#Heating Palm Springs CA

[hometoursandotherstuff]

Can you imagine having a Palm Springs, California address, like the wealthy, for less than $750K? Well, here's the chance. Two rock homes are for sale - 1 for $749K and 1 for $699K - both have already been reduced by $50K. 2bds, 1ba.

They were built in 1930 inspired by Hopi and Navajo homes. The owner passed away and the family has had them on the market since 2022. They are historic and eligible for tax abatement under California's Mill Act Program.

The listing is focused on the smaller one, listed for $699K.

So, you have a large living room with a fireplace. There's a nice big alcove, too.

You could do something with this. The alcove has a little stage-like elevation.

I'm not sure what this is, but there doesn't seem to be a kitchen. Maybe that's why this fireplace is higher, like an oven?

This looks like it would make a good kitchen, especially if you want a huge one.

A patio is outside the potential kitchen.

Here's a table by an old heat stove and there's also a cabinet.

The larger home, built in 1929, features a casita.

The real estate photos are terrible. They don't show bedrooms, baths, or which house is which.

A private road with limited access leads to the homes.

The property looks neglected and overgrown, with lots of dead weeds.

You can see here how the private road veers away from a Palm Springs neighborhood with pools and stuff.

Looks like you can't access it from that main road. It's like the black sheep of the family that has to use the back door.

The lot is 3.33 acres. I know that they reduced the prices but it still seems a lot for just a couple of stone shells. What do you think?

#stone homes #unusual homes #houses #house tours #home tour

[hooked-on-elvis]

[FACTUAL STORY]

ELVIS, ice cream and the long black limousine

PHOTO 1: Elvis Presley and leaving the Omni Coliseum in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 3, 1973. | PHOTO 2: Actress Sherry Boucher.

Billy Field, an instructor in the Honors College at the University of Alabama, traveled far from his hometown of Sylacauga, acting, writing and working in TV and film, before returning to his alma mater to teach screenwriting and film production. From days at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute (the method-acting school), he met actress Savannah Smith Boucher, who became a lifelong friend. He began to tell a story recounted by his friend's sister, Sherry Boucher, but then she called to re-tell it, first person. Boucher was once married to George Peppard, star from "Breakfast at Tiffany's" to "The A-Team," but her Elvis encounter preceded that.

Here it goes: In '73, while modeling for a car ad in Palm Springs, California, Sherry Boucher took an afternoon snack break from the desert heat. "... I was so excited about getting this ice cream," she said. As she walked, reveling in the cone, a man who she thinks was Elvis' longtime friend, Red "Sonny" West stepped up and spoke: "'There's a man in that car who wants to speak to you.'" But her folks back in Louisiana raised the kids right. She knew better than to approach strange men in cars, even if that vehicle was a star's long black limousine. She couldn't see through the windows. Possibly Red said: "You just have to walk on the sidewalk. Really, it's OK." "I'm licking this ice cream, and it's melting down my arm. I peep over, lean over, and look in the window; he rolls the window down. He went 'Hello, I'm Elvis Presley. You wanna sit down? Maybe we can get you something to help you with that'" overflowing ice cream. "I was thinking 'Oh my God.' Trying to be cool, trying to be not affected. He opens the door, and says 'You don't have to get in the car; we'll leave the door open.'" So instead of taking a seat with Elvis, Boucher sat on the edge of the limo's open door, both feet sensibly on the ground. As a young model and actress, she wasn't new to compliments, and comparisons: Depending on how her hair was styled, people would mention Natalie Wood, or Ann-Margret, though she didn't see the resemblances. But from her corona of long dark hair, Elvis pictured somebody else: The woman he was divorcing, mother of his only child. "He just had such a sad look on his face, and I said 'Are you all right?' He just looked at me, and I said 'You think I look her, don't you?' He said 'You do look like her.' And I said 'Well. I'm not her.'" She stuck out an ice-cream sticky hand, as if to shake, then had another thought. Asking for something to write on, she scribbled the phone number of her dad, Jesse Boucher. "I said, 'If you need anybody to talk to, my dad is unbelievable. He's great to talk to.' I said 'Mr. Presley,' and he looked at me and said 'Elvis.' I said, 'OK, Mr. Elvis, if you want to talk to my daddy, there's nobody better.' " "He was nothing but nice, but it was a very sad meeting," said Boucher, who after Hollywood days moved back to Louisiana. "I can't believe I was such a banana-head, to give him my dad's number." Source: https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/local/2017/08/13/readers-share-memories-of-elvis-king-of-rock-n-roll/19740202007/

PHOTO 1: Sherry Boucher (L) and George Peppard (C) attend the American Civil Liberties Union's tribute to Henry Fonda at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on June 1, 1974 | PHOTO 2: "THE F.B.I." TV show: Tom Skerritt, Sherry Boucher, 'Unknown Victim', (Season 6, aired Jan. 3, 1971), 1965-74

Elvis Presley smoking a cigar in the back seat of a station wagon at the Whiteman Air Park, Pacoima, CA on November 19, 1973.

#elvis presley #elvis #elvis the king #70s elvis #Hollywood tales #Hollywood #70s Hollywood

[busdriver-55]

Summer AU

Tug of War by @theafterglow-writes: After nearly three weeks at camp, Rey thought she knew all the other counselors. It turned out she was wrong.

for what it's worth (it was worth all the while) by tayloremrose: Rey flies to Texas from the UK to be a summer camp counselor at Skywalker Ranch. Ben is the prickly new Summer Camp Director with a complicated past.

Down By the Old Oak Tree by @savvyserendipity: Teenagers Rey and Ben have an unforgettable summer...

All Summer Long by @shortystylee: Ben’s life has always been satisfactory. He’s got one last summer before he goes to university, and he’s content to work on the family cherry farm, do some exploring and hiking… ya know, regular summer things before his four years of undergrad start. But then he meets Rey. She’s visiting just for the summer, and what they have, it’s more than satisfactory - it’s perfect. The summer romance the secret softy in him didn’t know that he longed for. But she’s leaving in the fall too, and not to his school, and not even in-state. Can things really be perfect when all they have is one summer?

Beach Boys and Sun Kissed Skin by JustYouBenSolo: College is over and the summer break has just started. To celebrate Rey is done with college, she agrees to spend the weekend in a beach house with her friends. What she doesn’t expect is for them to invite the cocky Ben Solo along with them.

No Shirt, No Shoes ... Big Problem by @sagemcmae: Finals are over and it's time for sun, sand and waves. Rey won't let anything get in between her and some prime surfing. Until Ben Solo shows up and all her plans for a carefree summer wash away with the tide.

The Long Summer by @deedreamer: He’s Rey's older brother's best friend. He watched her grow up and still teases her mercilessly. It's summer break, and the heat finally gets to Rey as she works up the nerve to flirt with Ben Solo -- the boy she grew up with who's quite suddenly become a man. Soon, she's skinny dipping, swapping secret dirty texts, and thinking all kinds of insane thoughts. And then one day, Ben sends Rey a picture of his perfect, huge...

The Heart of Hate by SevenBetter: Rey and Ben are each hard-working small business owners in a quiet beach town, determined to succeed, whose feuding and fighting lead to one other F-word that they also do together.

Sun's Out, Buns Out by lazypadawan: Rey wanted to escape those cold, wet British winters by working at a five-star luxury resort in Palm Springs, CA for the busy season. What she didn't know until she arrived was that the resort was "clothing optional." She decided to tough it out because she needed the money plus all of the guests were old anyway. Then she encountered Kylo Ren, a rich man with a great body but an intimidating demeanor and a difficult reputation.

Summer Sun (Something's Begun) by Crysania, Flyingflapjack, SheWalksInBeauty26, SpaceWaffleHouse: Ben Solo and his coworker Rey hate each other. They also work every single closing shift at his parents' beachside diner together. What are they to do but have a lot of hate sex during the summer before going back to college?

firelight by @secretreylotrash: Ben Solo, and his notoriously short fuse, finds himself dragged along on Poe and Finn's joint "Bachelor Weekend" Camping Trip. Organizing the trip is Rey; who he can't tell actually hates him or not. But because of all these interconnected people, and Poe knowing just about everything there is to know about his family, he finds out he's not getting away from his past when he's isolated with fragments of it alone in the woods for a weekend.Especially since Rey won't let it go.

Capture the Flag Can be Sexy (and other lessons) by HyenaHunny: If someone had asked Rey at the beginning of her first summer as a counselor at Camp Resistance if she would allow Kylo fucking Ren to eat her out in a supply shack and then fuck her in a groundskeeper's cabin during a “friendly” camp vs. camp game of capture the flag, she would have punched said someone in the face. Or at least given them a firm glare.In short, there should not be so much sexual tension during a game of capture the flag, and Kylo Ren is surprisingly and deeply generous when it comes to oral.

#reylo #fanfic recs #modern au #summer romance #fanfic #reylo fic

[abcnewspr]

"This Week" Listings: Gov. Jay Inslee, Mayor Grace Elena Garner and Rep. Michael McCaul Sunday on "This Week" with Co-Anchor Martha Raddatz

Media Advisory for Sunday, July 23, 2023

GOV. JAY INSLEE,  MAYOR GRACE ELENA GARNER & REP. MICHAEL MCCAUL SUNDAY ON “THIS WEEK” WITH CO-ANCHOR MARTHA RADDATZ 

CLIMATE CHANGE AND RECORD-BREAKING HEAT

Gov. Jay Inslee

(D) Washington

Mayor Grace Elena Garner

Palm Springs, CA

LATEST ON NORTH KOREA

Martha Raddatz’s reporting aboard the U.S.S. Kentucky, a nuclear ballistic missile submarine and first of its kind to travel to the country in more than four decades.

Rep. Michael McCaul

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair

(R) Texas

THE POWERHOUSE ROUNDTABLE

Rick Klein

ABC News Political Director

Leigh Ann Caldwell

Washington Post Live Anchor

Terence Samuel

USA Today Editor-In-Chief

Heidi Przybyla 

Politico National Investigative Correspondent

Plus, ABC News Senior Congressional Correspondent Rachel Scott speaks with the Deputy Administrator and Director of Center for Medicaid and CHIP services, Daniel Tsai about the Medicaid crisis in a new “Through the Cracks” report.

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[topnotchglassanddoorsca]

Embracing the Beauty of Palm Springs: The Significance of Quality Window Supply

And as we traverse down toward southern California soil, we find a land bathed in golden sunshine -Palm Springs. Located in the heart of Coachella Valley, Palm Springs is renowned for its scenic landscapes, mid-century modern architecture, and premium living spaces. The essence of such quality living space extends beyond architectural aesthetics; it crucially revolves around the choice of fittings and fixtures, particularly windows. Herein lies the unfathomable importance of window supply in Palm Springs.

A Window to Aesthetic Splendidness 

Architecture in Palm Springs features modernistic design tempered with elements that create seamless fusion between indoors and outdoors. Key to achieving this blend are beautifully designed windows that don’t merely focus on functionality but embrace the surrounding landscape as well. Thus, reliable window supply becomes inevitable when building or upgrading a dwelling in this area.

Window providers understand Treating each window as an individual piece of artwork tends to evoke an aura subtly blending indoor comfort with outdoor vibrancy.

Sustainability through Quality Window Supply

Through relentless scorching summers, preserving energy is a top priority for any homeowner in Palm Springs. While maintaining comfort and cool interiors might be challenging, leveraging efficient window supply could offer practical solutions to address such concerns.

High-quality windows equipped with energy-efficient technologies like double glazing can reduce thermal gain during summer months considerably, thereby reducing reliance on air conditioning systems —a definite step towards supporting sustainable living while adding value to your home.

Reliability Amidst Extremes

In areas like Palm Springs enduring harsh sunlight throughout prolonged summers is common; reliability becomes synonymous with quality window supply.

Windows that resist sun bleaching, withstand intense heat without warping or cracking, and retain their beautiful finish over time are quintessential for properties within this region. Hence it's not merely an instance of aesthetic selection but a significant investment towards durability and longevity.

Optimal Acoustic Insulation  

While the breathtaking views of Palm Springs offer tranquility, the peace could often be disrupted by unwanted noise infiltrating from outdoors. Assuring good acoustic insulation becomes just as critical as maintaining thermal comfort.

Resources providing quality window supply in Palm Springs understand this requirement perfectly. Utilizing double-glazing or acoustic glass technology, these service providers equip homes with windows that effectively dampen outside noise, offering homeowners serenity they yearn for within their dwelling space.

A Boon During Hurricane Season 

The threat of occasional hurricanes is real for those residing in Palm Springs, it becomes crucial to install strong and durable windows. Quality window supply comes into play here by providing options that include hurricane-resistant windows designed with laminated glass that can withstand high-speed winds without shattering.

As a haven for lovers of pristine beauty and elaborate architecture, every detail matters when creating a living space in Palm Springs. Making thoughtful choices extends even to fixtures like windows— more than an element enshrining beauty; they are essential for comfort, energy efficiency, safety and overall resilience.

Quality window supply embodies the essence of what makes a house in Palm Springs truly feel like home - a blend of luxurious design balancing functionality.

So whether you're building your dream abode or renovating to resonate deeply with scenic surroundings, remember it all starts with the perfect view through your window.

Top Notch Glass and Doors Address: 3700 E Tachevah Dr #115, , Palm Springs, CA, 92262 Phone: [phone]

[sources-across]

The Secrets to Effective Pest Control: Bed Bugs in Palm Springs

Palm Springs, with its warm climate and picturesque landscapes, is a haven for residents and tourists alike. However, this desert paradise is not immune to the menace of bed bugs. These tiny, blood-sucking pests can turn your sanctuary into a nightmare if not dealt with promptly. In this article, we will explore the importance of professional pest control, specifically focusing on bed bug extermination in Palm Springs and the innovative bed bug heat treatment.

The Rise of Bed Bugs in Palm Springs:

Bed bugs are resilient pests that have made a global comeback in recent years, and Palm Springs is no exception. These nocturnal creatures thrive in warm environments and feed on the blood of humans and animals during the night. Their small size and ability to hide in cracks and crevices make them challenging to detect and eradicate without professional assistance.

Bed Bug Exterminator in Palm Springs:

When faced with a bed bug infestation, seeking the services of a professional bed bug exterminator in Palm Springs becomes crucial. These experts are equipped with the knowledge, experience, and tools necessary to effectively eliminate bed bugs from your home. With the use of state-of-the-art techniques, a bed bug exterminator can locate and treat infestations, providing a comprehensive solution to ensure these pests are eradicated at all stages of their life cycle.

Pest Control Bed Bugs in Palm Springs:

Palm Springs residents are fortunate to have access to specialized pest control services that focus on bed bugs. The dedicated team at https://www.bedbugsheatpro.com/bedbugs/palm-springs-ca-bed-bug-extermination understands the unique challenges posed by bed bug infestations in the region. Their expertise in pest control bed bugs in Palm Springs ensures a tailored approach to address the specific needs of the community.

Bed Bug Heat Treatment in Palm Springs:

One innovative and highly effective method employed by bed bug exterminators in Palm Springs is the use of heat treatment. This eco-friendly approach involves raising the temperature in infested areas to levels that are lethal for bed bugs, effectively eliminating them and their eggs. Bed bug heat treatment in Palm Springs is gaining popularity due to its non-toxic nature and ability to penetrate areas that may be challenging to reach with traditional pesticides.

The battle against bed bugs in Palm Springs requires a strategic and professional approach. By enlisting the services of a qualified bed bug exterminator, residents can ensure a thorough and effective elimination of these pests. The utilization of advanced techniques, such as bed bug heat treatment in Palm Springs, not only eradicates existing infestations but also helps prevent future occurrences.

For those seeking reliable and specialized services for pest control bed bugs in Palm Springs, https://www.bedbugsheatpro.com/bedbugs/palm-springs-ca-bed-bug-extermination stands as a trusted partner. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and a focus on eco-friendly solutions, they are dedicated to restoring peace and comfort to homes in Palm Springs plagued by bed bug infestations. Don't let these tiny intruders disrupt your paradise – take action today for a bed bug-free home tomorrow.

#Pest control bedbugs in Palm Springs #Bed bug extermination in Palm Springs

[shadowhillsrvresort]

Choosing The Best Indio CA RV Parks

Making the appropriate choice for your RV park is crucial, especially if you want to get the most out of your trip. How do you find out what to look for?

Here are a few factors to take into account while choosing Indio CA RV parks.

Location:

The ideal location is one that is calm and convenient. In the stunning Coachella Valley, Shadow Hills RV Resort is ideally situated. It is not only easy to go, but it also has a variety of scenic sights from its location, making it the ideal site for activities in Indio, California.

Shadow Hills RV Resort is the ideal Indio RV resort for both short-term visits and extended stays because it has a rural atmosphere but is also supplemented with modern amenities for your comfort. It is a calm and pleasant place with first-rate amenities and spectacular views.

A few popular spots you can visit while at Shadow Hills RV Resort include the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Joshua Tree National Park, Palm Springs Art Museum, Indian Canyons, and so much more!

RV Park Amenities:

Whether you are traveling or staying a while, RV parks in Palm Springs California area are made to make your stay enjoyable and comfortable. Different RV parks, nevertheless, have various features.

A heated pool and jacuzzi, ponds and walking trails, a fitness center, pet stations, a clubhouse, a games room, a library & business center, as well as a TV & cards room are some amenities and facilities to look for. At Shadow Hills RV Resort, you may make use of all these benefits, which will make your stay more memorable and pleasurable.

Activities, Classes, and Games:

Choose Indio CA RV parks that provide more than simply a destination or a place to park trailers and RVs if you want your RV vacation to be more enjoyable and thrilling. When you decide to stay on our grounds, you can benefit from a wide variety of events, workshops, and games at Shadow Hills RV Resort.

Community and Customer Service:

Nowadays, there is a lot to be said about staying current online. An RV Park that appreciates its neighborhood, patrons, and service will make sure that visitors are informed of the most recent events and that they may get in touch with them quickly. At Shadow Hills RV Resort, we want to make sure you have the finest vacation possible. Our first priority is you! Discover why Shadow Hills RV Resort is regarded as one of the best Indio CA RV parks in the world. Visit today!

#rv parks in palm springs california area #rv park amenities #indio rv resort

[airconditioningexperts]

Common AC Repairs in Palm Springs, CA

AC Repair in Palm Desert requires routine maintenance to ensure proper performance and prevent failure. Common issues include refrigerant leaks, electric control malfunctions, and units not blowing cold air. A competent technician should repair any leaks, test the repairs, and charge the system with the appropriate amount of refrigerant according to the manufacturer's standards. Regular maintenance also helps prevent issues with the thermostat, which can be challenging to set up. Proper care and prompt repairs can prevent further damage and costly solutions. Contact First Choice AC & Heating Inc for service if you encounter any AC issues.

[mjoanmartin-blog]

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY  and SUNDAY 13th and 14th May  11am to 2pm BOTH DAYS.

[ozziesauto]

The Ozzie's Automotive Guide to Battery Replacement

Palm Desert folks know that car batteries wear out just like any other battery and need to be replaced. There are a couple of things Palm Desert drivers should know when looking for a new battery: one is cold cranking amps and the other is reserve capacity.

Let's start with cold cranking amps. This can be thought of as the power output used to start a cold engine. The number of cold cranking amps you need depends on your vehicle and where you live in CA, specifically how cold it is where you live. The two factors are that the colder an engine is, the more power it takes to turn the engine over to get it started. It has all that cold, sluggish oil to contend with. The other factor is the chemical reaction in the battery that creates electrical energy is less efficient in the cold.

So the colder it gets in Palm Springs, more power is needed, but the available power drops. So if you live where it's cold, you need a battery with more cold cranking amps than you do where it's moderate or hot. You should always get at least as many cold cranking amps as the recommends, but may want to upgrade if you live where it gets really cold.

An important note: Batteries may also list the Cranking Amps – CA – number. It is the Cold Cranking Amps – or CCA – that is the number here. CCA is the number to use in your comparisons of Palm Desert auto batteries.

Now with all this talk of cold Palm Desert temperatures, it's for Palm Desert drivers to note that heat is the real enemy of long battery life. In other words, the damage that's done over the Palm Springs summer months shows up with the increased demands on the battery when CA weather turns cold.

Now on to reserve capacity: It's a measurement of the number of minutes of reserve power the battery has at a given load. The number is more important these days because of parasitic drain. Parasitic drain is the battery energy that's used when the key is off. So, the power drawn by the security system, the remote start system, even the power the computers require to maintain their memory.

Reserves are also needed when you make very short trips between Palm Desert and Palm Springs. You're not driving long enough for the vehicle battery to recover the energy it used to start the engine.

So go with the minimum recommended by your and upgrade if you need more. Talk with your friendly and knowledgeable pros at Ozzie's Automotive about options. If you need more from your vehicle battery, a high capacity battery may be called for. Batteries are a big ticket item, so the warranty gives piece of mind. Be sure to ask about the warranty at Ozzie's Automotive so you know what you're getting.

Give us a call. Ozzie's Automotive 74894 Lennon Place Suite F2 Palm Desert, CA 92260 760.773.5939

www.ozziesautomotive.com

[charlessmithh]

[huntergreys]

Devil s tuning fork

#DEVIL S TUNING FORK HOW TO#

#DEVIL S TUNING FORK PC#

He will lead them to the springs of life-giving water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. No sun or scorching heat will beat down on them, because the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them. They worship him day and night in his temple, and the one seated on the throne will shelter them. This is the reason they are before God’s throne. They have washed their robes and made them white in the Lamb’s blood. Then he said to me, “These people have come out of great hardship. Highly experimental and set in an abstract world inspired by the art of M.

#DEVIL S TUNING FORK PC#

Then one of the elders said to me, “Who are these people wearing white robes, and where did they come from?” Devil’s Tuning Fork is a free PC download developed by a small team of students from DePaul University. They fell facedown before the throne and worshipped God, saying, They cried out with a loud voice:Īll the angels stood in a circle around the throne, and around the elders and the four living creatures. They wore white robes and held palm branches in their hands. They were standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were from every nation, tribe, people, and language. If you’d like to be featured in future episodes, email your question or Bible passage suggestion to 7:9-17Īfter this I looked, and there was a great crowd that no one could number. If you want to support the Patreon and help keep the podcast up and running, you can learn more and pledge your support at /queertheology We are connected to the struggles that came before us.Queering the Bible: Revelation 7:9-17.Be curious about the concern underneath the anti-queer beliefs.Protecting yourself while still meeting people with grace.Avoid generalizing see people individually.Take our answers to this question with a grain of salt Perception, 1975, volume 4, pages 107-109 Building the Devils Tuning Fork Brooks Masterton, John M Kennedy Scarborough College, University of Toronto.Email question: on being kind to those who are unkind to queer folks.Brian: winter, time in NY, and going back home.This wild and wacky from the last book of the Christian Bible has a surprising amount of relevance for the LGBTQ community today. Shay changed Brian’s mind about featuring this passage and how we queer this text from Revelation. If you’re a regular listener, you’ll notice that we don’t look at Revelation often but today is an exemption. How do I respond to these things in a way that is constructive and kind?” “As a queer person, that can be difficult to swallow.

#DEVIL S TUNING FORK HOW TO#

She wants to know how to be kind and warm to the oppressed and suffering when others are hateful and dismissive comments of queer folks. This listener works in a homeless shelter where she finds some of the people she works with and serves are anti-queer. If you find yourself properly mesmerized the soundtrack is available online on their website as well.In today’s episode, we answer a question sent through our email. The whole premise here is right up our alley, any type of sound visualization is going to catch our eyes and ears-the idea of interaction and puzzle solving mixed with the flexing of our aural muscles (bones?) makes for a perfect afternoon time waster. There have certainly been albums that have made us feel music like we've never felt before, but the concept of literally seeing by audio is one we've only heard about in neuroscience books, and we're not particularly keen on having a stroke just to induce the possibility of synesthesia. You solve little puzzles to save children from comas and the world is rendered by banging on your tuning fork. The mechanic of the game is centered on the idea of echolocation and radar and the resulting product is pretty damn cool. Hold on, before you tune out because of the word "game" it's worth checking out the video if nothing else. The project, which is sort of technically called a game is part of the Independent Games Festival Student Showcase. That something is something called Devil's Tuning Fork which made us smile from ear to ear and think of strange and unusual uses for technology. Maybe it's the post-Grammy slump, or perhaps it's an entire nation enthralled with something called Lost, but we've wandered off into the internet to find something a little different today.

#Devil s tuning fork

[bposnerpublishing]

Pacific Northwest Fine Art

Every purchase felt permanent and I couldn’t imagine loving something for the rest of my life especially when it cost tens of thousands of dollars! And don’t even get me started with art galleries. I wouldn’t step foot in one for fear of being laughed at for asking about the price.It took me a while to realize original art doesn’t have to be tens of thousands of dollars.Since I love to shop local, I wanted to share my favorite Pacific Northwest artists making modern art that won’t break the bank. While a lot of them also sell prints at much lower prices, I included the price range of their original artworks so you can get a sense of the investment. Now let’s get your home filled with wall art you’ll love.

Lesley Frenz is hands down one of my favorite Pacific Northwest artists. I own four pieces by her and am dreaming of creating an accent wall with her custom wallpaper. Her work is an ethereal take on nature, inspired by her hiking adventures around. Kippi is a Pacific Northwest native who now resides in Palm Springs, CA, but she spends a lot of time in the Pacific Northwest and is available at local galleries, so I’m keeping her on this list! Her specialty is aqueous, flowing art created by pouring inks and acrylics on canvas, panel, or linen. Corrie is a Seattle-based artist who makes incredibly breathtaking original art using a method called “encaustic”. Essentially this means she slowly adds a mixture of pigmented beeswax and damar resin while simultaneously keeping the encaustic wax hot using a blowtorch and heat gun. Each piece is the result of layers and layers of wax that eventually fuse together into a marbled finished product. We have one of her pieces over our fireplace and stop to admire it daily.

She helped me learn that Pacific Northwest Fine Art original art can be affordable and found me pieces I immediately loved. I actually learned about Lesley Frenz, Kippi Leonard, and Corrie LaVelle through her, so you know she has impeccable taste! While you can expect to find all type of art from her, I’d say a lot of it is made up of more muted, feminine, and ethereal abstracts.Besides her high taste level, she’s straight up about prices and puts them in her Instagram captions and posts. You can also try art in your home before you buy to make sure you love it. So if you need help finding Pacific Northwest artists or styling your home, Sarah is your lady.

#Pacific Northwest Fine Art

[buckybarnesdiaries]

heaven

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bucky barnes x fem!reader x sam wilson

⎢ masterlist.

word count: 1.781.

warnings/tags: NSFW, +18!!! threesome, fingering, unprotected sex, language, mention of bodily fluids.

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You weren't drunk enough to blame alcohol for letting Sam invade your mouth with his expert tongue. The music outside of the random room you found maintained you with your feet on reality somehow, to not think it was a dream. A good dream. Even if you were focused on the way he was making you feel and the heat he was causing between your legs to burn down your soul, Bucky's fingers rolling the dress' straps by your arms until it fell to the floor kept your attention on him too. From one second to another, you were naked among the only two men you desired in your life —your boyfriend and his new best friend.

You couldn't help but moan pleased when they pressed you against their bodies and Bucky's huge hands made their way to your hard nipples. He squeezed your breasts slowly, delighting himself with every touch and the sound of every gasp dying on Sam's tongue, still dominating yours masterfully. You ran out of breath at the feeling of their rock dicks being rubbed to your ass and pussy respectively. You were in heaven between those two men.

“Tell him what you want, doll”. Your boyfriend murmured hoarsely into your ear, touring the shape of it with his teeth, causing you goosebumps all around.

“Ca— Can you…? Fuck…” You whined through your parted lips when Bucky dug his incisors in your shoulder. “Sam… I… I wan— want yo— shit… I've fantasized of you… fuckin— fucking me with your fingers”.

“That's what you want, uh?” He inquired rhetorically, pawing your sides roughly as one of his hands toured your right thigh straight to your cunt barely covered by a thin thong. Soaked.

“Please…” You begged, placing your arms around his neck.

Sam licked his lips, not needing to look at Bucky for permission. What you didn't know is that ten minutes ago they had a conversation on the terrace to make that happen. No one could deny that you'd die for Bucky's love. He was everything you had, and you were everything he had. But, when both of them appeared in your house really fucked after a mission, you started to feel some kind of desire for Sam. Only desire. Your heart was occupied with your boyfriend.

You came back from your thoughts as soon as the second man recently involved moved the small string aside. He played and teased your folds using the fingertip of his index digit, making you toss your head back to Bucky's left shoulder. Your boyfriend drunk delighted the crying you uttered inevitably when Sam slammed his finger into your tight walls, clenching around him. While the soldier was being all sweetness and delicacy, kissing you slowly, the pilot started to fuck you hard adding a second curled finger. And God blessed the loud music outside to cover your wrecked moans and your pleads.

“Does Sam make you feel good, doll?” Bucky purred with his eyes fixed on yours, watching you gasp in sync with the palm crashing violently against your pussy.

The three of you knew you hadn't much time to be disappeared before someone suspected, and the fierce pace of thrusts to your g-spot had you shivering under Bucky's grip.

“Oh, fuck, Sam”. You sobbed, not being able to form a proper sentence.

As your boyfriend guided his lips to your neck —sucking a hickey there to mark his forever-territory—, the pilot was back to attack your mouth. Your fingers were tightly nailed to the back of his head, starting to rock your hips looking for more friction against their sensible cocks. The grunts coming from them filled the room.

“Shit… you're gonna make me cum in my pants”. Sam growled, landing his free hand in your ass, squeezing it and forcing you to move it faster against Bucky's dick, being a bundle of moans dying on your neck.

“Got'a better idea…”

As you heard your boyfriend chuckling petty onto your ear with his orbs fixed on the dark ones of his friend, you knew they were going to ruin you.

“Listen to me now, doll. 'M gonna leav—”.

“Plea— Please, Bucky, don't”. You whined, not knowing how much you could handle the way Sam was impaling you by adding a third finger, making you cover your mouth with a hand or the whole compound would hear you.

“I can wait for you”. He hummed, turning your face towards his. “But I wan'you to show him how good you make me feel… And I'll give you a reward later”.

You were conscious that it didn't matter the times you begged him to stay, they had made a decision before coming into that room and that was what was going to happen. Bucky placed one last kiss full of love and tender at the moment Sam gave a break to your abused cunt, and you watched him leave after checking there wasn't anybody around, placing well his jeans in the zone of his bulge crotch.

“We can't stop if you don' want to continue”. Sam mumbled then, holding your hand to bring you closer.

You were panting trying to recover your breathing, pouting at him inevitably. As soon as Bucky left you alone, you felt a slap of reality and insecurities straight to your face. And he noticed it, gently wrapping your lower back with his arms since your legs were shaking and too weak to stand by themselves.

“Look at me”. He asked you then, showing you a fleeting smile barely curving up his lips. “Bucky wants it and I do too. But it only matters if you want or not. This… This is like a test, alright? You try and if you like, and if you want, we'll repeat. Bucky, you and I”.

You nodded hardly swallowing, sure that you'd make it up to your boyfriend later. You weren't in love with Sam, only with Bucky and you needed to demonstrate it to him. You glanced at the pilot unzipping his pants to pull them down along his boxers, letting his painful erection spring free to his abdomen still covered by the white shirt he was wearing. Your right hand gripped his sensitive skin, licking your lips at the sight, pumping his glorious dick slowly, as Sam made you walk backward to the immaculately done bed. He sat first, not being in need of telling you what you had to do next.

He watched you pull down by your thighs your black thong till it was thrown on the floor, before heading to his lap and sitting on it. Sam's cock was thick and long, pretty similar to Bucky's, so you knew it will cost you a second to fit your clenching and abused cunt around him, but you were too anxious for being fucked by him that you didn't care. You practically bounced on Sam, ramming his hardness into you beyond your limits. He was fast enough to make you drown the loud cry out in his mouth, crashing his lips on yours.

He filled you completely, gripping his hands in your hips slightly painful to urge you to move, to dance your body. And you did it with nothing but whines and gasps.

“You're so… tight, baby girl”. Sam grunted rolling his eyes white. “Oh, fuck…”

You still couldn't believe what was happening between those four walls. You were impaling your cunt once and once, with any mercy, using your boyfriend's best friend's dick. And you liked it. You loved it. Sam was making you feel really good. Not the same way Bucky used to do, but enough to put you to beg him for letting you cum. You needed it, and you wanted him to flood your guts too.

“Ple— Please… Please”. You cried hiding your face into the crook of his neck, feeling the tears of pure desperation run down your cheeks.

“C'mon, my sweet girl… cream my dick…” He whispered with such a honeyed tone, almost hurting you by the way he had to nail tighter his fingertips in your buttocks. Painfully pleasurable.

You couldn't contain the orgasm anymore at his petition, looking for his mouth to invade yours again by using his tongue to drown the delighted scream he caused on you, while the ecstasy hit your body wildly. But Sam didn't stop from forcing you to keep jumping onto his twitching cock, pushing you down strongly and feeling him almost touching your stomach when his seed was spilled inside your clenching and glad abused pussy.

“For the fuc— fucking love of… God”. He roared in a broken tone of voice.

Your thighs were quivering at both sides of his legs, your lungs were emptied and your mind went completely blank.

Once you made sure to look like anything happened, you left the room before Sam —ashamed but satisfied—. Trying to walk normally, as your legs were still feeling weak, you looked for your boyfriend where he told you where he was going to be waiting for you. In the desolate kitchen. You glanced at Bucky sipping a glass of whisky, suddenly fading away your embarrassment and your insecurities with a smirk towards you, stretching his cold hand to hold yours and push you to his warm body.

“Did Sam fuck you good, uh?” He wanted to know humming, gently caressing your swollen and somewhat darker lips with his iron thumb. You nodded in silence, stealing the glass from his other hand to drink it in just one gulp.

“Can yo… Can you take me home?” You murmured in a plea, almost pouting at him.

“Hey, hey… Listen”. His tone changed in the blink of an eye from seduction to concern, placing his index finger under your chin. “You don' have to demonstrate me anythin'… God… I've never in my life felt so damn turned on than tonight… Watching you being fucked by Sam while you were looking at me…”

“You… You didn't leave bec—”.

Bucky interrupted you by freeing your hand from the glass, wrapping his left around your throat, and nailing the other in the center of your ass, directing his middle finger to that tight unexplored hole under your dress.

“I wan'to repeat, doll”. He purred in your ear, causing you to gasp against his by the pressure in your entrance. “I wan' Sam and I to fuck you at once… I wan' you to suck my dick —your dick— as he eats your sweet, little pussy… Fuck… Fuck, I'm hard only by imagining it, doll”.

“Buck…” You sobbed tightening your fingers in his shoulders. “Take me home… I beg you… Please”.

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part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 all of these are short so enjoy <3

Dean wasn’t sure where he stood with Cas, and he hated every fucking second of it.

He looked at his watch again, it’s only been a little less than an hour since Cas and Sam left on their stupid double date, but he already felt like he was crawling up the walls. He was pacing the room, trying to figure out what he could have said to stop Cas from going and wondering why Cas accepted the damn date in the first place.

Was he not enough?

It hasn’t even been three days since Dean finally said the big L word to him. Did Cas not hear him? Did he think he was fucking joking? Was the tongue down his throat not enough proof that Dean was over the fucking moon to finally have Cas. Have him in a way he never thought was going to be possible for them.

Why? Why did he go?

Maybe he was a lousy kisser? No. No, he’s an awesome kisser! But what if-

Dean jumps at the sound of his ringtone and answers it without looking at who it is.

“Dean.” He heard the familiar annoyed voice call his name in a low growl. “Stop.”

It took a second for Dean to understand what was going on. “Cas? Dude, why are you calling me? Shouldn’t you be entertaining your stu-your date?”

“I can’t. You are being insufferable.”

Dean was taken back by the words. Did he actually send all those texts he thought about sending?

“I know you tend to forget, Dean, but I can feel your longing, and it is distracting.” Oh! Oh. Shit. “What’s wrong?”

What’s wrong? What’s wrong? What the fuck do you think is wrong? That’s what Dean should have said but instead, “Nothing.” He is a coward, first and foremost. At least, when it comes to Cas, he was.

“You are giving me too much of a headache for it to be nothing.” Cas sighed, and Dean noticed the background noise quiets down on Cas’s end. “Are you okay? Should I come home?”

Yes! “No!” Dean quickly waves him off as if Cas could see him. “Stay. Have a fun time with your um, with your date.”

Cas doesn’t say anything for a long 20 seconds--Dean had to check if he hung up--before he sighs. “Okay.”

“Okay.”

“Goodbye.”

No. Not, goodbye. “I’ll see you later, okay? I’ll wait up for you so we can...talk. About you finally having your first date. Look at you, back from the dead and in the game. Good on you, Cas.”

“I would like that.” Silence again. Dean was about to hang up when he heard, “It’s not my first date.”

“What?”

“You said this is my first date, but it’s not.” Dean was about to tease him. To remind him that the date with the reaper or the one with him as a babysitter didn’t count but Cas beat him to the next words. “I like my dates with you more.”

Dean’s heart skips, and he thinks he misheard him, but before he can ask Cas to repeat it. The line goes dead, and Dean is left pacing the floor again. Wondering if the heat on his cheeks was ever going to go away.

“Am I--Is Cas...Am I being played?” Dean fell into his bed with a groan. Still left confused on where he stood with Cas.

--(More under the tag)

Cas is doing it again.

He’s acting as if he didn’t just come back from a date with this...Lucy person and pretending that everything is so damn peachy. He was sitting on the other side of Dean’s bed, once again head resting on Dean’s shoulder as if it had now become a nice habit of his. He welcomed the weight, the warmth of Cas pressed beside him, of course. He is just so damn confused.

“You know,” Cas looked up at him, his nose pressed to Dean’s jaw. “You’re the one that asked how my night went. So I sort of expected you to, you know, listen.”

He was listening. Listening to every damn word Cas spoke because, of course, he didn’t miss a single detail. He talked about the food, bland he described it, and Eileen picked off his plate. He talked about how Lucy laughed when he didn’t say anything funny, and Sam insisted that it meant she liked him. He talked about how he wasn’t sure if he liked these fancy places; he was used to the noise of diners and kind waitresses refiling his coffee when he didn’t need to ask.

But just now, he was just rambling on about how smart, kind, and great Lucy was. Did he use any of those words? No, but he might as well be kissing the floor she walked on by the way he talked about her.

“Dean?” Cas reached over, the palm of his hand laying flat on the side of Dean’s face. “You okay?”

Yes. “No.”

Wait. He was supposed to say the opposite.

Cas sat up to look at him better, and Dean missed the weight of him already. Wanting to reach over and pull him back in, he also might as well say what he thought so they can move on from this because he was so fucking tired of this.

They are so close, and shit will not happen if Dean keeps rambling in his head instead of talking out loud. Like Sam says--or better yet, what he is trying to drill in his head--communication is the key to a healthy relationship. Right now, he just wants a fucking relationship.

Dean looks at Cas; sad sky eyes stare back at him. Filled with questions that maybe he was also afraid to ask, but it’s Dean’s turn to make a move this time. At least he thinks so. He wasn’t sure when they started taking turns, but fuck, he missed Cas tonight and hates that someone else got to have a romantic night with him.

Without another thought, Dean pulled at the stupid bowtie and dragged Cas forward until their lips met for another long-awaited kiss. The tug may have choked an actual person, but luckily, Cas didn’t seem to find a problem with it as he moved closer to deepen the kiss.

Tell me you didn’t kiss her. Tell me you don’t want to see her ever again. Tell me you want me. Only me. Tell me...tell me you love me.

“I love you.” Dean hears himself say. It was desperate as his grip on Cas tightened; he could feel his fingers dig into Cas’s waist as he pulled him forward until his whole weight was on top of him. Cas starts to pull away, probably wanting to look at him again, but Dean keeps his eyes closed as he cranes his neck up to catch Cas’s lips. Wanting to feel, to pretend, that Cas only was his.

Cas kisses back for a second or two, longer, but it didn’t take much strength for him to pull back to look at Dean. Eyes filled with concern as he let Dean roll him into his back.

“Say it back, damn it.” Dean starts undoing the bowtie and fumbles with Cas’s buttoned shirt as he noses the stubble on the angel’s jaw. “Cas, say it.”

“I love you.” Cas takes Dean’s face between his large hands and forces him to look at his sad eyes again. “I love you, Dean. So tell me, what’s wrong?”

Dean didn’t try to pull away; instead, he fell against Cas’s body. Laying all his weight on him, knowing damn well Cas could take it, he probably weighed nothing to him. Like a feather.

Dean’s face tucked into Cas’s neck as he felt those fingers in his hair, soothing them before he rubbed his back. Probably trying to figure out which one was more comforting, but for Dean, any soft touch from him will do.

This is stupid. Desperate. Pathetic. But he needs to ask.

“Am not enough for you?”

“What?”

Dean doesn’t move from his hiding spot. Not wanting Cas to see his face as he talks. “Why’d you say to a date with someone else? I thought we were...I know I’m not good at all this, but I thought we were--at least, I was trying.” Dean shoved his face closer into his throat until he could feel Cas’s heartbeat against his nose. “I was trying, Cas!”

“I know!” Cas’s hands tighten on his Dean’s shoulders as if he was going to push him away, but then he stopped himself. “I only said yes because I figured it was what you wanted.”

“What?” Dean mumbled into Cas’s skin before he pushed himself up just enough to stare down at him. Repeating himself. “What?”

“The day after we kissed, you ignored everyone, including me. I thought you were...ashamed. Maybe you wanted to keep things private. So to keep Sam from suspecting us-”

“You said yes to a date.” Dean finished for him while Cas slowly nodded. Looking at him as if fighting with himself to not read Dean’s thoughts. Probably best he didn’t. He’ll just hear screaming. Dean sighed in relief as he fell into Cas again, relaxing as Cas’s arms wrapped around him. “Dumbass.”

“I didn’t mean to make you doubt my feelings for you. But to be fair, how can you possibly doubt my feelings for you? I died so that I can say them.”

“Actually, I thought you changed your mind cause I sucked at kissing.”

“You do not suck.”

“Thanks.” Dean chuckled, kissing Cas’s bare chest. His cheeks were warming up as his mind just caught up with his action. “Sorry.”

“I should be the one-”

“No, Cas. Me. I made you think I wanted to hide us.” Dean lifted his head again, looking down at Cas, who gave him a soft, warm smile. “I don’t. Maybe I was a little nervous, but that’s cause you kept acting like me holding your dumb hand was like...normal or whatever.”

“I thought if I make a big deal of it, then you’ll freak out.” Damn. Got him there. And yet, he still freaked out. “But I see now that we should have...talked about it?”

“Yeah.” Dean chuckled as he realized how stupid they both had been. “Yeah, that probably would have helped.”

Cas surprised him by reaching up to give him a hesitant kiss. His eyes were bright as they sparkled when Dean met the familiar gaze.

“We can um,” Dean clears his throat nervously as he keeps his eyes on Cas. “We can talk later.”

“Later. Later is good.”

“Good.”

Cas reaches to kiss him again, bringing him down until they are lost in each other.

--

The next morning Dean woke up with a spring in his step, and Sam noticed right away.

“What’s up with you?” He raised his eyebrows at him, teasing him with a smile. “Had a fun night with Scooby?”

“Watched Animaniacs, for your information.” Dean poured two cups of coffee. “And no. I had the most perfect company last night.”

Sam opened his mouth before squinting at him. “Did you-? Wait, did you bring a girl over to the bunker?”

“No!” Dean said just as Cas walked in, wrapped in nothing but Dean’s robe. “There you are. Thought you were gonna follow me.”

Dean walked over to hand Cas his coffee, kissing his cheek before walking back to get his own cup.

“I was. You neglected to tell me I wasn’t wearing clothes. So I had to go find something to cover up.” Cas sat in front of Sam who stared at them with wide eyes. “Morning, Sam.”

It took Sam a few seconds before he muttered. “I hate you guys. I mean, congratulations, but fuck you. Didn’t need that image in my head so early in the morning.”

Dean sat beside Cas, shoulders bumping, before he looked at Sam over the rim of his cup. “Now you can stop trying to set Cas up on dumb dates.”

“I had a fun time last night, Sam. Thank you.” Cas quickly said before looking back at Dean. “But I think I will just continue dating your brother instead.”

“Okay,” Sam got up, giving them both a tight smile and a thumbs up. “Congrats again. Next time wear underwear, Cas.”

“Stop looking at my boyfriend!” “I couldn’t find it.” Dean and Cas say at the same time.

Dean finally knows what Cas is to him.

“We should hurry if we want to beat the kids to the diner.” Cas gets up, kissing the top of Dean’s head as he goes. “I like this.”

“Me too.” Dean reaches for his hand, tangling their fingers together as he pulls Cas down for a kiss.

Best friend. Boyfriend. The light at the end of the tunnel.

“Love you.” Dean whispers against his lips, making Cas smile into the kiss.

“Love you, too.”

Everything. He’s everything.

#i kept thinking of chandler saying 'i scared you! im lonely and awkward and desperate for love!' #and we got this monstrocity #prob not what you guys wanted but I thought it went well lol #deancas #destiel #wormstachewrites #fic #thanks :)

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