New Cat Update.

Cat asked me to let all of you know the latest concerning her moms illness.

She is appreciative of all the thoughts and prayers sent her way. Every email and comment has been read and welcomed during this stressful time. Cat feels extremely  blessed to have so many wonderfully caring friends here in blogland. 

Her mom is doing better. She is certainly not out of the woods but if she, and her heart rate remain stable she may be out of ICU within 24-48 hours.

The problem is that they are not quite sure what has continued to cause her mom heart problems. If she is able to get up and move around without her heart rate becoming unstable- tests can be performed. 

Cats mom and Cat continue to need all our thoughts, prayers and positive thoughts.

I will pass on any comments and well wishes from any who wish to comment here. If you send an email she will definitely read and appreciate your kind supportive words. She may take a while to respond, but know that she has read everything.

Some of 'MY' guys Spanking Lingo

You know that my darling Scotsman has always spanked…but really it has always been a mild reset or correction!

But he definitely has always had the lingo down pat…..

His many spanking threats…..

Keep it up and I will spank your bottom.

I am going to skelp your arse!

You deserve a good leathering!

You want to go over my Knee?

I’m gonna tan your arse.

Come on over you go!

And when he is having fun…..

With a suggestive eye lift-- I am going to spank you…lets go!

Let’s have some spanky fun!

We may be talking spanking and he says “right, come on, in the bedroom!”

Or he just does it and says…. “I love this view!”

How about this journey???

Thanks for reading,

Minelle

Hi everyone...I am not able to reply to comments...Grrrrrr! I hate when this happens! And I no longer have a smart phone soooooo....until blogger lets me type......!

FINALLY....! THE QUESTION ANSWER REVEAL

I am finally here one week before the end of March to answer your thought provoking questions.

Ami is my first commenter here and she decided to play upon my fears…….

As I said to Mick - "Be scared, be very scared!"

Okay Minelle! Now stand to attention girl and don't fiddle with your hair! As if! Humph!!

This is a trio! I should have limited you my dear!

What is your favourite painting and who is it by? Okay have you read anything I have written? You are not going to get a straight answer here….I love so many artists and periods of art. I love the Impressionists, the Post Impressionists, Surrealists…..oh I also love the Baroque period, Expressionism, Op Art, Pop Art…Cubism…need I say more?

What is your favourite book and who is the author? I loved the Book, How Green Was My Valley by Richard Llewellyn. I also have fond memories of Little Women, Wuthering Heights, The Hobbit, Harlequin Romances, Bodice buster romances by authors such as Johanna Lindsey, Iris Johanson and many others…that often included spanking in them.  I absolutely love murder mysteries and thrillers. I have read books by Dashiell Hammet, John Connelly, Agatha Christie, Michael Connelly, Elizabeth George, Summerset Maugham (The Moon and Sixpence)

I am mixing up the time periods on purpose since…I read whatever I enjoy when I feel like it. Yes-- now it is often spanking books!

What is your favourite poem and who wrote it? Gosh girl I haven’t read poetry for a while…. Well let’s see… I love Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Walt Whitman, Maya Angelou, Shakespeare, Kahill Gibran,

Are there many poets who write about spanking?

These could be leading questions Minelle! Um Yes…

Next we have our dear Cat….And My Scotsman was delighted to answer as well.

Here is my question for you: If there were no obstacles (money, family, jobs) what would be your ideal for a holiday week with your Scotsman? Where would be his ideal?...If he would be kind enough to answer. I am going to tell you right now, even before I asked him I knew he would say Australia. He has always wanted to go there. So I would want that for us, because it is his dream. However we both would love so many other places as well. I know we would enjoy Scotland once again, and many other places across the pond. We also have a dream to travel visiting all over the United State

Next we have darling Terps thought provoking question.

 Hmmmm, questions...when did you know you wanted to be an artist and what was your favorite kind of art you did as a child? Well I have always, always known I was an artist ‘inside’ from the beginning. At around four years of age I have strong memories of sitting at the table with my mother and she would teach me about drawing. I think I started out drawing cartoons, then moved to fashion illustration….painting and drawing of any kind. I drew any time I had a moment free. It is probably like you and dance!

 Now Bob had some questions for me as well!

Do you remember the first story you wrote? Yep, I sure do…It was ‘Into the Alley.’ I wrote it for PK and FF. I believe I wrote it in April sometime.

What is your favorite color? That is one of the toughest questions for an artist to answer. Let me see….Well, I love blues. I paint quite a bit with a cool palette. However I often respond to bright colors in home décor, or cloths, even if I wear tons of black!

What pranks have you played on your S/O? I tease him a lot, but I don’t play pranks on him. I have however played pranks on my siblings and other boy interests. For example I once left a large building sign on the porch of a boy interest…with the help of my gal pals. They were awakened by the police….but had no clue how the sign ended up there. It was all explained away, no one was in trouble….not even me.

What is your favorite spanking story? This is hard to answer…..so I will share some author names…they are in no particular order….Ana, PK, Celeste, Rene, Jade, Sunny, Maren, Joannie,  Starla, Patricia, Katrina, Stevie……I read on Blushing , Bethany’s and D and D.

Ronnie had at least one question that had only one answer.

What's your favourite flower? This is a wonderful question…lilacs, I absolutely love them. I adore the scent and that they are wild. I have fond memories of these flowers since we had a bush in our back yard growing up.

What 4 things do you find yourself doing every single day, and if you didn't get to do them, you probably wouldn't be in the best mood?

I would have to say…seeing my hubby and kids. Drawing and reading……but for sure having my morning coffee!

Now we get to hear from Lillie…

What do Scotsmen really wear under their kilts? According to my guy…some wear absolutely nothing whereas others wear undies!

Have you eaten haggis? Yes…and I am not overly fond of the dish…sorry to those of you who love it!

Is hubby from the highlands or the lowlands? He is from the lowlands!

Are you and hubby the vow renewal type of couple? Lillie this was a great question…even before I proposed this question to my Scotsman, I knew his answer would be yes. He is such a romantic. He used to bring me a dozen roses every Friday for many, many years. I actually suggested he not waste the money. I know--- don’t yell at me all of you out there…It is very expensive…every week. He brings me flowers now and again which are just as sweet. So YES to your question for both of us.

Susie had a great question that brings me lovely memories from last summer!

She asked….

I think I'll ask you what you asked me. :) Isn’t this cheating?? Lol

If you had a free day with your man and no big plans or chores to accomplish, how would you two spend it together? Last summer we decided to embark on a bike riding hobby. We had so much fun. Even though he could be a mite bit bossy and over protective, I would have to say I cannot wait to share the fun again. I love making him crazy as I earnestly try and converse riding together on the path. Now I hope to escape any other nasty falls next spring and summer. And yes the fall was partially due to my propensity for conversing side by side!

Now dear Ana had to ask a semi serious question just to raise my blood pressure!

My question: So serious…..LOL

When you know that a good hard spanking relieves your stress and helps both you and your Scotsman to get back on track.. OH NO....She is going there!

Why don't you ask for it more often? And why do you deflect when he initiates it? So let me first distinguish between the sexy ones and the stress release type. Oh and the ones he always did! (I always want certain... ahem...ones!) I decided to ask him first! He said one word….stubborn. I am not sure he is right….but we will go with that for him. For me it is complicated…I think it is like exercise. I always want spanked (but sometimes it is uncomfortable…lol)…I always want to exercise. Yet, sometimes I just don’t want to exercise. I know my muscles may hurt and I will be working hard…and it seems hard to begin. Then after-- my stress is gone I am finished and I feel great. Oh and his stress is gone as well----yes, imagine that! I guess it is like that.

Tough but good question!

Sorry that this is such a long post…..I never answer yes or no easily!

Thanks friends!

Random quotes and.... Questions..Anyone?

                          

Love is that condition in which the happiness of  
      another person is essential to your own.
              By: Robert A Heinlien


                         

It is easier to believe a lie that you have heard a
   thousand times than the truth which you have 
                      heard only once.

   I enjoy reading inspirational thoughts and quotes.

  I Hope some of these thoughts speak to a few of     

  you.

                                                  

I am sure my answers will not be exciting.... but if you want to ask.........
            I will try and answer questions!
    

                      Should I be worried?

                            
                   

For an artist (and a tech-no) I sure don't do this type of layout well yet!! Ignore the mistakes please!    

Thanks for reading!
Minelle

Spanking Meme

SPANKING SURVEY

 I stole this from Sunny....

Have you ever gotten spanked?   Ugh…. Yesssss!

Are you spanked bare bottomed, over panties, or over clothes?  All of the above.

What is the best thing about being spanked? Stress relief….reigning me in….and….. Turning my husband on (two of those were his answers…..guess which)

What position do you get spanked in? OTK and OTB

Have you ever gotten spanked in public? Lots of swats…and maybe some threats!

What do you get spanked with the most? Hand--- and now two paddles…Sunny’s and Blondies.

On a scale of 1-10 how much does the average spanking hurt? I have no clue how to answer…sometimes a lot…others not so much….I don’t go for standardized answers.

Have you ever gotten spanked with a hairbrush? Nope.

Have you ever been spanked so hard that you started to cry? No

Were you spanked as a child? Yes a bit…never intense.

Do you think spanking is fun? Well I love reading stories and practicing…..imagining….but….Sometimes I think…,Ouch--- I am crazy….But we are having fun.

Have you ever gotten spanked for bad driving (speeding ticket, etc)? Nah….

Have you ever gotten a spanking for no reason at all? Yes….My hubby recently said….  “I am the A HOH…”. I said, “What? His response was, “I am the ailing HOH and I do not need a reason to spank!” LOL

Have you ever gotten spanked by a teacher? Patted on the bum affectionately.

Is your butt spankable? He says….."Very much so!"

Are you currently in trouble? Well, I am not always a rule follower…but trouble…?

Do you get lectured during the spanking? Depends on the type of spanking,  but not really…maybe he says, Right…..ENOUGH!” Is that a lecture? During the erotic….no way.

Have you ever seen someone else get spanked? Yes I believe so….

Have you ever gotten spanked for cursing? No

Have you ever gotten spanked for lying? No…I do not lie! Hey…I don’t!

Have you ever been spanked with more than one spanking instrument in one spanking session? Yes….

Do you hate spankings? No

How many people spank you? Well---- now, just hubby….Ask how many have, or threatened to spank and that would be another answer.

Have you ever gotten spanked with your butt in the air? Guess so.

Have you ever gotten spanked so hard your butt was purple? Never.

Do you think that spanking is a good punishment? We really don’t do it like that.

Do you believe spanking has made your relationship better, or worse? Better

Is your butt red and sore afterwards? For a short time.

Have you ever gotten spanked with a sneaker? No.

Have you ever been spanked twice in one day? Yes…and more, mildly!

Have you ever asked to be spanked for something you did wrong? No

Would you talk about spousal spankings to your friends/family members? Hmmmmm …..I have spoken about it in a general teasing way. He threatens teasingly in front of family…..they do not know that he follows through!

Have you ever gotten you butt caned? No..…I am….scared of the cane.

Have you ever gotten spanked with a wooden spoon?  No

What do you get spanked for?  Quick ones mostly for being Cheeky or crabby, and then we laugh, but there is also the erotic…..

On average, how many times a month are you spanked? Sometimes I get swatted and go for short otk every day. (And sometimes not) It is hard to say. The intense/erotic ones…, maybe 6-12. Remember for me intense is relative. I cannot take it like many of you! Also if he is working crazy then it is changed!

Do your friends know that you get spanked? Maybe.

On a 1-10 scale, how hard would you get spanked for something serious, such as speeding? N/A

Have you ever gotten your butt belted? No.

Have you ever gotten your butt paddled? Yes

After your spanking is over, how long before you repeat the same offense? Look at the answer for number of times I am spanked. Ahem….

Does your spouse enjoy spanking you? I’d say he is a bonafide spanko.

When is the last time you got spanked? Today

Have you ever spanked yourself? Sheesh…Not answering! lol. Maybe!

What is the worst thing about being spanked? Sometimes It hurts more than others.

How long does the spanking last? I do not time them.

Do you like to be spanked? Yes mostly, and maybe no too. But I always want them.

Would you describe yourself as a rule follower, or a rule breaker? Depends.

Thanks for reading.....

Minelle

March 1st- Happy Birthday Ana

                             Happy Birthday Dear Ana......

           
                          Happy Birthday Tooo Youuuuuu!

                            
           Please Join Me In Wishing A Friend a Happy Birthday!!

                             
   
                        Lets send Ana a nice birthday spanking!
                       She definitely always deserves a spanking!!


                                                     
      Here is your Present......Not quite as intimidating as the one in your  

                                                         book 
                                                 

                            Wait....You are giving us a present????
           Your new eBook is available on Blushing Books March 2nd!!                                        Happy Day To Us....Happy Day To Us........

 Award-winning author Spring Meadows and newspaper-turned-literary editor Rachel Templeton have one thing in common: they can’t stand each other.  Spring is sure that her bestselling talents single-handedly keep her publishing company afloat, while Rachel would like nothing better than to take this smart-mouthed, button-pushing prima donna down a peg or two.  When Spring makes the fatal mistake of accusing Rachel of sexual misconduct, Rachel decides to teach her a lesson.

“What is an author to an editor?” Spring asks herself.  If only she had been prepared for Rachel’s answer…

Living Life Without Regrets

I was perusing Facebook again and came across this story. This speaks to me in regards to why I began blogging, but it offers a lesson on what is important in life.

Please use these words of wisdom to inspire you.

 I hope you enjoy.

“An 87 Year Old College Student Named Rose”

The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn't already know.

I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned round to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile that lit up her entire being.

She said, “Hi handsome. My name is Rose. I’m eighty-seven years old. Can I give you a hug?”

I laughed and enthusiastically responded, “Of course you may!” and she gave me a giant squeeze.

“Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?” I asked.

She jokingly replied, “I’m here to meet a rich husband, get married, and have a couple of kids…”

“No seriously,” I asked. I was curious what may have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age.

“I always dreamed of having a college education and now I’m getting one!” she told me.

After class we walked to the student union building and shared a chocolate milkshake. We became instant friends. Every day for the next three months, we would leave class together and talk nonstop. I was always mesmerized listening to this “time machine”as she shared her wisdom and experience with me.

Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and she easily made friends wherever she went. She loved to dress up and she reveled in the attention bestowed upon her from the other students. She was living it up.

At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet. I’ll never forget what she taught us. She was introduced and stepped up to the podium.

As she began to deliver her prepared speech, she dropped her three by five cards on the floor. Frustrated and a little embarrassed she leaned into the microphone and simply said, “I’m sorry I’m so jittery. I gave up beer for Lent and this whiskey is killing me! I’ll never get my speech back in order so let me just tell you what I know.”

As we laughed she cleared her throat and began, “We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There are only four secrets to staying young, being happy and achieving success.

You have to laugh and find humor every day.

You've got to have a dream.

When you lose your dreams, you die.

We have so many people walking around who are dead and don’t even know it! There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up.

If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don’t do one productive thing, you will turn twenty years old.

If I am eighty-seven years old and stay in bed for a year and never do anything I will turn eighty-eight.

Anybody can grow older. That doesn't take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunity in change.

Have no regrets.

The elderly usually don’t have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets.”

She concluded her speech by courageously singing “The Rose.”

She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live them out in our daily lives.

At the year’s end Rose finished the college degree she had begun all those years ago.

 One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep.

Over two thousand college students attended her funeral in tribute to the wonderful woman who taught by example that it’s never too late to be all you can possibly be .When you finish reading this, please send this peaceful word of advice to your friends and family, they’ll really enjoy it!

These words have been passed along in loving memory of ROSE.

REMEMBER, GROWING OLDER IS MANDATORY. GROWING UP IS

OPTIONAL.

We make a Living by what we get; we make a Life by what we give."