Happy Year of the Dragon! (image by alpha_power) If you were born in 1928,1940,1952,1964,1976,1988,2000,2012 you are a Dragon! Every twelfth year is the year of the dragon. But, there more to it than that, the elemental sign the dragon bears changes too. This year is the year of the Water Dragon! According to the Chinese …
I know that ultimately this is an ad for a clothing store, but as Lucy talks about her house renovation and her artwork, I really felt inspired to try to actively draw more beauty into my environment. P.S. How cute is her messy hair?
10 more days! You are of course all done shopping and cleaning, everything is organized so you don’t have to lift a finger on Christmas day? Hahahaha! Yeah, me either. Here’s a few fun Christmas countdown apps, Here and Here. Norad Santa tracker has a countdown clock too. I loved the Santa tracker, some how …
This video made the rounds last year but I can’t help posting it again.
Party season is upon us! Time to warm our cockles and melt our brains with a nice drink. (In moderation of course! Or you know, not. Heh) Find recipes for lots of holiday drinks at the Bailey’s Irish Cream site (Birthdate required for sign in. It’s so depressing how far I have to scroll back …
The Honey Trees are Becky Filip and Jacob Wick. Their style is a dreamy blend of pop and folk.
You’ve no idea how long I’ve been saving that picture just so I could use it today! Ahem… General Thanksgiving Knowledge and Troubleshooting: Food Network Martha Stewart Real Simple When in doubt call The Butterball Hotline! (1-800-288-8372) What’s more traditional than turkey on Thanksgiving? Why the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! If you’re up and about …
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 …
A flock or collection of starlings is called a Murmuration Wow! Makes one feel quite plodding and ungraceful.
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 …
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