A place where Puck might dance

This is the Greenstead Church (The church of St. Andrew at Greensted-juxta-Ongar about 10 miles from Epping).

The author of the unofficial guide to Great Britain describes the churchyard thus "The atmosphere in this little churchyard on a sunny day is absolutely magical! Should you go anywhere near Chipping Ongar this church is an absolute must."

All Saints, Brixworth, Northhamptonshire

"Brixworth is one of the foremost Anglo-Saxon buildings surviving in the United Kingdom.

All Saints, Brixworth is essentially an Anglo-Saxon church, described by Clapham as 'perhaps the most imposing architectural memorial of the seventh century surviving north of the Alps'."

from All Saints, Brixworth, Northhamptonshire , March 23, 2007

by Idle Speculations

Giant birds in Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania

Over the past couple years I have noticed an influx of gigantic, almost pre-historic birds into our neighborhood in Perkiomenville. There's a pigfarm about 200 yeards away on the other side of the forest. It has always attracted a large number of scavengers. But these birds seem to be almost of a different species - of a different time. They are large, black, have an enormous wingspan, and menacing nature. They are like Pteradactyls. I fear they could swoop down and snatch away one of our kitties (Harry or Butterscotch). Liberals will of course accuse me of being prejudiced against them. But trust me - these creatures are animals - and they are frightful.

One of these birds is injured and for the past several days has walked through our yard. Today I was fortunate and managed to get this video of him.

If anyone has any idea of what this creature is - please let me know.

Perkiomenville Ice storm, December 15, 2007

Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania ice storm, December 15, 2007 - 7:45 AM.

St. Asaph's - from the inside

As you can see from my post of May 27 below - I enjoy church architecture. I was in St. Asaph's again - this time it was Friday, December 14. Here are some pictures of the inside of the worship chamber.

St. Lucia's Festival at Gloria Dei Church, Philadelphia

St. Lucia's Festival at Gloria Dei Church, Philadelphia, December 9, 2007. Addition clips & Pics.

Pretty song.

St. Lucia 2007 herself.

St. Lucia Festrival, Gloria Dei Episcopal Church, Philadelphia

St. Lucia Festrival, Gloria Dei Episcopal Church, Philadelphia

December 9, 2007

I'm so glad I went to this. It brought tears to my eyes several times in a short (1 hour) performance.

Connie, Philip, Lydia, Margaret, Barry.

Gloria Dei is the oldest church in Philadelphia. It is the second oldest church in Pennsylvania.

Margaret posing at the graveside of the first St. Lucia.

Nan

Buy Nothing (for) Christmas

I couldn't actually do this - but I sure admire and agree with those of us who can.

Buy Nothing Christmas

Audition/Birthday/BonFire

Yesterday was a good day. We had Midsummer Night's Dream auditions. They went well - a lot of talent showed up. Should be a good show. Hope I get cast.

Then the Crushes came over. We celebrated Barry's birthday and made a bonfire in the back. But it never got very big so we came in. Then the kids went out and after a while I looked out and it was huge. They built it up really big.

Then this morning, December 2 was our first snowfall of the winter. Here's our Christmas Holly tree this morning.