This was posted on my parenting forum, but I figured others may have kids and need some deals. :-)
Only 53 more shopping days until Christmas, people!!
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Expires on 11/25!
Archive for November, 2009
let’s go targeting
November 3, 2009a post that has nothing to do with anything
November 2, 2009I’m stalling while I should be working on my WIP (which is coming along swimmingly…yay!). This video has been played to death, but it makes me happy, so I’m adding it here.
Student: It looks like you have a mustache. You’ve got dark stuff right there.
Me: Those are called freckles, honey. But for future reference, never tell a woman that she has a mustache.
aw teenlit entry
November 1, 2009This is my Halloween entry on AW in the Young Adult section. It didn’t win, but it sure was fun to write!
TORN
Though it was close to midnight, I could clearly see her standing under the glow of the full moon. Her white gown was being whipped by the October wind, but she held still. The contrast of her dress against the deep sky had an effect that was salivating. My body shook with the anticipation of reaching my prey.
I sucked in my breath as I inched closer to her, while staying hidden by the trees. This was no easy feat with the moon as bright as it was, but luck seemed to be on my side.
I continued my stealth crawl, making slow, but steady progress toward the edge of the forest. I was almost to my destination when I heard something large move beside me. Shit, spoke to soon.
A doe and her fawn walked out of the brush, snapping twigs with every step they took. The mother lifted her head as she caught my scent and stared directly into my eyes. I could read the fear in them as she registered what I was.
I know, I thought, I’m scared of me, too. They both leapt into the meadow and away from me as quickly as their legs would allow.
I sat frozen for what seemed like an eternity. Thankfully, the girl didn’t flinch at the deer’s sudden appearance. Her face remained resolute as she continued her gaze into the heavens.
Once I was sure she wouldn’t turn in my direction, I moved closer. I got near enough to smell her perfume mixed in with the scents of fall. That smell sent a shock of recognition through me that hit with an unbelievable force.
My Aubrey.
No, she wasn’t mine. Not anymore, anyway.
I tilted my head to the side as I examined her, trying to read the expression on her face. The moonlight caught a tear that trickled down her cheek.
That single tear nearly ripped my soul in two. 
I almost called her name, but I was quickly reminded why I made the decision to join the darkness. I was dangerous and evil – the complete opposite of Aubrey. I shuttered as I looked down at my paws, taking in the gray fur and the claws that could rip a throat out in mere seconds.
It was ironic that sitting in the moonlight with her was one of my favorite pastimes. Then, I only saw beauty in the night. Now, I despised it and myself.
Aubrey lowered her head and sunk to the ground. Despite the sound of the wind, I could heard her whisper, “Beau…”
As my name disappeared into the night, I looked up at the moon that cursed me.
I felt it brewing in the depths of my chest, but could do nothing to stop it. I knew she would realize I was close, but I didn’t care. I howled a gut-wrenching goodbye.
