On my way to work

On my way to work today I saw a broken pool cue laying near the road. It was by the plaza near the Sports Cafe. I wondered what its story was. Did a Christmas brawl break out? Did someone kiss someone else's someone under the mistletoe? Did someone miss a winning shot and get so ridiculously angry they snapped the cue in half and threw it in the street? (It's a game, grow up!) I like mysterious objects. They are good fodder for the imagination.

And though I wouldn't wish her any less time with her husband, I miss my partner in crime, Kelli. I think she is back Monday.

Working til 10, already way too bored.

Merry Part and Blessed Be

Happy Boxing Day

It is now December 26th. Santa Claus was very good to Jeff and I this year, I got a Garmin Nuvi 200 from Jeff's mom, because she knew I really really wanted one after borrowing theirs for vacation this year. I completed my Buffy the Vampire Slayer series, I now own seasons 1-7. I also got seasons 3-4 of Angel. I got Prince Caspian, which I am anxious to watch. I am loving the long black sweater my mom and I picked out in Erie, it has kept me warm and toasty all day.

Back to work tomorrow, from 1-10. Thanks to those who called or sent texts, even if I didn't respond. My cell died in West Hickory last night. (That kind of sounds like a song, doesn't it? My cell, it just died in my purse tonight, must have been without any service, it just died in my purse tonight)

Merry Part and Blessed Be!

I'm dreaming of a wet Christmas

Yeah, I know that sounds dirty. Now ask me if I care. :-) Soon I will be going back out in the rain to shovel the nasty snow the plow shoved onto our driveway. I got a couple last minute presents this morning. I bedecked a fruit cake with ribbons. I think I am going to have a cup of tea and eat something before packing, cleaning etc.

Also, in the spirit of this blog entry's title, here is my review of Never Have the Same Sex Twice by Alison Tyler.

I enjoyed reading Alison Tyler's latest book, Never Have the Same Sex Twice. I would recommend it to friends. She chose excellent examples of erotic stories to illustrate her points, which made the book far more fun to read than most "relationship help" books. The information provided was solid, but not new information to those who have read other help books of this type. The book offers advice such as trying different rooms of the house, different locations away from home, talking to your lover about their fantasies, etc. It emphasizes the importance of communication and openness, and showing your partner that you still think they're hot stuff, whether it's been three months, three years or three decades. What makes the book special is the collection of arousing first-rate short stories for inspiration.

Never Have the Same Sex Twice is divided into 17 short chapters. Each chapter closes with an erotic short story that demonstrates the idea of the chapter. I liked Jeremy Edward's story, Le Petit Dejeuner, in the chapter about using memories, especially the juxtaposition of the loving, flowery descriptions of his lover's beauty with the dirty, graphic descriptions of the sex they have. I also liked Ronald Keller's story, the Princess and the Penis, which had a modern twist on an erotic Sleeping Beauty fantasy. Alison Tyler's short story Red Light, Green Light really showed you how to make the commute home from work a lot more fun. Rules of the Game by Thomas S Roche, in the chapter about continuing to flirt with your partner, made a fantasy game of pretending to hook up with a stranger who is really your significant other very hot. Before reading his story, that was an idea that never appealed to me.

The erotic stories motivate you to try the ideas by getting your juices flowing, to help you jump start a sex life that may have gotten into just a little rut, as can happen with any long term relationship. It's important to build anticipation to keep that passion the new relationships have going for years and years. Lastly, I enjoyed Alison's references to her own relationship of fifteen years. You can tell from the way she talks about him that her husband appreciates her and makes her feel sexy and gets the same back from her. Ms. Tyler's book is definitely not "Do as I say, not as as I do," it's "Do as I do, and have a freaking great time!"


Merry Part and Blessed Be!

So dumb...

Well, more accident prone. I fell into the back seat of my car last night. I was trying to sit sideways on the front seat to warm it up before leaving work. But I forgot the front seat was pushed up. I now have a 4 inch ugly red and purple bruise on my right thigh, and a bruise on the back of my knee. I hope to take some graphic pictures of them as they change color to remind me why I like cars with 4 doors better than cars with only 2.

I'm cold, and I need caffeine.

Christmas plans: Traveling to West Hickory tomorrow night, going to St Marys Christmas Day. I will be returning to West Hickory Saturday at ~ 5 PM for another family party.

I'm going to get caffeine now. I was going to have hot tea, but I can't find any styrofoam cups and the coffee cup I have at my desk has a science experiment in it. I think it's beginning to develop art...

Merry Yule and Blessed Be!

A Conundrum...

Too many books, not enough time.
I am currently reading Never Have the Same Sex Twice by Alison Tyler, and I just got the newest book in the Eragon series, Brisingr, for Yule from Jeff. I also already know I am getting the first two books in the Twilight series for Christmas from my Mom.

I really want to start Brisingr, but I need to finish Never Have the Same Sex Twice to review it. I want to finish both books by Christmas when I get the Twilight series, which Lace tells me is a very addictive read.

I might have to start getting up earlier...

Jeff and I exchanged our gifts yesterday. We never wait til Christmas because we are running around to see family over those two days anyway. I got Gummi Bears on DVD, Shoot 'Em Up, Brisingr, and a figurine/level counter for Munchkin. Jeff liked his presents. I got him two World of Warcraft books, Cowboy Bebop the movie, and an expansion for Arkham Horror.

Watching CSI, and then having chicken wing soup for dinner!

Merry Part and Blessed Be, and warm Yuletide wishes to all.