kaoruhana
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Created On: 05/19/2021 11:40:53
I'm glad you enjoyed the drabbles. It wasn't until I started writing them that I realized how much I missed writing drabbles! Slow burn is fun, but so are drabbles. My actual favorite to write was actually the first (and the second). Playing around with a darker Sesshomaru was fun. And yes, tengu child cuteness! By the way, if you haven't already, you should really check out "Happenstance" because Sage McMae does a much better job of merging SessKag and Harry Potter better than I can. Feedback from KShadeslady: Hi! I think I’m a little behind on answering your replies now! ???????????? I do love the drabbles. It’s like getting a little gift when they show up in my inbox. I will have to look her up on AO3. I know I’m reading someone good when some of my favorite authors show up in the reviews. A lot of folks have great ideas but they think that they can just throw them down on paper and it will be wonderful. But we both know that that’s when the hard work starts. The editing and rewriting to make sure you have an interesting and coherent story. A good writer makes it look simple. Not everyone has that gift. I like these fanfic sites because it gives new writers a great place to start. I try not to be hypercritical and I always try to be supportive of a less than confident writer. If I do have a suggestion, I try to cloak it in a velvet glove. Sometimes it helps, sometimes it doesn’t. I may not be a great writer but I have a good feel for grammar and the way a sentence/paragraph should feel.
Well, that’s my rant and now I’m done.
Cheers and Good Night, Leslie
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kaoruhana
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Created On: 05/12/2021 10:51:12
I finally get around to replying to your reviews (here at least). My hope is to get caught up by the weekend. I'm glad you like the little drabbles I do. Deal was a lot of fun to write because I wanted to squeeze as many definitions of it I could in 100 words 
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FragmentedMatter
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Created On: 05/06/2021 15:31:58
Hi Leslie! Thank you for all of your comments on Compatibility! Things are definitely going sideways, and Inuyasha certainly isn't doing himself any favours! Hopefully Kagome will open her eyes sooner than later!
I'm so happy that your daughter and son-in-law's first show/market went well! I know that can be incredibly nerve-wracking, but I bet it was a smashing success!
Unfortunately, I'm still waiting to get my first shot; I was able to register, at least, but still no official date. I'm glad that you were able to get both shots, though - despite feeling like a guinea pig! I am a little hesitant about getting certain brands of the vaccine, but with classes supposedly resuming in the fall, I'd rather be vaccinated - in any capacity 
Hope you're doing well!
-Miranda Feedback from KShadeslady: Hi Miranda, I’m a bit behind on my reading and catching up on my answers. Hopefully you’ll be able to get you shot soon. One of my other favorite authors, kaoruhana, has sent me on a wonderful, wild goose chase of reading some writers that don’t get a lot of love. I just caught up on Happenstance by Sage Mcmae. It’s a Kags/Sess/Harry Potter crossover. It’s blended together so well I could almost squeal! Lots of little joyful Easter eggs too. If you love HP, you would like this.
I’m enjoying my reading now because we have family coming to visit next weekend. Right after they leave, my brother and SIL are coming. I haven’t seen him since 2018, when I traveled to Scotland to visit them He worked there for almost 2 years. So that will be fun.
Thank you for sending love for my daughter and Son-in-law. They have gotten moved out to their new home and are settling in. My son in law got a job , so that’s good. They are getting their business set up. Now, if they can get rid of their old home, all will be good.
Things around here are getting back to nearly normal again. I’m glad for that. Hope that’s happening around where you live too.
Take care of yourself and your family.
Cheers, Leslie
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FragmentedMatter
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Created On: 04/12/2021 19:01:58
As always, thank you so much for your comments and support of both Compatibility and Inevitability, Leslie! I'm so glad that you've liked the recent updates; to be honest, I've had way too much fun getting back into this story! And you correctly guessed who the kosode belonged to!
I'm so sorry to hear that both your daughter and son-in-law lost their jobs, but I love that they're developing their own business! I remember you saying that your daughter does pet portraits, and I'm so glad that she's able to pursue that more Bee keeping/harvesting will keep them out of trouble, though, and I think a lot of people are looking to buy more local products, which is perfect!
Oh my goodness! It sounds like you've been busy too! I'm glad that your surgeries went well and that you're recovering! That's wonderful that you'll be able to (or have already gotten) the vaccine! Where I am, my age group is the last of the last 
I hope that spring has been treating you well!
Take care, and stay safe
-Miranda Feedback from KShadeslady: Hi Miranda! Thanks for saying Hi. I have been enjoying your updates. They have been fun! Lucky guess on the kosode but since they were at the family residence, I took a guess from his reactions. I love it when mom makes an appearance in one way or another.
Thanks for the encouragement for my daughter and her husband. They did a show /market this weekend and they did pretty good for their first time. Fingers crossed for continued success.
Yes, we have both gotten the shots. The second one gave me fever for a day and a sore arm but otherwise no other issues. Other than I feel like a guinea pig for testing. I’m not comfortable with that. I’m not an anti-vaxer, but I don’t think there has been enough testing (like the Johnson and Johnson one). But that’s just me.
You take care and keep in touch.
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FragmentedMatter
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Created On: 02/12/2021 15:54:29
Thank you so much for all your love on Compatibility, Leslie! Being an open, honest person, Kagome definitely has a hard time with secrets! I'll have to check out Journeys in Japan; it sounds super interesting, and Japan is such a beautiful place! I'd love to go back there one day.
Where I am, we have quite a few restrictions to reduce the spread of Covid, but thankfully, as an introvert, it hasn't affected my day-to-day life. I've also been very fortunate to still have work (more work than expected), which I can do from home, so that's been keeping me busy too.
I hope you and your family have been well and are staying safe! I'm glad that you tested negative and that you're able to get out sometimes
Take care, and stay safe
-Miranda Feedback from KShadeslady: Hi Miranda, so good to hear from you. I’m glad you are able to work from home and that you are busy. My son in law is also an introvert and he’s been enjoying the forced isolation. They both lost their jobs last year and have been working on setting up their own business. They’ve been keeping bees for a few years now and the hives are finally getting established. We may be able to start harvesting this year. Heather also does beautiful pet portraits, fantasy art and caricatures. Heath has been learning leatherwork. He’s going to pick up a job to fill in the gaps. It’s a big jump but they are getting things together. She’s already been doing a lot of commissions and they’re selling a lot of honey. They are working on getting the website up and going too.
We are doing okay. Turns out I needed surgery to fix a large hiatal hernia (tear in my diaphragm ???? Yeah I had to look that up). Well my gallbladder had to go too. That was 2 weeks ago and I’m doing much better. Lee has gotten one shot and is waiting on the second one. I’m going to get mine later this month. We’ve both tested again (I had to for the surgery) and we were both negative again. So I guess we’re pretty healthy. I haven’t had a sniffle...let me knock on wood so karma doesn’t kiss me!
Waiting on the storm to get here. It’s going to be really cold for us here. 8 degrees on Tuesday morning! And up to 8 inches of snow! Yikes! We live in the south so we don’t have to have that stuff!
Well you take care, keep busy and warm! ??
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Drosselmeyer
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Created On: 02/03/2021 02:53:58
Hi you! Thank you so much for all your comments When Comes the Rain, the married series, and also On Unexpected Love (if I've missed one here, I deeply apologize!). I always love seeing your comments and really appreciate the time you take to do so. I hope you and your husband are staying safe! If that link still won't copy and paste right for you in that married fic, PM me and I will try to get it to you directly! Feedback from KShadeslady: Thank you. We are well. Trying to stay warm this coming week is the challenge of the moment. Really good for this Southern girl! LOL
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Drosselmeyer
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Created On: 01/20/2021 02:53:30
Thank you, Kshadeslady! And they are definitely making headway through the rough bits! Feedback from KShadeslady: Thank you for the PM. That is always so nice to get. Hope you are doing well and are not too restricted from getting around.
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Drosselmeyer
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Created On: 01/12/2021 00:20:27
Hi! Thank you so much for all of your kind words on On Unexpected Love! Feedback from KShadeslady: It been lots of fun to read. Your stories are delightful.
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kaoruhana
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Created On: 01/01/2021 12:56:32
Hello! I'm so glad you stuck around and enjoyed the Christmas stories I posted. I actually spent an entire month studying abroad in Oxford, so yes, I can understand how amazing it was to experience the history in England!
The tree my parents first bought, way back in '98, when we first moved to the US has long since disappeared. But, my mother is still proud of the electric Christmas Star she bought then which ALWAYS tops our (main) tree. And my dad takes pride in carefully storing his blow-mold Santa (15 years old) who greets visitors to our house from his position near the front door. I think it's those little traditions that are worth it!
Happy New Year! I hope you have a wonderful 2021! Feedback from KShadeslady: I’ve always enjoyed Christmas themed stories (yes, I’m a Hallmark channel addict!????????), so you know I loved this series.
Sadly, I didn’t get to spend much time in Oxford. I was on temporary duty at RAF Fairford , which is close but I didn’t have time to explore much. It was a beautiful area. I loved it there. I like being able to share my love of the UK with others.
I Love sharing those traditions about family. I hope a few we have get carried on into the future. I wish you the Happiest New Year. I’m ready for a good one.
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kaoruhana
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Created On: 12/19/2020 18:03:16
Thank you for your review/ kind words. And yes, doesn't everyone just love Rin at times? Feedback from KShadeslady: I need a Rin in my life. We would love a grandchild to spoil! LOL! Or two! I think we have watched the series on the castles. We have been to a few of them. The opulence is overwhelming. But so beautiful. Another good series is about the great cathedrals. Been to a lot of them too. Westminster is so beautiful. We had a big one near us, Ely Cathedral. I spent an afternoon there on the upper floors working on a brass rubbing of a Knight whilst the choir practiced a requiem down below. It was amazing. My Knight hangs in the living room, along with a lady and a huge Angel headstone from Holland. We also had Bury St. Edmunds and Kings College in Cambridge. I loved living there. So. Much. History!
I’ve had you on my mind and I’ve been sending you and yours prayers. I hope you are able to be together and comfort each other. May you have Blessings of peace during this Christmas season.
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