Short story link ...

'The Boy Who Was Born Wrapped in Barbed Wire', by Christopher Barzak

I've just been reading The Stolen Child (Keith Donohue) and this story shares certain qualities: but Barzak's language is rich and poetic and ... hmm, acoustic, good for reading aloud, while I think Donohue's is aiming for transparency.

In praise of PINK DRINK

via ajshepherd: Strawberries are good for you but having them in a cocktail may make them even healthier, a study suggests. The fruit contains compounds that can protect against cancer, heart disease and arthritis. But having them with alcohol, such as in a daiquiri, boosts these antioxidant properties

Raspberry Martini at Las Iguanas = HEALTH DRINK. Eeeee!

Cat amidst the flowers

Cat amidst the flowers
Originally uploaded by tamaranth.

It's *spring*!