We returned from Lyme Regis yesterday, but I'll save those details for a post later this week. For now I want to share photos from last Wednesday when the clever Brasenose conference organizers put together a Mad Hatter Tea Party for all the conference groups....
Traveling
London weekend
Alas, I'm behind on my postcards.Quickie recap of our London anniversary trip: -- Thursday night we saw Matilda, which was all spectacle and flash and broad humor. My favorite parts were when Matilda told the story of the escapologist and the acrobat.-- Friday we saw...
Going to the city
For our anniversary weekend (23 years!), Steve and I will spend three nights in London. There will be theatre, a concert, and at least one full afternoon tea. Many postcards to come!In the meantime I offer you these:A rare shot of Radcliffe Camera and Brasenose...
The mystery of the wee blue door, an Exeter window, and more…
Every time I walk along Parks Road, I wonder about this small blue door. The building is on the grounds of Wadham College, but I can't seem to find any information about its history or current use. Was the door used for deliveries only? A closer view of the door. Any...
A view of the Camera
I love seeing the dome of the Radcliffe Camera when walking through the Deer Park and Old Quad of Brasenose College, but this is the first time it's seemed like a face peering over the wall -- am I the only one who thinks this face vaguely resembles the Stay Puft...
Postcards from the City of Dreaming Spires
We're back in Oxford!I want to do a better job of keeping in touch while we're here, and therefore my goal will be to post at least four photos a week. Virtual postcards, you might say. And I'll start with the above -- a view from our evening walk through Christ...
Friday Five — Tea at the Savoy
For my final English Christmas post, I offer five photos from our holiday tea at The Savoy in London.The setting was elegant and inviting. The tea tray included cranberry and plain scones (on top), raspberry ginger preserves, clotted cream, and homemade lemon curd...
A little Narnia magic
During our time in the Peak District, Chatsworth offered a special exhibit on The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Needless to say, this was a MUST SEE for me. Although Steve and I much prefer the grounds of Chatsworth to the house--extravagant Baroque interiors are...
Friday Five: English Christmas
Steve and I just returned from a trip to England, where we enjoyed quite an array of Christmas delights (and thankfully avoided having the Apollo Theatre ceiling collapse on us--my thoughts are with the injured). I hope you'll indulge me as I share five of my favorite...
Recent adventures
It's been a busy fall . . .Right on the heels of the YA AdVANture tour, Tessa Gratton, Tara Hudson and I managed eleven library/school visits in five days. (The above photo was taken at the Blanchard Public Library.) We had a blast that week! It was hard to say...
Giveaway winners and AdVANture Tour!
Hey gang, by the totally random power of Random.org, these winners were selected to receive THE DARK BETWEEN goodie bags:StaeshMoirae(thefates)Congrats to them, and thanks to everyone for entering!More chances to win Dark Between goodies:The Dark Between Blog...
Flying my geek flag at DragonCon — a recap
What a weekend! Huge fan conventions like this can be very taxing for an introvert. There were times when I was torn between rage and panic at the teeming hordes, not to mention the soul-sucking heat and humidity. Fortunately, I had my best buddies with me, and I...
Settling in
Re-entry has been a challenge, but now that I've been home for a week, my brain seems to be making more of an effort.Before I left Oxford, one of the students -- who'd endured A LOT of talk about my cat -- asked me if I'd seen this video:Hee! I'm happy to report that...
Introducing the YA AdVANture Tour!
Four Authors, Five Cities, ONE MINIVAN.That's right -- I'm doing a wee book tour with Myra McEntire (author of the HOURGLASS Trilogy), Tara Hudson (author of the ELEGY Trilogy), and Tessa Gratton (author of BLOOD MAGIC, BLOOD KEEPER and THE LOST SUN) in a supercool...
Final Oxford 2013 post
We leave Sunday, so now it's the mad dash to settle accounts, pack, and say goodbyes.*sniffle*And yet, I am so EXCITED to be home after 7 weeks away! My kitty, my house, my TV, my bed, my quiet work space, my AIR CONDITIONING -- I yearn for them all. So . . . I'll sum...