NObody expects the SPANISH INQUISITION!! Contest, Interview, etc.

ONE of my very favorite Monty Python sketches is The Spanish Inquisition:



But first, here’s a link to Niles’ full interview of yours truly. This was the basis of his article in the Doherty High School paper, (which I got some nice comments about that rightfully belong to him.) Be a friend and comment his blog, and read the interview--I go a little long sometimes, but there are some interesting questions and at least one embarrassing answer that has to do with Monty Python.

And here’s the contest:
What four items are among the chief weaponry of the Spanish Inquisition? (Not including nice red uniforms, the soft cushions, the comfy chair, and the rack.)
Email your answer to bmandabach @ msn dot com, and I’ll pick one person who answers correctly to receive a free book.
Peace, Love, & Vinyl,
M

And the winner is . . .

Anna!!




At first she was confused by my previous blog that showed my sharpie drawing, but Anna has won a copy of Or Not, and I couldn’t be more pleased. She was a loyal fan of the book when it first appeared, bit by bit, on my myspace blog. She also left lots of comments, which I love.

Thanks forever for all of your support, Anna!

By the way, the ink is as permanent as my arm and its epidermis, and the design is by J.R.R. Tolkien. Not so original on my part, but my love for the professor and his work has lasted over thirty years without diminishment. My daughter and I are reading LOTR for the third time, and are at the point where Frodo has just taken off the ring (at Gandalf's long distance urging, and against Sauron's long distance urging) on the seat of Ammon Hen.

Ink, Contest

Permanent or permanent marker?



and, what does it signify? If you can answer both questions, I'll enter you in a drawing for a free book. Send your answer in an email to bmandabach at msn dot com. There are clues in an earlier blog on my myspace, if you feel like doing some research.

(no comments that give away the symbol, please:)