“A sea adventure like no other, a riveting romance!”
– SHIRLEE BUSBEE, NY Times Bestselling author
Paris 1782…AN INNOCENT IS TAKEN
All Claire Donet knew was the world inside the convent walls in
Saint-Denis. She had no idea her beloved papa was a pirate. But when
he seized Simon Powell’s schooner, the English privateer decided to
take the thing his enemy held most dear…her.
A BATTLE IS JOINED
The waters between France and England roil with the clashes of Claire’s
father and her captor as the last year of the American Revolution
rages on the sea, spies lurk in Paris and Claire’s passion for the
English captain rises.
“Regan Walker sweeps you away to a time and place you’ll NEVER want to
leave!” ~ Danelle Harmon, NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Author
England and France 1784
Cast out by his noble father for marrying the woman he loved, Jean
Donet
took to the sea, becoming a smuggler, delivering French brandy and
tea to the south coast of England. When his young wife died, he
nearly lost his sanity. In time, he became a pirate and then a
privateer, vowing to never again risk his heart.
As Donet’s wealth grew, so grew his fame as a daring ship’s captain,
the terror of the English Channel in the American War. When his
father and older brother die in a carriage accident in France, Jean
becomes the comte de Saintonge, a title he never wanted.
Lady Joanna West cares little for London Society, which considers her its
darling. Marriage in the ton is either dull or disastrous. She wants
no part of it. To help the poor in Sussex, she joins in their
smuggling. Now she is the master of the beach, risking her reputation
and her life. One night off the coast of Bognor, Joanna encounters
the menacing captain of a smuggling ship, never realizing he is the
mysterious comte de Saintonge.
Can Donet resist the English vixen who entices him as no other woman?
Will Lady Joanna risk all for an uncertain chance at love in the arms
of the dashing Jean Donet?
“Simply Magnificent!” – Stew Ross, author of Where Did They Put the Guillotine?
France 1794.
Zoé Ariane Donet was in love with love until she met the young
commander of the royalist army fighting the revolutionaries tearing
apart France. When the dashing young general is killed, she joins the
royalist cause, rescuing émigrés fleeing Robespierre’s Reign of Terror.
One man watches over her: Frederick West, the brother of an English
earl,
who has known Zoé since she was a precocious ten-year-old child. At
sixteen, she promised great beauty, the flower of French womanhood
about to bloom. Now, four years later, as the Terror seizes France by
the throat, Zoé has become a beautiful temptress Freddie vows to
protect with his life.
But English spies don’t live long in Revolutionary France.
Regan Walker is an award-winning, #1 Amazon bestselling author of
Regency,
Georgian and Medieval romances. She writes historically authentic
novels with real historical figures along with her fictional
characters. Among the awards she has won are the International Book
Award for Romance Fiction, the San Diego Book Award for Best
Historical Romance, the RONE Award for her medievals and the Gold
Medal Illumination Award.
In the past, the field of cheesemaking has been a predominantly male. Even though women have played a crucial role from Europe to here in the states like in Wisconsin, the cheese state.
These women have become roll models for girls, taking on the physical challenges involved with cheesemaking and stepping into this male dominated field to become successful entrepreneurs.
Of the over 1,200 active licensed cheesemakers in Wisconsin, there is a definite trend developing of more women starting their own cheesemaking businesses and becoming cheesemakers. From Marieke Penterman, who emigrated to Wisconsin from Holland to start her own dairy farm and began making Dutch-style raw milk gouda, creating a new business, to Pam Hodgson, Wisconsin’s second ever woman Master Cheesemaker and Julie Hook, the only woman to ever win the Wisconsin Cheesemakers World Championship – these notable women are breaking the mold in the world of cheese and shaping American’s modern artisan movement.
There is just too much info to post in one post on these women so I encourage you to check out their pages. From awards, to extensive training these women have earned their spot in this post.
I’ve always waned to try making cheese. It’s definitely a skill that takes a lot of hard work and patience.
When I first learned about Savannahs, I fell in love. I’m definitely a cat person. I was determined I was going to have one some day. But as I read more about it, I realized they might not be legal to own in all states!
What is a Savannah?
A Savannah is a cat breed recognized by the The International Cat Association or TICA for short. It was developed by breeding an African Serval with a domestic house cat. This creates the striking patterns, ear shape, and size of the Savannah. Savannahs are identified by generation to show just how close to their Serval lineage they are. An F1 Savannah would be a direct offspring from a Serval and house cat pairing. It goes on to F2, F3, F4, and so on. The further generation they are form the Serval the higher the number would be. F1 Savannahs typically have more of the size and closer resemble a Serval than other generations. This is generally speaking.
Because Savannahs are bred using a wild cat they are considered a “hybrid breed” This is important because this helps you to find out if owning a Savannah is legal in your state.
Savannahs can come in different colors from the yellowish coat with black spots, to gray with spots, to “melanistic” – all black. Savannahs are very smart and are said to have dog-like qualities. Savannahs can learn to walk on a leash, play fetch, and learn other tricks. They are known to be very loyal.
My F3 Savannah has learned to walk on a leash and play fetch so far. She follows me around the house and will sleep at the foot of my bed. Savannahs are good with families but are high energy so they need space to play and climb.
Are Savannahs Legal In Your State?
This question needs to be asked this way because every state is different. In fact, in some states, it can be different depending on your town or borough.
I live in Pennsylvania. Before I got my Savannah I did a lot of research. Savannahs can be expensive, and I wanted one for so long that I didn’t want to have my cat taken away because I failed to research for my area. As it turns out, Pennsylvania considers all generations of Savannahs a domestic cat so I could own any generation of Savannah I wanted.
Some states like Iowa only allow later generations as pets to include an F4 or further removed. While some states, like Rhode Island, do not allow Savannahs as pets at all unless you get a required permit.
The website, hybridlaw.com has a link to state information for owning hybrid cats. This would also include breeds like Chausies. Understand that these are general state laws but individual towns may have their own ordinances so it’s important to check both. For instance, New York allows later generations of Savannahs in some area but prohibit all Savannah generations in NYC.
F3 Savannah cat with gray color
What Happens If You Don’t Do Your Research?
Sadly, it happens. Or worse, people know but try to obtain a Savannah any way. Most reputable breeders will not knowingly sell a Savannah to someone who is in a state where it illegal to own them. People owning Savannahs can risk fines, confiscation of the animal, pets have been shot, or even jail time if they animal were to do harm. If you find yourself in this situation it’s best to consult a criminal defense attorney for advice as each state has their own laws and penalties.
Beware of Scam Breeders!
Because Savannahs are expensive pure bred cats there are plenty of scammers out there supposedly offering Savannahs (that don’t exist) for incredibly low prices. They often will steal pictures from websites or Savannah groups and create a website. You send the money and you get nothing in return! When looking for a Savannah breeder you can search sites like: the TICA website mentioned earlier and check Savannah owner facebook groups. Savannahs can run from $900 or more for a late generation (F7, F8, etc) to upwards of $16,000 for an F1. This is because often special enclosures or permits may be needed to own a Serval to breed F1s and Servals require raw meat diets. Also reputable breeders will breed ethically so there may only be one or two litters a year.
If you’re not sure if a breeder is legit, it’s best to just steer clear.
My Furry Bundle of Joy
I got my F3 Savannah from Cutting Edge Cats located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They only have a facebook page where Chris lists his Savannahs, Bengal cats, and Legend Leopards when available. I have personally met him when getting my Savannah and Cutting Edge Cats is well established as a cat breeder.
This is my F3 Savannah Malkia. A curious cat with high energy.
This post is sponsored. Any opinions expressed are my own.
I have written a few times about my ulcerative colitis and IBS. Currently I do Humira injection every week. I worry though, because the potential side effects of the Humira can end up causing me more problems. I have to have blood work done every few months to check my liver function. In some cases, Humira can actually cause cirrhosis of the liver. That’s all I need is to have cirrhosis on top of my UC and IBS too!
Ulcerative Colitis can also manifest into the joints causing pain and discomfort not unlike arthritis. At only 39 years old have trouble getting up off the floor, finding a comfortable position to sleep because of joint pain, and have to make adaptions to my gardening because I just can’t crawl around like I used to.
In my quest for finding safer, alternative ideas to try I’ve come across a number of articles and research. CBD oil, cannabis, Turmeric, cayenne pepper, and even donor stool (yea I’m not trying that one). Each had benefits and each has had some research to support it. Not everyone is on-board with cannabis and it can be hard to get a medical script. CBD, because it’s not regulated, it can be hard to tell if you’re getting a quality product or even CBD at all.
Comfort! by Vergence has an option for pain relief, offering cannabis-like medicine without the cannabis.
Neuropath Brazos Minshew was featured on on NBC’s Desert Living discussing endocannabinoid system and plant based medicine:
This is where Comfort! by Vergence comes in.
Dr. Minshew and Abbatis successfully combined five phytocannabinoids to create Comfort!, including:
– Turmeric phytocannabinoids and terpenes support a healthy inflammatory response without the side effects of cannabis. Curcumin from turmeric powerfully activates cannabis receptors for relief of occasional pain1.
– Ginger phytocannabinoids and terpenes support a healthy COX-2 inflammatory response, balance leukotrienes and quiets certain genes associated with pain.
– Kaemfera galangal phytocannabinoids and terpenes inhibit pain from multiple pathways, including histamine-induced, serotonin-induced and bradykinin-induced pain models.
– Frankincense phytocannabinoids and terpenes strongly inhibit occasional pain that arises from the nervous system itself (neuropathic pain). This is important because, over time, the brain pathways related to occasional pain tend to experience pain even when nothing is really wrong.
– Red Pepper phytocannabinoids and terpenes harmonize and amplify the cannabinoids of other plants. Further, pain is often worsened by obesity and obesity, in turn, may produce sensitivity to pain. Red Pepper reduces the pain process that is directly associated with obesity.
Dr. Brazos has dedicated his professional life to the development of wellness technologies that promote health and prolong vitality. His cutting-edge work in bioscience has led to the creation of life-enhancing therapies and helped expand the knowledge and understanding of Functional Medicine. He ranks among the most respected product developers in the burgeoning field of nutraceuticals. Brazos Minshew graduated Hollywood College in 1981 with a degree in Naturopathy, from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1985 in Psychophysiology, from Brantridge Forrest School in 1987 as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and from Brantridge University in 1993 with a Master of Science degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He has been in clinical practice for more than 35 years. Dr. Minshew has significant experience in creating formal and ad hoc Medical Advisory Boards and Scientific Panels in support of Wellness initiatives worldwide. As a media contributor, Dr. Minshew has prepared over 250 Weekly Wellness Reports for 320,000 subscribers, as well as more than 180 VitaJournal articles with circulations exceeding 450,000 and produced a series of audiobooks including the acclaimed Body Systems 101. He. At the same time, his collection of YouTube videos on Health and Wellness have achieved thousands of visitors. As a speaker, Dr. Minshew’s travels have taken across the US and Canada, Latin America, Europe and Asia, where he averages more than 60 speaking engagements each year.
So you just want to know if it really works. I have been taking 1 capsule a day for a little over a week now. I’ve also recently gotten back into a regular workout routine. I’ve noticed I definitely don’t have the joint pain I had in my knees like I did. Squats, lunges, planks, didn’t bother me near as much as they normally do.
I’ve read a fair amount of articles about how tumeric and cayenne pepper can have anti-inflammatory properties too. Comfort! by Vergence is a great alternative to those that just aren’t sure about cannabis or CBD options but also don’t like the prescription drug route. Prescription drugs can be pricey too!
What’s more fun than getting a great deal at Walgreens? Possible getting free stuff at Walgreens. Well sort of. Spend $10 or more at Walgreens online and get $10 cash back. That could be free shampoo and conditioner, a free pack of diapers, free make-up, free allergy medicine, free candy…well you get the idea.
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