Tag Archives: Shakespeare

SNOW

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Touch2Touch

Yes, snow. Stark and simple word for the white wilderness that circumscribes our lives here in the Northeast US. I can’t find adequate words to do justice to it. Maybe photos can convey some of our winter: Our patio at the beginning of December … Continue reading →

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TODAY’S PORTRAIT: HERE’S JOHNNY!

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Touch2Touch

Not only because I think he resembles an impudent rascally adorable little boy — but because that’s actually his name! I can hear you thinking, What is she talking about? That’s a pansy! Well, yes and no. Johnny Jump-ups are … Continue reading →

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Knitting up that Sleeve!

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Touch2Touch

Sleep that knits up the ravell’d sleave of care — You may be thinking that Shakespeare had a bit of a spelling problem.  Actually, though, he didn’t. Spelling hadn’t been codified yet in Elizabethan times, and so people pretty much … Continue reading →

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Sweet-scented Wisdom

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Touch2Touch

The only wisdom for one haunted with the scent of unseen roses is work. C.S. Lewis       “Now is the winter of our discontent Made glorious summer…” by work. And exercise. (Possibly Shakespeare wouldn’t think in terms of … Continue reading →

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