Today is also….

Destruction of the One Ring Day, at least on the Shire Calendar, which of course is a system of reckoning we heartily endorse. Enbrethiliel has the details. This time-zone thing is cool.

You are the Mexican Cross:

You are the Mexican Cross: This ceramic cross ishand crafted and painted in Mexico. Its brightcolors make it appropriate for the kitchen or achild’s bedroom, reminding us of the joy of theresurrection. What Kind of Cross are You? brought to you by Quizilla

Pre-Raphaelite might have been cool too

“Baroque Art emerged in Europe around 1600 as an reaction against the intricate and formulaic Mannerist style which dominated the Late Renaissance.” (artcyclopedia.com.) Baroque Art is fairly realistic but is often willing to smudge the realism in favor of theatricality and the emotional pull that is its trademark. You’re most likely a creative, talented emotional… Continue reading Pre-Raphaelite might have been cool too

You’re Alice’s Adventures in

You’re Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland! by Lewis Carroll After stumbling down the wrong turn in life, you’ve had your mind opened to a number of strange and curious things. As life grows curiouser and curiouser, you have to ask yourself what’s real and what’s the picture of illusion. Little is coming to your aid in… Continue reading You’re Alice’s Adventures in

Peony’s USA map

I did not count Arkansas, Idaho, and Oklahoma, since I’ve only passed through them on my way to other states. I only counted states where I’ve been as a destination. create your own visited states map or write about it on the open travel guide

The Virtue of Courtesy

We are obliged to keep our credit cards immaculate out of deference to sensitive machinery. But when it comes to human interaction, at least in the popular style exhibited on the immensely successful “Jerry Springer Show,” gross insensitivity to other people’s feelings is the order of the day….