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10 things you don’t know about the British Museum
Today marks the 225th anniversary of the British Museum. It opened on January 15th, 1759. If I had a bucket …Continue reading →
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Sunday Rant Let’s talk about the social contract
“The act of association comprises a mutual undertaking between the public and the individuals, and that each individual, in …Continue reading →
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Ten Life Lessons from Shakespeare
We all know Shakespeare often stole borrowed ideas from older works, so when I saw Richard Glover’s Ten things I …Continue reading →
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How long will it take you to read your entire TBR library?
Here are your TBR Time Results! Reading all 107 books will take: 5 years and 4 months You will finish …Continue reading →
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Shelving Shakespeare
Not all books about Shakespeare are created equal. The motifs and subject matter vary to such a degree that would tax the very soul even the more seasoned librarian. We are familiar with the books that...
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In the age of digital interaction, what counts as friendship?
While talking to my assistant yesterday I mentioned my love of podcasts. Without thinking I said, “I have two friends who host a thought provoking podcast on Sunday afternoons”. As soon as the words...
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Celebrating 5 who make every week, Shakespeare Week
As we get closer to the end of our celebration of Shakespeare Week, I thought now would be a good time to give a shout out to those who celebrate him everyday. I am bound to miss some good folks who...
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Last minute ideas for celebrating Shakespeare Day
Today marks the 400 anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, but instead of mourning his passing, we are celebrating his life. If you are lucky enough to live in England then you have many Shakespeare...
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Shakespeare on pain
One of the most ridicules aspects of aging is how easily one can become injured doing little more than breathing. Was there never a story of more woe than of Juliet and her Romeo? Yes, yes there is;...
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Collaboration I don’t think that words means what you think it means
O for a Muse of fire, that would ascend. The brightest heaven of invention, A kingdom for a stage, princes to act. And monarchs to behold the swelling scene! Back in early October there was a bit of a...
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