A candle is burning, a flame warm and bright; A candle of Hope in December’s dark night. While angels sing blessings from heav’n’s starry sky Our hearts we prepare now, for Jesus is nigh.
Author: Anne
Anne is a librarian by day. By night, she reads. She knits. She watches movies and television shows. She enjoys board games. And posting on royal related forums.
The Danish painting (100 things #18)
The big royal discussion of the past month ended up being the new painting of the Danish royal family done by painter Thomas Kluge. It can be viewed here. It has been likened to the poster for a horror film, such as The Omen, and Huffington Post compared the image of Prince Christian to one… Continue reading The Danish painting (100 things #18)
Gingerbread Ice Cream
Gingerbread became a bit controversial in Norway last Christmas. Mainly because it is called pepperkake (i.e. pepper cake) and a lot of the recipes don’t contain pepper. Hence, it is linguistically wrong. We’re a small country. We like to argue about things like this. In English, the ginger is very clear in the recipes, and… Continue reading Gingerbread Ice Cream
Knitting
Knitting my way through the pattern on the sweater. Hopefully soon done!
Quotation Monday #39
“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” – Toni Morrison
Music from the movies
I just wish the audience wasn’t so loud…
Morning Smoothie
During September, I kept getting the feeling that I wasn’t eating enough fruit and vegetables. In October, I started throwing around a few things, such as the beet chips, pie, and so on. For the past month or so, I have been on an insane morning smoothie kick. And it is generally the same smoothie… Continue reading Morning Smoothie
What’s Your Movie Monster Name?
Halloween might be over, but monsters are good any time, really. I’m Attack of the Mutant Swamp Beasts. How about you? What’s Your Movie Monster Name? – Cheezburger.
Quotation Monday #38
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” – Maya Angelou