The Lady of Shalott
The Lady of Shalott poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson was the inspiration for the painting of the same name by John William Waterhouse here ⇒. The poem was loosely based upon the tragic Arthurian legend of Elaine of Astolat ⇒. There is an 1833 version and an 1842 version of the poem. This is the latter.
The poem includes the phrase “The mirror crack’d from side to side” which was used for the title of a Miss Marple murder mystery by Agatha Christie.
Twas the Night before Christmas
“Twas the Night before Christmas” or “A Visit from St Nicholas”. The complete poem by Clement Clarke Moore first published in 1823 and the first time that St Nicholas was associated with a sleigh and reindeers. It is a real joy to read.
A Christmas Story – Oops
Twas the day before the night before Christmas and all through the city twas well. Then it got silly.
Said Alice, at Wisley
The Alice in Wonderland event ends 31st Aug 2015, but in the meantime click on twice to expand, said Alice ~
If you look where Alice looks, then you’ll see what Alice sees. Cats with a cheesy grins, found nesting up in trees.
Said Alice, to a rabbit who was late.
And here’s a snail that’s made of flowers, and a mushroom for my plate,
A pillar with a hookah.
Off with his head
And a Red Queen in a spate,
. . . and his
Then strange tea with the Mad Hatter,
Wouldn’t that be great ?.
Said Alice, who burst into song ~
Paused for the Holidays
Due to unexpected technical difficulties and the after effects of abduction by Yuletide aliens, we will be temporarily off-line. I hope you all enjoy your holidays. 😀
Images temporarily abducted from the interweb.
The Great Dance
With a little music at the end, for the dance. 🙂
Once again, hats off to the builders, makers, artists and musicians. There is also Hall Place Gardens, Hall Place Interiors and nearby Danson House.
The Yacht
Freed from Time – Stories – Inspirations – The Yacht
… and a little music for those who enjoy an occasional lazy day on a sea kindly yacht.
This poor old computer has been taking a hammering of late. So, its taking a break and having a party. Please feel free to Drop by and say hallo.
Freed From Time 