Better than cough syrup...

This is my most favorite time of the year. I have an honest reason to cuddle up in sweaters and blankets, lounge with good reading material and sip spiced apple cider.

Every first week of October for the past 10 years has been more memorable for the unhappy coincidence of two events: I have been sick on my birthday.

Since I was the tender age of 24, I've spent my birthday with a runny nose and a muddled head (and one year I sprained my ankle while celebrating with said muddled head). That has been my birthday spanking. Yay, me.

Because the momentous anniversary of my birth is not yet upon us, I still hold out hope that I will be recovered. I am self-medicating with blogs and tea and lots of sleep-inducing drugs.

So, instead of astounding you with the visions from my delirious state, I'd like to point you in the direction of a few bloggers who have clearer perceptions of the world around them.

Raven Red and her South African school spanking tale.

Tenth Muse Top, and her beautiful story of Persephone.

If you haven't yet checked out the red-bottomed girl, Celine, I urge you to do so. Her tale of promised muffins and a looming spanking is a great place to start.

Also, Cookie and Thomas are celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Birchwood Academy Clips Store. Have a look at their out-takes video and wish them congratulations.

Go, give these blogs some love while I make myself some chicken noodle soup and dream of a healthy (and hearty) reunion with D.