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May 9, 2016

RIP my sweet Nicholas

“The hour of our departure has arrived, and we go our separate ways, I to die and you to live.
Which of these is better, God only knows.”

~Socrates

I am very sorry to share that my sweet, 17-year-old baby boy, Nicholas, passed away Tuesday, April 26th.

I should have mentioned it before now, but truthfully I’ve been too sad—heartbroken, really—to talk about it. It was easier to let a fewpre-scheduled posts go up to fill the space while I cried & grieved & spent some quality time with my head u...

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Published on May 09, 2016 21:00

May 8, 2016

May flowers

Better late than never, Happy May, everyone! :spring:

In case you haven’t already noticed all on your own, we’ve updated the WIPs and Chains sidebar with all kinds of lovely May decorations & quotes & fun, fun, fun! :beehappy:

[image error]Give it a scroll & see what you think. And as always, let me know which portions you like best. Unless, of course, you love them all best…then you can just say, “Brava again, Mistress Heidi!” :fairie:

We’ve also added a handful of new emoticons to play with. :butterfly: Out with the Easter smilies, in w...

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Published on May 08, 2016 21:00

May 7, 2016

Happy Mother’s Day

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Published on May 07, 2016 21:00

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May 4, 2016

Happy Cinco de Mayo

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Published on May 04, 2016 22:00

May 3, 2016

Happy Star Wars Day

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Published on May 03, 2016 21:00

May 2, 2016

Happy Hunk Day

Since tomorrow isStar Wars Day, & I’ve got something special in mind…& Thursday is Cinco de Mayo, which Mistress Heidi also insists upon celebrating…we need to sneak inHappyHunk Day just a tad early.

Hope youdon’t have a problem with that.

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Published on May 02, 2016 21:00

May 1, 2016

Drink of the Month

How about a yummy cocktail that’s perfect both for Spring & Cinco de Mayo?

Hibiscus-Tequila Cooler

For the Hibiscus-Lime Syrup:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup dried hibiscus flowers
2 ounces juice and 1 teaspoon zest from 4 to 5 limes

For the drink:
1 lime, sliced thin
1 cup hibiscus-lime syrup
1 cup blanco tequila
2 cups tonic water, chilled

To Make Hibiscus-Lime Syrup:
In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a bare simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Remo...

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Published on May 01, 2016 21:00

April 30, 2016

Happy Sunday

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Published on April 30, 2016 21:00