Have You Ever?

Have you ever….? Our very own Ami challenged us all.

1.     Stood on top of a very high mountain or cliff, looking down at countryside, or out to sea? Yes....I just have no clue if this is considered a large cliff, high mountain....or what? 

     I have stood many times at the edge of Starved Rock. I must say that it is quite disconcerting looking over the edge. 

     

    Years ago we also traveled to Custer State Park in South Dakota.When we were hiking the guys took the kids close to the edge....Ahhh I couldn't even look!

2.     Lay on your back on a hot summer's night, listening to the crickets chirping, and watching the satellites as they chase each other across the heavens?Absolutely, many a summer night!

3.     Skinny-dipped at midnight? Never! LOL!One day!

4.     Intentionally or inadvertently swum with sharks? Not that I know about.

5.     Broken a bone in your body? Yes my right pinky toe. Picture me on vacation holding a young baby at 3:00 AM in the morning....walking past the pull out couch my toe caught the iron...OUCH!

6.     Driven a car at speeds in excess of 120 mph? (yes, I know it's illegal, but the motorway was very quiet at the time) NOPE NEVER....Although I did ask a guy I had met at a pub if I could drive his jazzed up car...Pushed my foot down on the gas and pretty much lost control because of the speed.....He turned green....I think I almost passed out! Needless to say....I am not a speed demon!

    7.     Played "Pooh Sticks"? Never.

8.     Run in a "Pancake" race? Nope... A wheel barrel race, three legged race...yes. 

9.     Had your eyelashes dyed? No....never even considered it.

 

10.  Ridden a horse naked? Never! When I read this one I thought....that seems to be pretty erotic. I mean....maybe I am naive, but the position seems.....and the bouncing.....! I am afraid of horses anyway.

11. Punted down the River Cam? (or any other river ) Do Not even know what that means! I am going to say no. Although I have toppled a canoe my Scotsman and I were paddling. I was being cheeky, stood up, and over we went in the middle of a small lake.  

12. Played tennis in a short white tennis skirt while wearing minimal knickers? No. Played tennis in skorts....

13. Helped an inebriated husband up the stairs at 2 in the morning? Yes to helping an inebriated husband to bed. Many moons ago!

14. Been too scared to get out of a swimming pool whilst on holiday, due to a very large Doberman sitting on the edge watching you? (no-one was around at the time) Never.

15. Sat in a deckchair snoozing happily whilst the sound of leather on willow echoes distantly in your ears? No

16. Taken a ride on the Maid of the Mist under the Niagara Falls? I have been to Niagara Falls many times but never went on the Maid of the Mist.

17. Climbed up something - rockface, climbing wall, rope in a sports hall, long ladder, tree - and been too scared witless to climb back down? Many, many times. I am afraid of heights. I get that feeling in my legs. Ugh! I can usually do small heights such as ladders. 

18. Been too liberal with the "Eau de Cologne" which then ran down where it shouldn't, which in turn caused you to hop madly around and rip your knickers off and throw them as far from you as you could? I will admit to spraying cologne in the area...just not IN THE AREA!

19. Made snow angels? Absolutely! I love it!

20. Lost a shoe in a ploughed field on a moonlight walk home after a party? No-- not lost a shoe in a ploughed field but have carried my shoes while walking along a cornfield in the pitch black night!

21. Shrieked loudly, due to being spanked hard, and frightened away a visitor/s who turned and ran back down your drive - and now you never will know who was about to knock on your door. And you are desperately hoping they will never ask...Not that I know of....

Thanks for reading!

Minelle

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Are all spanked butts beautiful?

I have been thinking about a woman's body lately. (Sorry men) The idea of embracing our female differences is all over Facebook lately.

What is the definition of beauty. How do women feel beautiful with our bodies as they are? I recognize the difference in the ideal personification now, throughout history, and how we perceive that epitome of perfection in ourselves.

In respect to those of us that lay ourselves naked across a spankers lap, how does our multitude of insecurities regarding our bodies impact the experience? Do we worry about the rejection of our imperfections, or are our human flaws what make us beautiful?

I have an old anatomy for the artist drawing book and have used it as an aide in drawing the figure. Looking at some of the female forms I decided to use one as a model---altered some to experiment. I drew the woman having an imperfect figure. Do we still find the picture of a young lady with a red behind attractive or erotic if she isn't young, fit and perfect? 

I struggle with this in myself because I want perfection in my appearance, even if that is difficult. Do I hold others to my high standard? Absolutely not. I see loveliness in everyone. But a fantasy is a fantasy after all.

I enjoy drawing both the perfect and not so ideal depiction of a woman. But do I evoke the same emotions from you the viewer? Sorry if the image isn't drawn perfectly!

My story is that this lovely lady did a bit too much drinking the night before and is suffering the after affects! ;-\

On another note....I am low gear, and behind on so much. Sorry if I haven't read you all in a timely manner. My Scotsman has been home for quite awhile waiting for his next job. Unfortunately today he was called for one which will mean he will travel out of State, and for quite some time. 

We just plod along! 

Thanks for reading!

Minelle

Trust

Grief is funny. I felt great sadness when I lost my mom. However, I knew she was in a better place. I had grieved during the long slow decline that is Alzheimer’s. That may sound trite and dismissive, but when you see someone suffer so….it is a blessing. 

Lately though, I wake wanting to speak with her, reach for the phone to share a moment of fun or have a discussion on some topic. I find myself experiencing the loss in ways I never expected.

A few weeks ago I was at church with Dad and my Scotsman. During communion I was watching everyone go up to receive. Nothing in particular was on my mind, I often look around and watch people, smile at children or parishioners I recognize. There are moments of reflection as I kneel, but my mind wanders and often the artist in me looks up at the windows and appreciates the colors and images in the cut glass. Either my Scotsman or I will take one others hand and softly caress the skin for a moment. I love when time slows and we can be in the moment with each other.

We sit in a pew close to the Priest. This particular Sunday I looked up just as an older couple approached the Altar together. The gentleman gently and lovingly guiding the tiny lady at his side. She turned toward him unsure of herself. The initial look of fear, sigh…such a trigger for me. He whispered softly in her ear. Together they stepped closer to the priest as she raised her hands for communion. The moment I saw this my P reached for my hand and whispered, “Are you okay?” I was completely choked up, tears brimming in my eyes.  How was he so in touch with me that he clearly intercepted that fragile, poignant moment? He knew. At times we are connected tightly as if one thought. 

I watched my mom so many times look trustingly to my dad for answers that she had long ago lost the capability to retrieve solely due to the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease.

I have been thinking about trust a great deal lately. So much has been written I am sure my thoughts are nothing new. Trust takes time and experience to build. We must work on being vulnerable with our partners. It is important to allow them to care for us with confidence, embracing-- while believing they are committed to, and concerned about us and our best interest. That doesn't mean there aren't mistakes in our commitment to trust. We are all human and make LOTS of mistakes. It is important that when we fail we work together to build it up again.

TTWD at its heart is about trust. It doesn’t matter if you are having fun with spanking or seriously embarking or have always had a Dd relationship. Building trust is of utmost importance. We must communicate and confide our needs to each other, over and over again. We have to have faith our partners will meet these needs. It may be necessary to allow for failure many times. Trust.

I am not perfect nor is my Scotsman. We ramble through life with ups and downs just like everyone else. I can be a witch… he a bellowing man. We both make mistakes and may hurt each other. However, I truly hope to build on our trust so that we can look lovingly to each other for the answers when needed.

I now happily watch for that couple and try to smile. Love.

 

This is Minelle’s Scotsman. As I was reading over this post tears came to my eyes. You have to understand what a wonderful loving woman my mother-in-law was, and to see this older couple caring for each other, I knew just what my darling was feeling. We knew what this couple was going through and how it will end. Even knowing this their love for one another was beautiful to watch.

Thanks for reading,

Minelle

Happy Birthday to Cat!

                                     Happy Birthday Dear Cat!!

                                         

  We are all lucky to call Cat our friend! 

She is always there to share a joke or a pleasant thought!

Many times she can be counted on to offer a word of advice or a note to cheer us up!

She may even suggest the ever dreaded words "You need a barn burner!"

She shares her heart with us so join me in a wish!

WE

Just in case you were wondering........

    PLEASE HAVE A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY!!