November 2020 – Thoughts of Amethyst

I Wrote a Poem

Rain The sky darkens. Gray clouds roll in. Listen to the Drip, drip drip of the rain on the roof, the car, the grass. Rain on the leaves like gentle applause as lazy gusts of wind send rain tap tap tapping against my window like a dear old friend.

One of My Favorite Recipes

Here in the USA, Thanksgiving is tomorrow so I wanted to share with all of you my favorite mac & cheese recipe! It’s very easy to follow and customizable to fit your own unique tastes. I don’t add breadcrumbs as a topping as that’s not something I enjoy on mac & cheese. Bon appetit! Source:Continue reading “One of My Favorite Recipes”

Meet My Sims: Amethyst and Hilda

My last post was about the sim versions of Aziraphale and Crowley, and this is a follow up post about the sim versions of myself and Hilda who make up the third and fourth members of my sim family. I’ve been playing The Sims for a long time, and during that time I have neverContinue reading “Meet My Sims: Amethyst and Hilda”

Meet My Sims: Aziraphale and Crowley

I have been playing The Sims since the early 2000s when The Sims 2 debuted. Since then, I’ve played The Sims 3, and I currently play The Sims 4. In The Sims 4, I decided to expand upon my fictional family that I previously wrote about which is based on Good Omens and the roleplayContinue reading “Meet My Sims: Aziraphale and Crowley”

Hilda

Hilda, one of the few plus-size pin-ups of the 1950s is the creation of illustrator Duane Bryers. From 1957 to 1985, Bryers generated over two hundred gorgeous paintings of this voluptuous ginger beauty for a series of calendars released by printing company, Brown & Bigelow. Atypical for the era and ahead of her time, HildaContinue reading “Hilda”

My Cat, Graham

One summer afternoon in May of 2017, I was casually browsing the adoption page of my local animal shelter website. I often pass the time looking at adorable animals on the internet. Their cute furry faces always make me smile when I am feeling down. I never expected to see the loveable face of aContinue reading “My Cat, Graham”

Good Omens Inspires

Good Omens has served as an inspiration to many people since its 2019 premier on Amazon Prime. The show has sparked the creativity of artists, writers, cosplayers, prop makers, and dozens more creative people too numerous to list. It is the writers of Good Omens fan works in particular who have captivated me the mostContinue reading “Good Omens Inspires”

Nature is a Healing Space

On September 30, 2020, I decided to do something I would not ordinarily do. I had been toying with the idea of trying new things, and I happened to be in the mood for a small adventure. As is the case with most people, the places that are local are often the least explored. WeContinue reading “Nature is a Healing Space”

How are you?

Hi, thanks for asking. Truth be told, I’m not doing very well. I have tried to keep this blog free from reminders about the COVID-19 pandemic and the impending United States election, but as with all things I try to avoid, they have finally caught up with me. As you know, a plague has descendedContinue reading “How are you?”

Of Inspiration and Mentors

Listening to Neil Gaiman talk about writing with Sir Terry Pratchett and creating Good Omens together is a story I will never get tired of hearing. Especially when he compares it to having Michelangelo “ring you up” to go paint a ceiling together. It reminds me of how I became great friends with my favoriteContinue reading “Of Inspiration and Mentors”