This evening, we sat down to watch a 40 minute short on Netflix, based on a short story by Roald Dahl. And it was wonderful, truly! https://youtu.be/4RdncisZ_QA?feature=shared “From Wes Anderson comes an adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved story about a rich man who sets out to master an extraordinary skill to cheat at gambling.” [netflix] … Continue reading The Wonderful World of Henry Sugar by Roald Dahl
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HOORAY! – Good Omens Season 3 Confirmed!
Expanding upon Sir Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman’s internationally best-selling novel, the third season will conclude the story of the Good OmensUniverse and its beloved characters I can’t believe I missed this in December!
Poem – Mnemonic by Brian Bilston
Mnemonic Thirty days has September, April, June and November. Unless a leap year is its fate, February has twenty-eight. All the rest have three days more, excepting January, which has six thousand, one hundred and eighty-four. Brian Bilston
Hope and despair
Just had this gorgeous stop motion Lego video shared with me and wanted to pay it forward. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2KFToYJ0AZ/?igsh=MWl6bzdwb2l3c2h1dw== (I’m fine, I love Lego - this isn’t where I’m at emotionally, in case anyone is worried. Just think it came together beautifully!)
Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 10
In another of my ‘when fandoms collide’ moments - author, radio presenter, stand up and classicist Natalie Haynes has just created a thread pairing Taylor Swift songs with goddesses from the pantheon! Hooray! And ht to @ StefArchivist who sent me this first thing, knowing I’d be in awe! Meet me at Midnight. I’m sure … Continue reading Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 10
Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 9
In another of my ‘when fandoms collide’ moments - author, radio presenter, stand up and classicist Natalie Haynes has just created a thread pairing Taylor Swift songs with goddesses from the pantheon! Hooray! And ht to @ StefArchivist who sent me this first thing, knowing I’d be in awe! Only two left to go! Folklore … Continue reading Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 9
Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 8
In another of my ‘when fandoms collide’ moments - author, radio presenter, stand up and classicist Natalie Haynes has just created a thread pairing Taylor Swift songs with goddesses from the pantheon! Hooray! And ht to @ StefArchivist who sent me this first thing, knowing I’d be in awe! Having moved comfortably from country into … Continue reading Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 8
Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 7
In another of my ‘when fandoms collide’ moments - author, radio presenter, stand up and classicist Natalie Haynes has just created a thread pairing Taylor Swift songs with goddesses from the pantheon! Hooray! And ht to @ StefArchivist who sent me this first thing, knowing I’d be in awe! Brimming with confidence, feeling ALL the … Continue reading Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 7
Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 6
In another of my ‘when fandoms collide’ moments - author, radio presenter, stand up and classicist Natalie Haynes has just created a thread pairing Taylor Swift songs with goddesses from the pantheon! Hooray! And ht to @ StefArchivist who sent me this first thing, knowing I’d be in awe! Onto our 6th album & these … Continue reading Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 6
Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 5
In another of my ‘when fandoms collide’ moments - author, radio presenter, stand up and classicist Natalie Haynes has just created a thread pairing Taylor Swift songs with goddesses from the pantheon! Hooray! And ht to @ StefArchivist who sent me this first thing, knowing I’d be in awe! Hitting the halfway point on our … Continue reading Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 5
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