In the Northern Hemisphere, tomorrow is the Winter Solstice. Quartz reminds us, “The day marks the beginning of winter for the northern hemisphere when the sun’s rays are directly over the Tropic of Capricorn, the southernmost latitude (23.5° S) where the sun… Continue Reading
It’s that time of year when we spend time with friends and family. We may on occasion over indulge in our favorite wines and drinks. Here’s something that has worked for me on more than one occasion. This is good… Continue Reading
Today is the 31st anniversary of the death of author V.C. Andrews, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Andrews is probably best known for her first successful novel, Flowers in the Attic, published in 1979. Her novels revolve around family secrets and… Continue Reading
Tiffany Leigh discusses the origins of the #foodporn tag in Playboy this month, suggesting that the phenomenon isn’t really so distant from actual pornography. Delving into the origins of the word “porn,” Leigh finds roots in the Greek word “pornographos” in reference… Continue Reading
One hundred and twenty-seven years ago today, Sitting Bull was killed by Indian Agency Police on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. The police were attempting to arrest him because they feared he would join the Ghost Dance movement. This tragedy… Continue Reading
According to the Liturgical Calendar for Thelemic Gnosticism by Tau Polyphilus, today is the feast day of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, also known as Frederick of Hohenstaufen. Frederick was born around 1194 e.v., the son of the Emperor Henry… Continue Reading
Forty-three years ago today in Chula Vista, California, wrestler Rey Misterio (King Mystery) was born Óscar Gutiérrez. The WWE website tells us: “Trained in the proud Mexican tradition of lucha libre before he was even old enough to drive, Rey… Continue Reading
American rodeo performer, film and television actor Slim Pickens died 34 years ago today in Modesto, California. Born Louis Burton Lindley, Jr. in 1919, Pickens played mostly cowboy roles, and is probably best known for his role as Major T.J.… Continue Reading
Today is the 333rd day in the year in the Gregorian calendar. It is also the 427th anniversary of the death of Philipp Nicodemus Frischlin. Frischlin was a German poet, playwright, mathematician, and astronomer. He became known for his play,… Continue Reading
…forasmuch as meat and drink are transmuted in us daily into spiritual substance… Since 1994 when archaeologists uncovered the 1607 James Fort, researchers have been studying artifacts to learn more about the living conditions in Jamestown. With the 2006 discovery… Continue Reading