Santa Claus, a filled stocking, the tree in all its glory – as Christmas draws near, I’m reminded of the magic as seen through a little girl’s eyes. And although I still love the twinkling lights and the early mornings in my pyjamas, waiting for everyone to get up, I no longer have a wish list. Well, there may be one item on that list, but it’s a pretty tall order – even for Santa.
Hal-Con: Halifax’s Pre-Eminent Geek Gala
Symphony Nova Scotia’s special sci-fi concert that Hallowe’en evening was hosted by John Rhys-Davies, a Welsh actor who played Gimli the dwarf in the film trilogy “The Lord of the Rings”, and our author George Burden had the chance to meet him!
In Search of Dracula
Hunyadi Castle, in Eastern Transylvania, is the major sight in the town of Hunedoara, which is studded with abandoned factories that date back to the Ceausescu era of the 1970s and 80s. Hunyadi’s origins echo 15th century masonry, and Vlad Tepes, it is suspected, might have been imprisoned within its walls at one time.
Dear Mother
You taught me many things. The only way we can advance ourselves in this life is to truly move forward. You are a wonderful example of this.
Sponsored Post: Global Greening on St Patrick’s Day!
Created by Tourism Ireland to encourage travelers to visit Ireland this year, the video includes wonderful Irish scenery and blends into the mix superb images from Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening initiative – those famous landmarks and iconic sites illuminated in green each year to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.
What Is Sensuality?
In a time of mass media we are losing the gentle and subtle art of attraction and a return to it maybe just what the world needs as a love potion.
Concrete Creations: Christmas Presents!
Many years ago, when I was in my 20’s, I decided to make some of the Christmas presents I would give to my family. This year, I decided to revisit some of that fun and use my configurable mold to create some concrete gifts for friends and family.
Canine Christmas Night “Out on the Town”
It was a Canine Christmas night “Out on the Town”. Ten dogs invited their human parents to join them at the Doggie Pot Luck Christmas party being held at Raymond’s and Blenda’s Dog House.
Weihnachten
“Make a list for St. Nicholas,” mother says. I write: fairy tale book and dark blue ski pants.
The Spirit of Christmas
Our Christmas tree, with its star of Bethlehem at the top and the stars of the universe dancing upon it, not only speaks of that oh so holy night, it speaks of our personal communion of saints – all those we love and have loved, through a rich and complex family history.
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