Monday’s Wyrd Findings

I’m partial to a sexy notebook, and this Rubber Sealed Notebook from Occulter has well and truly seduced me. I love the deep red silk rip cord and the gorgeous, uneven texture of the rubber. I don’t own  a tablet, but if I did, I would have to shake out the bank account for this… Continue reading Monday’s Wyrd Findings

Life Before Death

"I wonder if it’s possible to have a second chance at life? I don’t think so. I’m not afraid of death — I’ll just be one of the million, billion grains of sand in the desert…” - Klara Behrens Sometimes, a photo grabs you and will not let go. Well, on this occasion it wasn’t… Continue reading Life Before Death

A Review of Fur, Hide and Bone Zine

‘My favourite skull. That is a lot like asking a parent to pick a favourite child!’   There is something really exciting about finding a diminutive envelope on the doormat, with a hand written address on the front, an Air Mail stamp and two letters stating its starting point - NY. (Yes, New York in… Continue reading A Review of Fur, Hide and Bone Zine

The Perfectly Preserved Seamen Of The Franklin Expedition

1 Grave markers, from left to right: John Torrington, John Hartnell, William Braine. 2 John Torrington 3 John Torrington 4 John Torrington 5 John Torrington 6 John Torrington 7 John Hartnell 8 John Hartnell 9 William Braine 10 John Torrington's coffin. The arrow points North. Sources: 1. http://www.newtrail.ualberta.ca/en/FeatureStories/FeatureStories%20Current/CopyofAColdCase.aspx 2. http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6i3scaXxq1qzxilqo1_400.jpg 3. http://olafscorner.nathab.com/2011/01/arctic-autopsy-the-immortal-john-torrington/ 4. http://11ahdeadbodies.wikispaces.com/+cause+and+manner+of+their+death-franklin 5.… Continue reading The Perfectly Preserved Seamen Of The Franklin Expedition