Merry Farmer's Blog, page 45

Medieval Monday – Trees and Christmas

Anyone who has dug just a little bit into the history of the traditions of Christmas probably knows that the Christmas tree was made popular in the English-speaking world by Queen Victoria in the mid-19th century.  The British royal family … Continue reading →

Sudoku for Writers

I have a new obsession: Sudoku.  Anyone who has known me for more than three seconds will raise their eyebrows and say “Um, Merry, doesn’t Sudoku involve numbers?  You know, those things you hate?”  But it’s true.  I’m hooked on … Continue reading →

Medieval Monday – Eat Like A Peasant

It may be the 21st century, but three things have come together in the last few weeks that have had me thinking like a medieval peasant.  I’m on a health kick where I’m trying not to eat any pre-packaged food, … Continue reading →

Myers-Briggs Has Personality

So this week at work a few of my coworkers have been having a lot of fun with personality tests, specifically the Myers-Briggs test.  This is totally my favorite personality test.  It’s the one that I find to be the … Continue reading →

Beginnings that Pop

I can tell within the first page of a book if I’m going to like it or if I’m going to struggle through or put it down entirely.  Yep.  All it takes is that first page.  I suspect I’m not … Continue reading →

Cookie Addiction

I think I’ve mentioned before that I have a cookie problem.  I love cookies!  They are my drug of choice.  Don’t buy me diamonds, I don’t have any use for pearls, but if you make me cookies I’ll be yours … Continue reading →

Write What You Want to Write … Unless….

I find myself in a bit of a conundrum with my writing right now.  Am I lost for topics?  Nope.  Is there nothing I need to be working on right now?  Not at all.  Do I lack for inspiration?  Are … Continue reading →

Medieval Monday – What Were They Thinking?

Last month my medieval post [at the Seduced by History blog] generated a lot of discussion, and while some of it set me off, other points set me to thinking.  One point that was made was that you can’t judge … Continue reading →

Bra Size and Self-Esteem at Any Age

I would like to apologize in advance to any men who happen to be reading this Fun Friday post.  On the other hand, it’s possible you could end up learning something.  And it’s about boobies. I’ve always been flat-chested.  I … Continue reading →

A Writer’s Worst Enemy … And Best Friend

I can tell you the exact moment when I knew I was serious about this writing thing.  Sure, I’ve been writing since I was ten and realize it was something I could do for fun outside of school.  And I … Continue reading →