Redefining misanthropy for a fresh generation. Standard posts begin with a definition from Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary followed by a modern adjustment. Miscellany on Wednesday and storytelling on Saturday.
TLP, first suits you although the competition's light today.
Actonbell, if only I knew a thing about clothes. Remember the guards were sent back for the various colored silks and, um, picture the dresses from Cana in those colors and we're there.
"Historical Background of Perfume & Perfume Manufacturing in Iran By: M. Hossein Abrishami...In stone images of Persepolis Darius is shown while sitting on a nice chair with two scent bottles or incense bones in front of him, and Xerxes is standing behind him..." Boy, you are good. xoxo
Listen to the story in ruined Cyrenaica.
"a wink at each of his men.... I think we're the ones being winked at.
ReplyDeleteWonderful episode. This is so much fun.
And FIRST! All others having tired of checking and re-checking your blog today....
ReplyDeleteTLP, first suits you although the competition's light today.
ReplyDeleteActonbell, if only I knew a thing about clothes. Remember the guards were sent back for the various colored silks and, um, picture the dresses from Cana in those colors and we're there.
Never underestimate the power of a wink.
ReplyDeleteEspecially the wink of a beautiful, well perfumed woman.
It's good to know that Leili has her dress. It was quite an ordeal to get it. Taylor came through! Or was it the tailor that came through for her?
:-)
Awed, the guards stood as
ReplyDeletethe princess rescued herself
with her wits and a wink.
Um, any idea what that perfume was? Or where it can be purchased? xoxo
ReplyDeleteJD, would you wear a dress your son made?
ReplyDeleteQuill, A thousand words
Have already brought us peace
None written as haiku.
Mireille, is there a Persepolis? It might be that.
"Historical Background of Perfume & Perfume Manufacturing in Iran
ReplyDeleteBy: M. Hossein Abrishami...In stone images of Persepolis Darius is shown while sitting on a nice chair with two scent bottles or incense bones in front of him, and Xerxes is standing behind him..." Boy, you are good. xoxo
I'm better than good, Mireille. I'm lucky.
ReplyDeleteDoug, I am confused.
ReplyDeleteWasn't my haiku wanted?
You did ask for it.
Quilly, well you know
ReplyDeleteThat the art of the Haiku
Nettles Erato.
Sounds like the dress for my wedding :) Loved this episode - I too wish there were pictures of the dress.
ReplyDeleteIt boggles the mind.
ReplyDeleteErato, weaver of love,
And The Dawg equate?
Divine as always.
ReplyDeleteYour research skills, and or imagination, surpass mine, as does your storytelling of course.
g, your guess is as good as mine. Bill Blass I ain't, whoever that is.
ReplyDeleteQuilly, consider
Eros is the Greek God of love
Erato, just a muse.
Nonsense, Cooper. Pretty sure I didn't win by research.
Erato named for Eros,
ReplyDeleteWove the strands of lover's lives,
Until a sister snipped.
That Kassim needs to get "in touch" with a few more women. maybe you could show him Tuesday's word ;)
ReplyDeleteBugger, I can't hear you read this story. Part of the fun goes away.
I believe the final episode is coming up next Saturday? Well, everything has its season I guess.