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“Sticky” regardless of chronological order, until released at the end of the month.

Random Thread: “Interesting Times,” Part 3

Europe came late to kite-flying, no mention of them is made there until the 16th century CE. Meanwhile, the Chinese had been flying kites since the 4th or 5th century BCE. They served many uses besides entertainment, from military technology to meditation. Some played music. Some featured animals with eyes, paws, or tails that moved. We’ll have just enough time to catch a quick glimpse of these high-flying kites as we sail through the last day of February’s Random thread. Continue reading “Random Thread: “Interesting Times,” Part 3″

Random Thread: “Interesting Times”

According to popular belief, “may you live in interesting times” was an ancient Chinese curse. As far as we know, there’s no documented proof that that’s true. China has long been an interesting place, however, and it is February’s destination for our random threads’ yearlong excursion through history. Continue reading “Random Thread: “Interesting Times””

Random Thread: Anchors Aweigh, Part 2

As the Random Thread sets off on its year-long voyage of historical discovery (still in the era of Ancient Greece), throngs of well-wishers turn out to wish us fair winds and a following sea. Some of them even seem to be trying to blow a little extra wind our way… Continue reading “Random Thread: Anchors Aweigh, Part 2”

International Month for Commemorating Comestibles

Food, that is. And when better than November to celebrate it, in all its many-splendored savory glory? And what could be more appropriate than to begin than with tea time at the H&H? Continue reading “International Month for Commemorating Comestibles”