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My manager has the knack of writing accusatory lists. I wish she didn’t.

Title: Party, part 5
Series: A Balance of Harmonies (Three)
Status: Chapter one hundred twenty-eight of hopefully not to many more
Genre: m/m romance, drama, city life, businessmen
Rating: R
Content: sketching, stories, Rapunzel, brothers, questions, paintings, decisions, food, confusing, an interlude, jealousy, comparison, goodbyes, dancing
Length: about 3,400 words
Summary: Peregrine makes a sale. Kurt meets new family. Emil avoids guests.

Master list

( Would you rather be elves or dwarfs? )

Crossposts: http://frogs-of-war.livejournal.com/122373.html

The Coconut oil in my pantry is solid again. This might not seem like such a big deal, but last week we were without an air conditioner (and one day we were without windows) and the house got so hot that the oil which is normally wax hard was the same consistency as our olive oil. Coconut oil’s melting point is 76°F (24.4°C) and even at night, my house didn’t get much under this. But now the weather’s cooled a bit (under 80° (26.6°) during the day) and even though the house obstinately stays 2° hotter than outside, the coconut oil hasn’t melted again.

Title: Party, part four
Series: A Balance of Harmonies (Three)
Status: Chapter one hundred twenty-seven of gobs
Genre: m/m romance, drama, city life, businessmen
Rating: R
Content: disconcertion, tears, introductions, awkwardness, apologies, goodbyes, a tour, questions, leaving.
Length: about 2,300 words
Summary: Peregrine points out rudeness. Kurt defends his men. And Emil can’t get away.

Master list

( I didn’t mean it like that )

Crossposts: http://frogs-of-war.livejournal.com/121629.html

I’ve been working so much lately (and being busy on the days I don’t work) that I breathed a sigh of relief over my sparse hours next week. Then I had a mild freak out that getting worse. I can’t survive on 12 hours a week. I can’t even keep my health insurance. So I went and ask the Deli for hours. He’ll have some the week after next. I’ll take what I can get. But he’ll really only need me for holidays and people’s vacations. He is fully staffed.

And I’d look around for other departments, but my manager might be leaving next month, which would mean I’m working forty hour weeks until the store can hire a new floral manager, so even if she doesn’t leave until September I’ll still average 20 hours this quarter. But if she doesn’t leave at all, I’ll be sunk. And my take-home pay from a 12 hour week (after insurance and taxes) will only be about $50 dollars and we need to by a new kind of air conditioner (over $300) to replace the one that we aren’t allowed to use anymore. And it’s still 80°F (26.6°C) outside at 10pm.

Title: Party, part 3
Series: A Balance of Harmonies (Three)
Status: Chapter one hundred twenty-six of gobs
Genre: m/m romance, drama, city life, businessmen
Rating: R
Content: cards, special skill, babies, hiding the phone, comments, passing the babies, tears, clinging, dreams come true, sketching, warm hug, introduction, greeting
Length: about 2,300 words
Summary: Kurt has a trick. Emil meets his grandmother. And Peregrine keeps his pencil busy.

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( So you can win again? )

Crossposts: http://frogs-of-war.livejournal.com/121457.html

I am so tired. My next real day off isn’t until Thursday and my last one was a week ago last Monday. I wrote this chapter while talking to my mom who was over for the week.

And for some reason my face feels like it’s burned when I put on sunscreen (to keep it from actually being burned), I’ve tried several different kinds now and the least painful one just makes my eyes water like I’ve been exposed to fumes. So I went out to buy a lotion with sunscreen, in hopes that would be gentler and I had the chose between a gentle one and one used to treat redness. I didn’t have any redness, so I bought the slightly cheaper one. Only this morning in my shower I used my face wash like I’ve used hundreds of times before and my face burned and has continued to hurt more than fifteen hours later. And my cheeks are red.

When I got home from work, I put on the new lotion on one side of my face, just in case it hurt me too, which it did, but oddly the lotioned side hurt less (but still hurt) a half an hour later. So I guess I should have bought the slightly more expensive stuff. Only I don’t want to go back and buy the other bottle. This stuff already cost twice as much as sunscreen. That would be like doubling the price again. And I’m not sure it would soothe anything. Plus I should be saving up for a standing air conditioner. The apartment is getting new windows next month and window a/c units void the windows’ warranty. Just in time for the hottest months of the year.

Title: Party, part 2
Series: A Balance of Harmonies (Three)
Status: Chapter one hundred twenty-five of more than enough
Genre: m/m romance, drama, city life, businessmen
Rating: R
Content: baking, plans, company, mommy time, return, big eyes, love, painting, conversation, truth
Length: about 3,300 words
Summary: Emil plays host and Peregrine reveals that he knows the secret.

Master list

( every description of a cute kid rolled into one )

Crossposts: http://frogs-of-war.livejournal.com/121100.html

Last week, I spent Monday doing all the stuff that needed to get done, so I could write on Tuesday with no interruptions. Only one of the things I did on Monday was make an appointment, which turned out to be on Tuesday. And with an hour plus commute each way, I wasn’t going to be well after noon. But I still had Thursday.

Only I didn’t end up having Thursday off. Or Friday morning. And today my son graduates, tomorrow we have a Mother’s Day/double birthday/graduation party. Then my mom comes to visit for a week that I’ll be working twice as many hours as I expected. Then my kids are out of school. And this is all I’ve written of Harmonies. When am I going to find the time?

I saw Iron Man 3 for my daughter’s birthday. I don’t think these are spoilers: There were only three trailers before the movie and then the red Marvel screen flashed (just like it had for Thor and Wolverine) and Tony Stark talked over a black screen. The opening credits rolled at the end. And the after credits scene was Tony being Tony and explains why the story was told the way it was. A lot of fun all around.

Title: Party, part 1
Series: A Balance of Harmonies (Three)
Status: Chapter one hundred twenty-four of hopefully not to many more
Genre: m/m romance, drama, city life, businessmen
Rating: R
Content: stress, distraction, shower, slow mornings, guests, discussions, cleaning, more family, sketching, chatting, guests, games, introductions, tears
Length: about 2,400 words
Summary: Emil worries. Peregrine introduces. And Kurt comforts.

Master list

( Depends on how enthusiastic you are )

Crossposts: http://frogs-of-war.livejournal.com/120663.html

I read an article on how to work more efficiently. 90 min is as long as the brain can really take doing the same thing before it needs a break. Three 90 min blocks of work can get more done, better, than working straight through. So I thought I’d try it.

My first day was Memorial Day with my house full of people. I got the first 90 min block completed (just as I was starting to flag, so I think the numbers work) then I had other stuff to do. I tried it again on Tuesday, when I wasn’t feeling well. I got a lot done, but only managed two of the 90 min blocks. I wanted to try all three. I thought I’d use one for Harmonies, one for editing the Bluebeard and posting it, and one for reworking Gestures or working on the sequel.

My daughter leaves just before 10, so I got all ready, set a timer and got to work reading the chapter up to where I’d quit last time, but before I got a single word written my mother called, almost in tears. It was about my sister. Again. Two hours later I’d talked her down. At least I got a little writing done later.

And the kids will all be out of school for the summer soon. I may have to try this again in September. Uninterrupted minutes don’t exist when children are present, even if they are all teenagers.

Title: About JJ
Series: A Balance of Harmonies (Three)
Status: Chapter one hundred twenty-three of gobs
Genre: m/m romance, drama, city life, businessmen
Rating: R
Content: drips, coffee, and a long talk
Length: about 2,200 words
Summary: Peregrine needs to stay more than he wants to go.

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( I care about the kid )

Crossposts: http://frogs-of-war.livejournal.com/120220.html

I have had quite a week with Friday being the climax. ( why I didn't fill out the form below )

Title: Preparations
Series: A Balance of Harmonies (Three)
Status: Chapter one hundred twenty-two of some
Genre: m/m romance, drama, city life, businessmen
Rating: R
Content: stuff
Length: about 2,300 words
Summary: Things

Master list

( We promise not to watch )

Crossposts: http://frogs-of-war.livejournal.com/120050.html

I’m working on a Bluebeard-like tale at the moment because I don’t think I’ve ever seen it done fluffy (I hated this story as a kid) and I was explaining the dynamic between the brothers to my daughter and she said they were Thor and Loki, which would make the main character Balder.

In researching for the story, I found out that the most popular (French) version is the only one the main character has to be rescued in. In all the other, older ones, she rescues herself and her older sisters by her wits. Now, that sounds more like a Fairy Tale.

Title: Tree surprise
Series: A Balance of Harmonies (Three)
Status: Chapter one hundred twenty-one of many
Genre: m/m romance, drama, city life, businessmen
Rating: R
Content: calls unanswered, party planning, invitations, voicemail, a surprise tree, rain, talk, freezing, warmth
Length: about 3,300 words
Summary: Kurt isn’t alone. Emil loses control of decorating. And Peregrine gests a bit chilly.

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( I'll wait for you )

Crossposts: http://frogs-of-war.livejournal.com/119043.html

I worked twice as many hours Wednesday to Sunday than I normally do in a week. And even though I went home early (an eight hour day rather than 10-11) yesterday, I was still too tired to post this. I’m really so exhausted that just typing this paragraph has tired me out.

Title: Soothing
Series: A Balance of Harmonies (Three)
Status: Chapter one hundred twenty of lots
Genre: m/m romance, drama, city life, businessmen
Rating: R
Content: plans, phone call, final details, a warning, playing, parking, cold companions, sleep, happiness, a call, dinner
Length: about 1,800 words
Summary: Kurt makes plans. Emil talks on the phone. And Peregrine sleeps the day away.

Master list

( I… can’t… wait )

Crossposts: http://frogs-of-war.livejournal.com/119003.html

One of the two helpers has been pulled from the floral schedule next week. This isn’t the one going on vacation. The store manager gave indications that she might just allow overtime. I don’t see how two and a half people will do job of five otherwise.

Title: Tears
Series: A Balance of Harmonies (Three)
Status: Chapter one hundred nineteen of
Genre: m/m romance, drama, city life, businessmen
Rating: R
Content: the doorbell, writing, a welcome, cocoa, reluctance, a question, family, tears, numbers, comfort, dinner
Length: about 1,700 words
Summary: Emil has a visitor. Kurt gets jealous. Peregrine is prepared.

Master list

( He looks like me )

Crossposts: http://frogs-of-war.livejournal.com/118399.html

I’m exhausted and I haven’t even started the two crazy weeks between now and Mother’s Day. One of our helpers is on vacation for the next three weeks and another leaves the Friday before Mother’s Day and the third is needed as a checker for several of the days, so this years it mostly just going to be me and my manager. We won’t even have anyone to cover our lunches on the Saturday before (which is also prom) since she arrives at 6am and someone (and I’m the only one left) has to stick around until 9pm. That day would be so much nicer with five people in the department.

Title: A Thousand Pounds
Series: A Balance of Harmonies (Three)
Status: Chapter one hundred eighteen of 150?
Genre: m/m romance, drama, city life, businessmen
Rating: R
Content: dragon, art, standing his ground, a good image, family love, interrogation, hopeful faces, enthusiasm, reflection
Length: about 1,300 words
Summary: Kurt feels the love. Emil holds his breath. Peregrine saves the world one child at a time.

Master list

( You can breathe now )

Crossposts: http://frogs-of-war.livejournal.com/118057.html

I think I’m going to have to rework Gestures to add more of Colt’s attraction to his two hunks. This read-through (tenth, maybe dozenth in the last few months) I’ve caught all sorts of mistakes (I’ve spelled the planet’s language in several different ways) and places where I need to add feelings and what Colt eyes are lingering over and I’m only at page 40 of 99. I’ve also just realize that both Orion and Python are men who can do anything they put their minds to, which is quite the turn-on for Colt. Maybe he just loves Lion for his body.

But I think I’ve discovered some of these because I had to solidify things in my head for the sequel (like what the Port looked like), so I wonder if I shouldn’t spend some quality time finishing it up and then hit the first story again.

Title: Competing
Series: A Balance of Harmonies (Three)
Status: Chapter one hundred sixteen of gobs
Genre: m/m romance, drama, city life, businessmen
Rating: R
Content: watching a workout, blessings, cookies, showing off, family, night flight, running away, joining the club
Length: about 3,300 words
Summary: Emil makes cookies. Peregrine visits his parents. And Kurt shows off.

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( Peregrine’s blessing ran in multitudes )

Current Mood: tired
Crossposts: http://frogs-of-war.livejournal.com/117626.html

My poor son. ( coming out )

Title: Giving Thanks
Series: A Balance of Harmonies (Three)
Status: Chapter one hundred fifteen of quite a few more
Genre: m/m romance, drama, city life, businessmen
Rating: R
Content: painting, tired kids, a promise, staying in, foreboding, joy, cooking, friendly conversation, seeing beyond, straight talk
Length: about 2,200 words
Summary: Peregrine paints. Emil cooks. And Kurt ignores the unpleasant things in life.

Master list

( Would you care for this dance? )

Crossposts: http://frogs-of-war.livejournal.com/117160.html

The day is beautiful and I’m not feeling well. Can’t the good weather hold off until I’m neither ill nor have to work, so I can enjoy it?

Title: Breakfast
Series: A Balance of Harmonies (Three)
Status: Chapter one hundred fourteen of gobs
Genre: m/m romance, drama, city life, businessmen
Rating: R
Content: perfect night, sadness, resolve, driving, welcome, breakfast, kids, discomfort, plans, interruption, faceoff
Length: about 1,900 words
Summary: Peregrine goes home. Kurt doesn’t want to. And Emil shows his spine.

Master list

( Hours? )

Crossposts: http://frogs-of-war.livejournal.com/116195.html

This is basically what it looks like. The arrows are sliding doors. The row of arrows points to where the shouji doors will be when they are all together (maybe within their own cubby in the wall). I did realize that I've got the balcony off Peregrine's studio facing the wrong direction. It should be east, overlooking the street, not north over the armory. Peregrine wants to see people. Actually, I think that's the way it is on the building I modeled theirs after. Only the forth floor where the stone balcony was (and no longer is—Did I dream it?) doesn't have all these extra balconies like all the floors above have. But since I have no need to be exact, I'm going to make it my way.

Their place is huge. I could fit my entire apartment in there three times with space left over (look how tiny the king sized bed looks in their bedroom). I feel almost guilty giving them so much space. By since this is a fantasy condo...

The kitchen has an island and I'm not sure where the door between the guest bedroom and it's bathroom is and the place might not look so huge if I drew furniture, but I think I should spend that time writing.

Crossposts: http://frogs-of-war.livejournal.com/115593.html

I spent the day writing (and finishing!) the second part of Claimed. I'm in the weird part of this cold, where I can breath and I'm no longer hacking up lungs (although the cartilage on my ribs is still inflamed, so it hurts to breath) and I don't feel all that bad any more, but I get dizzy when I stand up for too long. I have an eight hour shift tomorrow. I'll just have to see how that goes.

Title: Completely Different
Series: A Balance of Harmonies (Three)
Status: Chapter one hundred thirteen of maybe 150
Genre: m/m romance, drama, city life, businessmen
Rating: R
Content: breakfast, investigating, plans, cleaning, joy, disappointment, comfort, annoyance, conflicting ideas, a night in, temptation, goodbye, perfection
Length: about 1,300 words
Summary: Peregrine has plans. Emil is loved. And Kurt’s dream comes true.

Master list

( Tonight was going to be spectacular )

Crossposts: http://frogs-of-war.livejournal.com/115426.html

Title: Old Home, New Home
Series: A Balance of Harmonies (Three)
Status: Chapter one hundred twleve of lots
Genre: m/m romance, drama, city life, businessmen
Rating: R
Content: ideas, imagining, exploring, joy, christening, impatience, putting stuff away, plans
Length: about 1,000 words
Summary: Peregrine has plans. Emil loves everything. Kurt is impatient.

Master list

( Our bedroom! )

Crossposts: http://frogs-of-war.livejournal.com/114443.html

It’s not even nine and I’m dead on my feet. I’ve been working way too much for way too many weeks in a row (will way too many more to come). And on my day off I wrote a version of Rumpelstiltskin instead of working on Harmonies. I haven’t filled in the blanks for the what-you're-reading on this chapter, but I can’t put off posting it (sometimes I hate self-imposed deadlines). If someone can think of a better chapter title, let me know.

Only one more day of work. Then I’m going to sleep in until noon.

So. Tired.

Title: A Mix
Series: A Balance of Harmonies (Three)
Status: Chapter one hundred eleven of
Genre: m/m romance, drama, city life, businessmen
Rating: R
Content: Stuff
Length: about 1,800 words
Summary: Stuff

Master list

( They are growing on me )

Crossposts: http://frogs-of-war.livejournal.com/113935.html

This true story is the cutest thing I’ve read in forever. It reminds me of my stories (especially a few that have never been written).

Title: Getting it Right
Series: A Balance of Harmonies (Three)
Status: Chapter one hundred ten of
Genre: m/m romance, drama, city life, businessmen
Rating: R
Content: questions, ideas, lunch, a story, suggestions, annoyance, explanation, families, possible kids, a bet, flowers
Length: about 1,500 words
Summary: Emil makes lunch. Peregrine finds the spark. And Kurt steps aside.

Master list

( Will they have to sneak past the landlady? )

Crossposts: http://frogs-of-war.livejournal.com/113802.html

I had three weeks busy weeks at work and now is the time for famine. I only work two days this week. I’m going have to ask the deli if they have a few hours to spare. They didn’t last time I asked, but one can hope. And until then I’ll work on finishing the Wolfman story (the notebook I’ve been writing it in before bed is getting full) and Gestures 2 (16k, and several story-days, in and Colt has yet to get more than a kiss from either of his predators).

Title: Effort
Series: A Balance of Harmonies (Three)
Status: Chapter one hundred nine of
Genre: m/m romance, drama, city life, businessmen
Rating: R
Content: loneliness, begging, negotiations, intentions, questions, cookies, comfort, a ’20 painting and another, sleep, morning, ignorance, stories, homework, making out
Length: about 2,600 words
Summary: Kurt works alone. Peregrine paints. Emil comforts.

Master list

( Ignorance can be cured )

Crossposts: http://frogs-of-war.livejournal.com/113427.html

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A Balance of Harmonies: Party, part 5

A Balance of Harmonies: Party, part 4

A Balance of Harmonies: Party, part 3

A Balance of Harmonies: Party, part 2

A Balance of Harmonies: Party, part 1

A Balance of Harmonies: About JJ

A Balance of Harmonies: Preparations

A Balance of Harmonies: Tree Surprise

A Balance of Harmonies: Soothing

A Balance of Harmonies: Tears

A Balance of Harmonies: A Thousand Pounds

A Balance of Harmonies: Competing

A Balance of Harmonies: Giving Thanks

A Balance of Harmonies: Breakfast

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A Balance of Harmonies: Completely Different

A Balance of Harmonies: Old Home, New Home

A Balance of Harmonies: A Mix

A Balance of Harmonies: Getting it Right

A Balance of Harmonies: Effort

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