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Merry Christmas, or Get Out The Wassail Bowl, Ye Rosy-Cheeked Wenches!
A Christmas Carol by George Wither So now is come our joyful feast, Let every man be jolly;Each room with ivy leaves is dressed, And every post with holly. Though some churls at our mirth repine, Round…
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On Christmas, Barbara Stanwyck and the Singular Life [by Michael O’Keefe]
For some A Christmas Carol, (Alistair Sim’s version please) is the definitive Christmas film. For others It’s A Wonderful Life holds the honor of best film to watch during the holidays. “Marry Christmas Bedford…
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Nothing a little tape can’t fix . . .
From Urawaza: Secret Everyday Tips and Tricks from Japan by Lisa Katayama — sdh
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Shakespeare Is For Everyone
The next time a student complains that Shakespeare is “too hard,” I’m going to show him this.
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You Kan’t Kompete With Kittens! (by Mitch Sisskind)
In the old days — that is, in ancient Greece — the male citizens of Athens used to gather each year in the amphitheater and, together, recite the Iliad from memory. Poetry was really…
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Michael O’Keefe, Guest Blogger December 19-25
This week we welcome actor, poet, and songwriter Michael O'Keefe as our guest blogger. As an actor, O'Keefe has garnered both Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations. He's appeared in the films Michael Clayton,…
