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The Scotland Diaries: The Top 6 Things to do on Arran

November 6, 2019 Blake Blogs, Mary & Blake Blog 0 Comments

Planning a visit to Isle of Arran in Scotland? In this segment of The Scotland Diaries, Anne Gavin shares the top 6 things to do on Arran.

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How They Made It: British Flapjacks for Afternoon Tea

October 30, 2019 Blake Blogs, Mary & Blake Blog 0 Comments

Welcome back to our occasional series, “How They Made It,” where we explore the food and drink of Outlander. This month we’re having British Flapjacks (oat bars made with golden syrup) for afternoon tea. Slainté!

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Presentism Pitfalls in Outlander: It’s Called Historical Context, People

October 23, 2019 Blake Blogs, Mary & Blake Blog 0 Comments

Many Outlander fans can lose focus and get their knickers in a twist arguing historical context in their favorite series. Here we take a look at presentism pitfalls in Outlander.

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New York Comic Con 2019: Recapping the Outlander Cast Panel

October 15, 2019 Blake Blogs, Mary & Blake Blog 0 Comments

The Outlander cast took a break from filming to greet fans and offer tidbits about Season 5 at New York Comic Con 2019. Here’s what they had to say.

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The Handmaid's Tale Women's Work

The Handmaid’s Diaires: Women’s Work – Episode 2.08

October 12, 2019 Blake Blogs, The Handmaid's Diaries 1 Comment

Let’s chat The Handmaid’s Tale episode 2.08 – “Women’s Work”. When you think you’re The Godfather, but you’re only Fredo.

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Becoming Claire: Outlander Cosplaying

October 1, 2019 Blake Blogs, Mary & Blake Blog 0 Comments

Cosplay gives avid fans a new art form to bring their favorite characters to life. Lindley Key shares how her love of Outlander cosplaying goes beyond just the costumes and makeup.

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The Handmaids Tale - After

The Handmaid’s Diaries: After – Episode 2.07

September 18, 2019 Blake Blogs, Mary & Blake Blog, The Handmaid's Diaries 0 Comments

Let’s chat The Handmaid’s Tale episode 2.07 – “After”. Sometimes the pen is mightier than the sword, er, bomb.

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Sassenach Spotlight: Todd Salazar from Colorado

September 18, 2019 Blake Blogs, Mary & Blake Blog 0 Comments

Sassenach Spotlight is an Outlander Cast blog post highlighting Outlander fans worldwide. Up this month? Sassenach Spotlight: Todd Salazar.

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First Blood Handmaids Tale

The Handmaid’s Diaries: First Blood – Episode 2.06

September 17, 2019 Blake Blogs, Mary & Blake Blog, The Handmaid's Diaries 2 Comments

Let’s chat The Handmaid’s Tale episode 2.06 – “First Blood”.  Some People can’t be friends, some people shouldn’t be friends, and some people just get blown up.

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The Handmaid's Tale: Seeds

The Handmaid’s Diaries: Seeds – Episode 2.05

September 5, 2019 Blake Blogs, Mary & Blake Blog, The Handmaid's Diaries 0 Comments

Let’s chat The Handmaid’s Tale episode 2.05 – “Seeds.” An episode that doubles down on mental anguish, and finding the strength of a weed…

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