My first crush was k.d. lang. I didn’t understand that at the time, of course. I only knew there was something about her that made me stop whatever I was doing and listen. It was the confidence, the voice, the way she occupied space without apology. Years later, after I understood myself a little better,ContinueContinue reading “We Had Music and It had Us by Lynn L.”
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Weirdest Valentine’s Day Traditions, by Nora B. Peevy
💘💕💗💝 Hello, Weird Webbers! It’s me, back again with some of the strangest Valentine’s Day traditions from around the world. 💘💕💗💝 The ancient Greeks and Romans used the practice of ornithomancy, or reading omens by watching the actions of birds, to predict the future. People believed the first bird an unmarried woman saw on Valentine’s DayContinueContinue reading “Weirdest Valentine’s Day Traditions, by Nora B. Peevy”
Thanksgiving At Its Weirdest w/ Nora. B. Peevy
Hey, there, weirdos! What are you thankful for? I’m thankful that Thanksgiving gets just as weird as any other holiday! Need proof? Well…let’s start with some of the weirdest Thanksgiving events and traditions people are out there doing every Turkey Day: The Flaming Turkey Toss – invented in Bloomington, Indiana in 2005 in which aContinueContinue reading “Thanksgiving At Its Weirdest w/ Nora. B. Peevy”
The Top Ten Most Weird And/or Disgusting Ice Cream Flavors, by Nora B. Peevy
It’s summer. It’s hot. A cool treat would hit the spot but are any of you willing to experiment from my top ten list of flavors? I admit I’m not game to try most of them. I might try #5, #7, or #8. But that’s it. 1) Raw horse flesh flavored ice cream from Japan.ContinueContinue reading “The Top Ten Most Weird And/or Disgusting Ice Cream Flavors, by Nora B. Peevy”
The Crow and Comfort by Rie Sheridan Rose
In May of 1994, I fell in love with a dead man. Sitting in a darkened theater, mesmerized by the action on the screen, I was watching The Crow, starring Brandon Lee, who had been killed making the film. I was profoundly moved by the film. I saw it nineteen times in twenty days…or maybeContinueContinue reading “The Crow and Comfort by Rie Sheridan Rose”
Delve Into the Mystery of Easter Island, by Nora B. Peevy
On a tiny island located about 3,700km from Chile lies one of the most intriguing mysteries known to mankind – Easter Island. However, the people who live there don’t call it Easter Island. It was the explorer who landed there on Easter, in their ignorance, of course, who named it “Easter Island.” The original inhabitantsContinueContinue reading “Delve Into the Mystery of Easter Island, by Nora B. Peevy”
Well, I Guess I’ll Make A List, Too
Before we get into this blog, let me ask you a question: Did you know that Weird Wide Web posts guest reviews? Movies, books, music, theatre, art, you name it… If you write about it, send it in! All I ask is that you keep your review (mostly) positive. At first, I was fine withContinueContinue reading “Well, I Guess I’ll Make A List, Too”
Watch out! Dark Christmas Traditions and Creatures from Around the World Explained by Nora B. Peevy
The holidays have come and gone once more, but before we call a close to festivities until next year, how about one more holiday article? So, you think Krampus Nacht is a fun day to have fun and dress, running through the streets in large throngs of people making noise. Well … there are lotsContinueContinue reading “Watch out! Dark Christmas Traditions and Creatures from Around the World Explained by Nora B. Peevy”
The Dark and Light Side of Christmas Tree Traditions, by Nora B. Peevy
One of our favorite American traditions is decorating our Christmas trees after Thanksgiving with lights, ornaments, garland, and tinsel… but there’s a darker story to this happy image. Before Christianity adopted the pagan practice of Christmas trees, pagans hung evergreen boughs above their doors and windows, not for a bit of festive flair, but toContinueContinue reading “The Dark and Light Side of Christmas Tree Traditions, by Nora B. Peevy”
The Elf on the Shelf Beat Krampus, by Nora B. Peevy
I never had the pleasure of being terrorized by The Elf on the Shelf, but just looking at the maniacal grin and pointy hat is enough to give me nightmares. Who wants to think about him creeping around your house, spying on you while you’re sleeping and creating havoc? Nope! Not me! I dugContinueContinue reading “The Elf on the Shelf Beat Krampus, by Nora B. Peevy”
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