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December 23, 2015
Weird Word Wednesday
bivouac noun biv·ouac \ˈbi-və-ˌwak, ˈbiv-ˌwak\: a temporary camp or shelterFull Definition of BIVOUAC
1: a usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter2a : encampment usually for a nightb : a temporary or casual shelter or lodgingExamples of BIVOUAC
Origin of BIVOUAC
French, from Low German biwacht, from bi by + wacht guard
First Known Use: 1819
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1: a usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter2a : encampment usually for a nightb : a temporary or casual shelter or lodgingExamples of BIVOUAC
Origin of BIVOUAC
French, from Low German biwacht, from bi by + wacht guard
First Known Use: 1819
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December 21, 2015
Monday Musings: Arizona Cloud Formations pics #15
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December 18, 2015
Favorite Friday: Sharing a favorite book on Irish folklore
Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry by W.B. Yeats
About the AuthorWilliam Butler Yeats, June 13, 1865 - January 28, 1939 born and educated in Dublin, an Irish poet and dramatist. Beginning in his youth, he studied poetry and from an early age was intrigued by both Irish legends and the occult. Yeats is known as one of the foremost figures of 20th Century literature.
This is a great source of information on Irish mythology and Ireland’s relationship with the fairy realm. Very insightful and highly recommended to anyone interested in Irish folklore and fairy magic.
About the AuthorWilliam Butler Yeats, June 13, 1865 - January 28, 1939 born and educated in Dublin, an Irish poet and dramatist. Beginning in his youth, he studied poetry and from an early age was intrigued by both Irish legends and the occult. Yeats is known as one of the foremost figures of 20th Century literature.
This is a great source of information on Irish mythology and Ireland’s relationship with the fairy realm. Very insightful and highly recommended to anyone interested in Irish folklore and fairy magic.
Kelley Heckart, Historical fantasy romance authorCaptivating...Sensual...Otherworldlyhttp://www.kelleyheckart.com http://kelleysrealm.blogspot.com/http://twitter.com/CelticChickhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Kelley-Heckart/111838455604 http://www.goodreads.com/kheckart
December 17, 2015
Kryssie Fortune: Five Facts Thursday - please welcome Kelly Heckart...
Kryssie Fortune: Five Facts Thursday - please welcome Kelly Heckart...: Five facts about me I have an obsessive compulsive habit of straightening things and double checking door locks, both of which drive my...
December 16, 2015
Weird Word Wednesday
bivariate adjective bi·var·i·ate \(ˌ)bī-ˈver-ē-ət, -ˈva-rē-\Definition of BIVARIATE
: of, relating to, or involving two variables First Known Use of BIVARIATE
1920
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: of, relating to, or involving two variables First Known Use of BIVARIATE
1920
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December 14, 2015
Monday Musings: Arizona Sunsets #13
Kelley Heckart, Historical fantasy romance authorCaptivating...Sensual...Otherworldlyhttp://www.kelleyheckart.com http://kelleysrealm.blogspot.com/http://twitter.com/CelticChickhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Kelley-Heckart/111838455604http://www.goodreads.com/kheckartMy author page at amazon.com with all my books listed http://www.amazon.com/Kelley-Heckart/e/B002BMOQ3C/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1341885749&sr=1-2-ent
December 11, 2015
Favorite Friday: Sharing a favorite fantasy book
Favorite bookThe Last King by Robert E. Howard
Amazon description:From Robert E. Howard’s fertile imagination sprang some of fiction’s greatest heroes, including Conan the Cimmerian, King Kull, and Solomon Kane. But of all Howard’s characters, none embodied his creator’s brooding temperament more than Bran Mak Morn, the last king of a doomed race.
In ages past, the Picts ruled all of Europe. But the descendants of those proud conquerors have sunk into barbarism . . . all save one, Bran Mak Morn, whose bloodline remains unbroken. Threatened by the Celts and the Romans, the Pictish tribes rally under his banner to fight for their very survival, while Bran fights to restore the glory of his race.
Lavishly illustrated by award-winning artist Gary Gianni, this collection gathers together all of Howard’s published stories and poems featuring Bran Mak Morn–including the eerie masterpiece “Worms of the Earth” and “Kings of the Night,” in which sorcery summons Kull the conqueror from out of the depths of time to stand with Bran against the Roman invaders.
Also included are previously unpublished stories and fragments, reproductions of manuscripts bearing Howard’s handwritten revisions, and much, much more.
There are very few books about the mysterious Picts of ancient Scotland. I’m a fan of Conan the Barbarian and decided to read this one about Bran Mak Morn, the leader of the Picts, a race that had descended into darkness and barbarism. Highly recommended.
Amazon description:From Robert E. Howard’s fertile imagination sprang some of fiction’s greatest heroes, including Conan the Cimmerian, King Kull, and Solomon Kane. But of all Howard’s characters, none embodied his creator’s brooding temperament more than Bran Mak Morn, the last king of a doomed race.
In ages past, the Picts ruled all of Europe. But the descendants of those proud conquerors have sunk into barbarism . . . all save one, Bran Mak Morn, whose bloodline remains unbroken. Threatened by the Celts and the Romans, the Pictish tribes rally under his banner to fight for their very survival, while Bran fights to restore the glory of his race.
Lavishly illustrated by award-winning artist Gary Gianni, this collection gathers together all of Howard’s published stories and poems featuring Bran Mak Morn–including the eerie masterpiece “Worms of the Earth” and “Kings of the Night,” in which sorcery summons Kull the conqueror from out of the depths of time to stand with Bran against the Roman invaders.
Also included are previously unpublished stories and fragments, reproductions of manuscripts bearing Howard’s handwritten revisions, and much, much more.
There are very few books about the mysterious Picts of ancient Scotland. I’m a fan of Conan the Barbarian and decided to read this one about Bran Mak Morn, the leader of the Picts, a race that had descended into darkness and barbarism. Highly recommended.
Kelley Heckart, Historical fantasy romance authorCaptivating...Sensual...Otherworldlyhttp://www.kelleyheckart.com http://kelleysrealm.blogspot.com/http://twitter.com/CelticChickhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Kelley-Heckart/111838455604 http://www.goodreads.com/kheckart
December 9, 2015
Weird Word Wednesday
bivalent adjective bi·va·lent \(ˌ)bī-ˈvā-lənt, ˈbī-və-\Definition of BIVALENT
1: divalent2: associated in pairs in synapsisFirst Known Use of BIVALENT
1869
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1: divalent2: associated in pairs in synapsisFirst Known Use of BIVALENT
1869
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December 7, 2015
Monday Musings: Arizona cloud formation pics # 14
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December 4, 2015
Favorite Friday: Sharing a favorite TV series
Favorite TV SeriesFargo
Show Description:The all new “true crime” case in Fargo’s latest chapter takes you back to 1979 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Luverne, Minnesota. “Lou Solverson” (Patrick Wilson), a young State Police Officer recently back from Vietnam, investigates a case involving a local crime gang, a major mob syndicate and a small town beautician “Peggy Blumquist” (Kirsten Dunst) along with her husband “Ed” (Jesse Plemons), the local butcher’s assistant. Helping Lou piece things together is his father-in-law, “Sheriff Hank Larsson” (Ted Danson). The investigation will lead them to a colorful cast of characters that includes “Karl Weathers” (Nick Offerman), the town lawyer of Luverne, Minnesota. A Korean War vet, Karl is a flowery drunk blessed with the gift of gab and the eloquence of a true con artist. Three-time Emmy® winner Brad Garrett will play “Joe Bulo,” the front man for the northern expansion of a Kansas City crime syndicate. The new face of corporate crime, Joe’s bringing a Walmart mentality to small town America. His number two is “Mike Milligan” (Bokeem Woodbine). Part enforcer, part detective, Mike is always smiling – but the joke is usually on you. Bulo and his crew have their sights set on the Gerhardt crime family in Fargo, currently led by matriarch “Floyd Gerhardt” (Jean Smart). With her husband at death’s door, Floyd takes over the family business, frustrating her eldest son, “Dodd Gerhardt” (Jeffrey Donovan). An impatient hothead with a cruel streak to match his ambitions, Dodd can’t wait for both his parents to die so he can take over and expand their business from kingdom to empire. “Bear Gerhardt” (Angus Sampson) is the middle son, an intimidatingly large man who, although inarticulate, is the most decent of his clan. “Rye Gerhardt” (Kieran Culkin), the youngest of the Gerhardt clan, views himself as a big shot, but in reality he’s just a small dog with a loud bark.
Emmy Award winning Executive Producers Noah Hawley (showrunner/writer), Joel & Ethan Coen, Warren Littlefield and John Cameron all return for the second installment. Fargo is produced by MGM Television and FX Productions, with MGM Television serving as the lead studio.
This is the most bizarre and compelling show I’ve seen in a while. Great acting and writing makes this one of the best shows this season. Highly recommended.
Show Description:The all new “true crime” case in Fargo’s latest chapter takes you back to 1979 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Luverne, Minnesota. “Lou Solverson” (Patrick Wilson), a young State Police Officer recently back from Vietnam, investigates a case involving a local crime gang, a major mob syndicate and a small town beautician “Peggy Blumquist” (Kirsten Dunst) along with her husband “Ed” (Jesse Plemons), the local butcher’s assistant. Helping Lou piece things together is his father-in-law, “Sheriff Hank Larsson” (Ted Danson). The investigation will lead them to a colorful cast of characters that includes “Karl Weathers” (Nick Offerman), the town lawyer of Luverne, Minnesota. A Korean War vet, Karl is a flowery drunk blessed with the gift of gab and the eloquence of a true con artist. Three-time Emmy® winner Brad Garrett will play “Joe Bulo,” the front man for the northern expansion of a Kansas City crime syndicate. The new face of corporate crime, Joe’s bringing a Walmart mentality to small town America. His number two is “Mike Milligan” (Bokeem Woodbine). Part enforcer, part detective, Mike is always smiling – but the joke is usually on you. Bulo and his crew have their sights set on the Gerhardt crime family in Fargo, currently led by matriarch “Floyd Gerhardt” (Jean Smart). With her husband at death’s door, Floyd takes over the family business, frustrating her eldest son, “Dodd Gerhardt” (Jeffrey Donovan). An impatient hothead with a cruel streak to match his ambitions, Dodd can’t wait for both his parents to die so he can take over and expand their business from kingdom to empire. “Bear Gerhardt” (Angus Sampson) is the middle son, an intimidatingly large man who, although inarticulate, is the most decent of his clan. “Rye Gerhardt” (Kieran Culkin), the youngest of the Gerhardt clan, views himself as a big shot, but in reality he’s just a small dog with a loud bark.
Emmy Award winning Executive Producers Noah Hawley (showrunner/writer), Joel & Ethan Coen, Warren Littlefield and John Cameron all return for the second installment. Fargo is produced by MGM Television and FX Productions, with MGM Television serving as the lead studio.
This is the most bizarre and compelling show I’ve seen in a while. Great acting and writing makes this one of the best shows this season. Highly recommended.
Kelley Heckart, Historical fantasy romance authorCaptivating...Sensual...Otherworldlyhttp://www.kelleyheckart.com http://kelleysrealm.blogspot.com/http://twitter.com/CelticChickhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Kelley-Heckart/111838455604 http://www.goodreads.com/kheckart
