You may guess from the infrequency of posts that I am extremely busy. But I have found time to enjoy myself, too. Pleased that the lovely QoE was able to visit and hang around Hipsterville AKA Hudson for the day. We had a lovely time plotting, planning and laughing. Flint and Steel, baby! Then there…
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SpeakEasy Radio: Fox Spirit Books head, Adele Wearing
“Heinäsirkka, heinäsirkka, mene täältä hiiteen!” Happy St. Urho Day! As usual, we commemorate the saint (or his wife) who chased the grasshoppers out of the vineyards in Finland in the usual manner — by fire-grilling the grasshoppers! No, wait — that’s just a cool design made by S. L. Johnson who thought this holiday a…
On the Road Again
Yes, I am Scotland bound once more, arriving in Dundee for my birthday tomorrow by way of Dublin and Edinburgh. Bertie and I got a tree this weekend from the farm around the corner and decorated it while watching Fanny & Alexander in accordance with tradition. There was some akvavit and monster king crab legs,…
It’s Krampus Eve!
So it’s time for my favourite holiday offering: Don’t forget; there’s an audio version, too: Don’t let the Krampus get you!
Happy St. Urho Day!
“Heinäsirkka, heinäsirkka, mene täältä hiiteen!” As usual, we commemorate the saint (or his wife) who chased the grasshoppers out of the vineyards in Finland in the usual manner with fire-grilled grasshoppers! No, wait — that’s just a cool design made by S. L. Johnson who thought this holiday a little crazy but a good excuse…
Holidays in Dundee
It’s the darkest portion of the year, so most of us find ways to surround ourselves with light and sparkle and family and fun. We did our best and there has been much laughter, silliness and a lot of good food. My sweetie made a fabulous Christmas dinner, we had crackers, prezzies and a whole…
TOA/V: Yule Schoolin’
Yes, it’s my birthday. No, I don’t need stuff; but if you’ve ever read anything I’ve written and liked it, please consider leaving a rating or review for it on Amazon or Goodreads. A review needn’t be complex: 25 words is enough. Thanks! Here’s an updating of an old post I wrote for BitchBuzz because…
The Krampus Returns
Yes, it seems the rest of the world has caught up on the Krampus craze thanks to social media and the ‘tube which has allowed folks to share video and vintage postcards easily. And yes, it does get a bit tiresome always being ahead of the curve. So yes, I was finally stirred to create…
Happy Halloween
May your day be delightful, whatever you get up to — here’s a little poem for you: LULU Lulu has the biggest Teeth, From above and underneath— They gleam like Stars in midnight black, And once they’re out, they don’t go back Until some morsel slips between, Sundered on the bright points keen. Keep…
New Big Thing: The Krampus
I did a quick version of the Krampus book to get it up in time for Krampus eve tonight. This is just a stopgap measure. I’ll make a better one when I can get a scan of the chapbook in high quality res (hint, hint anyone who’s got a copy and a scanner…). I had…