Tag Archives: Shakespeare

So, Who Exactly was William Shakespeare’s Only Son?

Posted on March 29, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Hamnet Shakespeare (baptised Feb. 2, 1585 – buried Aug. 11, 1596) Awkward, isn’t it? We don’t know exactly when Hamnet was born or when exactly Hamnet died, as the only parish records show his baptism and burial. But, I wondered … Continue reading →

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I Now Have a New Appreciation of Shakespeare

Posted on March 29, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Hamnet (2025) It’s been a long while since a film has cut me to the quick. In my teens, I watched “Romeo and Juliet” from the point-of-view of young love. Even “All Is True” a few years back helped me … Continue reading →

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Just a Reminder: the Morning After the Night Before

Posted on November 6, 2024 by cdsmiller17

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It’s Time to Take Some Advice from the Bard

Posted on September 9, 2024 by cdsmiller17

After All, “Brevity is the Soul of Wit.” EOM

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On This Day in History, a Disaster Happened in London

Posted on June 29, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Globe Theatre Burns Down (June 29, 1613) We know from subsequent history that after this event happened, William Shakespeare retired to Stratford to live his life in quiet solitude until he died suddenly three years later. So, this event … Continue reading →

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“Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow”

Posted on October 17, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Macbeth’s Soliloquy (Act 5, Scene 5) On PBS, Sunday night, this soliloquy was recited by an actor in a rundown building. I memorized this one in my teens when we were studying Macbeth in high school. I recited it along … Continue reading →

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One Scene Took Me Back to My High School Years

Posted on September 22, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Firefly Lane (2021 – 2023) We have been watching this Netflix series for the past week or so. We are almost done our marathon viewing. As an emotional roller-coaster, it has been a hard slog, for me personally. But it … Continue reading →

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And Speaking of the Winning Side Writing History…

Posted on August 6, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Richard III (October 2, 1452 – August 22, 1485) Richard III was the last of the Plantagenet dynasty (to die nasty) and his death ended the English Middle Ages (or so we are led to believe). I have a personal … Continue reading →

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Honestly, You Cannot Make This Stuff Up, Again

Posted on May 28, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Death of Macbeth (August 15, 1057) I was skeptical of finding any information about the Scottish King that was the basis of Shakespeare’s play. So, you can imagine my surprise that I found out when and where Macbeth was killed. … Continue reading →

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Hoist with His Own Petard (Hamlet: Act 3, Scene 4)

Posted on April 22, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Russia Bombs Belgorod, Russia (April 20, 2023) That Shakespearian quote is usually never understood by modern audiences. But what happened in Belgorod, Russia is a perfect example of it. Hoist on your own petard is an expression that means to be … Continue reading →

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