I don’t think I can do without the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his Christmas Eve journey of redemption at this time of year. Many of the familiar things we enjoy about the Christmas holiday sprang from that story; wishing someone a “Merry Christmas,” for example! And, when you call someone a “Scrooge”, exclaim “God …
The Honey Trees are Becky Filip and Jacob Wick. Their style is a dreamy blend of pop and folk.
As you know, I love the internet. In this series I’ll introduce you to the bloggers, vloggers and sites that inspire me. Meet Maureen Johnson Maureen is one of my favorite authors. Her characters are people I wish I could befriend in real life. She’s one of those writers whose work I gobble up as …
The Song Of Lunch is a narrative poem by Christopher Reid. It’s the story of a man meeting an old lover for lunch. It ended badly 15 years prior, and as we travel back with the man’s memories we see what went down. Recently on PBS, American viewers were treated to the BBC produced version …
If you’re lucky enough to have a fire pit in the back yard then you’re aware of how lovely bonfire night is! Expats and Anglophiles are aware of Guy Fawkes Night aka: Bonfire Night its, (I’ve been told) a celebration to commemorate the foiling of a plot to blow up Parliament in 1605. Modern day …
Those who know me, understand that I love Halloween! I decorate with gusto and hand out full size candy bars, I dress up and allow my teenagers to go trick or treating. (provided they wear a costume, don’t trample the little kids and, are excruciatingly polite) This years festivities are hampered a little by the …
In which John Green reads chapter 1 of his new novel, “The Fault In Our Stars”. Available in January: Indiebound , Amazon and B&N That was a nice treat! Very excited to read this when it comes out! Until then DFTBA!
As you know, I love the internet. I this series I’ll introduce you to the bloggers, vloggers and sites that inspire me. Sophie Blackall is an illustrator mainly for children’s books. She was inspired to illustrate the “Missed Connections” personal ads you can find on Craigslist. Sometimes funny and clever, at other times heartbreaking and …
Traveling is one of our favorite things to do. Getting free of the office during the school year, is challenging so we’ve become experts at the weekend away. (click on the pics to embigen) The last few years we’ve driven up to Seattle, but our first love is taking the train. This was THE way …
My son is finally old enough to play in a place where I can have a vodka and tonic! Having teenagers is awesome!
Kathleen Rear 