Images of Black People in European Heraldry

This is a really interesting article. Modern specialists in the science of heraldry suspect, however, that this blazon (coat of arms) of the blackamoor is instead the very opposite of a negative symbol. In the last decade or two it has been pointed out that the moor’s head quite possibly could have referred to St.… Continue reading Images of Black People in European Heraldry

An Update for L

Nana, Gorbulas, and Berylla Little Berylla (Hobbit name) is doing OK. I have not been taking many pictures the past week because I have had the worse case of mastitis I have ever had. It is still lingering a week later despite attempts at rest and antibiotics. I am so demotivated, frustrated, and sick of… Continue reading An Update for L

Attention husbands and procrastinators: Calphalon pan for $21.50

I came across this Friday special today when I was trolling around Amazon: This looked like a pretty good deal to me. Today’s the last day to get the free shipping and still have it arrive by Christmas. I was also pleased to see one of Hambet’s favorite library books at a pretty good price:… Continue reading Attention husbands and procrastinators: Calphalon pan for $21.50