Monthly Archives: March 2008

Cool TV – Supernatural

Posted on March 15, 2008 by

This one’s for Claire as I’m not sure if she’s seen it yet. I’ve been watching Supernatural from the beginning, as a friend with excellent taste recommended it to me. Two brothers Dean and Sam Winchester fight demons, ghosts, vampires … Continue reading →

Posted in TV, Videos | 4 Comments

Yay! New Indiana Jones Film Incoming…

Posted on March 15, 2008 by

I’m so excited to see that this new film has been made.  Hope it lives up to my expectations, but the trailer makes it look like classic Indy…anyone want to buy me the DVD boxset so I can have an … Continue reading →

Posted in Films, Videos | 6 Comments

The Meaning of Me

Posted on March 14, 2008 by

Saw this quiz over at Pandora’s Casket. Go on, try it. You know you want to What Alison Means You are usually the best at everything … you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the … Continue reading →

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Like Edward I?

Posted on March 13, 2008 by

I’ve personally found that there is a real shortage of good books about him.  This is why I’m thrilled to own a copy of ‘A Great and Terrible King, Edward I and the Forging of Britain’ by Marc Morris. It’s … Continue reading →

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Death By Ugli Fruit

Posted on March 13, 2008 by

Ok, so I should start by saying that: I’m obviously not dead, I love Ugli fruit, they’re very tasty. It’s been absolutely manic at my day job this week, you’d think that most people would understand when you tell them … Continue reading →

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The Other Boleyn Girl

Posted on March 9, 2008 by

Just quickly, whilst on the subject of Tudors, I should say I have finally watched Elizabeth The Golden Age and I think it is a great film. I was gripped from beginning to end, so go and watch it! Now, … Continue reading →

Posted in Films, History, Videos | 3 Comments

Top 5 Hottest Blogs

Posted on March 8, 2008 by

I have been nominated by Rhonda (thanks again!) for this one, so now get to give my own nominations: ***start copy here*** “TOP FIVE HOTTEST BLOG MEME”RULES: 1. Simply choose five blogs you want to be included in your “top … Continue reading →

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A Lament for O’Malley

Posted on March 8, 2008 by

I can’t believe it’s been over 24 hours since he’s been gone already.  Mall was a cat and pet you can only dream of, friend and companion.  Faithful for 18 years.  He’d become slightly frail in the last year, even … Continue reading →

Posted in Pets | 3 Comments

History Reads That I Love

Posted on March 6, 2008 by

I won’t put in a top ten, or anything like that here. I simply love to read history, and here are some that I recommend. Like everything else I like, it is an eclectic collection being added to all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, History | 9 Comments

John William Waterhouse the Last of the Pre-Raphaelites

Posted on March 6, 2008 by

I have titled this post ‘The Last of the Pre-Raphaelites’ as Waterhouse was part of the much later movement, and not technically, I think, part of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood that started much earlier around about the time that Waterhouse was … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique, Art | 7 Comments