History

I’ve seen posts on social media lately stating that women of the past weaponized their hat pins, using this action to both demonstrate the historicity of female rage and as a call for a similar rebellious nature in today’s women. Since these posts never have citations, I got to wondering…

This blog post started out as a meditation on the cyclical nature of time and the constancy of human nature. It evolved into a quest for truth, and ended in a revelation regarding… the constancy of human nature. It also ended up being a cautionary tale. Let us begin…. If…

Celebrating the history of Salem Massachusetts with the 250th Anniversary of Leslie’s Retreat, the start of the American Revolution

When I’m not playing Baldur’s Gate 3, I’m generally trying to do some work on my writing. And that requires research. I love doing research. So much so, I am often guilty of going down rabbit holes that have nothing to do with what I started out researching. I’m not alone…

I particularly love this book because it breaks the fourth wall as well as gives you pertinent in-game information. Kingsley Harp made his deal to become successful and famous with an “entirely lewd piece of drama.” I can understand that. **cough cough** romance writer **cough cough**But beyond the amusement and relatability factors,…

This book, Curse of the Vampyr, can be found in the library right before the bridge to Minthara. Since Astarion is my game crush, I had to pick it up. Cold beauty? Check.Pale noble? Check.Charming, with a bite mark on his neck? Check. Yep, that’s Astarion. 😊Actually, that’s Cazador. Cazador is Astarion’s vampire…

I love this scene. It’s so cute and romantic. And, for all those Medieval scholars out there, this scene reminds me of a posy that was often engraved inside Medieval marriage rings: Many are thee starrs I see, but in my eye no starr like thee.This isn’t the first time Astarion has…

These are chile ristras. This photo is from the Petroglyph National Monument website, which has lovely ones on display at their Visitor Center. If you ever get to Albuquerque, do make a point of going to the Petroglyph National Monument. You may not know it, but New Mexico is one…

I love the stuff one can find when researching in old newspapers. I also love that humans have been fascinated by cats and dogs cuddling for centuries. This would have been on I Can Has Cheezburger if it took place today.

Kitty to the rescue.