Fortress Of Good Fortune

Hi, luvs!

Since it's getting closer to summer, I thought I'd post this link to the Boothbay Lobster Wharf. Whenever we were in Boothbay on vacation, my family would always visit this place. It was known as The Lobstermen's Co-Op back then, and they've made a lot of changes since our last visit 13 years ago, but the basics are the same: fresh seafood right off the boat in a harbor setting. :) And if you get a craving for lobster, they ship anywhere! :)

Hi, luvs! I’m baaaack! Didja miss me? :)

It’s been a crazy week. I’ve been on a rollercoaster of emotions. Today was the last day I went over to the house (more on that later).

Before I go to the cut, I’d like to offer fic to whomever is kind enough to renew my extra userpic packages. I’ve lost so much lately that it would be nice to hang on to my full complement of icons. Thank you! The expiration date is May 14th.

( Come join me for Moving Tales )

Hi, luvs!

Very bizzy lately so not much time to post. Some quick thoughts:

I was disappointed that American Hustle got shut out of the Oscars. Okay, Christian wasn't going to win Best Actor because Matthew McC. had that sewn up, but no Supporting Actor or Actress or Amy Adams for Best Actress? Not even Best Costume Design, for crying out loud? I did enjoy seeing Christian during the show, and loved Ellen's pizza bit! ;)

More deep freeze here.

*points up to icon*

I have a larger version as my current wallpaper. Seems to fit with my Bruce/Dick Muses lately. The AU is going well. Over 27,000 words written so far, and halfway done! Though Dick is not killed off in this one, ha ha, he and Bruce do face some danger in between all the romance and other good stuff. I think the icon pleases me because I love it when Bruce expresses his anguish over any hurt to Dick. I love it when Dick angsts over Bruce, but seeing Bruce (especially in canon) losing it when Dick is threatened or he thinks he's been killed (Infinite Crisis) is a definite kink for me. :)

Right now the AU is relaxing me as I write it, and the research is a blast, and the Steve/Diana story I finished is still simmering, waiting for revision, and I'm writing an Avengers tale inspired by an avengerkink prompt, so that's pretty much it for me fanfic-wise! :)

BTW, the story that icon comes from is a Bronze Age goodie in which Ra's Al-Ghul kidnaps Robin (he knows where to hit the Bat where it hurts!) and Batman swims the deepest ocean and climbs the highest mountain to get to him. Well, he did climb a very high mountain, flew for hours (and he hates long trips!) and fought a snow leopard, I believe, and this pic was on the cover. A great story with lots of Dynamic Duo banter when Batman shows up in the stronghold where Robin's being held. Tied up, of course. ;)

Hi, luvs! Well, Halloween is over and even though there's a whirl of activity around that holiday with buying candy, trick-or-treating, putting together costumes, decorating the house and going to parties, it does seem as if they holiday rush really starts after the candy corn and Jack O'Lanterns.

So, my holiday list has several check-offs: I've got my cards and addressed them but I need stamps. I bought some presents and stocking stuffers but haven't gotten them all. I need some new tags and bows. I plan on decorating Thanksgiving weekend and putting up the tree with my sister's help. Reservations for Thanksgiving dinner have been made. Oh, and I'm going to see Thor 2: The Dark World tomorrow. Yay! :)

A couple of generations ago Christmas shopping started in earnest the day after Thanksgiving, but now we seem to have Christmas trees and music in stores the day after Labor Day! I buy presents throughout the year and store them away until it's time to wrap them because if I see something I think would be good, I buy it. Most of my shopping takes place in the autumn, though. And purchasing chocolates and fruit and other goodies (oranges in the stocking!) of course takes place close to Christmas.

I enjoy the holiday season. There's extra to do but so what? Life can be so humdrum that it's nice to have special things to do and look forward to. My advice for people who stress out is to organize. Even if you're not ordinarily an organizer, try it for the season. If you can get things done pretty early you can sit back and enjoy the season instead of worrying about running out to an overcrowded mall and getting that last present. Most presents are forgotten in six months or less, anyway. Some can be memorable but when I read stories about people camping out in front of stores and ditching Thanksgiving dinner, I wonder where their priorities are.

Enjoy the holiday! These are precious times. People in 1940 might have taken the season for granted. By 1941, they knew nothing would ever be the same again. Grab your piece of history because the tides of history swirl on inexorably and it's up to us to enjoy what we have when we have it. :)

BTW, a little more info on the JFK special here.

It's Halloween Week!!! *squees*

Man, the energy is just swirling around like the leaves! It's a gorgeous fall day, all golden and orange and crimson, and the weather is just right: cool enough to wear a jacket but not uncomfortable. Crisp air and the bounty of the harvest ready to be enjoyed.

A few weeks ago I went to the local farm stand and bought a baby pumpkin and gourds, all colorful as the leaves were all bright around me. There were giant gourds shaped like swans and other interesting shapes. :) Big pumpkins and little ones. Colorful Indian corn. Mums of red, orange, and yellow!

Houses are decorated on the street, some with autumn themes of cornstalks and scarecrows and pumpkins while others are spooky Halloween themes, complete with grinning Jack O'Lanterns and pumpkin lights! ;) One house has an inflatable Haunted House on their front lawn, LOL!

This is the week I usually see a flurry of submissions for my current Halloween Challenge, and while I may just be whistling past the graveyard this year, I bet something pops up in the trick-or-treat bag! *dances*

I've got a Witch cut-out on my front door and a vampire on the back. Lots of decorations and I have to get my plastic Jack O'Lantern handy and filled with candy! ;)

So get ready, boys and ghouls, for the magic in the air of the Night of Nights and the costumes of the kiddies as they shuffle through the fallen leaves up to the door and yell, "Trick-or-treat!" and the adults party hearty in full costume! :)

Ever enjoy that rare day when everything seems to go right? A day that has no huge happening but is just a heckuva good day? That's me, today! :)

Hope everyone had a Merry Lammas and is looking forward to the weekend! I'm pretty hungry right now (I haven't eaten since breakfast), so I might stop at the deli on the way home and try one of their fresh salads with chunks of chicken. I'm in a salad mood! :)

Hi, luvs! A Happy Fourth of July for my fellow Americans and a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to digitalwave and selinamoonfire! Have a great day, ladies! :)

I ran to the grocery store this morning and picked up hamburgers, corn-on-the-cob, and a bunch of fresh fruit. I've been craving fresh, juicy, cold fruit like crazy. It must be this heat! I also bought some ice cream sandwiches. The fruit consists of strawberries, grape tomatoes, blueberries and plums. *mouth waters*

I'll be going over to the neighbors later for a cook-out and there will be fireworks. Hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill are super-tasty! :) I did some pro writing this morning and am typing up some fanfic while listening to the Red Sox game. Nothing better than the Fourth of July at Fenway Park! :)

Hope you're all enjoying your day! :)

rijsg has written a lovely romantic femslash tale (Kate/Maggie) for the 2013 DCU Fic/Art Chocolate Valentine’s Day Challenge. It was posted yesterday on Valentine's Day (My posting issues here at LJ continue! Now I can post from my IE browser but whenever I edit, it deletes the entry. *sighs*).


BradyGirl_12 DCU Challenges A03 Collection

Subcollection (2013)

The completed Master List (on LJ) is here.


Title: Maybe Tomorrow Is a Better Day
Author: rijsg
Fandom: DC Comics
Pairing: Kate Kane/Maggie Sawyer
Rating: PG13
Word count: 988
Notes: Written for bradygirl_12's DCU Valentine Challenge. Title taken from the Poets of the Fall song of the same name.

Title: Roast Beef, Roses And You (1/1)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters: Steve/Diana, J’onn J’onzz, Clark/Bruce
Genres: Angst, Challenge, Drama, Fluff, Holiday, Hurt/Comfort, Romance, Slice-Of-Life
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Summary: When Diana has to cancel their Valentine plans, Steve comes up with a solution to fix things. Clark and Bruce also get the benefits of his fix-it. ;)
Date Of Completion: January 27, 2013
Date Of Posting: February 12, 2013
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, DC does, more’s the pity.
Word Count: 1447
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
Author’s Note: Written for my 2013 DCU Fic/Art Chocolate Valentine’s Day Challenge. Prompts: Dinner, Champagne, Red, Roses, Sappy Card ;), Hearts (Heart-Shaped), Chocolates, Chocolates/Candies, Yellow, Pink, White.

( Well, that’s what happens sometimes when you date a superhero. And I can’t fault Diana for taking on monitor duty after what happened to Clark. )

Well, now that February's here, time to post a Master List for the 2013 DCU Fic/Art Chocolate Valentine’s Day Challenge.

So far the only entry is mine, a bittersweet Clint/Phil tale from The Avengers 'verse. Hopefully more will be added soon! :)

BTW, with the monster storm bearing down on us, don't be surprised if you don't hear from me for awhile. Apparently yet ANOTHER 'rare storm' is gathering its might!


BradyGirl_12 DCU Challenges A03 Collection

Subcollection (2013)

( Deliciousness behind the cut )