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Vampires, daywalkers, and the sun: A history of shadows in light

October 18, 2016October 10, 2016 by Beth

Among the few weaknesses of vampires, the sun is probably best known. Though vampires have often been portrayed as nocturnal, sunlight causing harm to them is a fairly recent addition. In fact, most vampires prior to 1900 were relatively unhindered by the sun; Carmilla, Geraldine, Lord Ruthven and even Dracula… Read the rest...

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Lomi’s Playground 2k Giveaway (US Only)

October 15, 2016 by Beth

To celebrate the 2,000 subscriber milestone for my YouTube channel, Lomi’s Playground, I’m holding my first doll-related giveaway! The prize package includes: 1 SID/65cm SD tee 1 pair SID/65cm SD drawstring pajama pants 1 YoSD/LittleFee tee 1 pair YoSD/LittleFee jeggings 1 pair YoSD/LittleFee leggings 1 PukiPuki/Obitsu 11cm tee 1 pair… Read the rest...

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Vampires, werewolves, and the moon

October 11, 2016October 9, 2016 by Beth

Like with bats, the vampire myth often seems to tie into lore surrounding another supernatural creature: the werewolf. The two creatures are often portrayed as enemies, if not rivals, which makes little sense in the historical context of both. The tie between vampire and werewolf goes back farther than the… Read the rest...

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Why vampires turn into bats

October 4, 2016September 20, 2016 by Beth

There are few animals as closely associated with vampires as bats. The two seem to go hand-in-hand, but in spite of what seems like a clear-cut connection, vampire bats are named after their mythological counterparts–rather than the other way around. In fact, vampire stories were common throughout Europe long before… Read the rest...

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Tea review: Tazo Green Ginger bagged tea

September 27, 2016April 12, 2018 by Beth

Unlike the previous Tazo tea I sampled, this one came in a filter bag, though unlike the Refresh Mint–which was also in a filter bag–it had an attractive little tag declaring the flavor. Before brewing, Tazo Green Ginger tea has a bit of a citrus fragrance, and a hint of… Read the rest...

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The vampire ground fruit of the Balkans

September 20, 2016May 22, 2018 by Beth

Europe is a rich resource for vampire stories, and nowhere is tied as closely to vampire myths as the Balkan peninsula. Romania, in particular, is so steeped in vampiric lore that it’s become an inextricable part of their history, and the belief in vampires plays an important part in their… Read the rest...

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The Second Annual Mid-South Renaissance Faire

September 13, 2016September 7, 2016 by Beth

It was a sweltering day, not unusual for late August in the Mid-South. The sun was brutal even at nine in the morning, driving us to slather on extra sunscreen before we got in the car. I’ve always heard my friends raving about the wonderful experience of visiting a Renaissance… Read the rest...