I spent the morning revising a bit and adding more art to “A Chorus of Clowns and Masked Comic Theater,” an article I wrote long ago for the “Folkroots Column” in Realms of Fantasy and then republished the Journal of Mythic Arts. I had almost forgotten how interesting it was (well…to me at least) reaching […]
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How stunning is this? The text reads "Ave Maria Gratia Plena" — "Hail Mary Full of Grace." But within the confines of each letter, the calligrapher depicts individual narratives creating tension between the two — the formality of the letters joined into sacred text and the liveliness of the people and animals engaged in very
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Especially when I write. The ciagrette is a dramatic touch too. Honestly, forget the bunny slippers, last night’s t-shirt, and sleepy face washed out in the blue light of the computer screen. This look is to die for and even if the novel doesn’t sell…well, I would still be awesome. *with apologies and much admiration
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Serving Girl's Holiday "I've waited longing for today Spindle, bobbin and spool away In joy and bliss I'm off to play Upon this high holiday… "And spindle, bobbin and spool away A joy that is high a holiday… "And when we stop along the track Unto the inn, this Sunday, Jack We'll whet my whistle
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Woman Carrying A Bull by Vladimir Fokanov I like this image a lot — the wonderful cognitive dissonance between the nude female and the impossible weight of the bull carried so easily on her shoulder. She is not alone you know — there are quite a few such images of women with animals hefted on their
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I enjoy these days, for they have their own stories, their own prayers, and their own hymns. For a little while, we stop our noisy routines and settle into a contemplation of the mysteries. It is the will of God that we should have nothing which has not passed through the hands of Mary. –
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Among the more celebrated Japanese tricksters are the Tengu. These peculiar half-human, half-bird (sometimes hawk-like, sometimes more vulture) creatures are famous for their love of sake and their abilities with the sword. In fact, part of their mythology is that the tengu created the unique Japanese style of kendo, and were responsible for teaching it
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Sometimes in the midst of all our work, it seems impossible to find the breath or the balance to stay upright. I love this video of RIGOLO Sanddornbalance 2012 Art Installation – it has an almost instantly soothing effect. This is the way to work, breathing, focusing, a quiet intensity which balances effort on an
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I am a wee bit past Bastille Day, but in the spirit of that revolutionary and rather bloody event, I would like to offer a meal fit for Death. The Old Foodie, is a brilliant blog devoted to providing readers with 400 words a day on a historical food topic, along with recipes. This offering
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In the midst of all my work (and looming deadlines) I received this unexpected gem in the mail and wanted to share it. A gentleman in Madrid, NM had discovered the remnants of the 36 ft wooden statue of Jesus my grandfather, Pierre Ménager built for the Christmas light show in Madrid, New Mexico in
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