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Are Hawaiian Huakai Po Nightmarchers Avenging Halloween Thursday?
Thank you for posting this. You have given us westerly Europeans an insight into something completely unknown to us.
I am particularly interested in the umbilical chord rituals.
A fascinating piece of folk culture from thousands of miles away
Veronica, on 10/03/2024
Are Hawaiian Huakai Po Nightmarchers Avenging Halloween Thursday?
Thank you for your positive comment and prescient questions.
The visual phenomena appears to be alternating rows of men and women, in battle dress but with chiefs, family-god symbols and priests -- and sometimes with such gods as Kane the ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/03/2024
Are Hawaiian Huakai Po Nightmarchers Avenging Halloween Thursday?
An interesting article, Derdriu. What visual phenomena have been seen? Is there any affinity to the tradition of fairy marches in parts of Europe?
frankbeswick, on 10/03/2024
How to Dry and Preserve Chilies for Later Use
The second subheading, Drying chilies in the oven, mentions moving stem and perhaps seeds from a grease-proof lined baking tray.
Might there be something culinary, something horticultural for seeds and stems that otherwise might be mixed with ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/02/2024
The Razorbilled Bird; Alca Torda Torda and Alca Torda Islandica, Facts and Pictures
Razorbill seabirds are known to me from my Iceland days.
Have you seen razorbill parents with their one fledgling on the latter's first flight?
It's so impressive the rapport between the trio and between them and other parents and young 'uns ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/02/2024
Saint Patrick's Day Gifts~ Irish Themed Wall Clocks
The four wall-clock product lines appeal me.
But my clicking their links gave me a "phishing" warning message all four times.
Is that "phishing" possibility removable?
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/02/2024
Sarn Helen. Through Wales on foot
It depends on the walkers and their needs and preferences. So there is no set of statistics which I could use to answer your question. Sorry.
frankbeswick, on 10/02/2024
Weddings in Italy: A Mystical Land of Romance, Art, History and Culture
North-central, northern and Slovenia-affected north-northeast Italy are among my favorite areas in my favorite Italy ;-D!
Pisa, Siena and Trieste patricularly attract me. Have you been there?
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/02/2024
Sarn Helen. Through Wales on foot
Unitedstatesian walked routes -- such as the Appalachian Trail -- can be solitary, groupy, couple-y, with the latter perhaps the popularest.
Does there seem to be an eastern-pond trend toward walking routes such as this in solitary, group or ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/02/2024
Final Thoughts from The 100 Episode "Rubicon"
Your summary predicts your score!
The episode title reminds me of Latin-language courses, especially those with their Julius Caesar texts.
The Caesarian phrase anglicized as Crossing the Rubicon suggests something that inexorably transforms ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/02/2024
Buy Vintage Clutch Bags: Choose a Vintage Style Clutch Online
The first in-text product, Green Vintage Rhinestones Beaded Rosette Pattern Evening Clutch, is quite stunning.
Is it known what the inside material is?
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/02/2024
Final Thoughts from The 100 Episode "Wanheda, Part 1"
Your score and your summary supporting such a score are inviting.
Did you see the second half?
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/02/2024
Exploring Traditional Japanese Tapestry Landscape Art: A Window into Nature’s Serenity
Thank you for your comment below, in answer to my previous observation and question.
That marble weight sounds just about right, not too heavy not to move easily, not too light to move too easily ;-D!
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/02/2024
A Colorful Journey: Comparing and Contrasting Mexican Folk Art With Polish Folk Art
Thank you for your comment below, in answer to my previous observation and question.
That rug looks like something readily obtainable in terms of color schemes if not in terms of color patterns and rug material.
Perhaps I might have tried to ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/02/2024
Symbols of Halloween - Use Them at Their Best
Thank you for the wizzley suggestion.
Heavy rains and winds and their computer effects kept me from putting only some sentences at a time since last week.
But, at long last with sunny weather and without computer problems this morning -- ;-D - ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/02/2024