Auguries of Innocence by William Blake written perhaps in 1803 but not published until 1863. He died in 1827. Augur means to be a sign of especially good or bad things in the future. The Doors quoted him in their 1965 recording of “End of the Night”. To see a World in a Grain of SandAnd a Heaven in a Wild FlowerHold Infinity in the palm of your handAnd Eternity in an hourA Robin Red breast in a CagePuts all Heaven in a RageA Dove house filld with Doves & PigeonsShudders Hell thr’ all its regionsA dog starvd at his Masters GatePredicts the ruin of the State A Horse misusd upon the RoadCalls to Heaven for Human blood Each outcry of the hunted HareA fibre from the Brain does tear A Skylark wounded in the wing A Cherubim does cease to sing The Game Cock clipd & armd for fightDoes the Rising Sun affright Every Wolfs & Lions…
Knives Out opened on Thanksgiving and I could not wait. I love mysteries in books and film and the trailer looked so good especially with its cast. Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis, Toni Collette, Christopher Plummer and more. Written and directed by Rian Johnson, of Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) fame and another worthwhile mystery – Brick (2005), the story is obviously styled after Agatha Christie. Rian Johnson has referenced her in interviews. Nothing more thrilling in a mystery setting than a large, stately manor with scores of rooms crammed with objets d’art, stuffed animals, books, fireplaces, and bickering relatives. Photo Credit: Lionsgate Knives Out is about the death of Harlan Thrombey an internationally famous mystery writer who’s written hundreds of novels translated in multiple languages. He’s the patriarch of a family who’s gathered for his 85th birthday at his manor. The morning after the party Harlan is discovered…
Gifts are bought, relatives are in town, and you’re in the mood to look at Christmas lights. But, you want it to be an easy – no major traffic or heavy expense – outing. There are great neighborhood displays around Atlanta that thrill visitors every year and often take donations for non-profits like Make A Wish foundation. A single family or multiple ones get together to decorate their yards and share the holiday spirit. Below are top ones around Atlanta and some of the surrounding suburbs. Source: Atlanta Parent Magazine2019 Best Neighborhood Christmas Lights Around Atlanta A Whole Lot of ChristmasFor more than 25 years, this family has been decorating their home to the extreme. Different sections of the yard include snowflake lane, Santa’s workshop, a working ferris wheel, a Disney section, cut-outs for pictures and more. Don’t forget to look in the backyard for an ocean-themed display! In 2012,…
Shopping in stores for the holidays we’ve found gift ideas at Barnes and Noble, Homegoods, Target, Hollywood Feed, and Namaste and Skulls. We believe in shopping local, independent stores but we also support bigger ones too. Hopefully, you are finding items for family and friends and enjoying the holiday season, but if you need a few ideas check these out. Barnes and Noble [envira-gallery id=’2673′] Keeping your Riesling, Chardonnay, or favorite wine chilled is ideal for any occasion. [envira-gallery id=’2683′] Supernatural fans everywhere would love this mini gift. We are huge Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans – always. Eternal Harry Potter fans will find much to love at Barnes and Noble, but not so sure about this one. Thought it was fun to throw in and kiddos might like it. Target You know who you are! Hollywood Feed Recently started shopping in this holistic pet store and found lots to…
Welcome to December. So far in Atlanta, Georgia it’s been a mixture of fall weather in the ’60’s to winter the past two days in the ’40’s. The south doesn’t always make its mind up about the weather! This post may contain affiliate links and we may earn compensation when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. John and I were lucky enough to travel down to Charleston, South Carolina for one night in late November. The Lowcountry as it’s called is one of my favorite places. I am from South Carolina and it feels like home. We stayed on King Street about two blocks from the city market. Before I travel, I like to research restaurants for all of our meals. And, I don’t mean look up a few. I deep dive into cross referencing places. I went to TripAdvisor first and pulled up top…
View of Lake Lucerne from Alcove Coffeehouse 4615 Stone Mountain Hwy, Suite B, Lilburn, Georgia One of my favorite places to hang out while I work is Alcove Coffeehouse in Lilburn. I’ve been going since they’ve moved locations over the years. First, in Tucker on Idlewood Rd, then on Lavista Rd near the Mellow Mushroom, and now in their current spot on Lake Lucerne. The view is gorgeous from the windows as you work on your laptop, read or chat with friends. [envira-gallery id=’2587′] It’s fairly quiet in the morning to midday. Alcove is independently owned and serves specialty coffee roasted in Atlanta along with their delicious teas. If you’re peckish, they offer pastries, sandwiches, salads, and snacks. I usually order a scone with a chai and perch by the big windows facing the lake. The staff are warm, polite, and they get to the point after a few visits where they know…