Reading issue two is like an evening in a good pub with old friends. Inspirational and heartwarming but with enough talk of the dark and the eerie to quicken my pace on the walk home. Thank you Mr Southwell.
The Hairy Hob sounds a lot like the Pukwudgie of New England. Some towns in Massachusetts have placed “Pukwudgie Crossing” signs at road stops. It’s fascinating what beliefs were clearly brought here, and what they eventually morphed into after several generations of mixology with indigenous beliefs. Pukwudgie is actually a Wampanoag word. Thanks for another round of great storytelling!
If there is a Hookland County, is there then a Hookland County Council? Formica, chipped. Lots and lots of forms, in triplicate carbon copy: white, blue, pink. Strip lights, humming, flickering. Disposable, granulated coffee in disposable brown and crinkling plastic ridged cups. A lethargic and irrevocable slowness.A knowing and an unsaid. Sedimentary power layers, divided by department, pay grade, class and gender. A crushing weight and aimlessness, aligned with the rules, ignorant of life.
Thank you for another great issue and the personal reflections behind it. The Chronicle mainlines one straight to the heart of Hookland and is a much appreciated connection. Long may it continue.
I miss the sky with two moons. My soul yearns for it. My eyes, both green and gold, miss the forests of home. Do us lost Changelings ever get to go back?
This is a wonderful read, I loved all of it, David. I found 'Notes from the wyrd lab' especially moving, thank you for sharing so much of your soul. And the book is on my wish list...
I think the format works really well, it feels like reading a Hookland paper.
Another wonderful if sobering issue. Folklore and other tales of wonder bring solace at the worst of times. Thank you for putting this together. It is a balm during these unsettling times.
Beautiful as always; full of truths that, when whispered in the ear, resonate in one’s soul until the frequencies of pure joy are reached and surpassed. Thank you David ❤️ ॐ
Reading issue two is like an evening in a good pub with old friends. Inspirational and heartwarming but with enough talk of the dark and the eerie to quicken my pace on the walk home. Thank you Mr Southwell.
Beautiful writing as always David, Hookland lives in us all <3
The Hairy Hob sounds a lot like the Pukwudgie of New England. Some towns in Massachusetts have placed “Pukwudgie Crossing” signs at road stops. It’s fascinating what beliefs were clearly brought here, and what they eventually morphed into after several generations of mixology with indigenous beliefs. Pukwudgie is actually a Wampanoag word. Thanks for another round of great storytelling!
Thank you David - loved it 🖤
Can’t wait to sit down and read this! Yay!
I have that book of folktales! In the teetering pile of books next to my dresser. You are an excellent book enabler, David. :)
I am getting caught up with my backlog of emails, and am skiving off work right now to sojourn in Hookland. So restful.
If there is a Hookland County, is there then a Hookland County Council? Formica, chipped. Lots and lots of forms, in triplicate carbon copy: white, blue, pink. Strip lights, humming, flickering. Disposable, granulated coffee in disposable brown and crinkling plastic ridged cups. A lethargic and irrevocable slowness.A knowing and an unsaid. Sedimentary power layers, divided by department, pay grade, class and gender. A crushing weight and aimlessness, aligned with the rules, ignorant of life.
Hookland is good company.
Thank you for another great issue and the personal reflections behind it. The Chronicle mainlines one straight to the heart of Hookland and is a much appreciated connection. Long may it continue.
Wonderful! The chant was delightful, the quotes marvellous and the personal insights moving. Great stuff, thank you, David.
I miss the sky with two moons. My soul yearns for it. My eyes, both green and gold, miss the forests of home. Do us lost Changelings ever get to go back?
Thank you Hookland, for being another home.
This is a wonderful read, I loved all of it, David. I found 'Notes from the wyrd lab' especially moving, thank you for sharing so much of your soul. And the book is on my wish list...
I think the format works really well, it feels like reading a Hookland paper.
And: Emily Banting!
Thank you xx
Another wonderful if sobering issue. Folklore and other tales of wonder bring solace at the worst of times. Thank you for putting this together. It is a balm during these unsettling times.
Beautiful as always; full of truths that, when whispered in the ear, resonate in one’s soul until the frequencies of pure joy are reached and surpassed. Thank you David ❤️ ॐ
Such a beautiful and incredibly emotive read. Another wonderful issue *hugs* Thank you, David xxx