![]() A brilliantĭevised a military maneuver against Robert E. Him commander of the Union armies in 1864. Number of important successes in eastern Tennessee. Whenīroke out, he answered President Lincoln's call to Heįrom the army after being censured for intoxication. Later distinguished himself at Monterrey, Mexico. GRANT, born in Point Pleasant, Ohio (1822). It's the birthday of the 18th president of the United ![]() Lantz's wife Grace was one of those who supplied Woody Woodyįirst appearance, uttering his machine-gun laugh, in Knock It's the birthday of animator WALTER LANTZ, the creator HeĢ0 books of verse, four novels, an autobiography, and a It's the birthday of Irish poet, critic andĬ(ecil) DAY LEWIS, born in Ballintogher, Ireland (1904). This success, he went on to write Fences, for which he won Opened at the Court Theater on Broadway and ran for 275 His first major play,īlack Bottom, was inspired by the great blues singer Bessie ![]() He dropped out of highĪ lot of time in the public library where he read works by It's the birthday of American playwright AUGUST WILSON, They were there to protest the Communist Party'sĮditorial which accused a " small handful of Warnings of violent suppression and MARCHED ON BEIJING'S On this day in 1989, students from more than 40 Poem: Sonnet 75, by William Shakespeare (1564-1616). You will receive the (rare) newsletters with information related to the site, development, books etc.Sonnet 75: So are you to my thoughts as food to lifeīy William Shakespeare Broadcast Date: THURSDAY: April 27, 2000 The quickest way to be informed of new articles and new videos is to follow me on Twitter.Īlternatively, go to the “Subscribe Free” page (top menu bar, last link from the right) and complete very short form. Soon after, the poet sees the negative side of the situation in that he alternates starving with feasting on that same allegorical food. This is the opening of the sonnet, a sprightly allegorical tribute to the young friend who stirs the poet’s emotions. But this is the extreme extent of any “sales” effort, call or solicitation. And if you wish I will even sign the book. After all Shakespeare wrote them, I simply extracted, structured and compiled them so as to make Shakespeare both useful in your life endeavors and very “user friendly” as they say. The quote in this post and more than ten thousand others will lead you to find the words that perfectly strengthen your argument(s). Of course, if you acquire the book “Your Daily Shakespeare” (click on “The book” in the menu), you will not only enjoy it but you will find it very useful. To receive an (almost) daily copy of the latest blog and Shakespearean verbal ‘weapon’ subscribe for free to this site (click on the top-right link on the menu).Īnd I promise, no sales calls, trade leads, venomous schemes, hidden plots, Machiavellian conspiracies, commercial ploys, psychological tricks, leads exchanges, barter proposals, suggestions or offers of any kind imaginable (and unimaginable). The droghte of March hath perced to the roote.” “Whan that Aprill, with his shoures soote (“sweet showers”) ![]() For literature buffs the first English poet to come out with the sweet-season idea was Chaucer, It is true that the Sonnet as well as many others were directed to a young man, but the spirit transcends gender limitations. Excellent line for a card or a romantic declaration. Or as sweet-seasoned showers are to the ground” (SON 75) “So are you to my thoughts as food to life,
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