Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Do yourself a favour and watch this
Caution: Don't try drinking or eating anything while viewing.
May NOT be suitable for small children, bosses, pastors and the like
May NOT be suitable for small children, bosses, pastors and the like
Thursday, March 24, 2011
It figures...
Fertility Goddess Asherah: Was 'God's Wife' Edited Out of the Bible?
Didn't she "enhance" the plot?
Perhaps she outshone the male protagonist?
More power to the "uppity female"!
Didn't she "enhance" the plot?
Perhaps she outshone the male protagonist?
More power to the "uppity female"!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Newest project
The (mostly) Marvellous Memoirs of a Modern Medieval Maven
fret not, I shall still be here...
This is just something new, separate, and focused.
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
International Women's Day
I abhor the term "feminist" - all I want is to be considered an equal and have equity in this Game of Life.
Monday, March 07, 2011
hide and seek
“Ever since happiness heard your name, it has been running through the streets trying to find you.”
~Hafiz of Persia
~Hafiz of Persia
Saturday, March 05, 2011
Jerk
Canadian PM Harper wants to make all official communications come from the "Harper Government", not the "Government of Canada"???
A rebranding of the 'Harper Government'
He re-branded the Canadian Government by CUTTING CANADA OUT of the name.
Nice, eh?
I think 'Harper Regime' sounds good, don't you?
We already have the Loonie (1$ coin) and the Toonie (2$ coin). Why not a $3 coin called the Harpoonie? it has a nice ring to it, non?
Perhaps there should be Harper statues erected? and some Harper Palaces?
It worked for Saddam Hussein, the Ayatollah, Lenin and even Gadhafi — at least for a time.
I'm sorry but it's the Canadian Government, not the Harper Government!
Silly delusional narcissistic prime minister!
A rebranding of the 'Harper Government'
He re-branded the Canadian Government by CUTTING CANADA OUT of the name.
Nice, eh?
I think 'Harper Regime' sounds good, don't you?
We already have the Loonie (1$ coin) and the Toonie (2$ coin). Why not a $3 coin called the Harpoonie? it has a nice ring to it, non?
Perhaps there should be Harper statues erected? and some Harper Palaces?
It worked for Saddam Hussein, the Ayatollah, Lenin and even Gadhafi — at least for a time.
I'm sorry but it's the Canadian Government, not the Harper Government!
Silly delusional narcissistic prime minister!
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
'cuz yeah... Rehab fixes everything, right?
Galliano Heads To Rehab While His Friends Play Dumb
What.
A.
Douche.
...and is it just me or does every picture I've seen of this man like a cartoon character?
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake, not by mechanical aids, but by an infinite expectation of the dawn.
~Henry David Thoreau
~Henry David Thoreau
It's really blustery out there tonight. Any wagers as to whether my power stays on or not? That old willow in the ravine by the main grid link... it's a'swaying.
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Cheers!
Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes...the ones who see things differently...they're not fond of rules...
They push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to... think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.
~Steve Jobs
They push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to... think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.
~Steve Jobs
Friday, January 07, 2011
Sunday, January 02, 2011
You heard the man! Get busy!
May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you're wonderful, and don't forget to make some art -- write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And I hope, somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself.
~ Neil Gaiman
~ Neil Gaiman
Saturday, January 01, 2011
The year in review
1. What did you do in 2010 that you'd never done before?
I don't really make'em, so I don't really keep 'em or break 'em.
I do reset - we review budgets/ savings/ schedules and organize.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes - two good friends.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
ummm... technically no. They died last year, but very close to the holidays
5. What countries did you visit?
Denmark & USA
6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
more control (self-control?) of my schedule.
7. What dates from 2010 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
June - Denmark
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
lotsa progress in lots of areas, but nothing really big.
9. What was your biggest failure?
I plan to do too much, and I fail to "get to it all"
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Back issues, and hip/knee issues. All sorted. May the gods and goddess bless the alternative care types Chiropractors/massage therapists/ yoga therapists.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
my laptop
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
My own family - they are awesome.
13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
Many politicians... many public servants...
14. Where did most of your money go?
House, kids, pets
15. What were you really, really, really excited about?
Life - I know that sounds trite, but I love my family, my job, my house, my friends, and my "hobbies"
16. What song will always remind you of 2010?
too many
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) Happier or sadder?
Happier
b) Bigger or smaller?
About the same
c) Richer or poorer?
about the same
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
I wish I'd spent more time outside with my kids, pets, and my garden
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Worrying, procrastinating, sitting
20. How did you spend Christmas?
My in-laws came - it's all good
21. What was your favourite month of 2010?
I always love Octobers, but June was awesome!
22. Did you fall in love in 2010?!
I'm already in love
23. What were your favourite TV programmes?
no tv - I do have shows I lik but I dvd/youtube 'em, but I do love edu-tainment.
24. How will you ring in the New Year?
Kissed hubbins good-night and told each other we'd see each other next year and went to sleep.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
nope
26. What was the best book you read?
Practical Magic - I had no idea it was a book. *blush*
27. What were your greatest musical discoveries?
Heather Dale and Runrig
28. What did you want and get?
A nice bow, a serger, a new laptop, and an old fashion popcorn maker - pretty shallow, eh? ;)
29. What did you want and not get?
A pony! LOL just kidding! Nothing that I needed.
30. What was your favourite film of this year?
I did not see anything except Robin Hood with Russell Crowe
It was not a "favourite"
31. What did you do on your birthday?
hubbin BBQ'd, kids made a cake.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
weight loss? I guess.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
Yoga pants. Comfort first. Egads I hate fashion and shopping.
34. What kept you sane?
yoga and laughter.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
None! I'm strangely "celebie-free". It's quite odd
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
too many - I'm "this" close to being banned from listening to the news ;P
37. Who did you miss?
Nobody really - I'm in touch with family and friends online, and in person.
38. Who were the best new people you met?)
I met Vicki in person :D
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010.
taking time for me is important.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up 2010.
*buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzes like a Vuvuzala*
- Went to Denmark
- Learned to cable (or more correctly - learning)
- Archery
- throw knives
- SCA events
I don't really make'em, so I don't really keep 'em or break 'em.
I do reset - we review budgets/ savings/ schedules and organize.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes - two good friends.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
ummm... technically no. They died last year, but very close to the holidays
5. What countries did you visit?
Denmark & USA
6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
more control (self-control?) of my schedule.
7. What dates from 2010 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
June - Denmark
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
lotsa progress in lots of areas, but nothing really big.
9. What was your biggest failure?
I plan to do too much, and I fail to "get to it all"
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Back issues, and hip/knee issues. All sorted. May the gods and goddess bless the alternative care types Chiropractors/massage therapists/ yoga therapists.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
my laptop
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
My own family - they are awesome.
13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
Many politicians... many public servants...
14. Where did most of your money go?
House, kids, pets
15. What were you really, really, really excited about?
Life - I know that sounds trite, but I love my family, my job, my house, my friends, and my "hobbies"
16. What song will always remind you of 2010?
too many
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) Happier or sadder?
Happier
b) Bigger or smaller?
About the same
c) Richer or poorer?
about the same
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
I wish I'd spent more time outside with my kids, pets, and my garden
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Worrying, procrastinating, sitting
20. How did you spend Christmas?
My in-laws came - it's all good
21. What was your favourite month of 2010?
I always love Octobers, but June was awesome!
22. Did you fall in love in 2010?!
I'm already in love
23. What were your favourite TV programmes?
no tv - I do have shows I lik but I dvd/youtube 'em, but I do love edu-tainment.
24. How will you ring in the New Year?
Kissed hubbins good-night and told each other we'd see each other next year and went to sleep.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
nope
26. What was the best book you read?
Practical Magic - I had no idea it was a book. *blush*
27. What were your greatest musical discoveries?
Heather Dale and Runrig
28. What did you want and get?
A nice bow, a serger, a new laptop, and an old fashion popcorn maker - pretty shallow, eh? ;)
29. What did you want and not get?
A pony! LOL just kidding! Nothing that I needed.
30. What was your favourite film of this year?
I did not see anything except Robin Hood with Russell Crowe
It was not a "favourite"
31. What did you do on your birthday?
hubbin BBQ'd, kids made a cake.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
weight loss? I guess.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
Yoga pants. Comfort first. Egads I hate fashion and shopping.
34. What kept you sane?
yoga and laughter.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
None! I'm strangely "celebie-free". It's quite odd
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
too many - I'm "this" close to being banned from listening to the news ;P
37. Who did you miss?
Nobody really - I'm in touch with family and friends online, and in person.
38. Who were the best new people you met?)
I met Vicki in person :D
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010.
taking time for me is important.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up 2010.
*buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzes like a Vuvuzala*
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Balls! Balls! balls!... for Christmas.
Domestic Witch is collecting balls again this year.
Here are mine.
It's a recipe my Mom got centuries ago from a Swedish friend - hence the name "Swedish Balls"
Swedish Balls
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 lb butter
2 cups white sugar
4 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp strong coffee
Mix all ingredients well. Shape into small balls. Roll in white sugar. Refrigerate.
That's it. No baking. Pretty simple, eh?
Here are mine.
It's a recipe my Mom got centuries ago from a Swedish friend - hence the name "Swedish Balls"
Swedish Balls
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 lb butter
2 cups white sugar
4 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp strong coffee
Mix all ingredients well. Shape into small balls. Roll in white sugar. Refrigerate.
That's it. No baking. Pretty simple, eh?
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Roger Ebert's Journal
An affront to the eyes of God
Some food for thought regarding women in religion.Roger Ebert's Journal
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
baby, it's cold outside ...
Brew me a cup for a winter's night.
For the wind howls loud and the furies fight;
Spice it with love and stir it with care,
And I'll toast our bright eyes,
my sweetheart fair.
~Minna Thomas Antrim
For the wind howls loud and the furies fight;
Spice it with love and stir it with care,
And I'll toast our bright eyes,
my sweetheart fair.
~Minna Thomas Antrim
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