What I'm Reading...

I'm ODing on the Brothers...but what a way to go!!! Last week I posted that I was reading Dark Lover, the 1st in the Black Dagger Brotherhood Series. Since then I've read Lover Eternal (Rhage's story) and now I'm reading Lover Awakened, Zsadist's story.

This is the cover and blurb for Rhage's story, taken from JR Warn's website:



In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there’s a deadly war raging between vampires and their slayers. And there exists a secret band of brothers like no other - six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Possessed by a deadly beast, Rhage is the most dangerous of the Black Dagger Brotherhood...

Within the brotherhood, Rhage is the vampire with the strongest appetites. He’s the best fighter, the quickest to act on his impulses, and the most voracious lover—for inside him burns a ferocious curse cast by the Scribe Virgin. Possessed by this dark side, Rhage fears the times when his inner dragon is unleashed, making him a danger to everyone around him.

Mary Luce, a survivor of many hardships, is unwittingly thrown into the vampire world and reliant on Rhage’s protection. With a life-threatening curse of her own, Mary is not looking for love. Her faith in miracles was lost years ago. But when Rhage’s intense animal attraction turns into something more emotional, he knows that he must make Mary his alone. And while their enemies close in, Mary fights desperately to gain life eternal with the one she loves…


This is the cover and blurb for Zsadist's story, Lover Awakened:



In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there’s a deadly war raging between vampires and their slayers. And there exists a secret band of brothers like no other - six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Of these, Zsadist is the most terrifying member of the Black Dagger Brotherhood.

A former blood slave, the vampire Zsadist still bears the scars from a past filled with suffering and humiliation. Renowned for his unquenchable fury and sinister deeds, he is a savage feared by humans and vampires alike. Anger is his only companion, and terror is his only passion—until he rescues a beautiful aristocrat from the evil Lessening Society.

Bella is instantly entranced by the seething power Zsadist possesses. But even as their desire for one another begins to overtake them both, Zsadist’s thirst for vengeance against Bella’s tormentors drives him to the brink of madness. Now, Bella must help her lover overcome the wounds of his tortured past, and find a future with her…

Have a fantastic weekend!!
Peace and Love,
Alannah

Pineapple Casserole

I think I posted this before, but I was fixing it the other night and Lu asked for the recipe. So I'm posting it again.

PINEAPPLE CASSEROLE

2 lg. cans chunky pineapple (drained)
1 1/2 c. sugar
6 tbsp. self-rising flour
2 c. grated sharp cheese

Drain pineapple, reserving 3 tbsp. juice. Combine flour, sugar and stir in reserved pineapple juice. Add cheese and pineapple chunks. Mix well. Spoon mixture into greased 1 quart casserole.

PINEAPPLE CASSEROLE TOPPING:

2 c. Ritz cracker crumbs
1 stick melted butter

Mix butter and crumbs then spread over the pineapple mixture

Hope everyone has a fantastic day.
Peace and Love,
Alannah

Hump Day Giggle...

Hi, everyone!! I'm back. LOL

Yesterday there was so much going on at my house that I just couldn't get here to post anything...let alone anything worthwhile. My parents were sleeping on a futon in my living room. My oldest son (22) is moving back in with us for the summer and he was crashed in my youngest sons room (thank God we still have those bunk beds). It's like living in a large camper...we sleep 6. And we were packed to the gills.

Hubby was trying to get ready for work. My youngest had to be at school at 8:30 for gradution. I had to be there at 9:00 and my parents had to leave at 9:30 to get to the airport. Total chaos!!

But I figured you guys wouldn't mind hanging out with the Monday hunks for an extra day.

Here's a video I got last week and I giggled and giggled watching this dog. He's so smart!



Have any of you ever gone to the website listed in the corner of the video? I haven't had a chance but just the name of it suggests it might be worth checking out. LOL

Hope everyone has a fantastic day!
Peace and Love,
Alannah

What I'm Reading...

Reading Lover Avenged, and trying to explain to my mother all the reasons she should read the Black Dagger Brotherhood Books, has made me start craving more of the brothers. So...I've gone back to the beginning and plan to read through them all again.

Dark Lover - Wrath's story - started it all. Here's the cover and the summary from J.R. Ward's website.



In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there's a deadly turf war going on between vampires and their slayers. There also exists a secret band of brothers like no other - six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Among them, none relishes killing their enemies more than Wrath, the leader of the Black Dagger Brotherhood...

The only purebred vampire left on the planet, Wrath has a score to settle with the slayers who murdered his parents centuries ago. But when one of his most trusted fighters is killed- orphaning a half-breed daughter unaware of her heritage or her fate - Wrath must usher the beautiful female into the world of the undead…

Racked by a restlessness in her body that wasn't there before, Beth Randall is helpless against the dangerously sexy man who comes to her at night with shadows in his eyes. His tales of brotherhood and blood frighten her. But his touch ignites a dawning hunger that threatens to consume them both…


I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!
Peace and Love,
Alannah

Happy 15th Anniversary to Us!!!

Damn, we were sooooo young!!! This has always been my favorite picture. And you know what, I'm the most fortunate person in the world because after 15 years, he still looks at me like that.

I hope everyone has a fantastic day!!!
Peace and Love,
Alannah

Hump Day Humor...

How to tell if your anchorman is city folk...



Happy Hump Day!!!
Peace and Love,
Alannah

A different kind of food for thought....

A few random tips....


Eliminate ear mites All it takes is a few drops of Wesson Corn Oil in your cat's ear .. massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing. (I hope I never have ear mites and need to know this)

Kills fleas instantly... Dawn Dishwashing Liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Good-bye fleas. (I hope I never have flees either! But my cat sometimes gets them, even though she's an indoor cat.)

Rainy day cure for dog odor: Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.

Did you know that drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional pain relievers? (I always forget to try this when I get a headache. I just reach for the Motrin. I need to pin this to the bottle of Motrin as a reminder to try before I take the Motrin.)

Did you know that Colgate Toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns? (LOL...OK, the first time I read this I thought it said, "Chocolate toothpaste" and my initial reaction was "ewwwww.")

Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose. (I use my inhaler way too often, I need to try this.)

Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 tablespoon horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil for instant relief for aching muscles. (OK...I'll let someone else try this one first! Let me know if anyone knows if this works or not.)

Sore throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria. (Silver, didn't you mention this one before?)

Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly even though the product was never been advertised for this use.

Honey remedy for skin blemishes ... cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.

Listerine therapy for toenail fungus: Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine Mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again. (I've heard of using Listerine as a mosquito repellant. I got some at the store today to try and I'll let you guys know if it works.)

Easy eyeglass protection ... to prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear Nail Polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.

Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer ... if menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the ground instantly.

Smart splinter remover: Just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue-All over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.

Balm for broken blisters... to disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine, a powerful anti septic.

Vinegar to heal bruises... soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process.

Quaker Oats for fast pain relief... it's not for breakfast any more! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.


This has been a publc service announcement...LOL

Do you have any tips to share?

Have a great day!!
Peace and Love,
Alannah