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A Shropshire Lad

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 Back with a poem by English poet A E Houseman. This poem was a part of a cycle of 63 poems. All of them have an air of pessimism about them which is interesting in itself. See if you can hear it as l read the poem. Let me know if you like poetry.

Swagger - A taste of the regency gentleman

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On Friday l went to The Johnson Collection.  This is a private museum. It was an interesting collection all about regency gentlemen, like a taste of the Bridgerton world. Mr Johnson was an avid collector of items large and small from the 1700/18000 time period.  Every  day items that we were free to look at closely. This is an exhibition of a world of money and leisure.  While concentrating mainly on English items he also bought items from India and Venice from the same time period.  Lots of silver                                                           And china; lots of china.  This was like no other museum I've ever been to.  The Johnson Collection also has lectures and events. They are open from Wednesday to Sunday.  If you're interested have a look at their website.  johstoncollection.org

The Hallowed Man

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Have any of you read the latest Robert Galbraith book? I love these books and think J.K Rowling is such a great writer.   I haven't finished it yet but it is already 5 stars from me. Let's start a conversation.

I'm back and talking about chamber music

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I received something in the mail while l was sick that lifted my spirits.  Let me know if you like classical and/or chamber music. Let's start a conversation.

No post tomorrow

 I'm not well. Have spent the past 3 days in bed. Didn't go to the show on Saturday:(. Hopefully will be back on Friday. 

The Secret Book Society - A Novel and more

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I've actually read a book that wasn't crime fiction. I say read but mean listened to. This was an audiobook which, as l have said before, is normally how l read books these days.  Let me know if you have heard of either author and l would be interested to know if you have read either book. Let's start a conversation.

September

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At the start of each month l am going to let you know what's coming cup in Melbourne. This is the post for September. Hopefully there's something there for you. There's a lot to choose from. September is a busy month here in Melbourne. Websites: marinergroup.com.au mso.com.au aco.com.au australianballet.com.au artscentremelbourne.com.au mordialloctheatre.com.au frankstontheatregroup.org.au theround.com.au bunjilplace.com.au malverntheatre.com.au htc.org.au essendontheatrecompany.com.au