Friday, September 27, 2013

Clap Along if You Feel....

...very happy or medium happy, or little happy.  Clap along even if you don't feel happy at all, because believe it or not, happiness is also a matter of personal will. One can work to feel happy. Now, if you're the kind of person who is happy being sour, then by all means, suit yourself and be HAPPY!

I have too many news so I'm gathering them all under VikLit badge for her Friday meme. (I know, bad dragon sucks and always forgets - but not today.)

Let's start clapping then!

FIRST, I want to announce the winner of Yolanda Renee's giveaway from her visit to the Cave two weeks ago (I should have done this last week, baaaad dragon.) An Ebook copy of  Murder, Madness & Love  was the prize for one of the commenters. The names were put in Pancholin's hat and then innocent Milin took one name out. And the winner is...

Melissa Maygrove, who by the way, asked me if she could have her name written in Dragon's breath. For you, dear lady. Here it is your name and Yolanda will make sure you have your Ebook copy. Congratulations!

SECOND, S.K. Anthony's book, Kinetic, is a hot release. I and my dwarves prepared this to celebrate her happiness because we just like her that much. Check her site, there are giveaways and plenty of interesting stuff.

LOUDER CLAPPING FOR THE THIRD SUPER CELEBRATION....

For the first time in history, a dragon will receive the knighthood. No, your eyes do not deceive you. David Powers King offered Father Dragon a place in the order of the Cosmic Table and Father Dragon has graciously accepted.

I invite you to drop by the Cosmic Lair and join the celebration. You'll witness this once-in-a-lifetime event. (Even though I was already friend of knights, I don't think Sir David can find anymore Father Dragons around.) There are no armors that fit my XXX Dragon Super Large Size but I get to receive an armor nonetheless. It will be placed in the Chamber of the Treasure and polished daily by Sancho Pancho Panza, my squire.

Sir Father Dragon, knight of the Cosmic Table, head of the Order of the Dragon, master of the Silly Dwarves Cheering Squad, Writer of the Flames and Mighty Keeper of the Virgin Snack Jar, salutes you!  You can call me Sir Dragon for short.... or you can just hug me. :)

AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, Sir Dragon also got a job. I am very happy to say I am a productive dragon once more. I might even recover the dwarves I left on the pawnshop. I promised the squad another zero on their monthly checks. 000000. Six figures. They feel rich already!

As always, I leave you Dragon Hugs for the weekend and until next time...that would be Wednesday for the IWSG.
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47 comments:

  1. dolorahSeptember 27, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    I'm happy; its gonna be Friday, and after that SATURDAY. Which means, sleeping in :) Loves me bed, especially in the chilly early mornings, a comforter drawn up around my neck, and now reason to get up (except to pee).

    Congrats Sir Knight!

    Kudos on landing the job. I hope it is something you'll enjoy. Have a great weekend.

    ........dhole

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    1. Al DiazSeptember 28, 2013 at 12:37 PM

      I love to sleep in. I just grab my dragon blanket and go all the way to the garden, then I'll just enjoy the sun and surrounding peace. :) Enjoy your weekend and thanks, Dona!

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  2. ~Sia McKye~September 27, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    Giving you a B I G hug! Oh, wait, is it proper protocol to hug a dragon of the realm? Pffft, I give out hugs anyway. Congrats on the job! W00t! You're just full of good news and I'm happy to see that. :-)

    I love the background colors for Kinectic. Very nice. Must find special goodies to fill the virgin snack jar and maybe push Pancho out of the way and polish that armor. Who knows maybe I might get one of those beautiful backgrounds made by a real dragon breath.

    Sia McKye Over Coffee

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    1. Al DiazSeptember 28, 2013 at 12:41 PM

      Proper protocol and a must, Sia. Father Dragon is rather cuddly, hahaha. Thank you! Don't mess with Pancholin's addiction unless you're ready to enter a polishing cloth duel with him. I'll be happy to create something for you. :)

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  3. Suzanne FurnessSeptember 27, 2013 at 1:47 AM

    A knighthood, wow Sir Dragon I am clapping along with you! Congratulations on the job too.

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    1. Al DiazSeptember 28, 2013 at 12:42 PM

      And you clap to a very good rhythm too, Suzanne. Thank you!

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  4. Hilary Melton-ButcherSeptember 27, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    Hi Al - sounds like there's lots to be cheerful about - congratulations to the winner, but I love Melissa's name in Dragon's breath .. fun. And now a knighthood .. that sounds a good clan to be appointed to ..

    Then the 00000 thingummy .. so pleased you're out earning some dragon pennies - enjoy the new work .. and happy weekend ... Hilary

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    1. Al DiazSeptember 28, 2013 at 12:44 PM

      Yes, we're all cheered up and with the mood for party. Let's get one of my best wine bottles open, and you can join us (if you don't mind so many beards around you). ;)

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  5. Elephant's ChildSeptember 27, 2013 at 3:58 AM

    Huge, huge smiles from this part of the world. Congratulations to the featured authors, to the winner of a book AND her name in Dragon Breath and to you - for both your knighthood (how I love the irony of a knighted dragon), and for your job and the dwarves' pay rise. Have a wonderful weekend.

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    1. Al DiazSeptember 28, 2013 at 12:46 PM

      And so much that I love huge smiles! Thanks! Yes, the irony is beautiful. It makes me feel special, though, hahaha. And dragon is always happy for the chance to increase the treasure. Great weekend to you too!

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  6. UnknownSeptember 27, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    Hey Al,

    Good to see you. I'm as happy as my happiness meter allows for the time being, which isn't a whole heck of a lot, but I dwell on the happiness rather than anything else. It's working to perk me up. Been worried a little about you. I'm used to seeing you around more often, but lately, not even a molted scale. Hope all is well.

    M.L. Swift, Writer

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    1. Al DiazSeptember 28, 2013 at 12:49 PM

      And I'm glad for you dwelling on happiness. You've one of the most determined men I've known, Mike. I am sure there will come the day that happiness meter will reach the highest level. Thanks for your concern. I sent you a note. I've been busy and now many activities compete for my time (besides power failures). But I'm still here and the fire is still burning.

      Dragon hugs to you!

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  7. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 27, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    And you will make an honorable dragon knight! Even if a real horse isn't big enough.
    Congratulations on the job! Maybe you can add a seventh zero to the dwarves' checks.

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    1. Al DiazSeptember 28, 2013 at 12:51 PM

      Tassin got me the Trojan Horse, just about the right size and I don't need to feed it. Just the problem of the wood. I don't think it lasts long but it works for now.
      Another zero? Are you their union leader or official spokesman? I am still wondering why I am paying them for. ;)

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  8. MelissaSeptember 27, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    Ha! I don't know which I love more - the book gift or my name written in Dragon's breath! Thank you!!!

    Hugs right back to you, Sir Father Dragon. :)

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    1. Al DiazSeptember 28, 2013 at 12:52 PM

      I'm glad you liked it! I hope you enjoy. Plenty of hugs! :D

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  9. JoSeptember 27, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Full of wonderful news. Congratulations Sir Dragon. So glad you also found a job. Human hugs from me too. I don't want to polish your armour though, sounds like too much work for me.

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    1. Al DiazSeptember 28, 2013 at 12:54 PM

      Yes, Jo, don't bother. Besides I don't Pancholin will ever let anyone getting a hand on his polisher spray or cloth. You might get hurt. Hugs to the dragon are more than enough. :) Thank you!

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  10. L. Diane WolfeSeptember 27, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Congrats on being selected for knighthood.

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  11. CatherineSeptember 27, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    All your good news brightened my day! I am so happy for you, the knighthood, the job. I bet your feet are just pattering away doing the happiest of happy dances!

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    1. Al DiazSeptember 28, 2013 at 12:56 PM

      Oh, yes, the dragon mamushka was performed yesterday. It comes out better each time with dwarves dancing around me and all that. Maybe you would like to join us one day. I'm sure you dance pretty well too. :D

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  12. Maurice MitchellSeptember 27, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Congrats on the knighthood and the job Al! ***Slow clap to BIG CLAPPING***

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    1. Al DiazSeptember 28, 2013 at 12:58 PM

      That's how it is done, Maurice. You certainly have an ear for good rhythm. :) Thanks a lot and happy weekend!

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  13. David P. KingSeptember 27, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Woohoo! Great news on your new job! It was such a blast having you over on the Laire. Thanks for being a part of out Table! :)

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    1. Al DiazSeptember 28, 2013 at 12:58 PM

      Thanks for the invitation, David! That was one great interview and funny too!

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  14. Susan Gourley/KelleySeptember 27, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    A job and Knighthood? I'm happy and clapping for you.

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  15. Rachna ChhabriaSeptember 27, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    You will make a super dragon knight, Al. Clapping for you and this time round its two hugs :)

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    1. Al DiazSeptember 28, 2013 at 1:00 PM

      Wow! Now I feel really lucky. Careful now, don't get me addicted to your hugging or I will be looking for every chance to get hugged, hahahaha.

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  16. UnknownSeptember 27, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Congratulations Sir Al. I love the drawing-- it always makes me clappy-happy when you share your talents with us. A dragon high-five for the job as well. Glad to know the pawn shop will be short a few, well, short peeps!

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    1. Al DiazSeptember 28, 2013 at 1:02 PM

      Spam hugs, spam hugs, spam hugs, that's what we want. ;) Thanks, Lady Julie. Yes, maybe soon we'll be back to our normal 150 dwarves.

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  17. SK AnthonySeptember 27, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Aww thanks for the shout out, Al. :::Blushing:::

    And I'm clapping right along for you and the job :D

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    1. Al DiazSeptember 28, 2013 at 1:02 PM

      Glad you liked it. We wish the best of lucks to your book and cheering for the next!

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  18. Yolanda RenéeSeptember 27, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Oh, the Dwarves must be fly-en high - six figures! Wow!

    Congrats on the job, and for the very real happiness vibrating from your cave! Melissa has her book and her name in Dragon's breath! Truly a double blessing!

    Happy Friday everyone!

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    1. Al DiazSeptember 28, 2013 at 1:05 PM

      Yes, that's exactly what I thought. Six figures. Am I not paying them just too much? And Alex suggest another zero. Ha!
      I hope that happiness is contagious and everybody gets to feel it. :) Happy Weekend and thank you very much for your gift to my readers. :D

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  19. Mark KoopmansSeptember 27, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    Welcome to the Cosmic Table, Sir Al :)

    Happy dance for you :)

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    1. Al DiazSeptember 28, 2013 at 1:06 PM

      Thanks Mark KoopmanS. Is that Riverdance type of dancing? Hahaha.

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  20. Michael Di GesuSeptember 28, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    YAY, SIR DRAGON... WELCOME to our esteemed Cosmic Table.... You are worthy for the this honor! WE fellow Knights needed your FULL and SENSITIVE Dragon heart!!!

    A new job... how AWESOME!!!! ALL THE BEST AND Happy WEEKEND....

    HUGS from your fellow Knight, Sir Michael....

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    1. Al DiazSeptember 30, 2013 at 2:20 PM

      Thank you very much, Sir Michael. I will behave and will not steal from your plate, hahaha.

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    2. Michael Di GesuSeptember 30, 2013 at 10:08 PM

      Thank you, Sir Dragon...

      I eat very little, but I eat often. LOL. And I do like my meat on the rare side... LOL.

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  21. Kate LarkindaleSeptember 28, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    Congrats on the job! Definitely something to celebrate!

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Hi Al! Um...I'm sorry, Sir Dragon. I just stopped by your lair to thank you for visiting and commenting on my blog with the Blitz Team the other day. It was a remarkable experience. And congratulations to you too, for all that has been bestowed upon you. :) Lily

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    1. Al DiazSeptember 30, 2013 at 2:21 PM

      Absolutely my pleasure, Lily. Glad we brightened your day. :)

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  23. ChanceletSeptember 29, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    How funny! To have pawned some dwarves... how dare you! :) But at least you can give them a six zero salary too now.

    Glad you've got good news going about for some great bloggers as well as for yourself! I'm very happy for you, and after you get your first paycheck, I'll look out for some dragon knight-dom sparks lighting up all over the sky. Writer’s Mark

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    1. Al DiazSeptember 30, 2013 at 2:23 PM

      Such things happen when you have too many mouths to feed, Nancy. But don't worry, the dwarves don't take offense for pawning them, hahaha. :) Oh yes! looking forward for that paycheck. Plenty of sparks coming. :)

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