Spreading Sunshine - Creative and positive inspiration

 

Renee Rose surprised me with a lovely nomination for ‘The Sunshine award.'

The idea is for bloggers to present the sun-loving flower to other bloggers who “creatively and positively inspire others in the blogosphere.” Thank you my dear!

Renee writes wonderful romances that include spanking in them. I found her when she first began writing and blogging through SNP. I think we were her first commenters. Renee put the first chapter of her book Betrothed on her blog. I read it and loved the story. She was the first to encourage me to write a review! Yikes, another milestone for me in this ‘spanking world.’

I am not sure if you remember Renee, but your positive energy was felt and helped tremendously during my Scotsman’s illness.

 If you want to join in the fun, the rules for the Sunshine Award are to:

(1) Thank the person who gave you the award in your blog post.

(2) Complete the Q&A below in your blog post.

(3) Pass on the award to 10-12 deserving and inspiring bloggers, inform them and link to their blogs.

 Here are the Sunny Questions implied for answering:

 A little disclaimer….I do not follow certain rules very well. I cannot always pick one answer. Please bear with me and realize all my answers are the truth!

Favorite Color: Rose, reds, fuchsia, aquamarine blue, French blue, purples and ..….Oh man- I am an artist I cannot do this. Sometimes a color that calms me is not the same as one that makes my heart skip a beat.

Favorite Animal:  I love elephants and dogs. 

Favorite Number: I seem to always go to these numbers: 3, 7 and 14.

Favorite Non-alcoholic Drink: Coffee.

Facebook or Twitter: I guess FB since I do not do twitter. I am already over committed to blogland.

Your Passion: Well another difficult question to answer. In what specific manner are we talking about passion? I have a passion for my husband and family. I am passionate and compelled to create art. I love to teach art. I have a strong desire for these two facets of my being. It makes me complete. I am passionate about spanking stories and the friends I have met here in this ‘place.’ The fit in this world makes me feel validated in my strangeness!

Giving or getting presents: I love giving gifts and when I give you a work of art, I am giving my love.

I do love receiving gifts from the heart. When someone takes time to think about me in some small way it is like a piece of them.

Favorite Day:  I love Christmas because of the child like wonder it creates. For me it is family real and created that matters. The fantasy that we can suspend all our beliefs and step outside the real problems we have. I believe in magic during the Holidays. I do not care if that is naive.

Favorite Flowers: Lilacs, hands down. The scent brings back the child like wonder of spring and new beginnings.

Now onto the nominations…..

I really want to nominate those of you who are now, and were my sunshine during the difficult time I had a few months back.

Ana: We live to tease each other and laugh. We share our trials and tribulations! I especially love her stories including me and my guy. She writes primarily FF, but in her friendship she tailored stories to my MF relationship! I especially love the story she wrote for me after my guy was home from the hospital!

 Ms. Ana is and has always been sunshine and compassion.  (Although....Ahem...sometimes she gets downright bossy) 

When my Scotsman was rushed to the hospital in the middle of the night and I needed to drive an hour away to meet him not knowing if he was going to get there in time, I was scared. She asked if she could let people know about our struggles and worry. I accepted with relief. I know the power of positive thinking and prayer. 

I will forever be grateful.

The first morning after rushing once again to the emergency room we woke up to a delivery of an Angel, from an angel. That gift brought tears to my husband’s eyes. It sits near us as a reminder of all we have to be thankful for. Sunshine!

PK: Pk has been a cheerleader and confidant from the beginning. She helped me overcome my anxiety and embrace this ‘spanking’ thing, no matter what it was to me. We emailed for a quite a while. We talked about her  Cassie and how much she loves to write their story! She encouraged me to write my first Fantasy Friday story, and stood by to clean up my mechanical mistakes. We share so much of our lives. 

SHE is the reason I am here!

PK was sunshine and a caring voice during my guy’s illness. PK and Sunny texted several times a day and listened when I needed to talk.  The encouragement helped me relax and be patient. Sunshine!

Sunny: Sunny has always been here for me. She kept me sane when I vacationed last summer with my family. We laughed and laughed.

During my guys medical emergency my friend Sunny cheered me daily with words of sanity and kindness. She recognized I desired to re-connect with my Scotsman and needed a symbol that he would return to his normal self. Sunny generously sent me my first paddle. The very day we returned from our second hospital stay, the paddle arrived. It put such pep in my guys step. He used that paddle the very first day! Healing. Sunshine!

Celeste: I count Celeste a friend. She was and is a writer I have followed from the beginning of my spanking journey. I discovered her on Discipline and desire. We emailed back and forth and it was she who helped me with my blog roll.

I have to say though her kindness in sending me a story to read as I was sitting with my granny panties in the hospital….(I’ll explain later!) It was a Godsend. Many of the blogs are blocked because they are considered ‘Adult.’ The long hours you lay awake in a hospital room trying to sleep worrying are not productive. The story brightened my night and day! Sunshine!

Wilma: Oh we had some fun as we bantered back and forth during my first stay in the hospital with my guy. I was without a change of clothes since I rushed to his side in the middle of the night. I wasn’t leaving him for one minute. I needed to buy panties and the size and style were not my first choice! LOL. They could be loosely termed ‘granny panties.’ We giggled as we described an absurd hospital porn scene. We creatively imagined twisted phone cord restraints and more. Wish we had kept those musings! Sunshine!

Cat: Cat too was a voice of positive thought and prayer for me during the scary times. Even though she has weathered much sadness she brightens many a bloggers day. She thinks about others and always offers advice from her heart. She doesn’t compromise her principals, but looks at what you need. She is always honest!

She has made me laugh uproariously, as she patiently talked me through a computer crisis. Sunshine!

Rogue: I have read Rogues blog forever. She is a woman who embraces who she is and has a great sense of humor!

 Rogue popped up on chat as I relaxed between hospital stays. We laughed hysterically at some of my less than stellar moments of craziness. I think she was shocked at my ribald sense of humor. Sunshine!

Ami: Ami has had her own worries, but was always there to offer a kind word of compassion during difficult times.

We often laugh and share the impulsive moments we find ourselves reeling from. She regales me with her mischief as do I with my constant need to be reined in. In spite of the time difference we manage to chat regularly. We talk about everything…including mayonnaise! Sorry, that's another story! Sunshine!

Bas: The man of the hour. We started blogging close in time. I found his humor and common sense approach to life so grounding. Bas makes everyone smile!He always has words of wisdom to impart no matter how tired he is.

I can remember one comment that made me want to smile and cry all at once. I was describing some of my worries and he said, "are you taking care of yourself? I hear about everyone else you are taking care of- but you are not on that list." Sunshine!

I will be notifying all of you here...eventually!
I know...I know..."THE RULES SAY......

I Follow SOME rules!

Thanks everyone for reading!

Minelle

A little laugh at me.

I thought you would all enjoy a laugh at my expense.

I am sure that a few of you will even suggest a spanking would help! Probably!

Did you ever have months that were challenging, and that was putting it nicely?          

I have a long time habit of taking on more than I should. In spite of my many obligations I find myself taking on more..

The oft touted phrase from the Reagan era comes to mind.

JUST SAY NO! People often say this to me.

Do I? Ummmm….NO. I can manage one more thing….

Unfortunately that is when ‘crazy things happen.’

Let me give you just a ‘few’ examples……

Giving an ALCOHOLIC beverage to someone WAY, WAY underage because the color of the can was the same as another NON-ALCOHOLIC beverage. It was spat out don’t fret!

Leaving my keys in the car and the car running for over a half hour, while I chit chatted blocks away.

Filling a necessary prescription only to take one pill and promptly lose the prescription! Now it cannot be filled for a month.

Buy some beauty products along with many other necessary items…only to absent-mindedly throw away the bag with said beauty products in the bag.

Miss renewing a vehicle sticker. PROCRASTINATION and now it is LATE!

Miss getting an emission test. PROCRASTINATION! I may have one more chance for this one!

Going to work with jeans on instead of the nice black pants I intended. I didn’t even realize it until I was at work.

The same day, lean into acrylic paint and completely ruin my new pink sweater and blue jeans!

Not paying attention to where I was going twice, bumping my head on a metal hook, and flinging my coffee cup out of a newly banged hand.

I really cannot say no to many of these responsibilities. I could explain it all to you but it doesn’t change a thing.

I have to deal…..

The other reality is that my Scotsman is basically working seven twelve hour days. I certainly cannot expect him to jump in.

However in three weeks he and I will together take care of one major problem...UNTIL then....!

So……For now....

Just hope I can manage to stay safe and out of trouble!

Or maybe my Scotsman can think about relieving my stress somehow! Ahem...... He actually did suggest (Whispered) putting me over his knee....AT a FAMILY gathering. 

I believe he was joking!

He was.

SPANKING 'Bum' Roll If You Please!

Oops maybe I meant ‘drum roll!’

Something exciting is about to happen!

I know you are dying to know!

A book has been penned

Celeste Jones wrote a story continuing the story of our Friends Reese and Daisy from Underwear Probation.

AND…..

She has mentioned me- innocent Minelle!

Yessssss….No comments from the peanut gallery!

Her story is part of an all-star collection featuring our favorite authors!

Coming To Terms

Coming to Terms is a domestic discipline anthology by seven bestselling authors, Cara Bristol, Jade Cary, Alta Hensley, Celeste Jones, Sue Lyndon, Renee Rose and Anastasia Vitsky.

We love these authors and know we will be reading stories that move us!

Pencil in the date!

May 15^th

It cannot happen too soon!

And it is thanks to Christina that you all have a techy type image!

I am so excited I did it!!!!!!!!!

Happy dance!

I STOLE her picture! LOL

Whatever works! Tee hee!

Thanks,

 Minelle

A Meme for my Guy.

I borrowed this Meme from Sunny and Hermione!

1. He's sitting in front of the TV, what is on the screen?  Soccer or an action movie!

2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get?  Ranch

3. The most striking thing about his physical appearance? I love his arms wrapped around me and his Scottish accent.

4.You go out to eat and have a drink, what does he order? A Black and Tan.

5.Where did he go to high school?  In Scotland.

6. What size shoe does he wear? 10 ½ -11.

7. If he were to collect anything, what would it be? Soccer memorabilia.

8.What is his favorite type of sandwich?  Italian BMT.

9.What is his favorite cereal?  Granola or Corn Flakes. But his favorite breakfast is two eggs over easy, Canadian bacon and hash browns.

10.What would he never wear? A Speedo.

11.What is his favorite sports team?  Glasgow Celtic.

12.Who did he vote for in last election?  Barack Obama.

13. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do? Move furniture and put holes in the wall to hang anything. Yes- stories here. Sheesh!

14.You bake a cake for his birthday; what kind?  Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. However I do not often bake.....except bread......cook yes!

15.What is his heritage? Scottish.

16. Did he play sports in high school?  Soccer.

17. What could he spend hours doing?  Watching soccer or any TV.  Does spanking count? Just kidding...hours is a little extreme!

18. What is one unique talent he has?  He is able to remember the attendance for many Celtic soccer games going back to the early 70s.

Do you see any glaring theme here?

Thanks for reading,

Minelle

I did it again.

Well I did it again. Remember the post about me ‘outing myself’ and being across a certain lap

My Scotsman’s to be exact.

Now to be perfectly honest I never intended this newest conversation to happen.

We often get together with some longtime friends.

There is always plenty of food…ahem…drink…and often heated discussions.

 I actually suggested that someone (yes, the Scotsman) nudge me if I became too verbose, or started discussing the merits of say… “Fun spanking.”

On this particular evening I was not in the mood for any heated discussions. Absolutely not.  As a matter of fact… I informed everyone I was not inclined to get into any political, educational, or religious debates.

Maybe I was in a bit of a mood. A bantering mood!

I had a couple of glasses of wine and relaxed… We ate and drank, laughed, argued and talked continuously. 

Isn’t that what we do with our good friends?

Here’s where things get foggy. Well not completely. Sigh….

Red faced Minelle.

I walked into the kitchen with my friend who has known me for 38 years. He has been like a big brother to me many times. We have weathered many a storm with each other.

I do not even know how it came up…he said something  about me and spanking…I said, “like you haven’t threatened my backside many times.”

He said, “yes I have threatened.” (Way-- way in the past…He has actually swatted. Of course I reacted and smacked him back- We were young.)

I finished with, “Well my Scotsman follows through.” YES….I said that.

I then realized exactly what I said and walked out to my guy. I sat on a chair and said. “I just said something I shouldn’t have; please take this wine from me.”

My darling didn’t bat an eye, and came and took the wine.

He actually could care less what I said. It doesn’t faze him at all.

The rest of the evening is a blur….But I do know that no one was remotely interested.

I guess good friends aren't easily shocked! LOL

Three Word Meme

I decided to join everyone else and post my 'Three Word Meme'

        Oh, and I may break the three words rule once! Or Twice




                                                

   I was looking for some picture to represent the 'Three'
                                Yikes, some paddles! (3)

Well, here's..something! (3 see!)

1. Where is your cell phone?  Next to me.

2. Boyfriend/girlfriend?  Read my blog.

3. Hair?  Short, curly always.

4. Your mother?  Love, cherished moments.

5. Your father?  Always there, always.

6. Your favorite item(s)? art, computer, books.

7. Your dream last night?  No comment, really.

8. Your favorite drink?  Coffee, Martini and Menage et trois! (It's wine..geez) I had to break the rule once.

9. Your dream guy/girl?  In a book? Sheesh, my Scotsman!

10. The room you are in?  The living room!

11. Your fear?  Loosing loved ones.

12. What do you want to be in 10 years?  Happy, healthy, loved.

13. Who did you hang out with last night?  Yesterday, all family.

14. What are you not?  Hopefully never mean.

15. What's outside your window? Houses, trees, street.

16. One of your wish list items? More entertaining space.

17. What time is it?  Early morning time.

18. The last thing you did? Make my coffee.

19. What are you wearing?  Jammies, slippers, glasses.

20. Your favorite book?  Same as before!

21. The last thing you ate? A raw green pepper.

22. Your life?  Still so wonderful.

23. Your mood?  Calm for now.

24. Your car? The one left.

25. What are you doing at this moment? Drinking delicious coffee.

26. Your summer? Five family graduations.

27. Travel plans? Probably South Carolina.

28. What is on your TV screen?  Just the news.

29. Last time you cried?  Reading this morning.

30. School?  Always exciting place.

Thanks for reading!

Minelle

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.