The Huntsman…and -Woman
Huntsman Spider photo by Bryce McQuillan Huntsman: n. a very large (some say terrifyingly large) but harmless spider. Often …
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Unanswered Questions, Unquestioned Answers
No, I’m not about to step into the abyss of discussing religion–entire civilizations have perished over that! Besides, I did …
Christmas Shopping? Or Would You Prefer a Root Canal?
Christmas, I reckon, has three facets: the religious, the commercial, and the traditional. If none of those rings your …
Birds in Paradise
I’m feeling rather chirpy this morning. The reason is that I’ve just been sitting in my favorite chair, as I …
Yes, Another Halloween Blog
But wait! This time I’m not going to post disgusting pictures of me in my witches garb. At least I …
Flotsam and Jetsam
I’ve just had a small victory of sorts. I hope you’ll indulge me in a moment of hubris while I …
Jesse James Meets Ned Kelly: A Meeting in Purgatory
Outlaws, both. Ned Kelly was a bushranger; Jesse James a bushwhacker. They were contemporaries, (Kelly, 1855-1880; James, 1847-1882) but Ned …
Blowing in the Wind — The Comb-Over
In Australia, September is our March. That is to say, March winds happen in September here, and to be honest, …
St. Petersburg: the Splendour, the Opulence, the Excesses
Stunning architecture, rivers and canals to rival Venice, a plethora of bridges–from the elegant to the quirky, an abundance of the best art …
Fodder. Cannon and Otherwise
Okay. One of you thinks s/he’s being funny. Har Har. If the aim was to have a laugh (at me), …
The Meandering Matriarch 