Sunday, December 25, 2016

Haunted ballads

I have read the first of the haunted ballad series by Deborah Grabien and am looking forward to the remainder.  The ballad comes to life in this contemporary setting but I am disappointed that the series has been discontinued.  There are many more ballads available for inspiration.  My wife gave me an autographed copy of the first book so the book wraith has one more treasure to claim as its own.

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Bonnie Dundee

https://scottishsongguide.com/2016/03/30/the-scottish-song-guide-episode-4-bonnie-dundee/
 
One of Scott's songs the bookwraith would like to claim as its own but it is too popular.  Listen to the podcast for the background of Scott's creation.

Sunday, July 17, 2016

Old Putney

The five Scotch whisky's we sampled this weekend:
Port Dundas:  A single grain whisky from a distillery now closed.
Dalwhinnie:  A classic malt from the highest distillery in Scotland
Three from Old Putney, currently the northernmost mainland distillery.:
     Navigator, 12 year old and the 21 year old
Great fun was had by all as we sharpened our tasting skills and enjoyed a murder mystery game with great company.
Slainte!