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Peter Cushing: Hammer’s Master of ‘Pure Escapism’
Today’s generation say they prefer the Hammer pictures because they left a great deal to the imagination. There was no foul language, no gratuitous violence and, in the end, good always triumphed over...
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Pixie Pumpkin: Carving a Tinkerbell Jack-o-Lantern
All it takes is faith and trust… and just a little bit of pixie dust. That’s what Peter said to Wendy and her brothers 64 years ago in my favourite Disney classic, “Peter Pan”. In order to fly, all...
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Wake Me Up Before You Gogos: A Toast to An Artist and His Monsters
Well, I’m sad to say it’s “goodbye, bucket list dream” of having my portrait painted by monster portraitist extraordinaire, Basil Gogos. :( A few years ago, I highlighted this brilliant artist’s...
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The Greatest Command
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be...
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Peter Cushing’s “The Human Factor: For the Love of Helen” Interview
What an absolutely extraordinary man Peter Cushing was. But you all already know my feelings on the British actor who so beautifully brought to life every role he ever played. In 1990, he was...
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The Silent Night
… † … Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright, Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy infant, so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night, holy...
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Holiday Baking: Ginger Chew Cookies
Once the snow starts falling, all the decorations are up, and the shopping and merriment has commenced, what else can you do to further fill your lives (and homes!) with the Christmas spirit? Why,...
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Decking the Halls
I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. ~ Charles Dickens Merry Christmas, dear readers! Here we are with another Christmas upon us. My decorations have been up since...
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“The Story of Mankind”: A Hollywood PSA: Was Anybody Listening?
“History is the mighty Tower of Experience, which Time has built amidst the endless fields of bygone ages. It is no easy task to reach the top of this ancient structure and get the benefit of the full...
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You Are Never Alone
The beginning of a New Year, in many ways, signifies a great renewal and rebirth. It’s a good time to try and let go of the negative things in your life, and look towards the future and better times....
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Gallery Feature: “Seagull”
Who knew that there were so many different kinds of seagulls! This is what I learned when a friend commissioned me to paint her one last fall. (Mentioned in the August post Gallery Feature: “Northern...
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Do Not Worry About Tomorrow
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?...
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Gallery Feature: “Pacific Tree Frog”
There’s no better feeling for an artist than placing another commission piece in the “done” pile. And happily, that’s what I’ve just done. More wildlife to feature today, this time in the guise of the...
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With the Measure You Use to Forgive, You Will Be Forgiven
All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name. ~ Acts 10:43 And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone,...
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SyfyWire.com Collector Showcase: My Scooby Doo Collection
Every once in a while, I get to do something really fun. Last month, I was featured in Syfy Wire’s Collectors Showcase. Or I should say, my Scooby Doo collection was! Collectors Showcase: A massive...
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Bury His Word In Your Heart
I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your Word in my heart that I might not sin against you. ~ Psalms 119:10-12 Everyone should be quick to listen, slow...
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Feeding or Fighting the Monster Within: The True Message of Mary Shelley’s...
Gigantic in stature, yet uncouth and distorted in its proportions; his face was concealed by long locks of hair, but one cast hand was extended, in colour and apparent texture like that of a mummy....
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The Continuing Debt To Love One Another
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do...
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Ctrl-Alt-Customize: Wearisome Web Browser Woes
A few nights ago while I was playing around on Pinterest, I was assaulted by the following pop-up message: “Pinterest works much better on modern browsers. Internet Explorer is getting pretty old. You...
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The Art of Horror II: A Sci-Fi Twist
They say you can’t judge a book by its cover, but we all know that it’s the cover art which initially draws our attention to a book in the first place. Movies are no different. A lot of time, effort,...
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