I will take a nugget of an idea and see where it will take me. With some ideas…there is not much of a nugget to work with. I am always on the lookout for anything symbolic of the occult, just because it is so rare. Recently I was at a store and I saw something that literally made me stop and stare. It was a bottle of vodka in the shape of a skull. I thought to myself, “that is SO cool!” I even took a picture with my cell phone (above).
I wanted to buy it to display, but it was $50. Well…I had to think about how badly I needed a glass skull. So I did not get it. But I thought about it! Talk about an excellent marketing gimmick. I have yet to decide if I want this cool thing in a bookcase…but it captured my imagination. So I checked it out online. And behold! I discovered something else very cool. Dan Aykroyd has a video online promoting this glass skull vodka. I am not selling these things. But Aykroyd sure is! He presents the topic ably (if tongue in cheek). Dan Aykroyd is known for his active interest in the paranormal…and acting.
Using this nugget of an idea, I could write about crystals skulls. Indiana Jones made this a concept of interest when the movie came out. After I saw the movie I was curious about the mythology and wanted to see what it was about. The truth is, there were no ancient crystal skulls. They were all fairly recent in origin. Oh well! However, I do like the idea of the occult as a marketing gimmick.
Since we are speaking of skulls…below is a cool and famous optical illusion…all is vanity.
March 26th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
If I found a crystal skull I would have wanted it too. It would look great on my bookshelf or mantel. I really would have thought there would have been more history to it. As it is I find it great FUN. I wonder how good the vodka is. Not that I could afford it.
I have to admit I absolutely love your posts, they are so very well written with a brand of humor I simply adore. Being so new to this whole blogging experience I find your blog truly an inspiration. (When my blog grows up it wants to be like you).
Loving light
Witchwyd
March 26th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Hi Witchwyd, you are too kind. So I added you to my blogroll! You have a great blog. I REALLY want to get a glass skull. I think as these things start to sell, empty skull bottles will end up for sale on ebay. Then again…what is the point of an empty skull bottle if guests show up and what to “check out the contents”?
March 27th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
I love the picture All is Vanity! That is funny on so many levels.
I plan to read all of your Vampire posts this weekend. Glad I found your so fun blog!
And its so full! When did you start it?
March 27th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Hi Arlene, I started my blog Dec. 25, 2008. I tripped on ice and sprained/chipped my ankle. So I was stuck with keeping my foot raised, and since I could not move around I figured I’d try something I wanted to do but never got around to…blogging. There was quite a learning curve involved. And its time consuming too, more then I expected.
March 27th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
LOL.. Yes, it is so good to have the ’spirits’ within you while looking at the fab skull!!
I’m shocked you started this most fabulous blog just last Dec. My, you have been busy, I guess I’d better get my witchy little butt in gear! Thank you for adding me to your blogroll, as soon as I can figure it out you will be on mine too!
Loving Light!