Randy | December 18, 2013
“‘In ferro veritas” means “in the sword is truth,’ or, more loosely translated, ‘studying the sword will smack you face-first into a lot of truths you’re not going to like.’” ~ Adam Adrian Crown, The Swordmaster’s Grimoire Every now and then, I experience the sheer delight of learning that someone whose work I respect and […]
Randy | December 17, 2013
Today was beautifully clear and cold, and tonight’s full moon will cast its radiance upon the pre-Solstice snow of a significant date, for it was on this day a year ago, as I sat writing in exactly the same place, at the same desk, and sitting in the same chair I am now, that I […]
Randy | December 11, 2013
Going Postal By LFM I killed a man the other day, He’d just himself to blame. First my patience emptied Then my pistol did the same. Disposing of his carcass Was an easy thing to do. So simple that you’ll wonder why It never came to you. I bubble wrapped and boxed him up And […]
Randy | December 8, 2013
On his YouTube channel, Florida Musician Rusty Cage describes his music as, “Where occult meets folk.” On the subject of the man himself, his professional website further elaborates: Sometimes crime does pay in ways you least expect. In the case of Florida musician Rusty Cage, a 6-month stint on house arrest pushed him from a […]
Randy | December 7, 2013
In the wake of my 5 December 2013 reminder of Krampusnacht, I dedicate today’s ever so timely homage to my Esteemed forensic investigator Friend Martin. He, and you, will understand why when you get to the end of the poem, and I’m sure he, of all people, will consider this good advice indeed. Krampusnacht By […]
Randy | December 6, 2013
Today’s title comes from something once said to me by my all time favourite plumber; Wilson Richards of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia: “I don’t get why people want a canopy over their bed. I have a can o’ pee under mine.” As an only slightly related aside, there’s also this from the Helm Forge blog on […]
Randy | December 5, 2013
Tonight, even as Swiety Mikolaj (Saint Nicholas) bestows his annual sugar buzz on the Children of Poland, Krampus stalks the land on his annual punitive expedition, hell bent on plying his own particular brand of “teaching a lessonry”. Nothing like a good birching among fiends! I’ve written of Krampus in past episodes, and for clarity, […]
Randy | December 1, 2013
This poem was inspired by actual events. Persons involved may be known to the author. Great Pith an’ Moment By LFM (Click here to listen to the LFM himself reciting Great Pith An’ Moment!) To change a bairn’s wee bottom is Nae horrid thing to do, For nae deathly thing awaits ye In amongst the […]