Well let's see. Last night I watched the season finale of Glee, and have had Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" stuck in my head ALL DAY. I've had Freddie Mercury on my mind, too, in a big way. That gorgeous voice, and a life that ended way too soon. Makes you think, and wonder.
The cool weather and wind came back today, which is very unseasonable, and a gift to people like me who thrive on 'cool' and cannot function when its hot. I spent some time out on the terrace with my sketch pad and thoughts for some new art. I'm going back to concentrating on my children's book work. I've been off on a 'fine art' tangent lately. And its been a nice tangent. But enough. For now.
I also thumbed through my Bas Bleu catalog - do you know this place? They call themselves a "bookseller by post", and have a nice selection of books and bookish things you don't see everywhere. I've marked "The Time Traveler's Guide to Medieval England" as one I think I need. Definitely.
Oh, and I did end up going to that art fair last weekend, and am glad I did. A fellow artiste, Laurie Vanina, was there showing her beautiful decoupaged pieces (she and I both have art in a local shop here). I came home with one of her magnetic boards, and some other trinkets.
The coin, "s" blocks, domino dice, key and white game piece are all magnets. She does beautiful boxes and chairs and tables and switchplates and cards and other things too. I'm happy to finally have one of her pieces to call my own!
*Scaramouch, Scaramouch, will you do the Fandango* is from the lyrics of Bohemian Rhapsody. In case you didn't know.
I'm so angry at myself for missing Glee last night. The repeats will be on this summer on Thursday, I heard. Your Twix in the frame is wonderful! Best of luck with the show!
Yes, Paula, that song is one of those that just won't leave your head when you hear it! That video of the song is etched on my brain, I remember it first time around (how old am I?!). And thanks for the link to that book - I love English social history and this one looks good, it's now on my birthday wish list!
BTW, if you're into funny English history books, a Classic is "1066 and all that" by Sellar and Yeatman. It was written in the 1930s I think but it is still, IMHO, just the funniest book you'll ever read on the subject ;)