It’s all the Church Ladies’ fault. Ever since I read their post last fall on monogrammed handkerchiefs,I’ve had embroidery and monogramming on the brain. Today, I couldn’t stand it any longer. I’d found some men’s handkerchiefs on Etsy and had picked up some embroidery needles. I’ve gathered together my floss and hoop. I’ve printed out… Continue reading My newest project: embroidery
Author: Peony Moss
Muram aries attigit
Trust me, it’s funny: a Florida lawyer explains to his counterpart exactly why settling out of court is the prudent option. I am of the opinion that it is malpractice to file a libel suit without first serving a §770.01 demand, and any lawyer who does not even try to serve a §770.01 notice is… Continue reading Muram aries attigit
How to Change Your Mind
Neuroplasticity? The Church was way ahead of the curve on that one, too: The beginning of a New Year—and a new decade—is an an excellent time to try something new. As you make your list of resolutions and goals I want to recommend adding a simply [sic] four step process that could transform your life… Continue reading How to Change Your Mind
Is Google Making Us Stupid?
Blah blah Internets blah blah easily distracted changing the way we think ooo linky to Amazon blah blah hold on let’s read this more carefully (emphasis added): The idea that our minds should operate as high-speed data-processing machines is not only built into the workings of the Internet, it is the network’s reigning business model… Continue reading Is Google Making Us Stupid?
Wise Men from Springfield
Over at the Crescat, Kat’s announced the winners of the Tacky Nativity contest. (The winner is completely worthy of the award.) Among the nominees was this fine work of art, the Simpsons Nativity: Silly as it is, the Magi and the shepherds are well cast.
Sparki’s Uncle John’s Christmas Story
My dad’s elder brother John used to enthrall me with this story when I was a kid. At family gatherings, I used to sit on the floor by his chair (on the beer can side, not the cigarette side – he always had both going) and listen to him tell stories until I was told… Continue reading Sparki’s Uncle John’s Christmas Story
Elephants on a mission
This strange story about the wild elephants in Orissa, India, has been making the rounds. I was telling my pal Iris about it, starting with the background of the persecutions and then about the elephants, when she gasped, “Ganesh!” I hadn’t even thought of Ganesh! That just adds another level of strangeness to this story….
Bob the Trousered Ape: Taking erudition to the next level
If Shakespeare had an MBA: O Muse, reach out to me –we’ll synergize; Auditors, patience, while I break down silos: I’ll tee it up, like Nestor lord of Pylos, And impact you with lore to utilize….