Daily Archives: December 13, 2006

Roast me some chicken!

Which Historical Lunatic Are You? From the fecund loins of Rum and Monkey. What? I’m a lunatic I’ve never even heard of? You are William John Cavendish-Bentinck-Scott, the Fifth Duke of Portland! Sometime Marquis of Tichfield, Earl of Portland, Viscount … Continue reading

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Don’t hurt the raccoon!

To complement the disturbing stuffed animal theme of the previous post. . . the video for “Pretty Dress” from Seattle singer Rosie Thomas. Her new album, “These Friends of Mine,” was released yesterday. Perhaps it’s just that it’s 4 am, … Continue reading

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A Case of Curiosities

Tia Resleure Winged Cat Mixed Media, 2002 A Case of Curiosities is a site to explore – if, like me, you find preserved specimens fascinating, not gross. (A cabinet of curiosities is one of my favorite things). The site includes … Continue reading

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