I managed to plan my short jaunt to the south so well that I had time to catch Oracles, Omens, and Answers in Oxford, head down to London, check into my hotel, and then pop over to the British Library to see Medieval Women in Their Own Words. I didn’t take nearly as many photos…
Tag: medieval literature
The Umpteenth Dog
The Umpteenth Dog I lost hope yesterday, briefly. I have been raging with an incandescent fire for some time now over [waves hands helplessly] all the things, but especially lately the dismantling of the federal government. For all its many [many many] faults, there are so many who depend on it, on the distribution of…
#FolkloreThursday Review: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT (2021) Reppion & Penman No, I haven’t got around to the film. The blu-ray sits on a pile back in NY whilst I am idling in Michigan. So I was gratified to get an advance copy of the new comics version of this terrific medieval story AKA the only…
Radio Radio
My half of the Xmas split single on French radio!
Is It Funny? Episode 12: Rauf Coilyear
It’s Yuletide so I’m getting medieval on you! Yes, it’s the medieval Scots tale of the coal-maker who meets King Charlemagne and despite making some questionable choices due to his testy temper, things turn out pretty well. Bonus of me reading the opening lines in genuine medieval Scots (no comment on the veracity of my…
Out Now: Christmas Split Single
The new Linear Obsessional split Christmas Single featuring me!
From Dundee to Prague
I should have been in Scotland weeks ago. I miss my family, I miss Dundee, I miss livable weather, too. I miss idling in the Howff and dropping by my favourite paintings in the McManus or standing on the little observation deck in the V&A watching the Tay flow past. I miss all of us…
#NationalUnicornDay Medieval Style
In Scotland it is National Unicorn Day, the day they celebrate the national beast. With the lockdown and everyone staying indoors, they have become plentiful again, so I hear. Thus from medieval Scots history I offer you a tale told by a unicorn (on good authority!) from The Talis of Fyve Bestes (beasts that is,…
Live Tweet Transcript: Sword of the Valiant
Inspired by the forthcoming A24 film of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight which actually looks fantastic, Carol and Angela, renowned of the Cultural Gutter (and other famous deeds of valour) and me had a cracking good time live tweeting a viewing of the incredibly terrible Sword of the Valiant, much of which I had forgotten since…
Spirits Gather
As the Mummers begin their revels, St George fights the Dragon, or the Galoshins begin the games, we begin a time of reflection for change in the new year. It’s a time for taking stock, making decisions — and who am I kidding? It’s a time for mellow quiet, good food, and peaceful recharging. There…