Dec 24, 2021 | Fun Historical Facts
Such was the carnage of The Great War that it was thought it would put an end to war for good. The war affected the lives of millions of men, including Tolkien and Milne. It gave birth to some rather unusual WWI alphabet primers. WWI also triggered medical advances...
Dec 22, 2021 | Fun Historical Facts
Christmas is a time when friends and relatives gather around the table to celebrate love, joy, and all things good. I know that this is the time of the year for inspirational stories, and I promise you’ll have one of those for Christmas. Unfortunately, it is...
Dec 24, 2019 | Maps and Infographics, Random Musings
This year, the wee one is old enough to understand Santa Claus. I explained that people believe that Santa flies through the world on Christmas Eve, comes through the chimneys, and delivers toys to all the children. Being her mom’s daughter (Electra’s an...
Dec 27, 2018 | Entertainment
One read I always look forward to this time of the year is The Economist’s special Christmas issue. This is a double one and crammed with fun articles I savor during the holidays. This year’s issue had a hilarious take on consultants, describing what they...
Dec 25, 2018 | Fun Historical Facts
For this year’s Christmas wishes, I will start with a lovely rendition of one of my favorite carols, Carol of the Bells, sung here by Voices of Lee: The carol itself piqued my curiosity when I read a two-line description of its origins. According to this, it was...
Dec 25, 2017 | Events and Giveaways
It’s Christmas today, and it makes me think of everything that’s happened this year. I’m fighting a nasty cold (celebrating my tradition of falling sick during any holidays or break) and I’ve decided I need a much-needed rest. So, I’ll be...
Dec 25, 2016 | Entertainment
Once again, Christmas is upon us, and I realize this is the third time I celebrate it with you, my online friends. As a small thank-you, I’ll offer you three nuggets of wisdom. No, not from three wise men, but from yours truly, to put you in the...
Dec 16, 2016 | Events and Giveaways
I hope you’ll join me tomorrow, Saturday the 17th, when I’m hosting on Facebook the Fantasy & Science Fiction Network Christmas Sale from 1 to 2 pm EST. If you find yourself at home, be sure to drop by and say hi. One lucky winner will win an updated...
Dec 31, 2015 | Events and Giveaways
Happy New Year to all of you wonderful people – or, as we used to say in Scotland, Happy Hogmanay. A big, big thank you for being part of my journey. May 2016 bring you nothing but joy. Oh, and if you’re wondering, Lang may yer lum reek is roughly...
Dec 25, 2015 | Other, Random Musings
Merry Christmas, everyone! Or, if you prefer, Seasons’ Greetings (not to be confused with Season’s Greetings). Merry Christmas! Join the #UnplagChallenge and guess 10 Christmas storiesPowered By the Tweet This PluginTweet This Instead of a card, I thought...
