your thoughts, either way. Feel free to let me know what you think in the comments. ;-) Happy reading, everyone!