Dréa Riley and Laura Guevara

C.A.K.E

2011-12-26T09:48:00.001-06:00

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raelynn blue

Stop being foolish.

There it was again. The harsh mental rebuke. Cree knew she shouldn’t want any part of Stephen Silver, but she did. Thank goodness the pulsating beat of her desire wasn’t loud enough to hear. Then everyone else would know, too. That knowledge alone threatened to tear at the fibers of her self-esteem. Granted, Stephen didn’t touch normal. He claimed superb as his adjective. At six feet four inches with ocean blue eyes, regal nose, and strong jaw, he commanded attention when he walked into any room, the way thieves snatched purses.

No. She did not want any part of him.

Including this one, she thought, folding her arm across her scarlet sequined gown. She watched Stephen drift across the room, carrying an uneaten piece of cake in his hand, stopping at dinner tables, receiving air kisses, real smooches, and handshakes. Feeling like a drone in a beehive, Cree adjusted her clutch from one hand to the other and headed out the double French balcony doors. The cool, night air felt good against her hot skin, and she sighed into the fragranced embrace of the evening. Cree leaned on the balcony. Hidden under the spring night’s gloom, floral scents rose up and fragranced the air, surrounding her in perfumed delight.

Funny. The city of Greensboro decided to throw Stephen a ‘keys to the city’ celebration at his own home. Here, we’ll celebrate your accomplishments. It seemed entirely backwards to her. With a shrug, she inhaled, closing her eyes to increase the intensity of the garden’s aroma, so wonderful and light. Exhaling in regret, she slowly opened her eyes. All across the gently rolling land, darkness claimed trees, bushes, flower beds, and benches. Most people’s backyards didn’t look like Central Park. But then most people weren’t Stephen Silver.

Smirking, she thought about her boss. He had everything, even her love—albeit unrequited, though he hardly knew it. She, purely and simply, only ranked as just another of his many employees. The slices of vanilla and chocolate cake being passed out were physical puns on the name of his company—CAKE. He owned CAKE—Commercial Advertising for Kernersville Enterprises, an advertising firm in Greensboro. It had originally begun in Kernersville, a small town nestled in the Triad area, and hence the K in CAKE. Stephen moved the business to Greensboro within a short time after launching the company. CAKE also provided print, online, and television advertisement developments for area businesses and government offices.

“Now, there is a wonderful view,” came the deep resonant voice from behind her.

The triangle between her thighs warmed at the rich sound of it. He was like a keyless remote; he spoke and her legs unlocked. She caught herself melting and straightened up, tucking her rogue hair behind her ears. Tonight she’d stand her proverbial ground and not give in to whatever Stephen Silver wanted.

“Evening, Mr. Silver,” she said, hating the little pant that came after the words. Damn it—she sounded breathless, like his every other female want-to-be lover. Pulling from her gut, she summoned her courage and strength.

He pinned those eyes on her. Blue, but burning in their intensity, they threatened to incinerate all her resolve. Instead of hardening in her resolve, her heart skipped in response. That damn smirk appeared on his face as if he knew the effect he had on her.

“You know, when you refer to me as Mr. Silver, it makes me sound like an arrogant asshole, so please call me Stephen,” he said, breaking the thick silence.

“Yes, Mr. Stephen.”

He laughed, taking his hands from his pockets. “Just Stephen, please, Cree.”

“Yes, sir.” Cree wanted to dissolve right there or swallow her own tongue—whichever would get her out of a one-on-one conversation with her fantasy man. Once she thought it, she couldn’t unthink it. As her thoughts raced through her mind, she blushed at every fantastic detail of their pretend lovemaking she’d ever envisioned. The fantasies always featured him and they sprang forward in two second intervals, like some mental movie trailers of coming attractions.

He watched her intensely from beneath those thick blonde lashes. With a squeak, she issued a fast goodbye. Bolting for the doors, she nearly made it to safety, when he grabbed her arm before she cleared the entrance.

“Stay awhile. There are some things I want to talk to you about.”

His tone shifted, softened like wet wood left out in the rain.

“You want to talk to me—sir?” She allowed him to spin her gently around to face him.

She couldn’t pull the words back after they left her mouth. Inside she groaned at the weakness in them, but she had been too stunned to send them through her internal filter. They talked a lot about business things, usually with a group of other people, but one on one… alone? Goose bumps sprouted across her bare arms. She blamed the breeze.

He now held both her arms, his thumbs rubbing her bare skin, stroking her. They felt nice. If those two digits caused this much pleasure, what would two hands bring, oh, and not just his hands, but…

Stop! She halted that saucy line’s progression.

“I mean, what can I do for you, sir?” she added.

“Stephen.”

“Stephen,” she repeated with a hard voice, shoving her want as down deep as she could. Mentally, she rebuked herself for being silly. “I’m sure we can discuss business at a later date. Tonight the mayor just gave you the keys to the city for CAKE’s charitable contributions. Maybe you can…”

He shrugged off her words like they didn’t matter. “I do not want to discuss business, Cree. I want to talk about something more—personal.”

“No, um, listen, if you need me to, I can get Kevin,” she suggested. Kevin was Stephen’s personal assistant. She so didn’t like the sound of this.

They hardly had anything beyond business to discuss. Really. Until the moment he touched her arm, she thought that had been all they were ever going to do. Now he wanted to discuss something other than work. No, she definitely didn’t like the sound of this.

“No, sorry. I need your help. This cannot wait,” he said coolly. He must’ve realized he held her arms and quickly let her go.

The usual self-assured swagger left his voice and his face, and in their wake, a current of concern, perhaps even uncertainty, arose. Stephen briskly rubbed his face and turned away from her. Darkness swirled around the hills like a cloak around the ankles of a vampire—concealing and shaping simultaneously. Spellbound by Stephen’s crisp suit flanked with velvety blackness, Cree couldn’t take her eyes off of him, couldn’t leave him to whatever troubled him. If he showed her his usual arrogance, she could have left—but not this.

Not now.

He reached the balcony’s overhang and gripped the stone edges. “I, Cree, where to begin…”

She had never seen him like this—on the brink of despair. To be completely truthful, she never saw him flinch, or not smiling and schmoozing. And she’d been with him since the beginning of CAKE.

“Stephen, what’s the matter?” She walked to him. Hesitation caused her to stop several feet away.

Even though she didn’t know what he wanted, she didn’t like this, not one bit. All signs hinted to trouble, with boldface, 72-sized font and capital T. All logic ordered her to get the hell up outta Dodge, but her heart pinched in concern for him.

He glanced over his shoulder and then away.

That spiked Cree’s curiosity. What could cause the great Stephen Silver to come to her, a mere manager that worked on the first floor?

He spoke quietly, so soft she had to close the distance between them to even hear. Now, inches from him, Cree caught the thread of his conversation, though she’d missed the first whispered words.

“…my father. So, you can understand why I will need one rather quickly, yes?” he finished and turned to her.

Cree saw the relief wash over him. Those ocean blue eyes threatened to engulf her.

“Yes, I agree,” she said, though she had no clue as to what she had agreed. All she could make out was that he needed someone to agree and he needed it fast, so she gave it.

Stephen broke out into a grin so wide, it reached ear to ear. His obvious relief showed completely apparent in his body’s stance. Relaxed, the issue over, his usual candor returned washing over him in waves. Cree watched him return to himself again. She scowled inside. Surely that had to be the biggest let- down of her life.

“That’s it, sir?”

His eyebrows shot up at her flat tone. “It? This is not enough. We have to do this thing right, Cree.”

She shrugged. He could do whatever he wanted on his own time. Tonight had been a total bust. Her stomach gently growled and she decided that a trip past the buffet tables might give her a snack before the long drive back to the city.

At that moment, Stephen Silver got down on bended knee. Still smiling, he took her hand in his and fished around in his pocket with the other hand.

“What are you doing?”

Cree’s heart leapt into her throat and threatened to squeeze further until it completely obstructed her windpipe. With her body tingling in warning, she couldn’t get her mouth to speak or her legs to run.

This can’t be what it looks like. Really?

“I’m making it official,” he said matter-of-factly. He glanced up at her face then, and frowned. “You have already said yes, I know, but this will just make it better.”

Better! Cree internally wailed. She rewound their conversation in her head. What had she agreed to that warranted this? When did she say yes to a marriage?

“Cree Caruthers, will you be my wife?” he asked, pulling a crushed velvet box from his pocket. He released her hand and removed the engagement ring. It glistened in the moon’s pale light.

Even with her nerves rattling she could tell the ring cost a lot of money.

She gulped and cursed her dry throat because she really wanted to vomit. This couldn’t be happening! Yes, she dreamed of marrying Stephen Silver, and yes, she had wanted that more than anything besides a PhD in medieval literature, but not like this…

“Please…” she managed and fell back a step.

“Excellent!” Stephen slipped the ring onto her finger before she had a moment to run. Though he had to reach and slip it on quickly, he didn’t appear to be out of sorts for doing it.

Cree snatched her hand back but it was too late. Her ring finger already felt too heavy.

Damn it for fitting. Damn her quivering heart and knocking knees.

“Stephen,” she croaked, her cheeks hot, her legs like rubber bands. “I’m not sure about this. Can we—“

He popped a kiss on her forehead and squeezed her now-engaged hand.

“Relax. I’ll be a good husband.”

He winked at her.

It's been a while since i've been here

2011-10-28T11:27:00.002-05:00

So, y'all know I can be a bit- flighty, some might even say I am flakey. I tend to be pulled into a lot of different directions all at one time. I promise, It annoys the hell out of me too. But like one of my favorite authors MJD, *shrugs* I'm queen of my shit and I like. MJD didn't say that exactly, I did. I'm copyrighting it right now to, gonna put it on a t-shirt and a button and a hoodie and some pens.

Having said that, I want to thank you all for sticking around even when I wasn't doing anything worth sticking around for.

AND ESPECIALLY during the times when ALL I was doing was being "Drea you are completely out of control" (to quote my friend LaTrice).

I started off the years with grand plans of plans to do stuff-- and you know what they say about plans ( insert your favorite saying about plans and ish, I for one am not about to recite them and thus throw them all in my own face.)

Anyway what was I saying? Oh life gets in the way, blidder blidder blah. Yup, that about sums it up. Some deaths, some births, some "where the holy fk did this bill come from", some "are you fking kidding me with this right now", and some serious "AHHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLNNNNNNNNAAAAAAAWWWWLLLLL" s have helped me limp my way well into the last quarter of 2011.

Looking at it I've learned a lot this year, been through a lot this year, and managed to accomplish a lot and not a lot, all at the same damn time.

I wasn't even sure I'd get one book out this year and some how (surely by the grace of God) I managed to get four new titles (three with partners and one on my own) on to the market.enemies, cuss at least 30 people out be sick 3/4 of the year.

ON the upside I made some good new friends, kept some great old friends, and found a bit more focus(energy, drive, passion) for what it is I do.

So yeah there it is-- 2011 in recap.

I am not gonna make any predictions for the end of the year and for 2012 ( nope not me i learned my lesson, I can see clearly now if I predict my year from here, I will do a whole lot of dicking off and thinking about get on with it and very little GETTIN' ON WITH IT)

Having said all that the newest all by myself book can be found here:

http://whispershome.com/romance/once-and-again/

and the duo with the mini is located here:

https://beautifultroublepublishing.com/xcart/Talking-Dirty-EBOOK.html

and if you're wondering how I am feeling about it all click here

or here

and for a few of you fakers out there

and one more thing click here

or here

and for those of you who love me and know I love in return

click here and here

CROTCH GRAB AND I'M OUT

Janet Eckford: Teamwork....

2011-10-26T12:46:00.000-05:00

Janet Eckford: Teamwork....: Hello Pet, Today's story was inspired by all the great parents I know. Those individuals that want the best for their children, inspire th...

Janet Eckford: Do as I say, not as I do....

2011-10-25T14:00:00.000-05:00

Janet Eckford: Do as I say, not as I do....: Hello my little tricksters, I feel like we've been exploring some of the complex areas of the horror genre during this countdown and I wou...

BE THE MEDIA... BRING JAHESSYE SHOCKLEY HOME

2011-10-25T10:18:00.004-05:00

So another great person that i follow had this article up...

http://ohellnawlblog.com/newohnblog/2011/10/25/another-black-girl-missing-another-example-of-the-national-media-not-giving-a-damn-how-about-we-stop-whining-about-the-media-and-be-the-media/#.TqbKxHiW5yI.facebook

and Two things struck me...one is that this missing child is still not getting attention she deserves in order to be found and brought home.

And b) I am in the media... granted on a small scale... so i should not be counted as one of the millions of black people on fb/twitter/myspace /blogger/ online radio...who has access to spread the word but isn't...

Y'all know i am flighty i can jump from one idea to another and back in a split second, but the chord is struck that while i am jumping...you guys are reading/listening. SO I have a chance to expose you to more than just me being "me-ish"

I am calling on y'all to do so now.... BE THE MEDIA! If you're reading this you've been exposed... SPREAD IT AROUND...BRING HER HOME!!!!!!!!!

Want an iPad? It’s easy to enter.

2011-10-21T16:28:00.000-05:00

Want an iPad? It’s easy to enter.

Help a sistah out!

click the link pass it on and maybe you or me can win and ipad2

or you could just ask to see unca jim in a kilt

Janet Eckford: We see with our eyes, not with our hands.

2011-10-19T16:15:00.000-05:00

Janet Eckford: We see with our eyes, not with our hands.: Greetings Kiddies, We are now into Day 2 of my little countdown and I've got another treat for you tricksters. When I started thinking abo...

Janet Eckford: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For.....

2011-10-18T19:46:00.000-05:00

Janet Eckford: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For.....: Hello My Lovelies, My most favoritiest holiday is soon approaching and as I began to do my own countdown to the day I thought why not shar...

what happens when drea and nikki get together!!!!!!!!!

2011-10-14T02:22:00.000-05:00

http://www.youtube.com/user/undreuh?feature=mhsn

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dreariley/2011/10/14/talking-dirty-w-nikki-winter

BARON BATCH: Diary 32 (A storm is coming)

2011-09-19T01:16:00.000-05:00

Though Laura and I aren't really Texas Tech fans, I (Drea) have been following this most awesome guy Baron Batch's blog for some time. This guy is truely amazing and more young men especially Athletes should have their heads on their shoulders as securely as he does. I am impressed each time, I check in on his spot and thus wish him the best of luck. I hope you are inspired by his words as I am! "your storms are not for you. Your storms are not your own."

BARON BATCH: Diary 32 (A storm is coming): Since my injury I have spent a lot of time with my leg propped up with ice on my knee. Before the doctors perform surgery they want to get t...

COMING SOON

2011-08-13T15:46:00.004-05:00

>
SO I know you guys have been wondering were the hell is Laura.

I bet you thought to yourselves " Maybe Drea really did push her off a cliff this time".

Though I will admit the thought has crossed my mind on several occasions, I've done no such thing.

In fact Laura is alive and well and still stalking certain country music singers.

AND GUESS WHAT she has been dabbling in writing here and there, when she isn't busy being the hottest librarian in Texas or slaving away at her mom's restraunt!

Indeed she has an amazing story in progress. Its going to be an epic tale.

And will have an amazing cast of characters INCLUDING ME!

I know you all are dying for an exerpt but well the details are just too much to share. But I promise you all there is more than one steamy scene and a TON of belly laughs in store.

so look for the adventures of BABY GUEVARA some time around MARCH 2012!

I'm GOING TO BE AN AUNTIE AGAIN!!!

Elle D Hayes: Elle's Back In The Game

2011-08-13T14:33:00.000-05:00

Elle D Hayes: Elle's Back In The Game

Serenity King Expressions: Okaaaaaaaaaay! Blogging...

2011-08-13T12:33:00.000-05:00

Serenity King Expressions: Okaaaaaaaaaay! Blogging...

Memorial Details for L.A. Banks

2011-08-03T00:24:00.001-05:00

Leslie Esdaile (L.A. Banks) Memorial Details

by Leslie Esdaile Banks on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 12:10am

The Leslie Esdaile Memorial Service will be held:

Saturday, August 13th, 2011

11 o'clock a.m.

at the

Holy Apostles and The Mediator Episopal Church

51st and Spruce Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19139

215-472-3000

At Leslie's request, in lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the United Negro College Fund in her memory.

Leslie's family sincerely appreciates all of the heartfelt condolences and prayers.

Tina R. Wise

Tinarwise@gmail.com

seems like God was trying to tell me something

2011-08-02T13:25:00.003-05:00

I had sad i wasn't going to cry anymore...That i would take the passing of a great and make it my inspiration. then a new friend on face book posted this link and i swear this child was singing just for L.A.! http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/young-kid-with-incredible-voice/1jr2zya7f

Winter's Season: Heartbroken

2011-08-02T11:44:00.000-05:00

Winter's Season: Heartbroken

IN MEMORIANDUM

2011-08-02T09:58:00.002-05:00

When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. ~Kahlil Gibran

I know I promised to be more faithful to this blog and to my craft. And yet dear fans, again I have to turn to you, not for the purpose of which I promised, but with heavy heart and trembling hand. Please, forgive my typos today.

This morning reports have swarmed the social networks that our fellow author, sister, friend, and hero L.A. Banks has left this world and us, her legions of fans behind.

I can't attest to knowing Ms. Banks personally, though I am glad to say I was briefly affiliated with her via publishing house and giddily told anyone of the first and only words she said to me on an authors loop there ( "Girl, you're a nut and I like that. You've made me laugh. Hold on to that perspective.")

Like many of you and others around the world I've got a copy of one of her many books on my desk at work beside me right now...open to the page I'd left off on before clocking out yesterday. I remember the first book I read (Valentine's Day Is Killing Me) and how I laughed so hard I nearly peed myself. I remember being over joyed when I realized that SHE was the voice behind Soul Food. I remember how excited I was to find my lost copy of Bad Blood, which I keep staring out now, wondering will I have the heart to finish it now.

Ms Banks fell ill in early June of this year quite suddenly and since scores of authors and fans have gathered in order to raise funds to help her family. The shock of our hero falling to adrenal cancer, specifically after having spoken so eloquently to the President and Congress about the issues authors are facing with health care, and financial stability and protection of rights in these hard economic times, has been resounding.

It has spurred a community of writers and readers alike to be more vigilant and active in raising awareness not just for Ms Banks but for the world at large.

May we continue to champion her cause as she did. May we pick up the pen in solidarity, blog, vlog and speak life into creation. May spin tales that evoke her tenacity and vibrancy and spread it around the world and back again.May her spirit live on in each of us, writer and reader alike. May we dance for Leslie Esdaile Banks: her voice lending to us a tune so beautiful, so unique that no one can resist the pull.

May her family and closets friends find our words of encouragement and in them feel the arms of their mother, sister and comrade wrap around them. Hear the soft whisper of her voice("You know some times you just have to sit still and listen to the trees."

— L.A. Banks (Bite the Bullet)) and be comforted.

May we all find comfort in her words.

"ain't nobody up there still mad about anything. all is forgiven. They love you, came to help, know what mistakes they've made and what you did, too... but it's cool, now that they crossed over." He stood and walked over to the window to get some sunshine and to mentally breathe."I didn't understand it, never did until I saw it. They're in a better place; only want you to be safe and happy. That's it. that's all they want."

— L.A. Banks (The Forbidden)

Rest In Peace. L.A.

It is the will of God and Nature that these mortal bodies be laid aside, when the soul is to enter into real life; 'tis rather an embrio state, a preparation for living; a man is not completely born until he be dead: Why then should we grieve that a new child is born among the immortals? ~Benjamin Franklin, 22 February 1756

D.R.

SPRING HAS SPRUNG

2011-03-21T16:51:00.003-05:00

AND I AM TIRED AS...OH HELLO THERE. Didn't really see you through the jet lag coating my vision! ( I was just sitting in the back Yard at The Lone Star Grill with the owner and my good friend Todd while he enjoyed a turkey leg and a bud light pilfered from my rations at the ST Pat's fest in Shamrock Texas)

So before I tell you all about my adventure in spring breakin', let me take a moment to thank everyone who came out and supported myself and Raelynn Blue.

Its really hard to have a release when you're away. But lots of you have either bought Forever Irish or passed the word around about it. Thank you all so much for having our backs!

As always this trip was a blast. This actually was the first time I've been to in laws with out my hubs along side. DUN DUN DUN scary doom music right! NOT! i had a ball just like always.

I ate more than I should've and laughed so much my stomach and face are still tingling.

I created a masterpiece as well. The B/Wagon Express(the name of the concession stand) will now be featuring FRIED CHEESE CAKE PUPPIES ( part of the line up of litters coming this year to included a litter of corn dog puppies, jalapeno corn dog puppies, breakfast puppies and cheese puppies) now for those of you who are scratching your head, A Litter is what the call a basket of the small corn dog bites.* CUTE HUH*

I didn't get to take my camera because Laura still has my cord.(REALLY L, ITS BEEN A COUPLE OF YEARS NOW, CAN YOU MAIL IT TO ME). BUT I TOOK THE PICTURE OF TODD so that you guys could reference how GIGAMORE the turkey legs are. I have pictures of Laura and I with them as well, but um, Well i am not allowed to post anymore pictures from that trip. (maybe i should just bust out the ones from Vegas).

Any way despite a fellow vendor trying to still our spot we had a really great showing.

AND My father in law did some bragging on me.

He introduced me to a friend as "my daughter who is a best selling author." *BLUSH*

never mind that the next sentence out of his mouth was. "yeah, she makes me happy, but I'll be glad when she gives me some grand babies to play with" (GROAN HEAD TO DESK)

Followed by"stop rolling your eyes, you can write all that sex surely you can have some extra and make me about 10 grand kids, that's only five sets of twins!" *someone shoot me NOW*

I ran into an old college class mate and I was NICE. I must be getting old.

Before I go, let me ask you all to lift my husbands grandparents in prayer. If you follow this blog or the yahoo groups you all know that my husband lost his father's parents (grandmother in march of last year and grandpa this January). His Mother's parents are very frail right now. Mee Maw has battled skin and throat cancer. She beat Lung cancer in January and was immediately diagnosed with bone cancer. The war is taking its toll on both her and PawPaw. Please, keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

My spring is a lil' sprung so I'll leave you all for now.

Till next Time!

LOVE AND CHAOS!
DREA

HAPPY ST PATS DAY

2011-03-17T08:50:00.002-05:00

so its over commercialized and rooted in some really gory story about an guy who wasn't really a st and wasn't even Irish! WHO CARES ITS FUN. I'm GREEN with IRISH JOY and ON MY WAY TO ONE OF MY FAVORITE EVENTS!

AND TOP IT OFF RAELYNN BLUE AND I HAVE A NEW RELEASE TODAY AND TIS UNDER TWO BUCKS ME FRIENDS.

LUCKY FOR YOU GUYS

A GREEN READ THAT WILL HAVE YOU SEEING GREEN WITH ENVY AND LEAVE YOU WITH SMILING IRISH EYES!

READ THE EXERPT HERE

buy it here

AND WATCH THIS SPACE FOR THE ADVENTURES OF DREA AND IN LAWS! ITS GONNA BE A WILD RIDE!

ITS THAT TIME AGAIN...FEED ME IM IRISH!

2011-03-14T18:38:00.005-05:00

YOU KNOW IT!

ITS TIME FOR THE DREA TO RETURN TO THE ST PATTY'S DAY FESTIVITIES!

AND WHATS BETTER? NO CHAPERONS! well kinda no chaperons, i mean my in laws will be there making me slave over the hot grill, but they love me and they give me money to explore and try all the new fair foods. They call it "scouting the competition", I call it "my most favoritest job/time of the year"

I find myself humming the song from Charlotte's Web (the original) A FAIR IS A VERITABLE SMORGASBORD!

AHHH THE SIGHTS THE SMELLS THE SOUNDS THE SMELLS THE FOOD!
DEEP FRIED EVERYTHING!

and I DO MEAN EVERYTHING! from cheesecake and snickers, to pickles, bacon, dr.pepper and even BUTTER! WHY I'll BET SOMEONE COULD DEEP FRY AIR IF THEY THOUGHT ABOUT IT!

TURKEY LEGS, FUNNEL CAKES, DEEP FRIED TWINKIES AND KIT KATS!

LOOK OUT SHAMROCK TEXAS, YOUR BIGGEST FAN IS ON HER WAY!!!!!!!!

Think I am kidding about the eats, check out the link to the yahoo group below to see the first time Drea and Laura MET! yeah dude, on our first date i took her to a freaking st pats celebration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I EVEN LET HER RIDE THE CREEPY RUSTY FAIR RIDES!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/drea_riley_and_laura_guevara/photos/album/288925/pic/list

ps watch this space for a hot exerpt from MY NEW BOOK WITH RAELYNN BLUE FOREVER IRISH OUT ST PATS DAY FROM WHISPERS!

ON DREA'S MIND THIS SUNDAY

2011-03-13T11:05:00.009-05:00

HEY Y'ALL! Its Sunday and I (Drea) have had a helluva week! AND THIS SPRING FORWARD ISH IS KILLING ME. I WANT MY HOUR BACK!

First I had a bit of a disagreement with someone of no consequence. I am proud of myself for not being mean when I could have been. The whole thing coulda been taken to a whole new level. One that folks who know me personally expect me to go to. I have a tendency to break people down to their base/core with no remorse. I have no tolerance for put upon airs. I tend to go playground on people(and everyone knows those lil ankle biting rug rats are the most honest and cruelest beasts ever created). BUT I DIDN'T! I didn't go there, though I wanted to. And I will probably never do that again. IT HURT to hold it in. You know you really just should be able to let out an "oh yeah, f*ck you and ya issues" when you need to.

Which is why I was sick this week.(If you ask my doctor, I had an allergic reaction to the combination of antibiotics and allergy meds I was prescribed)

Me, I think A) doctors are tryna kill me, B) I caused the horrific natural disaster in Japan by going against my nature.

Speaking of Japan. Everyone Take a moment to send some good positive thoughts, energy and prayers that way. I've heard so much negative mouthing this week! Screw that, those people need us. If you haven't' done so, donate a lil sumpin sumpin, even if its just the amount of a pack of smokes or an extra venti caramel macchiato with Irish cream! And while you're at it, see if you can't find a way to still donate to our brothers and sisters in Haiti and New Orleans and The Mid-West! We tend to forget about those tragedies that have gone before, but I promise you, we all know someone who was affected. Either directly or indirectly. Reach out as if you are looking at yourself. You'd want someone to reach out for you.

ALSO, PETA...STOP REACHING OUT TO ME! I WILL HAVE ANOTHER BBQ IN YOUR NAME IF YOU DON'T STOP. AND I WILL BUY A VICK JERSEY TO WEAR TO IT! I am an animal lover, my pets are in my will and on my life insurance policy(what, we ain't got kids yet! *shrugs*). But my first concern is the value of a human life!

SOME GOOD STUFF HAS HAPPENED THIS WEEK TOO.

I got more pictures of my little love PJ. HE IS GROWING TOO FAST! STOP THAT RIGHT NOW YOUNG MAN! LOL. Y'all, he is so adorable and all boy. Hates bath time and likes to sleep!

I also got a new JOB! *yeah I know, now I have 12 lmao!*

Your looking at the new Office Director for a kick butt company that I can not disclose*yet*!

*I can however say that I am getting a new custom set of handcuffs*

So the question now is what to do soothe myself into a relaxed state of "oh yeah, this is the life"

Read a couple of things of course. I don't know about y'all but I am just in a mixed mood. So I am gonna go for a grab bag of stories. CHECK THE PHOTOS ABOVE. EACH ONE LINKS TO A BLURB BY LINK! YOU KNOW ITS GOOD IF I AM READING IT!

This is going to be a spectacular week. If you haven't signed up to catch the discussions over at the yahoo spot , you should definitely check it out.

Tomorrow is Sex Talk Monday with the ONE THE ONLY , THE QUEEN FREAK , LAURA GUEVARA! We've already covered toys and showers! You don't want to miss what's next!

And for a lot of people this is spring break! TALK ABOUT LUCK OF THE IRISH! WATCH THIS SPOT FOR NEW RELEASES AND SOME DREA ROAD TRIP MADNESS!

I'm off to eat something severely southern (grits with a hint of sugar some fat back bacon and some biscuits! GRIN!)

IN MY LIFE... I'll LOVE YOU MORE

2011-03-01T16:28:00.005-06:00

This morning at 7:35 am my best friend gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. JD as his parents will call him, is the first child of two only children. He will be loved to freaking death. I however as auntie du jour will love him to life. As my hubs and I do not yet have children, much to the displeasure of the new parents(my bestie wants to be a mother AND and auntie) and our own families, the hubs and I are free to spend our time and our dough on the first PeeWee Jr or PJ as I like to call him.

Unlike other friends, we still haven't bought our first baby gift. LOL we can't decide on a gift to give. What do you give this small bundle of joy and perfection. The world is already at his feet. The sun, moon and stars all shine just for him.

I say we give him lots and lots of monogrammed UT(University of Texas) gear. My hubs being the loan man out of the four of us says we should at least get him one Red Raider gift. He even tried to play the emotions of myself and my bestie on our actual first loves WTAMU (we don't say much about the maroon in our blood, but we both know what it means to stand in the band and hold up a brown and white box of cereal and chant COCO COCO PUFFS).

My mom reminded me that technically I am already an aunt. Being reunited with my biological father also brought me two new brothers, a sister and two nephews. I am now officially one of five children, more if you count step brothers and sisters. I don't discount or discredit them. I love them too.

But I love PJ in a way that I think is super special. His mother and I have a history that you just couldn't dream up in your wildest fantasies. Not family by blood, but by love and choice.

As I've awaited this day I often dreamed of the old movie MAIME. The title character is forced to raise her nephew after his father passes and to say the least the adventures where beyond anything a boy could have ever imagined. Though different people had come and gone in her life the love she felt for him was unique and special and grand and pure. I've kinda imagined myself spiriting PJ away on a great summer adventures ( I am sure with our history his mother will insist it is only a quick drive to the ice cream shop or toy store) where I can regale him with stories of his mother and the great things we did, the trouble we did(n't) get into and the fun we had.

I imagine holding him in my lap as I awaite the bundle of joy that will soon be mine(God willing) and having him recite said stories to his new cousin. I can see him furiously pounding out a melody on the xylophone or belting out a song that moves him as he drives his new power wheels through my rose garden.

I can see my sister, my friend, and our third amiga (my cousin Tawania) and I sitting in the stands cheering madly and threatening death to any of the other pee wee league players that get near our star as he wobbles down the field in pads and a helmet that are more comedic than anything else.

I can see us watching as the husbands (CWB and Jay) attempt to teach them the finer aspects of martial arts and stealth ninja tactics. Hand to hand combat and hunting skills. I can feel myself cringe at the number of broken windows, vases and God forbid, bones.

and in the back ground I hear a strange sound track of Lennon, Rascal Flats, Bare Naked Ladies and AC DC Songs, narrating the way.

And In my life, I've loved them all.

(watch this space, you may see "my little love" here soon)

AND SO IT BEGINS ANEW!

2011-02-27T17:55:00.004-06:00

HEY HEY HEY!!!!

Didn't we tell you that 2011 was going to be the year of new beginnings and renewals.

We are so super excited to announce that beginning TOMORROW we will be relaunching the daily magazines on the Drea and Laura yahoo group!

There is a brand new banging line up.

Monday Sex Talk with the fantabulous freakette Laura Guevara

Tastey Tuesdays with that culinary guru Alcira

Wagati Wednesdays with the GREAT NEVEA LANE

Thankful Thursdays by the one and only MISS LISA ENGLISH

and whats this Double DUTY!

COCKTAIL HAPPY HOUR FRIDAYS by the one who loves them most LISA ENGLISH!

This is so exciting. The chatter, the buzz, the down right energy of it all...let me stop and reflect on this man reflecting on the ocean(above). This might be the last chance at some peace! BUT WHO NEEDS PEACE when you can hang out at the hang out to end all hang outs.

come on over and check us out http://groups.yahoo.com/group/drea_riley_and_laura_guevara

Coming SOON from Whispers

2011-02-24T23:53:00.002-06:00

Tabitha turned and grinned over the long plank bar at the patrons of O’Shea’s Irish pub. Here was a pub with the true substance of the Emerald Isle. They had fae mixing it up with brownies and sprites. Leprechauns and djinn shot pool, and druid maidens swayed to Bocephus. Okay, so the Bocephas weren’t really an Irish thing, but Tabitha was from Texas, and since she couldn’t get them to listen to any rap or hip hop and she was frankly frightened of their knowledge of Motown and their love of artist like Bobby Blue Bland and Clarence Carter and Denise la Salle, she passed her time watching them bond with the humans over the countries newest acts and biggest hits.

Her boss was definitely Irish. The coppery red hair that was currently cut close and spiky on top of his head. The piercing green eyes that where often deeper than the whole Atlantic Ocean. Those were her favorite parts. Well, those and his massive shoulders and chest. Maybe those washboard abs or God—hey, she may be in a bar full of creatures and mythical critters, it only reinforced her belief in one true God—Seamus’s ass. No doubt about it. Irish looked hunky, handsome and damn fine on Seamus.

“You’re staring at me like you’ve missed your morning meal again, Tab,” Seamus said from over his shoulder.

Sure, she wanted to get in his bed and find out if the bulge running up the left side of his pants was real or just a hunk of German sausage.

Things to come.

2011-02-13T16:45:00.003-06:00

Well well well, I finally checked our email after a year and let me just say that if I were and 50-80 year old man, the ads alone for free Viagra or Chinese penis growth powder and medical "pumps" would be enough to drive me right on into the great beyond.

Other than that there were various requests to revive the daily articles. Manday Monday. Tastey Tuesday , Humpday, and others.

I can't promise, but I think they maybe coming along with some guest blogs, contests and other things.

So having said all that, let just go with "we're under construction, watch this space for great new things!"

-- Drea!

BEEN A LONG TIME!

2011-02-07T02:52:00.003-06:00

And we shouldn't have left you without a dope beat to step to.

ok so yeah i may or may not have been watching aliyah and jet li just now, but suffice it to say that I just remembered that Laura and I have our very own blog that has been SORELY UNATTENDED.

2010 did a number on us as people and as authors. So many changes happened. The loss of loved ones, promotions, de-motions, scaling back, then branching out.

This is the life of a small Indy writer. But its the life of everyone. LIFE happens. Some days the muse is rampant. Most days she/he/it takes a bake seat while we search for reading glasses to go over bills or leases or recipes or book orders.

That's not to say we haven't been productive, just not as productive as we'd like to have been with the writing.

Excuses? Yup got a bag full of them. Not going to trot them all out. Not going to apologize, either. Well, we might a little bit, but mostly just to ourselves. Why ourselves? Well mostly, because we have you guys; Some of the most amazing fans ever, in our corner supporting us. You've told us over and over to take our time and do our thing. You've been here every time we've accomplished something new, needed prayer and positive energy, or forgotten ourselves.

So we are apologizing to ourselves for not allowing ourselves to step back and enjoy that as much as we should have. For not realizing what blessings we had in YOU. For pressuring ourselves to the point that we literally stiffled the love and joy right out of something that was fun and exciting. For not getting those extra pedicures and drinking a few more mojitos. For saving the good bath salts and skipping that extra chocolate covered stawberry. We're sorry for not being good to us, but we're over that phase. 2011 is about Drea and Laura and Laura and Drea. About Laura. About Drea.

2011 is ...new and fresh and exciting.

And thank you guys again for sticking by us. We have no clue what 2011 is going to bring. We can't promise stories will come any faster than they did last year. We can't promise that stories will come at all. Lots of really strong authors threw in the towel in 2010 for a number of reasons.

Laura and I know that we both love writing and telling stories, but we also know that sometimes we have to step back from that. Away from the world that is "Indy Press" and do some living.

Laura has turned into a stalker! Could be that super svelte body she is building in the gym, but honey child is on the road like no other. Concerts and tours and trips and cruises. OH and did i tell you that she LOVES GUNS...how the hell is that I've been denied my right as a native born Texan to participate in something i love doing, grew up doing (shooting) by the big sisters and aunts but Laura gets to take it up as a new hobby. WHEN WILL YOU PEOPLE LEARN ITS THE CUTE SHORT ONES THAT ARE THE MOST DANGEROUS!!!

As for me, well, Y'all know life is always an adventure!

There's the baking (seldom a day goes by that I am not covered in flour). Oh and the hunting and fishing. The dancing. The Grill, The family concession wagon. Oh and the "logistics meetings" Starting a new work out routine this month too. been out with a hip issue( from the logistics meetings I'm sure). Electronics issues and WTH is up with darn wild animals phenomena around my neighborhood.

So yeah that its in a nut shell. We can't promise anything other than, "we'll keep you updated".

We hope you guys stick around, there is bound to be some adventure coming your way soon.

NOW AVAILABLE

2009-10-29T20:56:00.002-05:00

DON'T MISS IT...
TAG YOU'RE WRIT!!!!!!!! !!!!VOLUME 2 IS NOW AVAILABLE AT LULU.

http://www.lulu. com/content/ paperback- book/tag- youre-writ- book-2/7850299

Tag! You're Writ, Book 2This writing challenge involves six authors. Author Shara Azod has the pen first and is “tagging” author team Laura Guevara and Dréa Riley. Laura and Dréa tag author Reana Malori. Reana tags author team Jeanie Johnson and Jayha Leigh. And thus, the game begins.

NEW RELEASE FROM LAURA GUEVARA AND SHARA AZOD

2009-10-25T11:03:00.004-05:00

yes they've done it again.
Laura Guevara and Shara Azod have hit us up with yet another set of steamy tales!

Sweet Submission is available now at
LuLu!!!!!! DO NOT LET THIS PASS YOU BY!!!! or you'll be sorry.
The Dibsing has already begun.

Leita Mallory likes her new job as a mail carrier in the small town of Hartford, TX. Her coworkers are helpful and her route was not that bad. Or so she thought until the day she delivered a package to one Brian Garrett. After working a long night shift, Brian Garrett was ready to kill whoever was ringing his doorbell so early in the morning. Instead he found a very beautiful, very pissed off woman on his doorstep.
Marina Castillo knew nothing about the games adults like to play in the big city. She had no idea what really went on in places like that, nor was she aware she had caught the eye of the club’s owner, Deacon. Deacon was a man of strong appetites. Marina’s sweet innocence screamed that she wasn’t prepared of all the dirty little things he’d like to do to her. He had stayed away, knowing she would probably run screaming if she knew what he wanted from her. But the threat of losing her forever forced his hand. He had to make her his or watch her walk out of his life forever.

WHATS NEW

2009-10-09T20:51:00.004-05:00

WAAAAZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzUUUUUUUUUUPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

a whole lotta new, thats what. Not only did the badazz miss Shara Azod and LiL' G spot Laura Guevara do the thizzle late last month with the release of Cuffed and Spanked, ( and that stuff is what keeps fruit of the loom, hanes, and victoria secret in bidness, i hear tell panty sales is skyrocketing even in the recession)

The Jeanie and Jayha are bringing it strong with a grip of hot and sexy with The One Who Got Sway and those chics turned right smack dab around and teamed up with both myself (DUH Don't act new, ITS ME DREA!!!!) and Laura for Volume One of the Tag! You're Writ. series...say what?? I know your eye hustling all those dips and and bumps to the left!!!

Drool Away. I wont tell...at first. LMAO.

Anyway, if you've picked any of these up then chat at us about. Leave your comments here or hit us up at the spot

www.drearileyandlauraguevara.com

and let us know what you think.

KEEP YOUR EYES ON THIS BLOG FOR UPDATES AND INFO! You don't want to miss out!!!

Dear Kanye West

2009-09-13T22:37:00.000-05:00

Dear Kanye West
Dear Kanye,( see i was respectful cuz i started to call you by the same name all the other people are using...aka sorry mf'er)
CAN YOU PLEASE STOP SHOWING THE FK OUT EVERY DAYUM WHERE YOU GO?
Now, Mr. West or his people or what ever, that i have your limited self absorbed attention. Let me make this brief.

You are not Jesus,(pronounced GEE SUUUUSSS not HEY SUE). Your are not the re incarnation of Mohamed, Buddha, or any other Saviour of any group of people.
Please keep your ass off TV and out of the public until you learn some basic discretion and manners.

I am calling you out because Lord Knows you have no true friends that would do so.
You are neither feedin'/ fking' or financing me so I have nothing to loose other than some time that I can't get back. But hell I've lost that trying to explain to people that A) you are not my cousin brother homie or friend, B) you are not the epitome of black people... you aren't even close. C) you aren't even the stereo typical black man...black rapper...black American. You just get more air time than anyone else.(Mostly so people who know nothing about black culture other than what the media shows them on TV can say "BOY SEE LOOK AT THE *G*AS ACTING A FOOL AGAIN, THIS IS WHY THEY ARE LIKE THEY ARE, POOR, CAN'T GET JOBS AND EDUCATION"

Please, Mr West pay heed to this.
You keep walking around, tauting yourself as the greatest , best, creme de la creme and yet you constantly prove to yourself and the world that you are not. You're not even mediocre. If you wish to garner the respect of your peers, of people in the world then you have to act in a way that garners true respect. NOW I am not saying go apolo lieing, because apparently you believed what you said. I will have no respect for you on TV with snot running and fake tears flowing choking out a lie. But you should realize that I have no respect for you know.
There is a difference in having haters and being despised.
Celebrities need to look at those around them who've traveled the same path.
There comes a day when you have nothing...no fame no money no entourage. And all the people that you pissed on are in control of your destiny.
That old saying about the people you pass on the way up...yup that's still true. The fall is even harder for those who believe themselves incapable of tripping.

Drea

Back in your arms

2009-08-05T19:21:00.003-05:00

As a member of the elite United States Marines Special Forces team Force Recon, James Burckhardt puts his life on the line every time he goes out on a mission to serve his country. Their assignments are dangerous yet critical, but James, along with his Force Recon team lived for them all.
Until he met Carolina.
Carolina de Anda thought she could handle being a military man’s girlfriend; but when James goes off on a mission and she doesn’t hear from him since, Carolina decides enough is enough. Her sister and friends want her to forget he ever existed, yet Carolina knows that’s impossible, especially when James shows up on her doorstep after a year of nothing with more physical and mental scars than he’d had when he’d left.
After a harrowing mission where he was betrayed and taken captive by the Russian mob he’d been sent to infiltrate, James knows he has to wage an even fiercer fight to return to Carolina’s good graces. But when the mob follows James home, it will take him, Carolina, her sister, his best friend, and his team to hold them off. Will James be able to defeat his international foes? Will Carolina surrender to the passion between her and James that cannot be denied?

Excerpt:

James remained calm, suppressing his anger. He couldn’t believe she thought she could end their relationship. Anger. Resentment. Those were the reasons why she was talking nonsense.

He could understand and deal with that, but he needed her honesty too. Moving away from the sink, he approached her.

“James you know I’m right. We can’t continue like this—hey, what are you doing?”

He cleared the remaining things away before turning back to her. Pulling out the chair, he sat down and brought her in front of him.

“James, what the hell are you doing?!” she asked again.

“You said last night was closure. Well, I don’t think I have completely found my closure yet.” He could see from her expression that she still didn’t understand he wasn’t going anywhere. Ever.

“That’s too damn bad because I’m done!” Again, she futilely tried to push him away. Bringing her head down, he took her lips in a soft kiss that was completely contrary to how volatile he felt inside.

Taking her lips between his teeth, he tugged until he had her undivided attention. She quit struggling against him, her hands resting on his shoulders. When she opened up to him, he took absolute control of her mouth. His tongue swept in, laying claim to her. She whimpered against him, making him feel invincible, but that wasn’t true. He needed to keep her safe. He needed to keep her by his side.

“Tell me to leave. If you really mean it, tell me now.” He didn’t wait for a response, but instead captured her mouth in another numbing kiss. Drawing back, he waited for her to open her eyes. “Say the words, Carolina, and I will be gone.”

“Damn it, stop kissing me and I will! That’s not fair!” she shouted as she pounded her fists against his bare chest.

“You’re still not telling me to leave,” he goaded.

“Go to hell!” She tried to free herself but, he held on.

“I probably will, but I’m not going yet. If you want me out of your life, say the words, Carolina. If you don’t, then I’m going to fuck you on this table.” Her pupils dilated; her breathing hitched; her chest heaved. “After we’re done, we’re going to have another shower and then pack. You’re going to be staying at my house since it’s more secure than your apartment. So, decide now. Either tell me to leave or let me fuck you. It’s your choice.”

That was laughable. She didn’t have one.

“What do you mean ‘pack’? I’m not going anywhere! The only one leaving is you!” She’d finally given up on fighting him, no doubt realizing she wasn’t going to win a battle of strength with him.

“Don’t dance around the question, Carolina, or is your silence all the answer I need? If that’s so, then we’re done talking.”

What is Laura up to?

2009-07-10T12:24:00.002-05:00

Como estan? How is everyone?

July is looking to be a busy month for me. I have several author interviews, chats, and a guest blog lined up. I will be sending out reminders closer to the dates so I hope everyone has a chance to check them out.

I have also finished a story called A Little Sexting for Shara's Naughty Bites. So be on the lookout for the next installment

Still excited about finishing my first long book to date! I will be posting an excerpt and more about it soon but this is a story about James Burckhardt, special ops, and Carolina de Anda. I hope you guys will enjoy!

For those who liked Weekend Chase, Raúl San Angel's story, Weekend Auction, is close to being done and going to be submitted to RRP for their review.

Oh and Weekend Chase is holding steady at #10 on the Erotic Romance Bestsellers List over at RRP!

Thanks for everyone who has bought a copy!!!

Laura

A MOMENT WITH DREA PLEASE READ

2009-04-26T05:37:00.000-05:00

First all good moringing all, its been a wonderful weekend for Drea! Sunday is dawing to be a really peaceful and reflective day for me...I wanted to post this on all the boards that I generally post broad messages too. I feel that I have made some very close friends and you guys have been on a very unique journey with me. I hope you will continue and I hope that some of you will be willing to really help me with some of the next stages of my journey. (Hopefully I will explain myself more clearly lol)

So as most of you know I have spoken recently about moments of self-realization and soul searching. The whole what is my purpose kind of thing. And some thoughts have been floating through my mind for the last several months...year really; Thoughts along the lines of you know "What are you really contributing to the world? What can you do to be pro active? How can you have a bigger and more positive social prescence in the world. How can you make a difference."
I've come up with several answers for myself and rarely have I ever inacted even one motion. Periodically I bake for a local homeless shelter but thats sporadic. I bump my gums with people on line all the time. But nothing I really felt was pushing me into that life changing moment; the moment where i could say "wow i make a difference." I still feel i haven't reached or even scratched my potential.

Anyway I posted earlier a link to a youtube video, where a very lovely Lady (DIVA) was really reading the riot act, She wanted to make sure she addressed and issue with her LBGT and Black community and at first the words tickled the shit of me, so I posted it. But when I stopped and listened to what was honestly being said I was standing with my fist in the air (3am on the phone with Becca both of us just playing it over and over again). I reposted it again with a message asking everyone to view it. ( I hope you all did) I really felt what she was saying. So I looked for other videos by her and was moved by the video she just did friday. I am going to touch on it briefly and give you all the link here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoXaaB9mjSM&feature=channel_page) Basicly after she posted her Sermon she had a movement within her, she didn't disclose the whole thing but i bet we see a more serious and charitable, socially aware educational page from her. I subscribed because I am entrigued. BUT any she linked to some really good videos, people who vlog with very strong messages. I hope you guys take a moment to see some of them. I am going to post a couple that really struck me here.

But now I say all that to say this. For a long time Jayha and I have talked about how we as a group often do what we know other groups have/will not. We do it all, we talk about it all. From LBGT rights to republicans vrs dems to sports to womens rights and sex positions. Some times when the subject is foreign or uncomfortable there is noticably less conversation. ie the politics debates between Randall and Shara. I think that we should have more of those kind of conversations. If your like me you know jack shyt about politics, you may have a point of view, but you aren't like a polysci mgr either. I learn from those discussions. We all should learn.

I think as a group of very socially aware and strong women/men we should be doing more of that.
I am hoping to start slowly integrating some more talks on things of that nature. If not on the joint pages (depends on the actual owners and participation) but for sure on mine and laura's page and blog.
I'd like by then end of this year for us as a group to find a way together to be more vocal, more inspiring to other people...maybe doing an online campaign to mentor people. We have a great charitable outlet in adopting the library where Mrs Scales works, but can we maybe do more. I am asking you guys to hit me up and give me some Ideas.
You know maybe we can do a Posse bake sale to benifit a food bank or a clothes drive where we pick a homeless or women's shelter that we can help.

Also I am going to make a few quick revalations about Drea and I will accept some ribbing but I want you guys for the most part to take me seriously. I am going to start with the big one, because I think its important for some people(lurkers) to maybe understand. And for some newbies too. You guys sometimes see the more serious side of me but most of you know me as the happy go lucky, new puppy( hi von hi ro lmao). A lot of people tend to think something is just wrong and i am on the edge of the roof top when I am more serious (good looking out von LMAO).

I am very opinionated. Sometimes to the point that I may come off as uneducated and Immature. If at any point in time I voice my opinion and it bothers you or insults you, I encourage you to email me and let me know. Know that I am not being intentionally ugly. If I was/am I will usually say so before I go off on what ever tangent and my spelling, grammar and syntax will be a whole heck of a lot better than normal. I give advice and opinions and I take advice and opinions. If i don't have something to say on a topic I will pretty much keep my mouth shut.

I am not a raging Homophobic (sounds a lot like Clinton saying he wasn't with Monica, I know) at least not in the traditional kill 'em all and flush the toilet since that lines most prejudice. I have a strong since of sexual awarness and I tend to voice my prefrences openly and loudly. I don't happen to like most women periode. Its just me...women and most of you can testify to this, have some of the most dramatic relationships on earth with themselves and with each other. We are very complicated creatures. There are many reasons for those complications; history, religion, working like dogs, you name it. Until I began socializing on these groups I can honestly say that I didn't socialize with women in general. So yeah I am growing, but back to the not drink hater aid: (and this is specifically for a lurker) my prefrences seem outrageous and bigger than life because, as the clown of the group I have shared the experience that I've had with needing to exert my prefrences. Some of them in really dramatic "you ain't going to believe this" type fashions. I also don't like swinging, yankies, cold tea thats not sweet, croc shoes, gold and platinum in peoples mouths, spiders, cooked spinach, spinach dip, shady people, child molesters, rapists, pokemon, anal sex, popcorn with out butter, plan tap water and licorice.
Basicly I am like every other person you will ever meet. I can just be over the top at times. I respect people and their difference and even though I may privately freak out or do the cartoon eyes or call my sisters and go "why do they need to tell me about it" I am not knocking/downing anyone and thier choices. DO YOU and Drea will do Drea and we'll probably get on like a house on fire. I will never speak of any one derogatorily and if I do, lord call me on it, pull me a side and say "hey, watch out sistah" I may get my ass on my shoulder, I am human, I know I have in the past and trust me I am working on it.

I am not going to revisit the spiritual thing cuz I am not trying to beat a dead horse unless you know I can procure some hair enhancements (shut up peta i don't like you neither).

NOW all that being said here are some links to the other vlogs I hope you guys take some time to listen to some of them and hear what other folks are doing/hearing/ thinking about the world around us.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhNwNZH7hRE&feature=channel_page (man speak on it)
http://www.youtube.com/user/Ricodn (so true)
http://www.youtube.com/user/xypowerpop ahhh yes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh2KVnYqn3Q&feature=channel_page( i love this one hard i am telling you!!!!!! the absolute BIDNESS YOU HEAR ME THE TRUTH OMG crying....no words)

The United State of Texas???!!!

2009-04-16T15:37:00.002-05:00

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/04/16/texas-governor-says-secession-possible/#more-47864

ok first let me say...i am guilty as any Texan of towting*sp the states right to succeed. Hell Texan's have been saying that from day one...before the ink was dry... We are like the kid next door, we don't like the rules you make up for mother may i, but your mom makes teh best meatloaf, we ain't going no where...and we dare someone to talk about you and your mom cuz we fighting...you may not fight but we are fighting.(and yes before any of arm chair lawyers shout treason for my post...please go get your self straightened out...Texas actually did retain the right to leave the union, there are hoops loops tapes and trenches to do it but its there, has something to do with the fact that the State was at the time a Sovereign nation and was not sold, conquered or raided into the nation)

and you know as a life long Texan that whole succession thing is a point of pride...we are very independant... very proud... We once did what mostly no state ever did, stand on our own, but it wasn't easy then, and none of us are stupid enought to think it would be a cake walk today. We dibsed America. We love America just as passionatly as we love the history of our state( i liken it to folks saying they weren't born in Texas, but got here as soon as they could, well Texas wasn't born in America, but damned if we ain't bumbrush our way into the joint pdq) more soldiers in the military are from Texas than any other state...not stationed in Texas born in Texas or resided in Texas before entering the service. Its another point of pride, We remember the Alamo cuz that shyt was the bomb and it lets other know that we will fight for our country the same way, we may not have a chance in hell of surviving but every man woman child cow goat and pig will be armed to the gills and we will go down in a blaze of glory and buckshot....

I hope that dems and even republicans who actually love their country and yes this state, believe that we have the ability to rectify our economy and that this is truely the nation that can change the world...i hope they all grow up and grow up soon.

I wonder how Perry thinks Texas will survive...there is no infastructure to support itself, can you imagin importing shyt from texas to arkansas...really now...omg are you really serious gov. big weave...How can you take something so ....you know what i need bail money...really... i do...
ok perry go head take texas...you'll have a bunch of empty house buildings and farm feilds...Texans may speak slow but we are by no means as stupid as Perry wants the world to think we are...oh sure there will be some of yahoos adn dingdongs in Gone with the wind style ghost towns( i reckon a few of them will be yankies)...and most of them will be starved and emaciated because they've never worked the land or raised and slautered a cow...and yeah i am taking my cows and corn and cotton with me...i have a bumper sticker on my truck that says...in case of rapture you can have this truck...well in case of succession you can bet you can have this raggedy piece...

Where will Drea be...Hey, they love me in Vegas.

SOME USEFULL INFO...THANKS BIGSIS JAYHA

2009-03-28T12:21:00.002-05:00

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We can do no great things, only small things with great love.

Humpday --Becca

2009-03-18T16:30:00.002-05:00

HELLO ALL MY WONDERFUL FRIENDS!! SORRY ABOUT LAST WEEK, BUT I'M BACK THIS WEEK READY TO GIVE YOU WHAT YOU NEED TO GET THROUGH ANOTHER HUMPDAY! THIS WEEK I DECIDED TO CONNECT WITH OUR FRIENDS AT COSMO.COM. THEY HAVE GIVEN ME ALL THE INFORMATION I NEED TO GIVE YOU A WONDERFUL HUMPDAY PICK ME UP!

YOUR GUY SHOULD HAVE HIS BACK FACING SOMETHING STURDY. HE THEN PICKS YOU UP WITH YOUR THIGHS RESTING ON HIS ARMS AND HIS HANDS HAVE ACCESS TO GET A GOOD GRIP ON YOUR BACKSIDE(A GOOD SQUEEZE NEVER HURT ANYBODY). PLACE YOUR ARMS AROUND HIS NECK, AND STEADY YOURSELF BY PLACING YOUR FEET ON THE STURDY SURFACE BEHIND YOUR GUY.(THE HEIGHT OF THE SURFACE DEPENDS ON YOUR FLEXIBILITY AND WHETHER YOUR GUY NEEDS THAT SURFACE TO HELP HIM BRACE.) THE POSITION ALLOWS YOU TO BOUNCE UP AND DOWN ON HIS PENIS AND HE HELPS BECAUSE HIS ARMS ARE UNDER YOUR THIGHS. THIS ALLOWS FOR YOU TO SET THE PACE, BUT NOT HAVE COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITY IN KEEPING IT UP! THE POSITION ALSO ALLOWS FOR ALL THE RIGHT SPOTS TO HIT EACH OTHER WHICH CAUSES YOU TO HAVE A BETTER AND STRONGER ORGASM!(SUPER HAPPY BONUS!!)

HERE IS THE LINK TO OUR FRIENDS AT COSMO.COM: http://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/positions/pleasure-pick-me-up

BEFORE I GO I HAD TO GIVE EXAMPLES OF WHO THIS POSITION WORKS BEST WITH...THERE'S HIM AND OH HE WILL MOST DEFINITELY DO WELL, AND YOU CAN'T FORGET ABOUT THIS GUY!!
AND I THINK PATRICK AND ALL OUR OTHER MALE FRIENDS WOULD LOVE TO HELP THESE LOVELY LADIES WITH THE PICK ME UP AND ANY OTHER UPS THEY NEED AS WELL! LOL!

WELL FOLKS I HOPE YOU HAVE ENJOYED THIS WEEK'S HUMPDAY!! UNTIL NEXT TIME... STAY CLASSY SAN DIEGO! LOL!!

REBECCA :)

Meet Sable St.James...she's closing doors and cleaning out her closet"

2009-03-17T03:55:00.006-05:00

Dréa Riley Presents
Closing Doors: A Series of New Beginnings
Sable’s Standards
By Dréa Riley

The End
I’ll bet you saw those words up there and wondered, “what the hell, I just opened this book. How is it the end already?”
I know, the end comes at the end and the middle comes before that. And before that we have the beginning. But sometimes the end isn’t always the end. Sometimes it’s the beginning. The very first step in the journey of a thousdand miles, or two blocks.
I mean weren’t you excited about the end. Seriously, you saw the book. Saw the cover and thought, “boy I wonder what happens to them in the end.” It’s why we read books and watch movies. The middle is fun and dandy, we get to know all about a character and what they do. Who their friends and family are? We watch them grow and change and cheer them on boo their antagonists. But, if we are unsatisfied with the ending, well now, that’s a whole new beast isn’t it. We don’t want the character to be left hanging. All issues need to be resolved by the last period of the last paragraph and make it a happily ever after please, and thank you.
That’s how we all like for the end to—well end. By now you’re probably confused and really questioning some things so I will just go ahead and tell you, there is a happy ending. Take it on faith. Or Take my word. Or skip to the last page. I wouldn’t lie to you. Who am I, you ask? Ahh, there it is, the question I’ve been waiting for. I am Sable Louise St. James. And I know there is a happy ending, because this is my story. This is how my ending became a happy beginning.

The History leason.
Sable Louise St. James was the middle daughter of Winston and Jeanavier St. James. Her sisters are JeanMarie and Diamond consecutively. Don’t let the names fool you. There is no blue blood running through the family tree though if you let her mama tell it, they were related to the Queen. No one rightly knew which Queen that was, no one had ever been brave enough to question Mama St. James to her face. Her word was law. For all her put upon airs, she could be right nasty if you crossed her.
Winston worked the majority of his life in a beef plant. Nightshift. He didn’t pay too much attention to either of the girls as they grew up. Never said much about the differences his wife made between them. Oh he pampered JeanMarie and Diamond more than Sable, but that’s because they were his. They favored mama with their light skin and good hair. Sable took after her daddy, her biological father that is.
He must have been a dark man. Sable always thought that because all her mamas family was real light complexioned. Mama took a great deal of pride in that. And Daddy--well, Winston's family was mostly Native American, so paper bag brown ran long and deep through them.
Sable’s sperm donor, well he had to be dark because she was dark. She had smooth almond colored skin that gets a little blotchy when the weather changes and what the beauticians call “ethinic hair”. Now to hear her sisters tell it, her hair alternated between being a cotton ball and a brill-o pad, but either way it was coarse and short and lacking any shine to it. Her nose was wide and flat and her lips were big enough to fit her face. There was nothing remarkable about her eyes. They were black and evenly situated on either side of her round face. Her brows were full and dark and her short lashes curled thickly into themselves. She’d likely never win any beauty contests but she didn’t scare small children on site either.
At 5’5 Sable was little on the short side and lord knows what kind of obese category the doctors would put her in. She often thought she could get away with claiming to be curvy, or voluptuous or any of those other sexy sounding adjectives, but Sable was the kind of girl to call a spade a spade. She was fat. With an F not a PH or any fun acronym to follow it. Sure, it bothered her, but not enough for her to rush out and join a gym. And since she wasn’t really in the market for a man, well, she guess that statement said it all. Sable wasn’t catching anything but a cold. Her girlfriends would say she was not catching because she didn’t take pride in herself. All the extra weight is not helping her cause. Though, mostly they told her to just get out there. Dress up a little. Smile more often. Sable was not a smiler. That’s not saying she walked around frowning all the time, but she just didn’t smile.
If she were being witty she’d say something back like “I am not fat, I am pleasantly, plump” or “this is just cushion for the pushin’, real men love curves.” She often had a come back to any suggestion about her love life or lack their of. She loved her friends and hated that the worried over her, but Sable was used to being in the back ground. And at nearly thirty years old, she wasn’t sure that the spot light was for her.
No, Sable didn’t want to be the center of attention. What she did want however was to be carefree. She wanted to enjoy life, not just exist.
Looking into the mirror, she tipped her head this way and that. Squinting, then opening her eye’s wide. She took inventory of all her features. Noted that if she sucked her tummy in just a bit and pulled her shoulder back she kinda had what could maybe someday be considered a shape.
Sighing deeply and gasping for air. She mentally chastised herself. “Yeah, since round is a shape you qualify. Stop playing, you ain’t starting no exercising and will switch doctors in a heartbeat if they tell you to stop eating fried foods.”

“I know that’s right” she spoke to herself, “but it would be nice to …” she let the sentence fall short. Sable had stopped wishing for life to be different when she was in junior high. Her mama was right. She was meant to be plane. Her sister’s were the smart, beautiful ones. She was just Sable. Simple and brown. Ten years ago the thought would have made Sable cry. She hadn’t cried since her mamma had finally died.
Standing at the foot of her mother’s death bed, she’d watched as her mama had held her sisters hand’s and spoke to them each. She’d told them how proud of them she was and how beautiful they were. She’d told them how much she’d always loved them. She’d had no words for Sable. Sable, who’d given up her education to come home and care for her ailing mother. Sable who’d worked two jobs to pay for the medicine that she’d needed, because Winston had left them for his mistress years and years before. No comfort for Sable, forged letters from her sisters when the refused to come home to even visit the deathly woman. Sable, who had been the one to feed and bathe her when she couldn’t do so on her own. NO, Jeanavier, had left this world with a sneer on her face and a look of distaste in her eyes. She’d never a day in her life shown Sable any love, and even in death, she stayed true to her form.

Shaking off the cobwebs of memory, Sable artfully tied a silk scarf in her hair and grabbed her car keys. Memories almost always did two things for Sable. Made her sad and late for work. She hurried from her tiny bedroom grabbing a demin jacket along the way. It didn’t take her long to exit and lock her tiny apartment. Moments after that, she was in her tiny used compact and heady for her job. At least at work she could listen to the happenings of her co-workers and friends lives and for a few moments not dwell on hers.

TASTEY TUESDAY ...BY ALLEY CAT

2009-03-17T01:39:00.003-05:00

So Alley is stuck working you know its that time of year..MARCH MADNESS AND ALL

Well lookie lookie......

Yeah I know they are Australian Footballers and......, so what?!
Patrick can have the basketball ladies....

I will not gawk at some teenagers..., I might want to see a fastbreak, dippin and dodging and a buzzer beater....., but when that moment has passed I would rather look at grown men for my snacky snack while others are indulging in the NCAA Basketball Tournament that starts this Thursday...

I could give you some fine dining tips but why bother... so here's how it's gonna go down.
Folks are either watching basketball or watching folks watch basketball...so just grin and bare it. If that is an impossibility then you should check out the newest releases http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fAcctID=1374620

JandJ have The new revised version of WILDWILDMESS: ATLANTA

Shara and RaeLynn came out of left field with this tasty lil bite

(HEY THIS IS DREA...SO THIS WAS A NICE TUESDAY YES? oh Yes this is nice this is so nice also if you can hope over to shara's place and check out the clit/cock teaser...BRITTS PROCECTOR...as the Offical BRAT...let me tell you that it is smokin'!!!!!!)

OH and if your hungry and don't want to break from reading
http://www.papajohns.com/index.shtm
http://www.pizzahut.com/?gclid=COiayuipqZkCFSIgDQodzwzwqQ
http://www.dominos.com/home/index.jsp

Place your order online, pay with your debit card, set the order to be delivered when you want it....(THIS IS DREA AGAIN OH YEAH i lOVE ONLINE ORDERING PAPA JOHN's KNOWS ME BY NAME I GET A DISCOUNT)....

BOY I'd say this edition of tastey tuesday hit NOTHING BUT NET BABY

Humpday Marathon

2009-03-16T17:59:00.004-05:00

Wow after Stephi brought a tremendous MANDAY...i thought before we catch up with the super licious ALLEY FOR TASTEY TREAT TUESDAY, i BETTER TRY TO BRING US UP TO SPEED WITH MISS BECCA'S FANTABULOUS HUMPDAY>...not a lotta eye candy here folks, but before she lays us a new way(HA HA HA HA) wednesday...you guys might wanna read over and catch up on the past ways....yup yup

So with out much more chatty chat from me...here is a montoge*sp of MISS BECCA"S HUMPDAYS

LETS start with feburary 4th cuz Becca left me to do it...boy howdy...was there some diverse convo over my pick...check it out over at our yahoo group.
We had to vote on several positions because stephie, pat and aunt donna were having issues with stepping out of the box.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/drea_riley_and_laura_guevara (pat and steph had length and butt size issues and auntie donna was concerned with entrance issues with this one)
HEY GUYS REBECCA IS OUT FOR A MIN. SO TODAY I am bringing you hump day.
Bumper Cars is the Rear Entry position with the giver on top but facing the receiver's feet. Getting into the position is a little trickier than usual. The receiver lies face-down on the bed and has the giver lay on top of them. As the position will put the penis at an unusual angle from the giver's body (i.e. pointing downwards) care should be taken to not strain the penis further than it is comfortably capable of flexing!

(auntie donna said you could die from boobspexiation doing this one darn it i lost the picture...but think wheel barrow races...)
Do you remember having wheelbarrow races in elementary school? The Wheelbarrow sex position is a lot more fun because you can have sex at the same time! To get into the position, the receiver should get on all fours and have their partner pick them up by the waist.
Alternatively, if the receiver is fit, you may want to reverse the position by having the receiver start in a Bridge position instead.
I forget what we finally settled on but i am sure it was a simple straigh to the point kinda thing...hey some times simple fucks are the most passionate ones anyway\

Now Feb 11th was you decided day...and ALLey Cat Had every body talking about the mixer, grider vibrator, ....now this is no toy ladies and gents this is a man doing what a loose spinned swivel hip dancer can do, but better and more....naked YUP insert tab a in to slot a(or b if you get down like that) whilst tab a is thrusting...operator should swivel, stir and shimmey making sure to stimulate all of the insides of the slot....sounds like a recipe for fun to me!!!!!!!!!

Feb 18th Becca must a have been ready for a HIGH SEA ADVENTURE cuz chic had us covering one eye and wondering what the heck she'd read or watched the night before
HI EVERYONE HI!!
Welcome to another HUMPDAY me find mateys!! ARRRRGGGG!!! I know, I know... but when your Humpday position is named Pirate's Bounty what else could I do! And to find this treasure map background... COME ON! LOL! I must say this particular position is bountiful not only for the pirates of our group. What's really great about sex101info.com is they don't mind breaking it down. You can't help but love em! So please click on the link below to get your Humpday fix and knowledge of how to receive your Pirate's Bounty!! And ye best be doing what I say or its walking the plank with ya! ARRRRGGG!! LOL!! I had to do it one more time!!!
http://www.sexinfo101.com/piratesbounty.shtml
Rebecca :)

THE nextWednesday Becca was sick...so we all "thankfully" took a break from trying to bend our leggs in ways that well frankly...some of us shouldn't be trying LMAO

BUT WAIT SHE CAME BACK

with the DEEP STICK(NSFW) and pictures to get us all in the mood for it.

Hey Hey Hey,
Welcome to another Humpday!!
Today's Humpday subject name pretty much speaks for itself. Below is the link to learn how to get your stick good and deep. Enjoy!!
http://www.sexinfo101.com/sp_deepstick.shtml
Here's a little something to keep our friends on the East Coast a little hot under the collar!! They definitely need it with all the snow they have been
getting!! The rest of us just like looking

I Love a man in kilt!!
wow OH wow

Dont worry boys, she didn't forget you....
And for my boy Patrick I have these lovely ladies...Just wanted them to bigger for you. I know you are resting so I didn't want you to have to strain to see! I know I'm the bestest right! LOL!!
Until next time folks!
Rebecca :)

BOY THAT"S A WHOLE LOTTA ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!BOY its a good think chica was feeling out of sorts last week too...man i dunno if can take it. i needed another break,

But never fear, our Miss Becca will be back Wednesday with another preztle maker for us to get broke up trying, or dreaming or thinking about....man makes me wanna take a yoga class or something!!!

DREA

tastey tuesday march 10th

2009-03-16T17:51:00.002-05:00

Tastey Tuesday

Hello All, I am not really feeling well today so, let's keep it brief...., in fact let me add on to Stephanie's Man-Day and give you some eye-gasms and drop a Von-tastic "CLEARLY"..., cause we are having a scrumptious moment..,

starting with the layin' in wait ,

the lean back and take it all in and...,

the you know you want it flex WoW!

And for our friend Patrick, I decided that you too can take a dose of & heck, just because!

Now that you have been titillated with all kinds of skintacular goodness how about we try a recipe with some other meat!!!!Stuffed Pork Chops

INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
1/2 cup seasoned stuffing croutons
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 (1-inch thick) boneless pork loin chops
3/4 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
DIRECTIONS
In a skillet, saute celery and onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Transfer to a bowl. Add croutons, milk, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper. Cut a pocket in each pork chop; fill with stuffing.
In a skillet, brown chops in remaining butter. Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking dish. pour broth into dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minute or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Remove chops and keep warm.
Pour the pan drippings into a saucepan; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into drippings. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with the pork chops.

tastey tuesday, March 3

2009-03-16T17:45:00.003-05:00

Tastey Tuesday
Well Hello All,
I am presently snowed in, all I have is cloudy overcast and a white coating over all that I survey....,
It is Tastey Tuesday..., my question for y'all is..., what would make all that white tastey?
Well there is all this (back see the above picture), and a crack of , and a little of , or even a side of
But for those looking for something that might be sweet with a cruchy coating served with whipped cream, honey, cinnamon, chocolate, butterscotch, caramel and maybe some cherries....,
How about a dish of.....
Fried Ice Cream

INGREDIENTS
1 quart vanilla ice cream
3 cups crushed cornflakes cereal (plain or honey & nut or even part vanilla wafers)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 egg whites (or corn syrup)
2 quarts oil for frying
DIRECTIONS
Scoop ice cream into 8 - 1/2 cup sized balls. Place on baking sheet and freeze until firm (over night).
In a shallow dish, combine cornflakes and cinnamon. In another dish, beat egg whites until foamy. Roll ice cream balls in egg whites (or corn syrup), then in cornflakes, covering ice cream completely. Repeat if necessary. Freeze again until firm, 3 hours.
In deep fryer or large, heavy saucepan, heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Using a basket or slotted spoon, fry ice cream balls 1 or 2 at a time, for 10 to 15 seconds, until golden. Drain quickly on paper towels and serve immediately. Top it all will Carmel, Honey, Chocolate, Butterscotch, Whipped Cream and don't forget the Cherries.

Man-Day Monday by Stephie

2009-03-16T11:46:00.000-05:00

Hello All:

Today's Man~Day is extremely late I know...but a sistah been trying to get her hussle on and find a J-O-B ya heard!

I hope you enjoy what I bring to you today and have a pleasant week....

Quote for this Man~Day Monday: ~ Sex is more than an act of pleasure, its' the ability to be able to feel so close to a person, so connected, so comfortable that it's almost breathtaking to the point you feel you can’t take it. And at this moment you're a part of them. ~ by Unknown

Now for the fellas!

Man-Day Monday by Stephie

2009-03-09T07:33:00.000-05:00

How are all my peeps doing today on this beautiful morning?
Let's see what do I have for you all today? Again I am going to try and not talk you to death today and just give you the goods. I am not sure as to what goods but i hope you like them none the less so with that being said here goes nothing....

Enjoy your Day and the rest of the Week!

And here goes for the fellas!

Have a Great Week!!!

Man-Day Monday By Stephie

2009-03-02T04:14:00.001-06:00

and not going to talk you to death today!.

Enjoy!

Fellas!

Tastey Tuesday by Alcira

2009-02-24T19:07:00.013-06:00

This is a recipe for happiness!!!!
Add a whole lot-ta Tight , Maleable , Firmly tucked , Slung to the left , but Pointing right , Shocking , and Beautifully Wrapped Goodness HA HA HA
& for Patrick we will string it up , cause the String , helps , separate easier...., according to the chef...

OOEY-GOOEY CINNAMON BUNS

INGREDIENTS

1 teaspoon white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
4 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans, divided
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup melted butter

DIRECTIONS

In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon sugar and yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter and salt; stir until melted. Let cool until lukewarm.
In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture, milk mixture, eggs and 1 1/2 cup flour; stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
While dough is rising, melt 3/4 cup butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 3/4 cup brown sugar, whisking until smooth. Pour into greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle bottom of pan with 1/2 cup pecans; set aside. Melt remaining butter; set aside. Combine remaining 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup pecans, and cinnamon; set aside.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, roll into an 18x14 inch rectangle. Brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter, leaving 1/2 inch border uncovered; sprinkle with brown sugar cinnamon mixture. Starting at long side, tightly roll up, pinching seam to seal. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. With serrated knife (or use dental floss - really), cut into 15 pieces; place cut side down, in prepared pan. Cover and let rise for 1.5 - 2 hours or until doubled in volume. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool in pan for 3 minutes, then invert onto serving platter. Scrape remaining filling from the pan onto the rolls.

Man-Day! WARNING! Don't Open @ J-O-B

2009-02-23T00:58:00.002-06:00

Hi Beauties and Handsomes:

I must be honest I was really not feeling Man~Day today because I figure I was bring you guys the same ole same every week but I talked to my chic on the side and she said "Are You Mad, bring it and stop playing" So with that being saying I am bring it. I hope you all enjoy the site after getting it going I surely did, yes, I did surely did enjoy.

Here you go fellas, haven't forgotten about you.

Tastey Tuesday by Alcira

2009-02-17T15:49:00.010-06:00

So this is the Tuesday after V-Day...., are we in sore bliss, or maybe sour grapes blues, or maybe, just maybe happy to be alive to live the dream and fight the fight?! I am feeling prolific and Von offered up a site with free reads....,
If I smoked I would be in the right after calm of it all.
So keeping that in mind..., Calm that is..., lets's think and look to the sun.... and consider a recipe, but I need a little more...,
This might work for some or and for others....,
Nothing like a group to continue the bliss....
I have to ask.... What exactly is this recipe for?
It's working out to be a recipe for a Mind-fk...., and I think I am gonna go with that. LOL We all need to take time for a cerebral caress. When your head is right everything else gets right. Happy Tuesday.

Man-Day by Stephie

2009-02-16T02:51:00.000-06:00

It's the start of a new week and we all know what that means right time to make the donuts yep back to the grind of a new work week for most. Not sitting around relaxing and lazying about right. This was a special weekend past cause it was Valentine's Day a day set aside for love, kissy face, romance, surprises, tenderness a day that should be year round for the ones you love right. I won't take too much of your time cause I am sure you all are still coming down from the high of this weekend so just to get you juices flowing a bit more before the high rush fades here's a little sum'tan sum'tan for you to feast your eyes upon. All have a great week!

And let's not forget about the fellows.

Tastey Tuesday by Alcira

2009-02-10T16:11:00.000-06:00

Wow, with the Grammy's giving us some moving moments..., Man-Day leaving us drooling..., Usher's wife's new something and teenagers Chris Brown and Rihanna needing better parenting..., I NEED A DAMN DRINK!!!!! Even though alcohol is needed, the STIMULUS PACKAGE has just SURVIVED the SENATE, so we really need to keep our heads...., we are not ok YET! So how about a MOCK-TAIL, you know, a tall or rather, laying drink of yummy-ness, or a major lick of tied up hotness!!!! This seems sorta one sided today...., so how about some Vanna Black , laying and posing eye candy to help spin your letters. For those of you that are actually thirsty for something more than visual stimulation, how about

CHAMPAGNE-SPLASH!!!!

INGREDIENTS

2 (2 liter) bottles ginger ale, chilled
1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice, chilled
1 (64 fluid ounce) bottle white grape juice, chilled

DIRECTIONS:

In a large punch bowl, combine 1 bottle ginger ale, pineapple juice and white grape juice.

TIP: For some added fun you could always make and ice-ring.... Fill a ring-shaped cake pan to 1/2 with ginger ale. Freeze until partially frozen. At this stage you can place edible flowers, or pieces of fruit around the ring. Fill pan with ginger ale and freeze until solid. Place in punch bowl just before serving.

Man-Day by Stephie

2009-02-09T04:53:00.001-06:00

Hello Everyone,

I hope all is well and ya'll had a nice and pleasant weekend. I know I have been on the quiet side for the last two weekends and such but times have been a bit on the rough side as I am sure I am not the only one but I am keeping the faith. I apologize for missing last Monday's Man-Day but I am here to bring you one this week and hope you all enjoy it on this what I am sure is going to be a lovely beginning of the week . So without further a due I want to wish you all a great Monday and a even better Black History Month.

Let us not forget about the fellows...

Tastey Tuesday by Alcira

2009-02-03T16:09:00.013-06:00

Still getting over the Super-Bowl eats? I was gonna try Patrick's Water-Chestnuts BBQ Bacon, but, then I got side-tracked with the different types of Hot-Sauce that would add a kick to my BBQ Sauce...., then I got mad cause the game was taking too long..., my friends were blowing up my messenger...., so this recipe is simply for....,
Instant Gratification...., Peace of Mind & that Calm After the Climax!!!!
Bam , Bam , BAM , BAM , BAM !!!!!

OHHHH, SHIT , SHIT , SHIT , YESSSSSSS ...,

OK, GET OUT!!!!!

Call me later...., BTW,

Happy Tastey Tuesday

HBR Thursday - Sisters Together: Move More, Eat Better Series

2009-01-29T12:20:00.008-06:00

Celebrate the Beauty of Youth

Want to feel better, look better, and have more energy? Moving more and eating better is the best place to start

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Why Move More and Eat Better?

Being physically active and making smart food choices is good for your health. But that is not the only reason to move more and eat better. It can also help you:

Have more energy.
Look good in hip, trendy clothes.
Tone your body (without losing your curves).
Reduce stress, boredom, or the blues.
Feel good about yourself.

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Tips on Moving More

Physical activity can be fun! Do things you enjoy, like:

dancing
rollerblading
fast walking
playing sports
bicycling
swimming
group fitness classes, such as dance or aerobics

If you can, be physically active with a friend or a group. That way, you can cheer each other on, have a good time while being active, and feel safer when you are outdoors. Find a local school track or park where you can walk or run with your friends, or join a recreation center so you can work out or take a fun fitness class together.

Think you do not have time for physical activity? The good news is that you can be active for short periods of time throughout the day and still benefit. When fitting in physical activity, remember that any activity is better than none. So try to move more by making these small changes to your daily routine:

Get off the bus or subway one stop early and walk the rest of the way (be sure the area is safe).
Park your car farther away and walk to your destination.
Walk to each end of the mall when you go shopping.
Take the stairs rather than the elevator or escalator (make sure the stairs have working lights).
Put physical activity on your to-do list for the day. For example, plan on exercising right after work, before you can get distracted by dinner or going out.

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Look Good as You Get Fit

If you avoid physical activity because you do not want to ruin your hairstyle, try:

a natural hairstyle
a style that can be wrapped or pulled back
a short haircut
braids, twists, or locs

TIP: Day-to-day activities can cause salt build-up in your hair. To remove salt, shampoo with a mild, pH-balanced product at least once a week.

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Tips on Eating Better

Eating right can be hard when you do not feel like cooking or there is a fast food place on every corner. Here are some simple things you can do to eat better:

Start every day with breakfast. Try a low-fat, whole-grain breakfast bar; fat-free or low-fat yogurt; or whole-grain toast or bagel spread with a little peanut butter, jam, or low-fat cream cheese.

Eat more fruits and vegetables, and choose whole grains like 100 percent whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, or brown rice instead of refined grains like white bread and white rice.

Choose low-fat or fat-free milk instead of whole milk or a milkshake.

Order a plain hamburger (without sauce or mayonnaise) or a grilled (not fried) chicken sandwich. Skip the fries and try a salad with fat-free or low-fat dressing instead.

Go easy on mayonnaise, creamy sauces, and added butter.

Do not keep a lot of sweets like cookies, candy, or soda in the house. Too many sweets can crowd out healthier foods.

Rather than eliminate your favorite home-cooked foods, prepare them in slightly different ways: bake chicken instead of frying it; cook with extra herbs rather than extra butter; and reduce the amount of salt you use.

TIP: Many food labels say "low-fat," "reduced fat," or "light." That does not always mean the food is low in calories. Sometimes fat-free or low-fat muffins or desserts have even more sugar than the full-fat versions. Remember, fat-free does not mean calorie-free, and calories do count!

Many people think that bigger is better. We are so used to value-size servings that it is easy to eat more than our bodies need. Eating smaller portions will help you cut down on calories and fat (and might save you money too).

Even take-out and high-fat foods can be part of a balanced diet, as long as you do not eat them every day and do not eat too much of them. Here are sensible serving sizes for some favorite foods:

french fries: one small serving (equal to a child's order)
shrimp fried rice (as a main dish): 1 cup
cheese pizza: two small slices or 1 large slice

TIP: Do you eat in front of the TV out of habit? Do you eat when you are bored, nervous, or sad? Be aware of when, where, and why you eat, and try to eat balanced meals throughout the day. Instead of reaching for that cookie, do something else, like calling a friend or taking a walk.

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Out 'n' About
You can hang out with your friends and still make healthy food choices. Try these tips when you are out 'n' about:

Encourage your friends to make healthy choices with you. If you are all on the same page, it might be easier for you—and your friends—to avoid temptation.
Order vegetable toppings on pizza instead of salty, high-fat meats like pepperoni or sausage.
Share popcorn (and skip the added butter) at the movies instead of getting your own bag, or order the smallest size. You will save money too!
Choose bottled water instead of soda and other artificially sweetened beverages like punch or natural fruit juices.
Munch on pretzels or vegetables at parties instead of fried chips or fatty dips.
If you drink wine, beer, or other alcohol, limit yourself to one drink. Alcohol has lots of calories but little nutritional value.

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You can do it!
Set doable goals. Move at your own pace. Let your family and friends help you. Allow for setbacks, and be sure to celebrate your successes. Keep trying—you can do it!

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To Learn More

Check out MyPyramid, an interactive website from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, for more information about physical activity and healthy eating.
http://www.mypyrami d.gov

Source: NIH Publication No. 08–4903
September 2008

HumpDay---The Spider Web by Becca

2009-01-28T10:35:00.007-06:00

Hello friends!! Welcome to another HUMPDAY!!! I hope everyone has been having an AWESOME week!! Today I bring to you a sensually satisfying position from the wonderful peeps at cosmo.com

. It's called The Spider Web. Just as the name entails the position is a little intricate, but I'm sure well worth the spin! So my friends, I hope you enjoy being ensnared in you and your partners own Spider Web. And here's how you do it:

The Spider Web

EROTIC INSTRUCTIONS:

Both you and your guy lie on your sides, facing each other. Lean in close together and scissor your legs through his so you're superclose and he's deep inside you as he enters you. While thrusting, hold on to each other for leverage and ultimate friction.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT:
Rather than typical in-and-out thrusting, this sexual web your bodies create lets you and your guy please each other with grinding, circular motions. Try gyrating your hips in circles around his member for an incredible erotic explosion. It's a tight-together fit that generates lots of tension, yet lets you kiss, nibble, and stroke each other while doing the deed. You can reach behind and rake your nails lightly along his back, causing spine-tingling sexy shivers — a major erotic move he may not expect, but one that will make him moan even more.

Let your fingers venture even further south and surprise him by reaching back and stroking his perineum, the area below his anus that's rich in nerve endings. But make sure you're just about to reach your peak, because this move is sure to speed up his arrival of the Big O.

So what do you think? Thought you would like it!!

Until next time... Happy HUMPDAY!

Rebecca :)

Did ya think I would leave without just a little something!! Not this time! I wouldn't be that cruel!

Just a little something to help tide you over until Man-Day Monday!

You too guys!! Have a great one!

Tastey Tuesday by Alcira

2009-01-27T17:41:00.002-06:00

Hi Everybody...., Welcome to week 1 of the Obama Presidency!!!! I have not caught up to my regular life yet after attending the inauguration...., and now Tennis is on....., OH MY MY!!!

Well enough of my musings..., What can we make for this week's Tastey Tuesday? I am still thawing out from my week in DC...,
I would love to warm up with this and rub up against and definitely lay all up under, around and over THIS ....,
BTW...., I know some of you would rather heat things up with Ms. Good , and Ms. Ford or even get schooled by The One and Only Foxy Brown ..., but alas before we can rub noses or massage body parts we need to take care of our internal engine...., How about an old fashioned CHICKEN SOUP....,

Now, Now..., Don't give me that look , we need some ole school to fortify us for the winter months....LOL, but I think I could put a little zing in here for you.
How about...
CHICKEN GUMBO SOUP

Ingredients

2 tablespoons bacon drippings
3 chicken breasts, deboned, cooked, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 onion, diced
4 cups chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
2 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup green pepper, diced
1/3 cup long grain rice, uncooked
1 cup frozen okra
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 dash Worcestershire sauce

Directions

In a large soup pot, add all ingredients.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until all vegetables and rice are tender.4
Remove bay leaf and serve.

ENJOY!!!

Man-Day by Stephie

2009-01-26T10:17:00.001-06:00

Dudes and Dudettes!

Sorry it has taken so long to respond with the
men and women pics for today haven't been feeling well so I slept in a bit today. But here ya go...hope you enjoy them.

He could definitely put my fire out Woo Whoa!

Here Ya go fellows!

Tastey Tuesday by Alcira

2009-01-20T06:17:00.002-06:00

Ladies and Gentlemen...., Today is the Inauguration of the 44Th President of the United States of America....., I AM NOT COOKING!!!!

WE'RE THROWIN' DOWN, ORDERING OUT, & WATCHING HISTORY!!!!

Go on and get a take out menu of your favorite place and have at it! It's a celebration!!!

I will leave you with some inspirational shots....

Flex it,

Savor it,

Ponder it,

CELEBRATE AND LOVE IT!

Man-Day by Stephie

2009-01-19T07:03:00.000-06:00

Everyone!
For some this has been a long weekend and I hope that it has found all in high spirits and it's been a pleasant one. I am not going to do that much chattering today. I know that's a first right? Please have a wonderful week and don't forget about the historical event that takes place tomorrow with the Presidential Inauguration.

What did they say about the berry? It's all about the juice.

Here you go fellas!

Have a week!

2009-01-15T05:32:00.007-06:00

Hello to One and All:

I hope that yall's week has been an enjoyable one. The Bad Azz Authors around this parts have been kicking azz fo'sho. If you all missed the launch this week you still have a chance to stop by and give your support and congradulate them on a job well done they can be found @ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BadazzAuthors/ they had lots of contest and gave alot of prizes away and don't just pop in for the launch continue to visit chat it up and show your to these talented authors they have lots in store for you in the present and future. So again don't walk but run over and show them your support.

now for why I am here. Our Thumper could not be with us today but she thought of us and left use a tidbit for today. So without me babbling on I'm posting on Thumper's behalf.

Enjoy.

Relax your stress away

Stress is the wear and tear your body experiences as it reacts to changes in your environment.

With the death of a loved one, the birth of a child, a job promotion, a change of residence, or even

the thrill of a new relationship, you can go through many psychological and physiological changes

that result in stress.

Too much stress can result in feelings of distrust, rejection, anger, and depression, which in turn

can lead to health problems such as headaches, rashes, insomnia, ulcers, high blood pressure,

heart disease and stroke.

As emphasized in many ancient cultures, centering yourself holistically through relaxation is a key

element in managing stress and building a greater quality of life.

The next time you're feeling stressed out, try a few of the following suggestions to help get

yourself back into the groove of things.

Relax your body

1. Deep breathing – Repeat ten times any time you feel tense. While sitting, standing or

lying down, close your eyes and inhale deeply. Exhale slowly over a count of 5–10 seconds.

2. Stretching – Simple stretches, such as the "neck stretch", can help relieve physical

tension. Starting on one side, gently roll your head in a half circle, and then drop your chin to

your chest. Repeat in reverse.

3. Exercise – Physical activity helps reduce both physical and emotional stress.

Walk, run, jump, bike, bowl, do yoga, etc., whenever you can.

4. Take a bath – Take conscious steps every day to deal with the stress in your life.

Allow yourself at least 30 minutes of uninterrupted time in the tub to melt that stress away.

5. Get a massage – A massage is a wonderful way to get rid of physical tension.

A professional massage generally takes 30 minutes to an hour and can target specific areas

of tension, such as the lower back or the neck.

6. Eat well – A well-balanced diet will help reduce overall stress. Reduce your alcohol

and caffeine intake. Caffeine is found in foods and drinks such as coffee, black tea, soft

drinks and chocolate.

Relax your mind

7. Talk – Take the time to talk with a friend and express feelings you might have been holding in.

Listen carefully to your partner. Walking in a quiet neighborhood or a park can limit distractions.

8. Laugh – Go to a comedy club, watch a funny movie or spend time with a friend who

makes you laugh.

9. Cry – Studies show that stress-related hormones are released in tears. If you haven't cried in a

long time, try listening to sad music, watching a sad movie or writing about a sad experience.

10. Read – A good book can be a great escape. Reading both tearjerkers and comedies can

help release pent-up emotions.

11. Meditate – Take a moment to commune with a higher power, with nature or even with yourself.

12. Do something you love – When you enjoy yourself, whether it's gardening, going to

church or seeing friends, you relieve physical stress and relax your emotions.

For more information about Generations of WellnessSM program,

visit www.uhcgenerations.com

HUMP~DAY by Rebecca

2009-01-14T00:44:00.000-06:00

Sexy Experiences

HI Everybody, HI!!! Welcome to another HUMPDAY! This week has been phenomenal, and I believe it's only going to get better!!! Steph and Alley did their thing!(It's definitely worth a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd+ looks!!)

I was looking for something a little different for us this week. I saw this awesome article on the Mens' Health website, and thought it would be wonderful to share!(It also talks about Hump Day in it. How could I not use it!!) I hope you enjoy!

5 Sexual Experiences Every Couple Should Have

These five missions will push your sex life—and your relationship—to new heights. Whip out your red pen and start crossing them off your to-do list.

1. Invent Your Own Move
"Improvising new sex positions shows that you're secure enough with each other to experiment," says Susan Crain Bakos, author of The Orgasm Bible. You'll both feel like sexual pioneers, creating self-confidence that will liberate your libidos.

Your assignment: Tweak your old favorites. If you both enjoy rear entry, try standing on the floor while she leans on the bed. If missionary is a standby, shift so your torso is above her head. From there, add variations until you find a move that peaks arousal for both of you.

2. Designate a New "Hump Day"
Carving out a day of erotic activity can stoke your woman's fires. "People complain about 'planning' sex, but reserving this time will build anticipation all month," says relationship therapist Michele Weiner-Davis.

Your assignment: Set aside one weekend day a month to lavish attention on each other. Take a bath together, give massages, or play one-on-one strip poker.

3. Make a Reservation for Sex
"When you're mired in a major life event like buying a house or even planning a vacation, the stress can do your sex life in," says Debby Herbenick, Ph.D., the Men's Health Sex Professor.

Your assignment: Tell her what you're going to do after you carry her over the threshold of the new house, or detail your intentions for the outdoor shower after your day at the beach. It'll plant some passion-packed seeds for later.

4. Take a Sex Break
Sex can be stale when it's an assembly-line process—tab A, slot B, repeat. "You need to rebuild the sexual tension," says Weiner-Davis.

Your assignment: Plan a sex-free week (no oral action or wandering hands, either). After 7 agonizing days, both of your libidos will be through the roof. When naked time returns, extend foreplay to ramp up the excitement.

5. Squeeze in a Quickie at a Party
Sneaking away from a public gathering for your own 20-minute private party can jolt a stagnant sex life, says Gloria Brame, Ph.D., author of Different Loving. And reminiscing about that stolen tryst can still spark desire even years later.

Your assignment: At the next cocktail party, grab your girl's hand and lead her to a secluded spot outside or even to your car. Since dryness can be a problem with on-the-fly nooky, start the fun by going down on her first.

So what did you think?! I thought you might like it! LOL!! I would like it even more with this guy...

or maybe...

Yeah... either one would definitely do!! We could do all night long!!

To the men, you're welcome in advance...

Tastey Tuesday by Alcira

2009-01-13T00:37:00.000-06:00

Welcome Everyone...., We've had quite a couple of days...., The Launch of BadazzAuthors...., a sticky topic in Man Speak..., and did you check out Stephanie's ManDay....,Wow

Well today is Tastey Tuesday, and I am all for warm and filling....

Be Nice Now...

Patrick's woman looks undecided...,
AND...., he {WAIT, IS THAT A KILT?! - HAVE MERCY....} definitely looks ERMMM, more than filling.... YUMMO!!!!

For those of you who actually want an oven baked edible moment..., Lets have a go at.....
Twice Baked Potato

Ingredients:

2 medium baking potatoes (1 to 1-1/2 pounds)
1/3 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons milk
1/8 teaspoon salt (add more to taste)
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
4 teaspoons shredded cheddar cheese
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped tomato, optional

Directions:

Bake potatoes at 425° for 40-45 minutes or until tender. Allow to cool tothe touch. In a bowl, combine sour cream, milk, salt and Parmesancheese. Cut a thin slice off the top of potatoes; carefully scoop outthe pulp, leaving a thin shell. Mash pulp with sour cream mixture;stuff shells. Sprinkle with bacon and cheddar cheese. Bake at 325° for20 minutes or until heated through. Top with tomato or Velvetta or any other desired cheese.

Man-Day by Stephanie

2009-01-12T10:13:00.009-06:00

Hello One and All:

I know, I know I'm getting a late start on this nice and sunny Monday with the Man-Day goodies but it couldn't be helped forgive me yesterday was a long day for me and not enough hours in the day if you ask me. I hope that everyone had a nice and pleasant weekend. The BAA (Bad Azz Authors) launched their new group this weekend and it was a huge and success hit and they have decided to extend it so get on over there and chat it up with all of your favorite authors and then some. They have a lot of Azz excerpts that are being post that will make you want to drool so for those that don't know how to get there here is the link http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BadazzAuthors/ make it snappy and get on over there.

enough of all my down to the good stuff.

Enjoy and have a wonderful week.

So ladies let's start our today with a little RUNDU MAN for your viewing pleasure... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDhrB3-e2AI

Here's you go my fellow men of the board...Enjoy

Stephie

HUMP~DAY - The Racy Recline by Rebecca

2009-01-07T17:22:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Welcome to the 1st HUMPDAY of 2009! I thought we should get the year started out with a bang, so when I saw this I knew it was right! So my friends I give to you THE RACY RECLINE as shown on cosmo.com!! ENJOY!!
The Racy Recline
Erotic instructions: Your guy should be sitting up, with his weight on his palms and his legs stretched out and slightly spread. Facing him, sit between his legs and place his penis inside you. Lean back on your hands for balance, then lift your legs and rest your ankles on his shoulders. Putting a small pillow under your hips will help position you at just the right angle.
Pleasure payoff for you: Unlike most female superior poses, you won't be takinghim for a ride: Your guy will do most of the thrusting. Meanwhile, you can concentrate on how amazing his penis feels stroking your G-spot.
Pleasure payoff for him: As he pumps and enjoys the action shot, he'll be able to see your face and take in all the bliss he's bringing you. And with your legs straddling his upper bod, he'll be completely surrounded by you...and love every minute of it.
And who better to recline with than or maybe
I believe cowboys are definitely a good look for 2009!!
And so is along with
I didn't forget the menfolk!!

YEAH 2009!!
Rebecca :)

Tastey Tuesday by Alcira

2009-01-06T17:25:00.016-06:00

Let's bring in the New Year toasting and licking new things.....,

When they lay like this , or even this

, or possibly just stand like this

......, all you want to do is just spread it, lick it, turn it over and ride it.

Yes, I went there.....,

and btw Patrick, you know I would not forget you my friend.....

Be sure to apply softly to and take all the time you need with to make use of our...

Toffee (Chocolate) Fondue

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
2 cups dark brown sugar
1 cup white corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
apple, sliced
banana, sliced
pear, sliced
strawberries, sliced

Directions

Melt the butter in a bowl over a pan of hot water, and add all the other ingredients except the vanilla.
Stir until thick, then add vanilla.
Place in a fondue pot to keep warm, and serve with pieces of fruit.

Just in case you want a Chocolate treat instead of Toffee...
Use about ½ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup passion fruit juice, strained (about 4 passion fruits), 3 oz high-quality milk chocolate, chopped, 1 oz high-quality dark chocolate, chopped..., AND spice it up with about 2 Tbs apricot brandy......

In a small saucepan, combine cream and passion fruit juice. Bring mixture to a boil. Remove from heat and whisk in chopped chocolates and liqueur.

To serve at a later time, transfer the fondue to a covered container and chill.

When ready to serve, gently warm the fondue in the microwave or over a double boiler. Transfer to a fondue pot, or a container or body part that will get the job done.

Take care not to burn yourself or the fondue; if it thickens, (AND YOU KNOW WE LIKE THAT) it may be thinned with a little milk or cream.

I JUST HAD TO SAY THAT!!!!!

Tip: For a splash of variety try coconut macaroons, nuts, marshmallows, fingers and a healthy imagination. YUMMY!!!!

Man-Day by Stephie

2009-01-05T06:37:00.010-06:00

Everyone!

For one thang IT'S A NEW YEAR BABEEEEE! Here it is I am speaking it into existence it's going to be a Fly Year! With lots and lots of new books on the market. Family and friends doing great. You doing great. The econ is going to pick backup and we all are going to be HAPPY! HAPPY! JOY! JOY!Sunshine Damnit! Right? Right! And to do my part in all the festivities I'm going to try and put a little race in your heart and a little tingle...well u get my jist.

enough of my yacking already you're probably saying. Without further a due and so I don't get a lynch mob after me here is some HOTNESS.

And lawd let's not leave the fellows out cause I would never and I do mean never hear the end of it.

Stephie

Tastey Tuesday by Alcira

2008-12-30T23:36:00.029-06:00

Happy Tuesday Everyone, I hoped everyone had an enjoyable Christmas. If you found it hard this year or suffered some sort of loss, take a look at Thumper's HBR last week, it really helped me.
I cannot find time to really cook this week, cause the ladies are Hittin' Hard with all the NEW READS....., so here's a HOT and a YOU'D BETTER HIDE HOTTIE "Cause when I find you gurl, we're gonna blow up the spot...." OOPS, I forgot myself.., It's happening again., sorry Let's try this again...,

Take an mix it up with a hot mama, stirred not shaken...., and just in case you induldged in too much of everything here is some food that you can handle with your fingers.....

Bangin' Banana Bread

INGREDIENTS

2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup mashed bananas
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray one 9x5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray coating.
Blend together the eggs, buttermilk, oil and bananas.
Sift together the sugar, flour, baking soda and salt. Add to banana mixture and stir in pecans or walnuts. Mix well.
Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.

Refueling Your Soul: Time Alone With God by Thumper

2008-12-30T23:22:00.003-06:00

Refueling Your Soul: Time Alone With God
by Charles F. Stanley
Have you lost your spiritual motivation and drive? Has ministering to the needs of others become a chore rather than the joy it once was? Do you feel bored at church? If so, you may need to renew your commitment to spend time alone with God.
Jesus knew that time alone with the Father was essential. As busy as our Savior was with His mission, He often withdrew to pray. In those private and intimate moments, Christ found strength for what He knew lay ahead.
Many believers call these one-on-one meetings with God "quiet times" or "devotions." They are a basic ingredient in a maturing relationship with the Lord. Quiet times change our approach to God from intellectual, detached, and "religious" to relational. When we give Him an opportunity to do so, the Father will speak to us through His Word and times of prayer in a real, personal way.
One by-product of a strong devotional life is a heightened sense of accountability to God. Spending time regularly with Him is strong motivation to keep sins confessed and bad habits in check. It is also a powerful incentive to resolve broken or damaged relationships. Holding a grudge against someone makes it impossible to have genuine intimacy with the Father.
When We Don't Draw Near to God
As with any relationship, communication is the key to knowing the Lord better. Where there is no communication, there can be no relationship. Where there is no relationship, there can be no trust. And the less you trust someone, the harder it is to follow that person. So a Christian with no devotional life generally struggles to have faith and obey the Lord.
Christ came not only to reconcile all people to God (2 Cor. 5:18-20), but also to establish oneness between mankind and Himself. Without a devotional life, the relational side of the Christian faith fades away.
Practical Steps for Effective Quiet Times
Here are some things that make my devotional life richer:
1. Schedule time with God. Like anything else you intend to do, devotional time usually won't happen unless it is planned. How often have you said to a friend, "Hey, let's get together," but failed to follow through? If you are like me, those plans seldom materialize. When I'm serious about getting together with someone, I make an appointment.
Specifically, before you go to bed, try to decide on a time and place to be alone with the Father the next day. Personally, I find mornings to be the best time to meet with God. I enjoy getting up early and beginning my day listening to and talking with Him. There is something extraordinary about focusing on the Father first thing.
2. Choose a place. If possible, conduct your quiet time in the same location every day. Eventually, this spot will take on special significance. Being there will affect your mood and your ability to concentrate. It will create an attitude of expectancy in your spirit.
Choose a place off the beaten path of your daily activities. It may be a spare bedroom, your living room, or even a closet. You need a place where the only thing you do there is meet with God.
I know a man whose special place is under the stairs in his house. A college student I know pulled his bed away from the wall and made that his spot. For me, it is a corner in my study at home. No matter where you live, you can find a spot to be alone with God.
3. Use a variety of methods. People often tell me that their personal devotions have become dry, routine, or even boring. God is certainly not uninteresting. And chances are, you are not dull either. So if spending time with Him becomes monotonous, the culprit is probably your method. The cure is to modify your routine.
For example, if you've been reading a devotional book, put it down, and instead, journal your thoughts and prayers. If you've been following a plan for reading through the entire Bible, take a break and read straight through one book of your choice. If you have been praying, supplement your prayers by memorizing Scripture. If your devotions have turned into in-depth Bible studies, find a devotional book to lighten things up for a while. Remember, this is a relationship. Look for ways to keep it fresh, and your quiet times won't become stale.
Adapted from "Charles Stanley's Handbook for Christian Living," 1996, p. 500-503.

HBR - Caring and Sharing for Others by Thumper

2008-12-30T23:12:00.005-06:00

This has been a busy time for all of us. I was thinking what can I do for health, beauty and relaxation on Christmas day. As I was looking for something, I stumbled across this story, The Christmas Envelope. Intrigued, I read the story and it touched a part of me that has not too happy this holiday season. I despise the month of December. There I said it and I meant it. I was Ms. Scroogette this season. Why must I show someone I love them with a present one day of the year? If I'm thinking of them throughout the year, why not send a note or a small token then?
Yes, I know I am spreading Bah humbug, please bear with me.
So I found this story. After reading it, I figured out the reason why both hubby and I have been so despondent this season. Usually, since we don't have any children, we love to get several angels from the Salvation Army and get presents for the kids. This year finances did not permit us to do this. Hence, the I really don't feel like celebrating feeling. After reading, the story put into prospective, that this season is not about what am I going to get whom, but what can I give someone I love that would make them truly happy. my husband and I not doing doing a charitable deed contributed to our feeling of unhappiness this holiday season. I also realize just because I was not able to does not mean others didn't. So with a heart filled with hope and a little more cheer than before, from my family to yours I wish you a joy filled day.
Love,
Thumper (and hubby too)

The Christmas Envelope

From Sowing Seeds Ministry
It's just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree. No name, no identification, no inscription. It has peeked through the branches of our tree for the past 10 years or so. It all began because my husband Mike hated Christmas---oh, not the true meaning of Christmas, but the commercial aspects of it-overspending...the frantic running around at the last minute to get a tie for Uncle Harry and the dusting powder for Grandma -- the gifts given in desperation because you couldn't think of anything else. Knowing he felt this way, I decided one year to bypass the usual shirts, sweaters, ties and so forth. I reached for something special just for Mike. The inspiration came in an unusual way. Our son Kevin, who was 12 that year, was wrestling at the junior level at the school he attended; and shortly before Christmas, there was a non-league match against a team sponsored by an inner-city church, mostly black. These youngsters, dressed in sneakers so ragged that shoestrings seemed to be the only thing holding them together, presented a sharp contrast to our boys in their spiffy blue and gold uniforms and sparkling new wrestling shoes. As the match began, I was alarmed to see that the other team was wrestling without headgear, a kind of light helmet designed to protect a wrestler's ears. It was a luxury the ragtag team obviously could not afford. Well, we ended up walloping them. We took every weight class. And as each of their boys got up from the mat, he swaggered around in his tatters with false bravado, a kind of street pride that couldn't acknowledge defeat. Mike, seated beside me, shook his head sadly, "I wish just one of them could have won," he said. "They have a lot of potential, but losing like this could take the heart right out of them." Mike loved kids-all kids-and he knew them, having coached little league football, baseball and lacrosse. That's when the idea for his present came. That afternoon, I went to a local sporting goods store and bought an assortment of wrestling headgear and shoes and sent them anonymously to the inner-city church. On Christmas Eve, I placed the envelope on the tree, the note inside telling Mike what I had done and that this was his gift from me. His smile was the brightest thing about Christmas that year and in succeeding years. For each Christmas, I followed the tradition---one year sending a group of mentally handicapped youngsters to a hockey game, another year a check to a pair of elderly brothers whose home had burned to the ground the week before Christmas, and on and on. The envelope became the highlight of our Christmas. It was always the last thing opened on Christmas morning and our children, ignoring their new toys, would stand with wide-eyed anticipation as their dad lifted the envelope from the tree to reveal its contents. As the children grew, the toys gave way to more practical presents, but the envelope never lost its allure. The story doesn't end there. You see, we lost Mike last year due to dreaded cancer. When Christmas rolled around, I was still so wrapped in grief that I barely got the tree up. But Christmas Eve found me placing an envelope on the tree, and in the morning, it was joined by three more. Each of our children, unbeknownst to the others, had placed an envelope on the tree for their dad. The tradition has grown and someday will expand even further with our grandchildren standing around the tree with wide-eyed anticipation watching as their fathers take down the envelope. Mike's spirit, like the Christmas spirit, will always be with us. May we all remember Christ, who is the reason for the season, and the true Christmas spirit this year and always.