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Literary Events

Posted on April 23, 2011 by literarylee

In my experience, a literary event or party surprises everyone who attends.  Who expects a meal where people read poems or sing songs to be anything great?  What amazes me, and what I enjoy watching, is how the guests at … Continue reading →

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A Good Time Was Had By All

Posted on February 19, 2011 by literarylee

Here’s a note we got from my wife’s cousin and her husband.  They conducted their first annual Burns Supper last weekend. Well, Gary and Anita, we did it. We had our Burns Supper this evening and it was fantastic. Everyone … Continue reading →

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My Cardinal (the bird) Moment

Posted on January 30, 2011 by literarylee

Since childhood I have marveled that male birds are so colorful and bright but the females are typically plain, even dull.  Take cardinals, for example.  While growing up (and even now), glimpses of that bright red bird thrilled me.  I … Continue reading →

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In the moment/ In the aftermath

Posted on January 24, 2011 by literarylee

One of the nicest things about a Literary Event (LE) is the aftermath.  I love the sense of satisfaction after completing a big project.  When you’ve got a group of people (humans have this tendency to do whatever they feel like … Continue reading →

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Burns Bash: Boffo!

Posted on January 24, 2011 by literarylee

How can it be that twelve people can so enjoy a meal celebrating the life and work of a Scottish poet who died 214 years ago?  So unexpected, but once again, we did.  Conversation was lively.  The food was delicious.    We … Continue reading →

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Turnips, Leeks, Lady Fingers (So Obvious!)

Posted on January 22, 2011 by literarylee

I can’t believe nobody said anything.  No one at the grocery who saw me buying three pounds of turnips and a couple pounds of leeks (there were a few other shoppers, plus a store employee nearby) said a word.  O.K., … Continue reading →

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Bill o’ Fare

Posted on January 21, 2011 by literarylee

On the one hand, you don’t need a menu/program at a Burns Supper with just a few friends in your home. On the other hand, why not?  Attendees will have a tangible memento of the evening (to jar the many … Continue reading →

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Immortal Memory 5: Conclusion

Posted on January 21, 2011 by literarylee

Let’s briefly visit two more poems. One is the last two verses of To a Louse.  In the poem, Burns is sitting in church behind a well-dressed young lady when all of a sudden he sees a single louse clambering … Continue reading →

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Immortal Memory 4: The Holy Fair

Posted on January 21, 2011 by literarylee

Only a few times a year, a parish in Scotland would hold a several day communion service.  Burns immortalizes such an event in The Holy Fair.  It’s too long to read the whole thing, but I’ll share a few verses … Continue reading →

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Address to a Haggis

Posted on January 20, 2011 by literarylee

Robert Burns (This poem is recited to the haggis after it has been brought to the head table of the Burns Supper in a noble procession including a piper, someone carrying the “groaning trencher” laden with the haggis, and others carrying bottles … Continue reading →

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