28 July, 2011
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If Beatrix Potter were still alive, she would be 145 years old today. And though she was a woman of few words, we’d like to give the birthday girl a chance to say a thing or two … “Thank goodness … Continue reading
25 July, 2011
by amelia
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Did you know that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s A Study in Scarlet–the work that introduced us to the intrigues of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson–was written in three weeks? That’s the story. Apparently, many wanted to know how Doyle managed … Continue reading
21 July, 2011
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Today is Ernest Hemingway’s birthday. Just so happens, it’s also National Junk Food Day. Win-win! So grab yourself a big ol’ slice of cake, and savor the words of the man himself … An intelligent man is sometimes forced to … Continue reading
19 July, 2011
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Today kicks off the 2011 Hemingway Days in Key West. The week will be full of gatherings the likes of a Marlin Tournament, short story competition, Hemingway look-alike contest, a most extraordinary running of the bulls, and more. It’s sure … Continue reading
3 August, 2010
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Phyllis Dorothy James, Baroness James of Holland Park {otherwise known as P.D. James}, was born August 3rd, 1920 in Oxford, England. In honor of her big day, a few words… “God gives every bird his worm, but He does not … Continue reading