Plutonic Rainbows

Today is the last night the Christmas lights will cast their glow, a brief luminescence before Epiphany’s dawn demands they be taken down. The season’s end always leaves me torn — its magic slips away like a half-remembered dream, and I mourn its passing even as I glimpse the promise of the new year suggesting other possibilities and new paths.

I’ve made a few design tweaks: the links in the post entries now have default underlines, and I’ve updated their color to align with the 4.5:1 readability standard. On another note, I received a brand-new, pristine copy of Alan Moore’s magic book today.

For my fragrance today, I chose Frederic Malle Promise, and tonight I’m cooking tempura-battered fish fillets, triple-cooked chips, and mushy peas.

I bought Wintering Out by Seamus Heaney for my kindle.

This week, if it ships on time, I should hopefully receive a 5ml sample of Fendi's La Baguette to try.

My package from Haeckels arrived today, including Eco Marine Cream, Algae Pump Serum, and Eye Bright Eye Cream. I prefer their moisturisers over Clinique products, which I’ve used for about thirty-seven years — though I still stick with Clinique for Scrub Lotion and Shaving Cream.

Today’s fragrance is Frederic Malle Uncut Gem. For dinner, I’ll be cooking salmon, asparagus, and lime-and-coriander rice.

Unfortunately, my copy of the Alan Moore Book of Magic arrived damaged, so I’ll need to return it on Monday.

It was damp, wet, and dreary outside, so I decided to wear Frederic Malle’s Dries Van Noten. I had plenty of reading lined up and prepared baked salmon, asparagus, and rice for dinner. In the evening, I played a few quizzes, updated the festive lighting, and took some photos. I ended the day by watching Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut.

The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic, crafted by Steve and Alan Moore, is a whimsical and enlightening grimoire offering a modern take on the ancient art of sorcery. This beautifully illustrated tome, enriched by artists such as Kevin O’Neill and Rick Veitch, serves as both a practical guide and an immersive journey into the occult. With instructional essays like “Adventures in Thinking,” readers are introduced to the principles of magic, while engaging activity pages offer hands-on practices such as divination and spirit conjuring. The book further captivates with a visual history of magic, tracing its roots from the Palaeolithic era to modern-day marvels, alongside humorous tales like the exploits of Alexander the False Prophet.

Beyond its instructional value, the book presents travel guides to mystical dimensions and profiles of their eccentric inhabitants, paired with serialized pulp tales of occult adventure. It culminates in a profound thesis unraveling the symbolic essence of the Moon and Serpent, connecting magic to happiness, creativity, and universal truths. Spanning 352 pages, this vibrant and ambitious compendium promises to transform its readers’ lives, blending humor, knowledge, and enchantment in a lavishly produced volume that redefines educational literature with a magical twist.