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Of Bunnies and Bonnets

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Nathan

Picture by Helena Nelson-Reed Happy Easter! Some years ago, I wrote a little about the origins of the Easter Bunny and the name of the holiday. I don’t have a whole lot to add, but there’s some, so I might … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got an Anglo-Saxon Attitude

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Nathan

When I first read the Alice books, I was rather confused by the White King’s two messengers, Haigha and Hatta. We’re informed that Haigha’s name is pronounced to rhyme with “mayor,” which doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to … Continue reading →

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Fictional Characters Walk Among Us

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Nathan

As a fairy tale fan, I recently decided I should try watching Once Upon a Time. Most of the episodes aren’t available, but I did see the pilot and the most recent ones, which were On Demand. It’s made by … Continue reading →

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These Days, Down the Rabbit Hole

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Nathan

We’re now back on the Disney animated movies with Alice in Wonderland, from 1951. I’ve seen this one many times before, and it was also one of my favorite books in childhood (and, really, still is now). I guess I … Continue reading →

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A Geographic Wonderland

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Nathan

I’ve always liked maps of imaginary lands. They satisfy both my love of maps in general and my fondness for verisimilitude in fantasy. So it’s kind of a shame that two of my favorite books that don’t have “Oz” in … Continue reading →

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