hidden city

Author, January, 1961

Here's a wonderful story of a chance meeting between a group of Christmas carolers and Mel Torme, as witnessed by Mark Evanier.
Hmm, a mystical being created from a common substance. Was Frosty the Snowman a golem?
"...eight dancing midgets...". The Twelve Days of Twin Peaks, as performed in 1990 by the cast members.
Not sure which holiday greeting is least likely to be met with a scowl? Create youw own using the Worktank Holiday-O-Matic! As a bonus, for each greeting sent via e-mail the creators will donate $0.50 to charity. [via Wordie]
Think globally. bake locally: a clever contest to build a sustainable gingerbread house. It doesn't have too many submissions, but if this has whet your hunger for edible housing, here are some alternatives. [via Metafilter]
We've all been a victim at one time or another, but some solace can be found in the Bad Gift Emporium. [via madamjujujive]

Sunday, December 23, 2007