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For weeks, I'd been spicing up my sex life with my husband by telling him fantasies about having a threesome. As I got better at it, I added more and more details. We even had it down to two different kinds of women, and life had never been better. Then, one day while I was having coffee, I met Lena. She was exactly how I described our perfect third, almost like she'd just stepped out of one of my fantasies. I had no idea that Lena was going to make my fantasy a reality!

My best friend was always quirky and a little bit crazy, so when she whisked me away for a day of relaxation as a birthday present months late, I wasn't all that surprised. I sure got surprised when I realized what happened at this particular business! While I was enjoying the heat from a hot spring pool, a bunch of naked women came in, and they were prepared to give me my first lesbian sex experience. Let's just say I have a new appreciation for day spas!

When I found out my husband's best friend asked him about swapping wives, I was a little bit put off. Still, after a few minutes of conversation, the thought of my husband sleeping with another woman and the thought of him getting turned on because I was with another man really excited me. We took the plunge, and when it happened it was rough, intense, and beyond anything I'd ever expected. My husband and me, swingers doing wife swaps!

As a boy, Frank Mederos’ grandfather teaches him to fish, to navigate the seas, and to think for himself, much-needed skills under the new Castro regime. When Frank is drafted into the army, he is soon promoted to the Special Forces, where he is privy to top military secrets. But young Frank has no sympathy for Fidel. He thirsts for freedom and longs to join his girlfriend who has left Cuba for America. Frank yearns to defect, but his timing couldn’t be worse. Frank’s true story, a tale of love, loss, and courage, will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

Lia Stanton, a woman who likes things safe, accidentally gets caught in a wormhole when she's just supposed to be getting a nice, easy fluff piece to write. It throws her forward in time and space, landing her on a planet she doesn't recognize. On the heels of her arrival, she's accused of espionage and forms a connection to a man she never should have met. Troll Maglaya is on his third tour of duty on Jarved Nine. Just when he thinks nothing here can surprise him, he's assigned to watch a suspected spy. As soon as he sees Lia, he knows her claim of time travel is true - he's carried a drawing of her for years, one made fifty years earlier.

Communications specialist Ravyn Verdier is on a mission to test the habitability of Jarved Nine when her team is mysteriously killed. Sent to rescue her, commander Damon Brody becomes stranded on the planet with her. Trapped on a world harboring an unimaginable evil, Ravyn and Damon must depend on one another - and they discover love is the only force strong enough to battle their unseen enemy.

Capt. Kendall Thomas has been plagued by dreams of blood, dreams so horrifying they leave her trembling in the night. Kendall has good reason to be afraid. She's discovered thieves are stealing artifacts from the alien city on Jarved Nine, and the smugglers will do anything to protect their lucrative sideline - even commit murder.

Mark’s dog, Wolfie, is part malamute, part German shepherd, and all heart. Mark can hardly imagine life without his big, loving canine companion. But in 1969, the Vietnam War is still raging, and when Mark learns that the army needs scout dogs, he decides to send Wolfie. As his dad says, a smart dog like Wolfie could save a lot of soldiers - soldiers like Mark’s brother, Danny. Besides, it seems like the patriotic thing to do. Inspired by real events, this is a heartbreaking story about sacrifice, loyalty, and the complex meanings of patriotism.

A storm the size of Texas brews when Gloria Powell and Kai Chang meet in a Ft. Worth hotel. They have come to discuss the future of Lily, the daughter Gloria adopted from China and the sister Kai hopes to reclaim. Kai is a doctor who had to give up her little sister during the Cultural Revolution and has since discovered that an inherited genetic defect may be waiting to fatally strike Lily. Gloria's relationship with her daughter is tattered and strained, and the arrival of Kai, makes Gloria fearful.

Recorded on January 29, 2005 at the First Parish Unitarian Church in Cambridge, MA.

Ronald Reagan’s daughter writes with a moving openness about losing her father to Alzheimer’s disease. The simplicity with which she reveals the intensity, the rush, the flow of her feelings encompasses all the surprises and complexities that ambush us when death gradually, unstoppably invades life.

When a mysterious benefactor offers three single, attractive career women the use of his Beverly Hills mansion, pool, and card for a year. At the exclusive polo grounds, spas, and parties of the very rich, all three women meet the desirable, wealthy men they dreamed of. But as the champagne bubbles fade, each one discovers that the dream has a dark side.

Meet the members of the Love, Joy, Peace, and Deliverance Community Choir, a group of young adults joined together through their passion for singing the Lord’s praises - although their hearts are far from the things of God. Patrice Russell was raised in the church, but she is hell bent on living like the devil, not even trying to get help for the sex addiction she knows she has. Lorene McCall has been Patrice's best friend since childhood. When she's not singing, Lorene is cussin' like a sailor.

Brothers Jimmy and Jack Sullivan live a nomadic life doing what they love: touring with their band, The Unknown Souls. But Jack’s recent engagement to Kara has everyone looking forward to a Christmas destination wedding in Ireland. Unlike his brother, Jimmy never expected to fall in love. But he feels a sense of peace and happiness whenever he’s around Kara’s best friend, Charlotte - which has him wondering what he’s missing. Over Thanksgiving, Jimmy and Charlotte write a song while sitting together on the back porch.

Love us, hate us, have a drink with us! Join two light hearted, occasionally amusing friends as we delve into our favorite obsessions; mysteries, legends, myths, crime and spirits of all kinds. Fall down the rabbit hole where libations and shenanigans will ensue.

Introducing 50 Things to Know About Retirement Travel: Time to See the World by Patti Thompson—an eye-opening guide that offers a fresh perspective on traveling during your golden years. Unlike other books that merely outline dos and don'ts, this book takes you on a transformative exploration, presenting you with invaluable advice and tapping into Patti's firsthand experiences.

Murder, Mother & Me is a true crime podcast that delves into the chilling stories of crime, mystery and everything in between. Join hosts Patti & Josh - a mother-son duo - as each week they explore some of the most notorious murders and some lesser-known cases, offering unique insights and a personal touch. With a quirky family dynamic and a passion for uncovering the truth, each episode offers a compelling journey through crime, mystery, and the unknown. Follow us on instagram @murdermotherandmepodcast

and in the end… No matter what, It’s All Mishegoss!

This groundbreaking book shows you how to work with different types of ancestors to find, develop, and celebrate the personal power of your inner badass. By embracing the strength of your lineage-both blood relatives and those chosen by the heart-you can receive wisdom and guidance when you need it the most. Badass Ancestors provides a compelling series of rituals, meditations, mantras, and exercises that connect you with ancestral guides.

Sometimes we just don't have what we need to make a dish, but we may have something else we can use or a replacement just sitting on the shelf in our pantry dying to be used. That's where our podcast comes in. Come along on our search for goodies in our pantry to make a meal. delpaggioscucina.substack.com