Apparently, STARZ is making 'Outlander' into a TV series. I know the idea has been tossed around on and off over the years, but it seems it's for real this time. Here's hoping whoever they cast as Jamie is actually Scottish. I'm not current with young actors that might fit the role -- anyone have casting thoughts?
I hadn't realized that Alasdair had played at the Kennedy Center Honors for Sean Connery, and found it on YouTube here. I've had the pleasure of dancing to his playing on numerous occasions, so seeing this clip was a lot of fun. Stay till the end to see Sean Connery dancing a jig up in his box.
I found out back in July that Alasdair Fraser would be playing in Evanston WY (about four hours from us) in March of 2012. I haven't seen Alasdair play since I lived in California, and haven't been to an actual concert of his in longer than I can recall. Now it's closer to the day, I started looking into it, and come to discover it's The Céilí At
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I'm often asked just what exactly Scottish Country Dancing is. Well, a member of my f'list is a dancer and he videoed two dances from a recent Burn's Dinner and posted them if you'd like to check it out.
I used to dance two to four days a week for ten odd years depending on our performance/rehearsal schedule. I still miss it sometimes.
I've been to Culloden twice, and it's one of the saddest places I've ever visited. I would love to be able to afford to get a stone for my family. If my Uncle Herb actually owned a computer, I'd pass this on to him.
Over on my blog, I'm hosting the Fourth Annual Gathering of the Blogs in celebration of Tartan Day. So I thought I'd bring a little of the party over here.
This year, I'm sharing some of my favourite recipes. This one is really yummy!