brit_columbia

That was yummy. Deliciously yummy. That was strawberry shortcake with whipped cream yummy!

Thank you! Dang! Now I want cake.

*Cackles* I have a tendency to do that to unsuspecting folk. Tempt 'em with food, that is.

Me too. See my next post.

You know, I also adore Dee as seme more than Dee as uke. But Ryo's got the same equipment too, so fair's fair. He deserves a crack at Dee's crack! (I totally stole that line from Ladyfeather)

I don't know if life is easy for us poor humans. I'll tell you whose life is easy - my cat's! He receives buckets of affection, good quality food, he gets to go in and come out whenever he wants, has three people all fighting for his company, and no one ever expects him to clean the kitchen, go to school or earn money. He doesn't even have to clean up after himself. He spends his days alternately attending to his personal grooming, and napping in various comfortable locations around the house. All he has to do is be himself.

Now, that's a pretty easy life.

I think a lot of cats and dogs in this world, specifically the beloved ones with doting owners, have a much better quality life than millions of humans. And I don't just mean the sick and starving people. There are human beings who live in comfortable, warm, dry homes in first world countries with social safety nets. They have plenty to eat, but don't have love or affection. About ten years ago, I had a conversation with a socially awkward and not very attractive man who told me that he went to spas and massage therapists at least once a week to experience human touch. I was surprised, because my family and friends are 'huggy' types, and there's always been a lot of physical affection in my life. It was the first time I ever considered that some people don't have it, and therefore crave it.

My cat CRAVES affection in a big way. He needs to be cuddled and touched a lot. I go through the summer months with white cat hair all over my clothes.

Hey Brit,

I was wandering around AFF.net since I just updated two of my fics and saw that FAKE First Year Together: A New Day (May)is getting pretty close to 10,000 Hits.

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Later

P.S. I'm still behaving myself and my eyebrows.

Thank you! *Runs off to take a look* Holy Cow, it is, isn't it? That's exciting! I remember back when I was a new writer and A New Day was in its early chapters. I used to check my hits a lot in those days because I was eager and hopeful that people would want to come and read my stories. I didn't know if they would like my writing enough to keep checking back for new chapters. I probably lost a few along the way due to its excessive length, but I think there has been a core group that hasn't given up on me. (Thank you, core group, just in case any of you are lurking over here)

Anyway, your Finding One's Way story got a lot of interest and reviews, and I'm sure your sequel will get even more!

Isn't writing fun? *Must. Not. Look. At. Eyebrows...*

You asked for it, I was trying to behave myself.

*waggles eyebrows enticingly then dodges flying pillow cushion*

Later