Corbid Ravenous

Ole-Luk-Oie, the Dream-God by Hans Christian Andersen THERE is nobody in the world who knows so many stories as Ole-Luk-Oie, or who can relate them so nicely. In the evening, while the children are seated at the table or in their little chairs, he comes up the stairs very softly, for he walks in his … Read more

Nan Nan Bouclou (Two of Swords): Contradictory characteristics brought together as a means of resolving a conflict. Refusing to be ruled by negative emotions. Strife brought to a close through clarity of mind and restraint of force. Turning a blind eye to the minor infractions of others. Masa La Flambeau (Nine of Wands): A pause … Read more

From McSweeney’s:Love Isn’t…

Boo hoo. Nobody ever responds to my quizzes anymore. And this one wasn’t even all that superflous… Anyway, here’s a quick update on my life circumstances at present: Started my new job on Monday and am awaiting proper deployment. We are awaiting a couple of more hires at which point my normal job duties will … Read more

Accroding to this quiz, I am “A Linguistic Thinker.” Linguistic thinkers: Tend to think in words, and like to use language to express complex ideas. Are sensitive to the sounds and rhythms of words as well as their meanings. Other Linguistic Thinkers include William Shakespeare, Sylvia Plath, Anne Frank Careers which suit Linguistic thinkers include … Read more

Reagonomics, unfortunately, is still alive.

Apparently in 2002, the city of Blue Springs Kansas alotted the sum of $273,000 to “combat Goth culture.” But the project is now officially dead. Therefore it is safe to wear black eyeliner in Kansas again. You can all breathe a sigh of relief and get on the phone to your travel agents. Yep, it … Read more

Ten of Swords (Ruin): Crushing defeat brought about by idle intellectualism divorced from reality. Sadness and desolation in the aftermath of a catastrophic and total collapse. A decisive conclusion brought about through the swift and merciless application of overwhelming force. Strength: Raw power. Health and physical fortitude. A surge of tremendous force. Recovery from sickness. … Read more

This was one of the principle figures in pre-Christian paganism and therefore is one of the essential themes in neo-Pagan Witchcraft, especially Wicca. The Slain God, sometimes referred to as the Divine King, evolved out of the early hunter/warrior cults that existed before the agrarian societies. In the earliest tribal communities the hunter/warrior held the … Read more

Sarah Peanut is a two year old today!