Monday, March 23, 2015

AND FOR MY NEXT TRICK . . . I BRING YOU . . . THE REVEAL!

THE GREAT AND POWERFUL A TO Z THEME REVEAL BLOGFEST!

Let the Revelations begin!

Okay, my lovelies, it is time!  Yes!  With great antici --- say it! say it! -- pation!  (I be quoting something there!  Heh heh!) you have waited for this day, this minute, this second. Now, to fulfill your wish.

The theme to which I have decided on is:

Wiccan, Pagan, and Other Random Coolness!



You're dying of the excitement now, right?

Nah, I knew you wouldn't be, but I was fascinated to delve into this.  There is so many traditions that we have, expressions that we say, and much more that can be found by delving into pagan history.

There will be plenty of pictures and fascinating tidbits that I didn't even know.

The origins of many things will be come to light as we explore.

I hope to enlighten and sweep away some of the mystery with this year's A to Z.

Monday, March 9, 2015

BOOK CHALLENGE 2015 #7 A BOOK ON THE BYU HONORS LIST

An Ideal Husband (Image from Amazon)

The BYU Honors List has many titles to chose from from different periods of history and places around the world.  It was a difficult decision, but when I saw that Oscar Wilde was on there, I thought, "Why not?"

Since I was thinking of choosing another one of his works for a different challenge (Well, I still am, but that's beside the point), I went with An Ideal Husband.

I had watched the movie based on the play and thoroughly enjoyed it.  It stars Rupert Everett and Minnie Driver as Lord Goring and Mabel respectively.

So, I read it and am surprised to say that the play was even more amusing than the movie.

Main premise of the play is that Arthur, Lord Goring, has to help his friend who is being blackmailed by an old acquaintance.  Mrs. Cheveley wants a scheme to pass the House of Commons despite it being a swindle.

Taking place within 24 hours, the play is fast paced within the three acts.

A funny misadventure with witty banter among the characters.