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Jane Austen is well known for her six novels (and a few unfinished ones), but here is one of her poems. It is titled “When Stretch’d on One’s Bed” and really showcases her wit in such a concise set of words. https://youtu.be/2O8AOfvOs8k Here it is: When stretch'd on one's bed  With a fierce-throbbing head,  Which precludes alike thought or repose,  How little one cares  For the grandest affairs  That may busy the world as it goes! How little one feels  For the waltzes and reels  Of our Dance-loving friends at a Ball!  How slight one's concern  To conjecture or learn  What their flounces or hearts may befall. How little one minds  If a company dines  On the best that the Season affords!  How short is one's muse  O'er the Sauces and Stews,  Or the Guests, be they Beggars or Lords. How little the Bells,  Ring they Peels, toll they Knells,  Can attract our attention or Ears!  The Bride may be ma...

Apropos of pandemics, today a post is about a Viennese song that has quite the history to it. It was written by Marx Augustin  in 1679. He was a popular singer, bagpiper, humorist, and all around entertainer during the time of the plague.  The legend states that he enjoyed his drinking. He blacked out in the street and was found by a body collector and mistaken for dead. He, along with his bagpipes, were tossed in a mass plague grave. Upon waking up, he had some trouble getting out and decided to play some tunes, because that brought him joy. He came up with this tune. The townspeople heard him and helped him escape. Ultimately, despite being amongst the plague-ridden corpses, he remained healthy. He remains a symbol of hope to the Viennese to this day. Other songs that you have likely encountered are derived from this song, such as “Did You Ever See a Lassie” and “Hail to the Bus Driver”.  Here is a traditional version of the song: Also, during this COVID-19 ...

Trying to provide you some content during the quarantine. These are two examples of Italian poetry, a modern and a classic. Hope you enjoy. The authors and titles are at the YouTube link. https://youtu.be/zo6LaXJGNoQ Remember to stay safe, be well, and support local business during these times.

Good afternoon, everyone!  I hope everyone is staying healthy, safe, and sane.  Today is World Poetry Day and I figured I would share some Chinese Poetry with you.  These are pretty trying times for people all over the world, so we should band together as the human family and appreciate all the art the world has to offer.  Hope you enjoy! And remember our small businesses as well during these times and support them to the extent you can while self-quarantining or social distancing. Be well!!! Wolrd Poetry Day 2020