Apr 23 2023
There was a star danced, and under that was I born.-William Shakespeare William Shakespeare is one of the most famous playwrights in history, known for his iconic works such as Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet. However, there are many lesser-known facts about his life that are just as fascinating. From his lost play to his …
Apr 16 2023
Bobby Vinton is a legendary singer and songwriter whose music has touched the hearts of millions of fans around the world. With hits like “Blue Velvet” and “Mr. Lonely,” Vinton’s music has become a staple of popular culture. In this tribute, we’ll take a closer look at the life and career of this iconic artist. …
Mar 08 2023
Happy Women’s Day! A legend in his own time, Joseph Campbell (1904-1987) was mythology and comparative religions professor at Sarah Lawrence College when it was an all female school for privileged young women. The handsome, charismatic Campbell had his students swooning in the aisles until he finally married one. “A guy chases a girl until she …
Jan 07 2023
American author, filmmaker, folklorist, and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston was born on January 7, 1891 in Notasulga, Alabama. In 1894, Hurston moved with her family to Eatonville, Florida, which became the setting of many of her stories. In fact, the citizens of Eatonville still celebrate the writer at the “Zora! Festival“. Hurston wrote over 50 short …
Jan 05 2023
Novelist Umberto Eco was born on this day January 5, 1932 in Alessandria, Italy and died on February 19, 2016 in Milan, Italy. His most well-known books include The Name of the Rose and Foucault’s Pendulum. “Until then I had thought each book spoke of the things, human or divine, that lie outside books. Now I realized …
Jan 04 2023
Celebrated novelist, playwright, critic, translator, screenwriter, stage director, and painter Gao Xingjian was born on this day January 4, 1940 in Ganzhou, China. Xingjian moved to France in 1987, and was granted French citizenship in 1997. In 2000 Gao Xingjian received the Nobel Prize in Literature “for an oeuvre of universal validity, bitter insights and linguistic …
Jan 02 2023
Today is the birthday of American poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, born January 2, 1952 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Here is his poem “[Today, running along the river],” from Winter Poems Along the Rio Grande. [Today, running along the river] 2. Today, running along the river, dead leaves cling to cathedral cottonwood branches, snap in …
Dec 22 2022
Whether your preference is for alcohol or just a warming liquid, you’ll find something in the selections below to lift your holiday spirits. Wassail The basic Wassail hails from Britain where it has been a seasonal favorite for centuries. It’s a delightful mixture that comes in a variety of styles. Ingredients:1 gallon apple cider1 orange1 …
Nov 25 2022
Today’s artist spotlight is on the American Modern artist, Charley Harper. He was born on the family farm in Frenchton, West Virginia, on August 4, 1922. Growing up, he not only had the farm to explore, but also the Appalachian hills, where he spent time wandering the land and observing the wildlife. This upbringing suited …
Oct 23 2022
It’s not easy to create a horror movie that doesn’t rely solely on sudden loud noises or gore to shock viewers, which is perhaps why so few films in the horror genre rise above mediocre. A movie like Carrie has some wonderful scenes, but the overall mood is ruined by shifts in tone as if it can’t …
