Above is a boar located at the excellent Boar’s Head Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Below is a potpouri of reading links. This week includes a space shuttle launch, someone fighting shadows with a sword, how to make a pan flute, and lots of recommended science fiction, fantasy, and horror books …

I hear there’s a warming spell on the way, so maybe all the snow will melt.

Just a few links this week: Poe’s Baltimore house is in danger, a cautionary tale about not irritating your web designer, tips on getting cheap airline flights, and a video about knowing your rights when stopped by the …

So evidently word has spread on the critter social network about the afternoon tea and crumpets for our kitties, because yesterday this strange looking cat invited himself over.

Below are a few links to keep most anyone entertained for at least a few minutes. This week’s topics include education, …