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Jersey Devil: Duck, Dragon, Demon, Religious Politics, Unknown Beast, Bat or Owl?
He's in your 'hood? I'd love to hear more about the area. Jersey Devil aside, the Pine Barrens sound wonderful.
JoHarrington, on 09/28/2014
How do the British Make Tea? Absolutely Not Like You Think We Do
If you go for 'tea kettle', you can be a badger too. I read all about it in Liz Williams's books.
Ember has managed to move into a British house with two British housemates who don't drink tea. We've equipped her for constant tea-making and ...
JoHarrington, on 09/28/2014
Gary Galka: From Electrical Engineer to Ghost-Hunter
To add to your first paragraph, I could add half a dozen from my own family too. As you said, it's incompatible with all of this that Heaven is elsewhere. Could this be why some Christians deny the supernatural?
I hadn't heard of Odda until ...
JoHarrington, on 09/28/2014
Connie Willis's Time Travel Series - History Degrees Just Got Real
Your Mom has good recommendations, so I'll check it out.
JoHarrington, on 09/28/2014
St Tydecho Pilgrimage Sites in West Wales
Yes! And it was also the thing which I would have most liked to find out there, but none of the Medieval texts give us anything that could form a map. I know the vicinity, but not the rock itself.
JoHarrington, on 09/28/2014
What to Do When Alone at Christmas
Hello dustytoes - I agree, a retreat house is a great experience. I am also at the age where I like things done for me instead of by me! :)
KathleenDuffy, on 09/28/2014
Nitrogen Fixing Plants and Trees
I don't use chemicals anywhere in my yard or garden, and I knew that peas and beans were good to use as compost. Occasionally I have clover plants and now I will know that they are useful as well as attractive.
dustytoes, on 09/28/2014
Nitrogen Fixing Plants and Trees
I have not much grass, but the cuttings from mowing the allotment verges is sent to my compost heap. mixed with more woody material it provides a good nutrient source.Another idea for your ground is tining. This involves spiking the soil with a ...
frankbeswick, on 09/28/2014
Princess Costume Ideas For Kids Costume Party - Blue Costume Dress Ideas
Children love such costumes, and it's nice that there are people out there who create them for their enjoyment. I haven't seen anything like these costumes in stores here. It's great that nowadays we can order stuff online :)
Mira, on 09/27/2014
Gothic Garden - Black Flowers
I have always enjoyed the color depth of deep purple-black flowers. That petunia is a beauty!
RuthCox, on 09/27/2014
Medieval Handfasting Gowns for a Pagan Bride
I am not into wedding dresses, for obvious reasons, but knowing that the style of religious robes tends to become fixed at some period in the past, why was the sixth century chosen as the model for the high priestess' robes?
frankbeswick, on 09/27/2014
Environmental Chefs Will Love This Compost Stew ABC Recipe Book
I am mad keen on recycling, and, as I am a gardener, compost is a key part of my strategy. I make garden compost in heaps/bins, and make kitchen compost from scraps, which I make in a plastic compost bin. Getting manure is not always easy, so ...
frankbeswick, on 09/27/2014
Princess Costume Ideas For Kids Costume Party - Blue Costume Dress Ideas
VioletteRose, All of these selections are lovely. There will probably be a lot of Elsa dresses amongst trick-or-treaters this year!
DerdriuMarriner, on 09/27/2014
Czech Republic Comfort Food Recipe for Apple Rice Souffle
VioletteRose, Yes, this soufflé is delicious -- I especially enjoy making it in the autumn with freshly harvested apples. I'm glad that you appreciate the Czech comfort food recipes I'm sharing -- they've been long treasured by family and ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 09/27/2014
Environmental Chefs Will Love This Compost Stew ABC Recipe Book
Sounds to me as though you know the Compost Stew recipe quite tastefully! And it sounds like you have the ingredients for a composting cookbook of your own.
RuthCox, on 09/27/2014