So my parents celebrated Christmas yesterday in the Jewish Tradition: we saw a movie. My parents took the wife and I out to see Avatar in 3-D.

Fan-frigging-tastic!

One of the best movies I've seen in years. Worth the hype. I never felt that my intelligence was ever insulted. I rarely gush about movies but this one impressed me.

The plot is a Noble Savage-type but they actually come up with a reasonable Sci-Fi explanation for the everything is connected meme. It's a movie with a message but the characters and plot sell it with style and art. Animation has finally conquered the Uncanny Valley of creepy humanish things and they created flawless images to the point of forgetting that it's animation. The 3-D effects were used to good effect (especially in the aerial battles).

This was cute... viked from valdis_sca :)

http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/clashofthetitans/

Maybe it's just the quote but the 2nd Trailer impressed me more then the first...

I have the honor to announce that I've just published another volume of translated Old Norse sagas. . .

http://www.lulu.com/content/8084173

The Saga of Fridthjof the Bold (Friðþjófs saga inn frækni) was the first saga to be completely translated into English, back in 1839. It was probably the most popular saga in the 19th century, for its scenes of heroism, romance, and magic, and especially for the love story between the hero Fridthjof and his beloved Ingibjorg. Fridthjof's Saga inspired operas, symphonies, paintings, songs, and epic poems, notably Esaias Tegnér's epic cycle Frithiofs saga, a foundation of modern Swedish poetry that became internationally famous in its own right. Fridthjof's Saga was largely forgotten in the 20th century -- the last translation into English was published in 1928 and has long been out of print. But I thought it just might deserve a fresh translation and a new look -- partly because it's a fun story, and partly because it was a major influence (if not quite historically accurate) on our cultural conceptions of what the Vikings were like.

I've also translated the "prequel" to Friðþjófs saga, the rambling, swashbuckling Þorsteins saga Víkingssonar, The Saga of Thorstein Vikingsson; and a "sequel", Víkars þáttr or The Tale of King Vikar, which gives information on Fridthjof's descendants. And there's plenty of notes and commentary for those who like that sort of thing, giving cultural and historical background on this sequence of sagas.

The Sagas of Fridthjof the Bold will eventually be listed on Amazon.com and be orderable through various channels -- but that's in the works and may take a few weeks. But it is available now, directly from Lulu.com, in print ($12.99) or as a download ($5). Check it out!

There;s both sides of the pendant for lessthan90sheep :)

I'll be at the moot Sunday selling.... and this event with some of my stuff. if there is something you want specifically call me.

Holiday Quarter Auction and Boutique!!

Thursday, December 17th, 5:30 pm at Lancaster Greenhouse Café (East Room)

 

This year we are combining the Annual Holiday Boutique with a Quarter Auction!!!

 

Come out and get great deals on gifts AND win gifts for just quarters!!

 

The Quarter Auction will start at 5:30, to be followed by a Boutique!! Quarters will be available to purchase at the event.

 

The Quarter Auction will feature:

Eye of the Dragon Gifts, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Jewels by Park Lane, Longaberger Baskets, Pampered Chef Kitchen Products, PartyLite Candles and Accessories, Princess House Crystal, Spice Traders Tea, Tastefully Simple Cooking Mixes, and Tupperware

 

The Boutique will feature ALL the above vendors PLUS:

Look-Alike Purses and Creative Memories

 

Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Susan (661) 878-4327 or bepeaceful@yahoo.com