March 21st is World Puppetry Day. This is an important occasion for my family since my husband has been a part-time puppet maker for over two decades. From green zombies in leather jackets to the Edgar Allan Poe puppet featured below, he’s helped to spark my interest in this fascinating field of artistry. If you […]
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4 Places to Buy Weird Holiday Cards
Every December, my husband and I do the unthinkable: we array our cat McQueen in holiday attire and take photos of her for our annual Christmas card. And as much as she frowns (and believe me, cats can indeed frown), she’s always eager to see us set up the lights and paper backdrop. Talk about a […]
Life After Death: The Grave of Andy Warhol
The grave of Andy Warhol. A morbid locale to be sure, but an ideal place for any Weird Wanderer to see. However, it’s a site I’ve delayed visiting for the worst possible reason: located about fifty miles from my home, the journey was one I figured I could make anytime. Hence, ten years passed under the auspices of this excuse. That […]