Comment on A Shout-out for Columbus Day! by Random Acts of Writing
I don’t know about you, but this philosophy would be make successful an awful lot! : )
View ArticleComment on A Shout-out for Columbus Day! by Touch2Touch
Yeah, I think you’re right. And why not, hey???????
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Comment on A Shout-out for Columbus Day! by Rebekah
Words to live by, indeed! When you had Columbus Day, it was Thanksgiving here in Canada. I didn’t really celebrate it this year, with G. being away …only me and the cat here. Speaking of which; here’s...
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Comment on A Shout-out for Columbus Day! by Touch2Touch
Success by cat measurement! Could also say, for cats: When in doubt… nap!
View ArticleComment on He Wanted a Mountain, So — by Tales and Travels of the Tin Man
What a beautiful, and unknown to me, story! Thanks for sharing.
View ArticleComment on He Wanted a Mountain, So — by Touch2Touch
My pleasure to share the story. South Mountain concerts have given me an immense amount of pleasure over the past ten years —
View ArticleComment on He Wanted a Mountain, So — by Rebekah
What an amazing story, about the son wanting a mountain and she gave it to him! I’d never heard about any of this before, but I do recognize the name Coolidge. She sure must have had lots of energy!
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I thought it an odd coincidence that her name was Coolidge, because Calvin Coolidge, “Silent Cal”, the 30th president of the US, was a prominent citizen of Northampton, and we drive across the...
View ArticleComment on He Wanted a Mountain, So — by pauline
A mother’s love can move (and apparently buy) mountains. I’ve lived here most of my life and did not know this story. Thanks for opening my eyes to a bit more of the wonderful culture of this area!
View ArticleComment on He Wanted a Mountain, So — by Touch2Touch
I can’t remember now where I heard the story of the mountain, or from whom — but it’s a wonderful one. As the Italian proverb has it, Si non e vero, e ben trovato. Roughly translated, If it isn’t true,...
View ArticleComment on He Wanted a Mountain, So — by mybrightlife
Jollifications! What a splendid word. I have always associated chamber music with old England, which I guess is not far off, considering the historical background of your area, but still…steeped in...
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Comment on He Wanted a Mountain, So — by Karen@PasGrand-Chose
Wow, what a legacy – including Tanglewood! She seems to be one of those rare, amazing people who create more in a lifetime than most of us could ever dream of. (I was going to say ‘achieve’, but people...
View ArticleComment on He Wanted a Mountain, So — by Touch2Touch
Interesting — I didn’t think of New England quite that way, but when you suggest it, I realize — you’re right! Did you ever read Washington Irving’s story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow? With Hallowe’en...
View ArticleComment on He Wanted a Mountain, So — by Touch2Touch
First things first, reply to PS — just this minute back from MD who has cleared Hub for return to normal activities, including treadmill and weights. Hurrah! Yes, even if she weren’t so tall, Elizabeth...
View ArticleComment on He Wanted a Mountain, So — by Karen@PasGrand-Chose
Wonderful news – I’m so glad to hear it!
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Comment on He Wanted a Mountain, So — by 2e0mca
Some very special names there Judith and a fascinating tale of how the concerts were set up
View ArticleComment on He Wanted a Mountain, So — by Touch2Touch
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Martin. It’s a special place, and she was clearly a very special woman.
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Comment on He Wanted a Mountain, So — by 2e0mca
She was – I’ve read about her before May I recommend one of my favourite female violinists to you… Iona Brown… you can hear her in action here – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPbuNXbJUwA (but not as...
View ArticleComment on He Wanted a Mountain, So — by Touch2Touch
This is the realm of extraordinary coincidences — When your email arrived, I was just reading an old small (1941) book by Rumer Godden set in London in which one of the main characters is named Lark —...
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