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Posted by jib, on September 19th, 2010% 
My Favorite MacGuffin or Diamonds Are a Mystery Writer’s Best Friend Farewell, My Lovely
by Doug Krentzlin
MacGuffin (məˈɡʌfɪn) — Term coined by Alfred Hitchcock for the item in a mystery or thriller that the characters, especially the bad guys, are determined to obtain. Some of the most popular “MacGuffins” in mystery fiction are diamonds or rare gems, mainly because they are so valuable and their size make them easy to smuggle or conceal.
In Raymond Chandler’s mystery novel Farewell, My Lovely, the “MacGuffin” is a particularly expensive necklace of Fei Tsui jade. As effete gigolo Lindsey . . . → Read More: My Favorite MacGuffin: Farewell, My Lovely
Posted by jib, on August 21st, 2010% 
My Favorite MacGuffin or Diamonds Are a Mystery Writer’s Best Friend The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
by Doug Krentzlin
MacGuffin (məˈɡʌfɪn) — Term coined by Alfred Hitchcock for the item in a mystery or thriller that the characters, especially the bad guys, are determined to obtain. Some of the most popular “MacGuffins” in mystery fiction are diamonds or rare gems, mainly because they are so valuable and their size make them easy to smuggle or conceal.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
The blue carbuncle, the title object of this . . . → Read More: My Favorite MacGuffin: The Blue Carbuncle
Posted by jib, on August 8th, 2010% 
My Favorite MacGuffin or Diamonds Are a Mystery Writer’s Best Friend The Maltese Falcon
by Doug Krentzlin
MacGuffin (məˈɡʌfɪn) — Term coined by Alfred Hitchcock for the item in a mystery or thriller that the characters, especially the bad guys, are determined to obtain. Some of the most popular “MacGuffins” in mystery fiction are diamonds or rare gems, mainly because they are so valuable and their size make them easy to smuggle or conceal.
Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon
Without a doubt, the single most famous MacGuffin in the history of mystery fiction . . . → Read More: My Favorite MacGuffin: The Maltese Falcon
Posted by jib, on June 14th, 2010% 
Burly Damascus Hunting Knife is Balanced and Beautiful !
Radharc Knives
Designed by Michael H. Mara
Posted by jib, on June 12th, 2010% 
For me the best metaphor is sharing tea. Both the western mind and the eastern mind understand the notion of sitting down and sharing a cup of tea. So we have poured the tea and have begun the conversation.
In what way can I truly serve you ? In what way can this blog be truly useful ?
Posted by jib, on May 4th, 2010% 
Beautiful Belt buckles, jewelry and knives. Could you ask for more ?
Montana Silversmiths
Posted by jib, on May 4th, 2010% 
Chris Nelson is a studio jewelry artist and goldsmith who lives in southwest Colorado.
Chris Nelson Gold
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