This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. Recently, my friends came through when I asked them about their favorite podcasts. I have only been into podcasts for the past year. Didn’t care for them at first, but now I regularly listen to a few. I received so many recommendations that I am breaking them down into a series of posts. Good problem to have, huh? So, I’ll break the list up to avoid a never-ending single post. The categories are Trashy Fun, Comedy, Murder and True Crime, Supernatural and Bizarre, Racial Injustice, History, Book Reviewers, Film, and Dolly Parton’s America. Podcast definition Simply put, a podcast is an audio programme, just like Talk Radio, but you subscribe to it on your smartphone and listen to it whenever you like.…
Poe Color Changing Cups available at the Poe Museum in Richmond now. Aren’t these cool? Spotted the announcement on Twitter and had to post. More fun gifts for the holidays! $3.00 Here at the Poe Museum, we love a good pandemic. To mark this time in history, make sure to get your own Poe Masque Color-Changing Cup. When cold beverages are in the cup, it turns red! Holds 17 ounces. Do not put in dishwasher!
The night is darkening round me,The wild winds coldly blow;But a tyrant spell has bound me,And I cannot, cannot go. The giant trees are bendingTheir bare boughs weighed with snow;The storm is fast descending,And yet I cannot go. Clouds beyond clouds above me,Wastes beyond wastes below;But nothing drear can move me;I will not, cannot go. Source: Poets of the English Language (Viking Press, 1950) Cover image credit:Photo by Lucas Ludwig on Unsplash
Soup to me is the definition of perfect food. I grew up eating it since my mother is a big lover of soup. You can put a multitude of ingredients in it or keep it simple and still be delicious. It’s hot and nourishing and we eat it all year round. Finding new recipes is exciting, especially easy ones. I recently found a recipe by Christina who writes A Homebody’s Adventures blog where she features what she enjoys about the comforts of home. Reading, cooking, baking, party planning inspiration, and more. I saw the title of this recipe and clicked on it right away because I’m slightly obsessed with avocados, and you add soup and I am in. Tom and I made her pumpkin bread in October and it was so good! Highly recommend you look it up! Back to Christina’s soup recipe. I really like how she emphasizes making cooking easy…
I recently conducted an informal survey asking my friends what they like to listen to and if they had favorite podcasts. Popular question since I got a great response. It’s cool to find out what subjects your friends like to listen to – gives you a little insight into their interests and good ideas about what shows are out there. As the title states, I’ll be covering their favorite podcasts, HOWEVER, there were so many that I may post about this again soon. Good problem to have, huh? So, I’ll break the list up into a series to avoid a never-ending single post. The categories are Trashy Fun, Comedy, Murder and True Crime, Supernatural and Bizarre, Racial Injustice, History, Book Reviewers, Film, and Dolly Parton’s America. Simply put, a podcast is an audio program, just like Talk Radio, but you subscribe to it on your smartphone and listen to it whenever…
Fall, leaves, fallby Emily Bronte Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers, away;Lengthen night and shorten day;Every leaf speaks bliss to meFluttering from the autumn tree.I shall smile when wreaths of snowBlossom where the rose should grow;I shall sing when night’s decayUshers in a drearier day. Source: Poets of the English Language (Viking Press, 1950) Featured imageCredit to: Autumn in Savernake Forest, near Marlborough, Wiltshire. Photograph: Anna Stowe/Alamy
Unexpected gifts that arrive in the mail bring a lot of joy no matter how big or small. I had the fortune of receiving two such gifts recently. Completely out of the blue. It’s even more meaningful with the state the world is in now. We need connection with one another. I’ve even been considering writing letters again. Can’t recall the last time I wrote one. Social media has been a lifesaver, but there’s nothing like a package or letter in the mail. Photo Credit: John Graham My sorority sister and friend, Kristen, creates beauty out of yarn. I enjoy seeing her designs on Facebook as she knits scarves, socks, and more. She even has a loom! Back in October, I received a package in the mail out of the blue that contained this gorgeous scarf. It’s designed with Halloween colors and the edges are shaped like “teeth”! How cool…
The Tart Adage from the Royal Opera House is beautifully done and amusing too. Laura Morera stars as the Queen of Hearts in this 2017 clip of the Tart Adage from The Royal Ballet’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Facebook: Royal Opera HouseWebsite: Royal Opera House https://youtu.be/PmomuMCzFLE Featured image credit to: Playbill.com
STANDS is once again teaming up with the cast and crew of Supernatural for a great cause. Supernatural’s stars regularly use show logos and characters in STANDS merchandise to support non-profits and communities. In the past, they’ve raised money for hunger, hurricane relief, pandemic support, and suicide awareness. Supernatural is the longest running series on the CW network and has given us 15 amazing seasons. It is hands down my absolute favorite show. I’ve purchased quite a bit of their partner STANDS merchandise over the years and been really pleased with it. Personally, I’ll be purchasing the Sam and Dean necklace and the Impala holiday tee. I want to point out that I have no affiliation with Stands other then the fact I love their merchandise. I like to post their promotions because I personally shop with the site and love the shirts I’ve purchased. New! Misha Collins’ “For Love” Tee$25.99 · 100% of profits will benefit True…
I love books and fireplaces and naturally putting them together is a favorite aethetic in any house we live in. Our last house had a fireplace grate in it, and I was not willing to keep cleaning out ash. I really wanted gas logs and finally got them with our new house. I decorated the former fireplace with a black barbeque spray which was a good choice for any new owners of our house, and I displayed books and candles as decor. It was awesome as an everyday look and for Halloween plus Christmas. I put a Santa hat on the skulls. Credit to: Jennifer Graham In the recent newsletter I received from Bookbub they featured these gorgeous fireplaces. Aspirations = goodness. 14 Cozy Library Fireplaces We’d Love to Come Home ToBy Shayna Murphy•January 10, 2017•1 min read 1. Sheer, breathtaking majesty. 2. A real countryside cottage charmer. 3. An ultra-bold and modern stunner. 4. Fireplaces…