Adventure calls

This summer’s catch phrase was “I’m going on an Adventure.” I’d like to thank Bilbo and Company, and particularly Mr. Freeman and Mr. Shore, for making the line so charming. Freeman’s delivery, coupled with Shore’s score, was perfect. I have listened to it so many times this summer that they are intrinsically linked in myContinue reading “Adventure calls”

The Billy the Kid and D Files, Pt 3

They were found on a roadside, deep in the Nevada desert. Part of a cache of documents obviously intended for a secure location, the files have been kept secret until today. Their earth-shattering contents will amaze, possibly frighten and answer the question: what happens when an infamous Old West gunslinger and a centuries-old time-travelling DruidContinue reading “The Billy the Kid and D Files, Pt 3”

Frabjous Friday

D: Oh, A. That’s not even a word. A: You sound so disappointed, D. It is a word. It’s on the internet. D: . . . A: I saw it in the Urban Dictionary. That means it’s a word.* Plus, it’s awesome and it means Johnny Depp dances in a kilt. There is little elseContinue reading “Frabjous Friday”

The Billy the Kid and D Files, Pt 2

They were found on a roadside, deep in the Nevada desert. Part of a cache of documents obviously intended for a secure location, the files have been kept secret until today. Their earth-shattering contents will amaze, possibly frighten and answer the question: what happens when an infamous Old West gunslinger and a centuries-old time-travelling DruidContinue reading “The Billy the Kid and D Files, Pt 2”

The Billy the Kid and D Files

They were found on a roadside, deep in the Nevada desert. Part of a cache of documents obviously intended for a secure location, the files have been kept secret until today. Their earth-shattering contents will amaze, possibly frighten and answer the question: what happens when an infamous Old West gunslinger and a centuries-old time-travelling DruidContinue reading “The Billy the Kid and D Files”

Inspiration or muse’s fool?

D: I think you’re mocking me. A: What?! D: You! You’re mocking me. A: Okay, normally I’d say yes. But I’m not really sure what I’m mocking you about– D: How about yesterday’s little limerick, A? A: Oh, that. Ha. D: And then the ghost-town story, with the guy. And his hat. A: Uh. .Continue reading “Inspiration or muse’s fool?”

The prayers heard ’round the world

D: Have you heard, A? A? What are you doing – stop eating and pay attention! A: I’m allowed– D: A! I mean it, put down the peanut butter. A: Fine, fine – what has your . . . is that a kilt? You’re older than kilts, D– D: Woman!! Have. You. Heard? A: What?Continue reading “The prayers heard ’round the world”

Hot Rods and Custard

“Hold on tight baby, we’re going for a ride.” “But Sam, my hair.” “Baby, hair ain’t got nothing to do with it. Jump on and let’s go!” “Fine – are we really going to that dinky little drive in?” “Dinky? Dinky? Only all the best hot-rodders are seen there! We have to go. It’s SaturdayContinue reading “Hot Rods and Custard”