Tag Archives: Shakespeare

WHAT IS A WHIRLIGIG?

Posted on April 28, 2017 by elainedanforth

What is a whirligig? Is it invisible? Is it a curlicue? Is small? Is it big? Is it something static twirling or moving fast as orange pumpkins hurling to splatter on a tall ship’s rig? Is it a tiny little … Continue reading →

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SIX MINUTE POEM

Posted on May 31, 2014 by elainedanforth

I’ll give myself minutes– six– to write some lines and try thereby to fix something that cannot be fixed. A loss so large I’m at a loss where to begin to grieve. . . tears come but mostly go. . … Continue reading →

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HAMLET– ONE HECK OF A PLAY

Posted on June 26, 2013 by elainedanforth

“Good-night, sweet prince;/ And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest” ~Hamlet Act V, Scene ii (One heck of a line). Spoken by Horatio, who was one heck of a friend. Written by Shakespeare, who was one heck of … Continue reading →

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TO CHEW OR NOT TO CHEW

Posted on March 26, 2013 by elainedanforth

To chew or not to chew– That’s the decision. . . The reasons both for and against are surely legion. . . Some have universal relevance, others are unique to you, as you sit before your food with the chance … Continue reading →

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