Episodes 2-4 – Examinations, New Year Superstitions, Women And Paranormal Beliefs

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (8.9MB) | Embed Here’s the reworked, remastered episodes that have improved sound – and thanks again to all of my listeners for their patience! For each of these episodes, either download the direct mp3 link featured, or refresh your iTunes/Zune to get the new episode that will replace the former one. Episode Two – On Examination Superstitions – direct mp3 Although it is time for seasonal... Read More

Patience, Grasshopper Pie

Since I’m never one to be down for long (especially when there’s seasonal food, family to be with and a new year to look forward to), here’s something to add to the short-list of recipes that I feature on this site and something for you to try! There’s a pair of other seasonal recipes featured here too. This particular pie isn’t standard in Australia, but it seems to be a fave in the USA. I’ve added a slight spin... Read More

Episode Three – On New Year Superstitions

New Year superstitions have always intrigued me – simply because there’s so many of them and not much has been said about ‘why?’ From the recent news of injury in the Philippines due to unsafe use of celebratory fireworks, to the Scottish tradition of ‘First Footing’, there’s a lot going on to commemorate the start of 2010. Music used in this episode includes the Brobdingnagian Bards of www.thebards.net. Theme... Read More

Once In A Blue Moon Champagne Cocktail And Mocktail

I should point out, readers, that I do not drink alcohol. However, this was found and hails from a time long, long ago. Should auld acquaintance, et al. Those who do drink – might enjoy this. I do the ‘mocktail’ version. If you’d like to know more about the origins of ‘blue moons’ (and the mythology), then you should read the Bad Astronomer on the subject, at ‘2009 says goodbye with a non-blue lunar eclipse‘. Ingredients... Read More