Games of Jane Austen’s World: Pall Mall
What did the gentlemen and ladies of the Regency Era do for fun? Often they played games, among them, Pall Mall, a game thought to be an ancestor to modern croquet.
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History a’la Carte for Ginger Cat Appreciation Day 2019
To celebrate Ginger Cat Appreciation Day, I’ve got a delicious smattering of articles featuring ginger cats in history! And don’t miss Marginal Cats Orange Tabby Cats Facts Jim Davis, creator of Garfield, once said “In my head, the sky is blue, the grass is green and cats are orange.” While Davis’ famous comic strip has also included cats that were gray, yellow and even pink, blue and purple, it’s big orange Garfield that everyone … Continue reading →
Happy National Dog day
Laconia: the new ship’s cat
July, 1809 Wentworth paused to adjust the canvas bag slung over his shoulder. The torch within made it an annoying, awkward bundle, bouncing along his back. A crisp breeze smelling of salt air forced its way through the trees, rustling branches and leaves as if to remind him that he should take care, he was just a visitor in this place. It was true, being landside never felt quite right these days, not since those … Continue reading →
Reason # 96 Why writing takes so long
#96 Cat traps must be checked It’s laundry day around here, which means there’s an extra chore that needs to be added to the list: the cat traps need to be checked regularly. We’re on a strict catch and release program, mind you, so we haven’t seen any fluctuation in the cat population as a result of our trapping efforts. But on the flip side, we haven’t actually seen any reduction in … Continue reading →