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Mythic Monday: Wag-by-the-Way

Wag-by-the-Way is a diminutive Scottish fairy whose role includes guarding Lowland roads during the most troublesome hours of the night. He keeps watch that the nefarious traveler with ill will on his mind gives a wide berth to Wag’s selected home base. He serves as protector for members of his adopted human family, looking after… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Wag-by-the-Way

Cocktail Saturday: Scintillating Scotch

Scotch whisky has one of those flavors that you either love or loathe. The latter emotion may be in large part a result of not having immersed yourself in the mystique of this fine old beverage. Another reason may be that you simply haven’t found the variety of scotch that suits your palate. Becoming affectionate… Continue reading Cocktail Saturday: Scintillating Scotch

Vintage Friday, Black Bottom Pie 1959

Home cooks demonstrated frugality in the 1950’s by creating basic recipes that could be minimally altered to achieve a variety of different results. This tactic allowed for economy in the pantry, as well as satisfied smiles from family members. The basis of the Black Bottom Pie recipe is a simple but delicious Vanilla Cream Pie.… Continue reading Vintage Friday, Black Bottom Pie 1959

Mythic Monday: 13 Magical Mothers

Magical mothers give birth to powerful children whose fame withstands the poisonous erosion of time. Let’s tour a smattering of those maternal immortals: Demeter’s treasure was her daughter Persephone. When Hades whisked Persephone away to his dim, underworld abode, Demeter’s stark grief created the earth’s first winter. Ana (also called Anu and Danu) is the… Continue reading Mythic Monday: 13 Magical Mothers

Cocktail Saturday: Watermelon Margarita

This scrumptious watermelon margarita accompanied my spicy Mother’s Day lunch yesterday with my wonderful son and daughter-in-law. Talk about refreshing! We celebrated early because of his work schedule. Watermelon Margarita Ingredients: 2 ½ cups of fresh watermelon cut into small chunks and with the seeds removed—place in a small baggie and freeze for two hours,… Continue reading Cocktail Saturday: Watermelon Margarita

Mythic Monday: First and Foremost Aries

The mythological archetype of the sun sign Aries is the warrior. He loves danger and is the epitome of dangerous. He bursts onto the scene of a fight, jumping in—fierce and fearless— to confront the enemy. Other descriptive words are daring, dashing, dauntless, and determined. His symbolic era is that of larger than life heroes,… Continue reading Mythic Monday: First and Foremost Aries

Cocktail Saturday: Pear-Devil

Feeling a little daring? Try this fruity but full bodied Pear-Devil. Pear-Devil Ingredients: 1 ounce Red Stag Black Cherry Bourbon 1/2 ounce Pear Liqueur 1 ounce Clear American (zero calorie) Pineapple Coconut Water Maraschino Cherry for garnish Directions: Stir together the Red Stag Black Cherry Bourbon, Pear Liqueur, and Pineapple Coconut Water. Pour over ice… Continue reading Cocktail Saturday: Pear-Devil

Vintage Friday: Young Ladies 1930

Looking at old pictures of my mother when she was a girl brings forth a flood of emotions and sweet nostalgia for the old days I never got to see. She is in the front row, second from the left. One of thirteen children, seven of whom were girls, her last remaining sibling passed away… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Young Ladies 1930

Mythic Monday: Cat Sith

The Cat Sith or fairy cat is a fearsome feline of Celtic folklore. Known primarily in Scotland, but also in Ireland, she is a huge monstrosity with sharp teeth and claws and bristly fur that stands on end. Her eyes can mesmerize. A patch of white gleams on her chest, glowing like a lantern as… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Cat Sith