Bridget died on 03 January 2014.

I lived with Bridget for about 16 years. She came to live with me as an eight week old kitten.

Bridget (2008)

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Once again I have had a wonderful but frustrating Yuletide.

First: my gifts.
I received two fabulous presents. Both apparently were pinch-hits as the person originally assigned was unable to complete a story:

King and the Maiden
Length: 7,509 words
This is another chapter in Kipling's Stalky & Co and masterfully written.

Cobbler's Tales ( Read more... )

Dear Yuletide Author:

Thank you for writing my request. I really hope you have fun with it, enjoying the prompts you received. I provided optional details, because I understand they can be helpful. If you prefer to write something different, I am sure I will enjoy that too.

( Look here for my requests and tips about what I like )

I saw the link to this quiz on a friend's journal and took the quiz:

you are darkgreen
#006400
Your dominant hue is green. You're logical and steadfast, focused on figuring life out and doing what makes sense. You value being trusted because you know you're taking the time to figure things out and everyone should just follow you.

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Thank you for writing me a story. I really hope you have fun with it, enjoying the prompts you received. I provided optional details, because I understand they can be helpful. If you prefer to write something different, I am sure I will enjoy that too.

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A shaded litter was waiting. They put down his stretcher by it....When I came down the gangplank, a horse was being led up. "That's better," he said. "They can see now whether I'm dead."... He sat straight as if on parade. (from Mary Renault's The Persian Boy, Chpt 23, p. 313 - about Alexander the Great's recuperation from his chest wound ( Read more... )

His lips were parted, drawing in, through the pain, just enough air for life. The breath hissed softly.... (from Mary Renault's The Persian Boy chapt. 23, p. 309 - when Alexander the Great is wounded in the Mallian campaign)

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Title: War Host
Author: Florence A. Watson
Books: The Persian Boy
Character: Sisygambis, Alexander
Mentioned: Darius
Written for: Brigit’s Flame February 2013 Challenge (week two)
Prompt: Vulture
Rating: General
Length: 396 words
Disclaimer: I do not own these characters and make no profit from them.
Acknowledgements: When King Darius of Persia ( Read more... )