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Comment on Paris Was Janet Flanner by Sharon Butsch Freeland

Sharon Butsch Freeland — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 04:59:26 +0000

The newspaper quote in the first paragraph, regarding the social position of Janet Flanner’s father, could not possibly have been printed during his lifetime. Her father, Francis W. Flanner, committed suicide in 1912. The Riviera Club was not built until 1933, and Mrs. Gates’ Dancing School was not in operation until the 1950s.

Comment on Handsome Monty by Sarah (@sarahbrown587)

Sarah (@sarahbrown587) — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 06:47:38 +0000

Really heart touching biography i think this post is inspirational!!!!I was not that he burried in Quaker cemetery in Brooklyn

Comment on “Ravish my affection” – A Visit with Author Jesse Blackadder by Linda Root

Linda Root — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:37:47 +0000

XLIX is indeed an intriguing poem. In my book The LAST KNIGHT, …Mary Maitland does not appear as a character but her sister Isobelle (Elisabeth does), as she peeks over the hedgerow watching her sister relaxing with the woman she loves. Inmy, book the lover is probably Bothwell’s sister who thereafter married the queen’s brother Lord John and who the English diplomat Tom Randolph implied had a scandalous liaison hidden away. I, too, attempted to research the Lauder marriage and found nothing. My research indicates that publication of XLIX,as part of the Maitland Quarto, which consists mostly of her father Sir Richard Maitland poetry, was anonymous but is generally considered to be Mary’s. Its inclusion was probably eased by the fact that she was her father’s archivist, and it was he who was the Keeper of the Great Seal.

Comment on “Ravish my affection” – A Visit with Author Jesse Blackadder by Jesse Blackadder

Jesse Blackadder — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:39:06 +0000

Reblogged this on Blackadder Blogs and commented: Here's my latest offering in the Bywater Books blog tour.

Comment on “The Bachelors” of East 17th Street by IRVING PLACE | | Forgotten New YorkForgotten New York

IRVING PLACE | | Forgotten New YorkForgotten New York — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 04:23:13 +0000

[...] in 1892, the building was occupied by actress Elsie DeWolfe, who became a prominent interior decorator, and her partner, literary agent Elisabeth Marbury, who [...]

Comment on Elizabeth Bishop in Key West by theinkbrain

theinkbrain — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:17:31 +0000

I never understood why she was so adamant about not allowing her poetry to be included in any anthology of women poets. Of course everyone hates anthologies, but yet….
I have her compilation of letters…. nary a love-letter in it.

Comment on “America the Beautiful” by theinkbrain

theinkbrain — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:02:40 +0000

I love Katherine Lee Bates, and in particular her story “Hamlet and Polonius,” about her beloved Collie, given to her (well almost forced on her) while she was still in mourning for his predecessor.
The story is written with such warmth and humour and insight, and such intimate love for this dog (yes, Hamlet was a dog!) as well as a unique appreciation for Shakespeare, that I found it quite unforgettable.
Besides, I am one of the few people who likes Polonius (not KLB’s parrot though he is nice too) and doesn’t think he was a fuddy-duddy.
Before I retired, I used to see Pike’s Peak from my office window every single day. KLB is my hero, and I wish that “America the Beautiful” was our national anthem. It always chokes me up to hear it.
I thoroughly enjoy your blog and posts.
Dia.

Comment on Let’s Talk about Sex by theinkbrain

theinkbrain — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:24:04 +0000

Yup – Category six – that’s me.
Great post as always.

Comment on The Shocking Mary MacLane by theinkbrain

theinkbrain — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 21:24:44 +0000

Still a little dizzy from reading all these wonderful posts.
Brilliant blog, and lovely, clear writing.

Comment on The Historic Castro District by SF Harry

SF Harry — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 22:38:22 +0000

Hi, there is a point of interest that the walking tours of the Castro overlook which may be of interest to your participants. It is Ruby’s Clay Studio on Noe St. between 18th and 19th. It has a 40 year history in the Castro and is open to the public. It is a non-profit comprised of around 100 artists that make glaze and fire their work on the premises. On any given day you can walk in and see potters throwing pieces on a wheel or hand building sculptures. The people inside are always welcoming and are happy to let you look around and there is almost always a show in the gallery. I hope you will include us on your tour. We would like more people to know of our long history here.