Brian Sewell – The Last of the Medici

This is a really great show from the great Brian Sewell. I highly recommend anything by Sewell, as the man is highly articulate, highly educated, and has a very great taste in art and architecture.

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Happy Birthday, Jane Austen!

On this day in 1775, one of the greatest novelists in the English language, Jane Austen, was born. In celebration of the great lady’s birthday, here are some excerpts from her novels: From Sense & Sensibility: “They gave themselves up wholly to their sorrow, seeking increase of wretchedness in every reflection that could afford it, and resolved against… Read on

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Another Good Shakespeare Quote

Troilus and Cressida “The common curse of mankind, – folly and ignorance”. – (Act II, Scene III).

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A Meeting with Philippe Jaroussky

Last night at the Barbican Centre, my husband and I were entranced by the mesmerising beauty of Philippe Jaroussky’s voice and the talented ensemble of Concerto Koln (Cologne). What a great night for Baroque music it was! With an impressive opening with “The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” by Handel, the evening went from strength to strength.… Read on

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Good Quote on Femininity

I used to look as frumpy as possible because it was inconceivable you could be attractive as well as smart. No one is more feminist than me, but you don’t have to look like you don’t care. You can be smart, bright and attractive to others – and to yourself.” – Catherine Zeta-Jones

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