Tag Archives: Saturnalia

Saturnalia & the Lord of Misrule

Posted on December 17, 2014 by ~RoseAnderson

Happy Saturnalia! According to Catullus, Roman poet and consummate scribbler of any thought that popped into his head, Saturnalia was the absolute best time of the year. For one, this happy celebration lasted a week. Two, various roles specific to … Continue reading →

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Elves behind the scenes

Posted on December 24, 2013 by ~RoseAnderson

From my family to yours, I wish you Merry Christmas. If this is not a day you observe, Happy Holidays, Happy Yule.  🙂  I’ll be back on the 26th. Until then… I grew up with an old 1930’s set of … Continue reading →

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The Gift of the Magi

Posted on December 23, 2013 by ~RoseAnderson

I’m uber busy today. Too busy to do more than launch the blog page. I’d like to share a beautiful love story written in 1905 by William Porter. You might know him by his pen name O. Henry. I give … Continue reading →

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The Great Pyramid at Giza & the chocolate spoon debacle

Posted on December 22, 2013 by ~RoseAnderson

She’s done it again. My Labrador retriever with her obsessive chocolate addiction did it again. It all started six years ago… I make most of my gifts. My imagination, my affection, my creativity, and my time on earth, all align … Continue reading →

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The Long Dark

Posted on December 21, 2013 by ~RoseAnderson

We had planned a 12-hour winter solstice drumming event for today. The food was bought, the space organized, the drums and percussion instruments all set out. We also have 6-8 inches of snow expected by tomorrow morning. Oh well. I’d … Continue reading →

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Telling a story in a nutshell

Posted on December 20, 2013 by ~RoseAnderson

If this is your first time here, I’ve taken a break from regular postings on my other blogs because I have too much to do and only one of me doing it. As authors need to maintain their presence, I’ve … Continue reading →

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The wisdom of salty sea dogs

Posted on December 19, 2013 by ~RoseAnderson

Jeeze. Where has this month gone? I’m hoping to complete a lot of things today. I have to. My old puppy has to go back to the vet tomorrow so my Friday is spoken for. I can tell she’s achy … Continue reading →

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Happy belated Saturnalia!

Posted on December 18, 2013 by ~RoseAnderson

Damn, I missed Saturnalia yesterday. I was so enmeshed in gift creation and wrapping yesterday the Greco-Roman party day completely slipped my mind for much of the day. But I eventually remembered and then bought a lottery ticket! Learn more … Continue reading →

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