Ashleigh is a septuagenarian wife, mother, and grandmother whose life spans a tapestry of names, stories, and roles. Her interests include genealogy, writing, reading, and gaming—each offering its own trail of breadcrumbs to the past and threads to the future. Though called by many names over the years, she responds most favorably and reliably to Ashleigh or Nonna.
The Names of the Hare Translated from middle English by Seamus Heaney The hare, call him scotart, big-fellow, bouchart, the O’Hare, the jumper, the rascal, the racer. The wimount, the messer, the skidaddler, the nibbler, the ill-met, the slabber. The quick-scut, the dew-flirt, the grass-biter, the goibert, the home-late, … Continue reading →
“It is unfortunate,” Schwarzenegger said. “But it is not the end because I think this will go back into the courts. … It’s the same as in the 1948 case when blacks and whites were not allowed to marry. This falls into the same category.”
Continue reading →I have often referred to this phrase from the Declaration of Independence in my discussions on marriage equality. In response to comments I made in another journal, someone recently questioned whether or not the Declaration could be used in legal arguments. From Wikipedia (that world-renowned source of reliability :D): The … Continue reading →
Whether your observance is Halloween, All Hallows, All Saints, or simply Samhain.
Continue reading →A UFO DIGEST BOOK REVIEW The Best of the Hollow Earth Hassle Giving Evil A Name by Mary Jane Martin, Tim Swartz, and Timothy G Beckley Reviewed by Sean Casteel Posted: 14:36 October 22, 2008 Long before there was the Internet with which to propound alternate theories of reality, … Continue reading →
Hot Apple Cider with Rum Ingredients Makes 2 quarts, about 8 servings 1 apple 2 teaspoons whole cloves 1 orange, thinly sliced 2 quarts apple cider 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon allspice Pinch grated nutmeg 1 cup dark rum Cinnamon sticks, garnish Preparation Stud the apple with the … Continue reading →
A Hot Mulled Cider PERIOD: Modern SOURCE: Contemporary Recipe CLASS: Not Authentic DESCRIPTION: Cider & grape juices blended with spices & brandy ——————————————————————————– 2 quarts apple cider 2 quarts red grape juice 2 cups orange juice 3 lemons, sliced 3 oranges, sliced 2 pieces candied ginger 1 stick cinnamon 4 … Continue reading →
Irish Bannock A tasty loaf similar to a scone. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack with tea or coffee. Prep Time: approx. 15 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 40 Minutes. Makes 1 round loaf ( 8 servings). 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons white sugar 1/2 … Continue reading →
Old Fashioned Bannock Cakes 5 cups flour (all purpose) 5 tsp baking powder 1 Tbs salt 1/2-3/4 cup lard (do not substitute) water Mix all dry ingredients together. Cut in lard. Add enough water that the dough holds together well, but not so much that the dough becomes sticky (if … Continue reading →
Pitcaithly Bannock 8 oz flour 4 oz butter 2 oz caster sugar 1 oz chopped almonds 1 oz mixed candied peel Set oven to 325F/Gas 3. Grease a baking sheet. Sift the flour into a bowl. Add the sugar and butter and rub in to form … Continue reading →
