“How did he become Celestial One? Was there a vote among the other chief priests ( Read more... )

The weekend was the big vintage sale run by a charity I volunteer for. It takes up several rooms, is the big earner for the year, and is still called, by old hands, 'the linen sale ( Read more... )

I was listening to a collection of Fred Astaire songs for the first time, enjoying the clever lyrics, syncopated rhythms, tapping that was clearly the gent doing something physicality virtuosic - AND THEN THEY BROUGHT IN THE OOMPAH BAND. Go, tubas ( Read more... )

I've been playing around with the pretty new tablet (it was a gift, and is amazing) and I stumbled into the Visual Novel genre. It's... interesting. So here's some mini reviews, because I felt like talking about them ( Read more... )

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Content notes: fantasy, wartime, magic and magical creatures, youth endangerment equivalent to a Gundam series.

"At the Siege of Ungar"It was never meant for a fortress ( Read more... )

I have been asked to supply quote sinful baking unquote.

I am not actually much of a baker.

If you happen to have any tasty/favourite recipes that have negative virtue, I would appreciate any suggestions.

I am excused from further duties today ( Read more... )

( He sleeps a lot right now. It will soon change. )

Two bright yellow blooms from Robert, a slightly lopsided pink effort from Midge (Midge is a rescue rose and needs a bit of encouragement), and Margaret, and Abaddon off in the corner, have buds well on the way ( Read more... )