Posted by on Jun 29, 2012 in Events | 0 comments

And We’re Off Again

And We’re Off Again
Pandora Promotions is on the road again. This weekend we will be at Derby City Comic Con in Louisville Kentucky, where we will be working the Comic Related table as well as setting up the Pandora Pagoda for the first time. That is right, we are selling comics as well as talking about them this week. So if...
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Posted by on Jun 28, 2012 in Musings | 3 comments

Prom Night for Ginny

Prom Night for Ginny
There is a fun little website called Proust that helps you build your own autobiography by asking interesting questions and letting you answer, add pictures and share with friends. I thought it would be a fun thing to take some of those questions and answer them with you here from time to time. Where was...
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Posted by on Jun 27, 2012 in Podcast | 3 comments

Episode #27 – Kilts and the Fluffer

Episode #27 – Kilts and the Fluffer
This week there’s a bit of parental discretion advised as Ginny Tonic and Charlie walk you through the week that was, sum up all the unexpected parties and visit a really outstanding bourbon bar. From there these two begin a discussion of kilts and end in a broader discussion of male sexuality....
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Posted by on Jun 26, 2012 in Books, Drinks | 1 comment

Around the World in a Glass

Around the World in a Glass
On today’s date in 1945, the United Nation’s Charter was signed by the 50 founding nations in a meeting in San Francisco. I learned this little fact while reading a book that I have enjoyed for inspiration and exploration of cocktails, The Daily Cocktail by Dalyn Miller and Larry Donovan. The...
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Posted by on Jun 25, 2012 in Events | 3 comments

Steampunk Weekend at the Kentucky Renaissance Fair

Steampunk Weekend at the Kentucky Renaissance Fair
The time machine we’ve been tinkering on for the past few years here at Pandora Heights had an absolutely beautiful test flight Saturday. Aloysius Fox and several members of local airships were successfully transported back in time to 14th century Scotland. In other words, it was Steampunk...
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Posted by on Jun 22, 2012 in Events | 0 comments

Pandora Society Update

Pandora Society Update
New From Across the Pandora World The big news this week is all about the third annual Midsummer Masquerade. Held July 21st at Loveland Castle this is your chance to experience a night of magic, dancing, and costumes in an actual castle. Juggling and fire-breathing, belly dancing and aerial performers,...
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Posted by on Jun 21, 2012 in Culture, Musings | 1 comment

What Was Your Favorite TV Show Growing Up?

What Was Your Favorite TV Show Growing Up?
There is a fun little website called Proust that helps you build your own autobiography by asking interesting questions and letting you answer, add pictures and share with friends. I thought it would be a fun thing to take some of those questions and answer them with you here from time to time. This is...
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Posted by on Jun 20, 2012 in Podcast | 1 comment

Episode #26 – Bikinis, Avatars and a Good Rum

Episode #26 – Bikinis, Avatars and a Good Rum
We’re back from Florida and back behind the microphone filling the airwaves with conversation, opinions and the occasional innuendo.  This week, Ginny Tonic shares her thoughts on buying a bikini and challenging yourself, she and Charlie chat about the first two episodes of the new Avatar animated...
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Posted by on Jun 19, 2012 in Geekery | 1 comment

The Legend of Korra: Worth the Wait

The Legend of Korra: Worth the Wait
  It feels like it’s been a long time since I’ve had an avatar in my life. This week on Episode 26, Charlie and I discussed the first two episodes of the new Avatar series, The Legend of Korra. We first talked about being excited for the new series way back in Episode 6 and I even wrote a...
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Posted by on Jun 18, 2012 in Drinks | 1 comment

Cruzan Rum

Cruzan Rum
  This week in the drinks segment of Episode 26 of The Charlie Tonic Hour, Charlie and I talk about the experience of drinking on the road and review a very nice rum that I picked up in Florida. Cruzan Rum has been made in St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands for seven generations. The Nelthropp...
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Posted by on Jun 15, 2012 in Events | 0 comments

The Pandoras go on Vacation!

The Pandoras go on Vacation!
The three partners of Pandora Promotions have traveled together a few times now but it’s always been to conventions or some other work related event. Today is the last day of our Florida vacation; the first time we have set off for no other reason than to relax and have some fun. I think at this point...
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Posted by on Jun 13, 2012 in Podcast | 0 comments

Episode #25 – Gone South

Episode #25 – Gone South
We may be in Florida on vacation this week, but we still have a brand new episode for you! This week we cover the recent Radiohead concert, dip into a mix of listener suggested road music, talk about Ginny’s quest to get healthy and sample a bit of home spun sangria. Join us pool side or over in the...
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Posted by on Jun 12, 2012 in Books, Culture | 2 comments

Changing What You Eat: Food Rules

Changing What You Eat: Food Rules
  I have a long history of tinkering with myself. I became a vegetarian and animal rights activist around the age of 11 and then around 16 I gave up trying to change the world and had a cheeseburger. Since then I’ve gone through periods of eating meat and not, eating organic and not, eating...
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Posted by on Jun 11, 2012 in Drinks | 0 comments

Build Your Own Sangria

Build Your Own Sangria
On Episode 25 of The Charlie Tonic Hour, I show Charlie how to make up a pitcher of sangria from ingredients that we had lying around the house. I choose sangria for this week’s drink segment because sangria is a perfect vacation drink. It is fun and fruity but you don’t need any fancy...
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Posted by on Jun 8, 2012 in Events | 0 comments

Pandora Society Update

Pandora Society Update
News from Across the Pandora-related World The Pandora Family is on vacation this week so we won’t be joining you in any hijinks for the next two weekends but we did want to leave you with some recommendations for fun things that we are missing. My highest recommendation for this weekend is the Rock...
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