The home which Conan Doyle built in Surrey has been saved from development! Thanks to the banding together of fans and preservationists around the world. But there is still plenty to do. Please visit the Undershaw Preservation Trust’s site to find out how you can help – from the UK or abroad.
Kensington Antique Row « Design with Spine
Lovely post by Junematics, a favorite blogger. Kensington Antique Row « Design with Spine.
POEM: Insomnia
I cam across some of my poems from college. These were written for an actual poetry class, and this one was inspired by the chronic insomnia that I had (and still struggle with). Colors get muted As thought they were too bright For your mind to handle I has other things to do: Like cradle…
Tulpendiebe – Houdini at the Wintergarten, 1903
Tulpendiebe – Houdini at the Wintergarten, 1903. Ironically, April 6 is Houdini’s birthday…
Birthday of Charlotte Bronte
“I can live alone, if self-respect, and circumstances require me so to do. I need not sell my soul to buy bliss. I have an inward treasure born with me, which can keep me alive if all extraneous delights should be withheld, or offered only at a price I cannot afford to give.” ― Charlotte Brontë,…