Looking for a moment of perfect beauty

Medieval recipes with translations

2009-12-23T18:38:21Z

http://www.godecookery.com/mtrans/mtrans.htm

Happy Holidays

2009-12-22T15:55:40Z

A belated Happy Solstice to all!

I heard this song on NHPR's Folk Show the other day and thought I would share. Before the song, John McCutcheon talked about how he was touring in Europe (it must have been the late eighties at the time). He said that for quite a few shows, there would be a small group of old German men who would attend the concert, then leave immediately after the show. One night, he caught up with them and asked what was going on. They said that they were here for this song. Because they were there and people thought they were crazy when they told the story of what happened that night. But his song proved that it really did occur.

Christmas in the Trenches

More on the story and lyrics.

On less happy ground, my grandfather is not doing well. He may not make it to Christmas, though after losing his wife almost two years ago, he has told us that he is ready to go and not to grieve for him. He's also 99 years old. Please send any good thoughts or prayers his way today.

Epic menorah is epic.

2009-12-17T01:40:31Z

From http://www.evilmadscientist.com:

Joyce and Kaufman sent in this truly fantastic Star Trek Pez LED menorah that they made. Joyce made it last year to hold candles, and this year Kaufman brought it right into the 24th 21st century by mind-melding modding it with one of our Deluxe LED Menorah kits.

Here's what to get the person who has everything

2009-12-13T13:19:07Z

A crocheted Cthulhu hat:

http://cephalopodteaparty.blogspot.com/2009/03/crocheted-cthulhu-beard-hat.html

Hanukkah update

2009-12-12T04:02:46Z

Hey all,

Thanks for the advice. The girls are now happily playing dreidel for skittles. It really can take a long time to play. They did have a few menorahs at Target, but my youngest daughter really wanted the wooden menorah "puzzle", with wooden candles. I hope that's not cheating too much. We also bought a "Happy Hanukkah" window cling.

I also have learned that five potatoes makes a *ton* of latkes. We should have enough for eight nights, if the family doesn't get sick of them. I don't know if they came out the way they are supposed to, but I thought they were yummy (especially with apple sauce and Greek yogurt). I'm hoping to also make matzo ball soup sometime this week (or a vegetarian version).

I appreciate all the links you folks gave me.

Hanukkah information

2009-12-11T17:27:06Z

My daughter has asked if we could celebrate Hanukkah. I would like to give her the opportunity of learning about other cultures, even though I know her main motivation is to play the dreidel game and get candy. Soooo, does anyone know what store I could visit to get a dreidel and a menorah? And are there any web sites to help someone who knows little about Jewish traditions celebrate Hanukkah? Like, "Hanukkah for dummies"?

Thanks!

Seventh century gay marriage - OK with Church?

2009-12-04T12:43:50Z

From my local SCA online group:

http://colfaxrecord.com/detail/91429.html

Important musical things

2009-11-24T22:16:31Z

Amazon is giving away three free mp3s (thanks to slipjig): Here. This led me to the fact that there's cover of Randy Scouse Git that I wouldn't have known about if not for slipjig!

Another Carl Sagan song (thanks to ariannawyn):

Muppets doing Queen (thanks to amcnh and yendi). See it before it goes viral:

Female writers site

2009-11-13T12:26:34Z

http://write-em-cowgirls.com/

Because I have a lot of female writers in my friend's list. And because I do everything that David Brin tells me to do. :)

Horrible Histories

2009-11-05T19:04:11Z

Most clips are fairly short. This, thanks to auntiegrizelda:

http://www.youtube.com/user/horriblehistoriesBBC#p/u

The Grok project

2009-11-05T13:59:41Z

The history of technology and science in three years:

http://syndicated.livejournal.com/grokproject/

Haunted Barn for Animals

2009-10-25T16:46:55Z

This probably won't be worth driving a long distance, but it may be fun for locals.

http://www.barnscare.com/

Here's a worthy health plan

2009-10-14T19:55:05Z

http://www.flixxy.com/piano-stairs-fun-theory.htm (video)

Synergy

2009-10-07T16:16:56Z

Listening to Pink Floyd's Time while viewing this photo is... I'm not sure how to describe it.

http://community.livejournal.com/ru_infrared/349760.html

It is really better to hear the song, not just think about the song, so:
http://www.kringen.org/pub/muzak/darkside/03-Pink%20Floyd-Time.mp3

Silly politics, my favorite

2009-09-23T18:12:13Z

This video has been popular on my friends list.

http://pol.moveon.org/insurance_execs/?id=17290-5956783-_gOHu_x&t=2

Request: Market research

2009-09-21T14:33:34Z

For one of my classes, I need to suggest an improvement to a web site that sells expensive outdoor equipment. I could say things that I notice about the web site, but I'm not the typical type to buy things like this. So, if you know anyone who would buy expensive hiking, skiing, or climbing equipment online or if you are that kind of person; What kind of shopper are you/the person? A browser, a dart-in and grab your item kind of person? What do you find the most annoying about shopping online?

As a thanks, I'll show you my latest online simple game. All the fun of making celtic knotwork without the work: Here.

Edit: The site that I need to critic is here: http://www.rei.com/.

Links to share

2009-09-11T12:44:43Z

Hey, did you know that Amazon has some free downloadable mp3s? For example, this early medieval music album: Here.

If you're in Manchester, NH this Saturday, you may want to check out Pagan Pride Day at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Manchester: http://snhpaganpride.org/nh-pagan-pride-day/. My first bellydance teacher will be conducting a free North African dance workshop there.

From cvirtue, a defense of marriage act that I find very interesting: http://www.cockeyed.com/citizen/divorce/divorce.php.

EDIT: There's some Great Big Sea songs for free also.

Government Surplus

2009-09-09T01:01:44Z

Because I know there's at least one person on my friend's list that will find this interesting:

http://www.govliquidation.com/

Healthcare: Dems win one

2009-08-19T12:50:18Z

I've always enjoyed listening to Barney Frank.

Thank yendi for this gem:

Article: Why Exercise Won't Make You Thin

2009-08-11T17:04:53Z

http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20090806/hl_time/08599191485700

This helps to explain my lack of weight loss despite being really good about exercising this spring. Fooey!

Spread the word

2009-08-03T19:02:20Z

http://www.cafemom.com/journals/read/1501574/Breastfeeding_is_Offensive

Crunchy Frog!

2009-07-30T12:03:50Z

http://www.evilmadscientist.com/

Something fun...

2009-07-28T17:01:02Z

...to make up for the seriousness of the last post. Are you familiar with the literal versions of videos? These things are hilarious. I laughed so hard I couldn't breathe, so I must share.

The original: Take on Me by A-Ha (http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1832838)

Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Taylor (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj-x9ygQEGA)

Head Over Heels by Tears for Fears (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0TYun-Nq1Q)

They're a bunch of them here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/dascottjr#play/user/E42D120A5B8BF088/2/X8BpDT7ZgrQ
And here, http://www.literalversion.com/

I recommend:
Penny Lane by the Beatles
Separate Ways by Journey
Under the Bridge by RHCP
With Arms Wide Open by Creed
Anything for Love by Meatloaf
You're Beautiful by James Blunt
Making Love Out of Nothing at All by Air Supply

Have fun!

Tell Reid: No vacation for the Senate before health care reform passes.

2009-07-28T16:30:03Z

From Credo:

Seriously? The Senate is going on vacation without passing health care reform?

President Obama has made it very clear that passing meaningful health care reform is his top priority this summer — but on July 23, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said the full Senate wouldn't vote on a bill until the fall.

We already have a good health care bill in the Senate from Sen. Kennedy's HELP Committee — a bill that includes a public option. The problem is that we need the Finance Committee to pass a bill to fund the HELP Committee's bill, and Finance Chair Max Baucus is dragging his feet — with the ultimate goal of killing the public option.

I just signed a petition to tell Sen. Reid not to let the Senate go on vacation until they pass a bill that includes a public option. I hope you will, too. Please have a look and take action.

http://act.credoaction.com/r/?r=4457&id=5190-1983675-4O2mR0x&t=6

An Apollo 11 salute - 40 years

2009-07-20T20:05:40Z

And Leslie Fish!

http://community.livejournal.com/unitarian_jihad/127475.html