IDK, just felt like this song today 😏 youtu.be/rY0WxgSXdEE?... #resist

Lady Circe of Toledo Ohio. 1969.

Image of Apollo found at Delphi in 1939, dated 6th century BCE. The evocative "archaic smile," framed in raiment of gold.

Sacred Majesty.

Bronze fibula depicting a goddess as a mistress of animals giving birth (creating life). Dated 1250-650 BC, it was found in Lorestan province, Iran. She is holding her breasts (providing nourishment) in a very typical gesture for the region.

The Seven Saxon Kings embroidery. Fascinating. I guess it's the embroidery version of three-dimensional printing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuLy...

Large green Pan statues from Branches of Bucca. IO Evohe! Io Pan!

Faroe Islands, a self governing territory and part of the Kingdom of Denmark. 🇩🇰

Saying good night to my BlueSky friends with this incredible sight. On June 31, a rare 22-degree solar halo appeared above Devils Tower in Wyoming. The ring formed as sunlight passed through millions of tiny hexagonal ice crystals, creating one of nature's most beautiful optical displays.

When you really need to pop your cherry.

Happy Canada Day! A place I love in Ontario. Photo by Ricky.

Excited! I wrote an essay about Grayson Hall's first six months on Dark Shadows, and collaborated with my good buddy Curt Ladnier on a short survey about Strange Paradise for this new book. tenacrefilms.bigcartel.com/product/dayt...

Fifty-nine years ago, Dr. Julia Hoffman first appeared at mysterious Wyndcliffe Sanitarium.

Midsummer Owl, surrounded by and made up of St. John's Wort 🧡🌀🌕 #OwlishMonday

Bidding a sad adieu to Dame Penelope Keith. A beautiful, comically perfect presence. Blessings to you upon your journey!

The wisdom of Moominmamma. (Actually, I think of the grumpy poet grouchily devouring cake.)

Grayson Hall as the housekeeper Hoffman in a Dark Shadows episode from March 1970.

The Moon. Painting by Lady Frieda Harris for the Thoth Tarot, currently on exhibit at the Morgan Library as part of a Tarot show.

Happy 60th birthday Dark Shadows! My all time favorite TV show.

The Snork Maiden describes a Moomin Valley custom: after the Midsummer bonfire burned down you'd collect 9 kinds of flowers and place them under your pillow, and your dreams would come true. 'But you weren't allowed to say a word while you picked them...' #Wyrdwednesday 1/2

Lightning at Stonehenge. Detail of photo by Nick Bull.

New magazine! From the blurb: The cover features British Romani textile artist and practising witch Imogen Bright Moon beautifully captured by Béla Váradi. I'm getting Magda Rakosi vibes...

The face of the Thracian Great Goddess on a gilded silver greave (shin guard) dated 380-350 BC, ritually buried in the Mogilanska Mound in Vratsa, Bulgaria. She is depicted with curly hair, ivy wreath on the forehead and possible tattoo or war stripes pained on part of her face.

Wishing all the Daddies a joyful weekend! Art by Chesca Potter from the Celtic Shaman's Pack.

One of those books that was occasionally discussed with friends back in college days. It was around 80 years old then.

Dusty Springfield in a pensive mood. Circa 1965.

Anglo-Saxon copper alloy die stamp, circa 7th century CE. The horned figure may be connected with the cult of Wodan.

Buster Crabbe as Flash Gordon, 1936. In later years, Buster was always very kind and welcoming to his many gay fans.

Tiffany window. Photo by my friend Ian.

Detail from a cope given to to the cathedral of Saint Bertrand de Comminges in 1309 by the first Avignon pope. Made in England. (Hope this is real--seen elsewhere.)

Charles Middleton as the insidious Ming the Merciless. FLASH GORDON, 1936... a classic!

Saluting David Hockney who has left the Studio. Ave atque vale!

Hail to Her! Painting: "Sheela-na-gig Creation" by Monica Sjoo.

Drawing by Edward Gorey for A ROOM IN CHELSEA SQUARE by Michael Nelson.

Tallulah Bankhead in FAITHLESS, 1932.

The Library at the restored Boleskine House, near Loch Ness, Scotland.

Art for volume two of Osbert Sitwell's autobiography, published 1946.

June in New England--land of Edward Gorey!

Votive Offerings. Painting by Paul Lowe for a collection published by the very small independent Sarob Press (all their books go immediately out of print upon publication).

The Divine One herself. Grayson Hall as Pepe in SATAN IN HIGH HEELS (1960). Stacey demurely asks "you're better than your cook?" Right on beat Pepe responds: "... in the kitchen."

Hilltop at the Farm.

More wonderful times at the Farm last weekend.

Cool photos of a late mediaeval church in Old Radnor, Wales. A Green Man carving can be glimpsed in one photo. My Lady Carey's Dompe is one of my favorite pieces from the era. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5n0-...

Green Man faces.

My mother on her wedding day in 1957.

Luke Evans and ensemble giving a new take on one of the great numbers of 20th century musical theater. Love it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=57-D...

Moon Maiden with Owl. Museum of Modern Renaissance, Somerville, Massachusetts.

Margaret Johnston terrorizing Peter Wyngarde in NIGHT OF THE EAGLE (1962). Good times!