(1517). So called because of the riots made on that day by the London apprentices, who fell on the French residents. The ringleaders, with fifteen others, were hanged; and four hundred…
by EmilyDickinsonSummer ShowerThe Sea of SunsetPsalm of the Day Psalm of the Day A something in a summer's day,
As slow her flambeaux burn away,
Which solemnizes me. A something in a…
Celebrating the life and work of David Hamilton Jackson by Liz Olson Held as a public holiday in the U.S. Virgin Islands annually on 1 November, Liberty Day commemorates David…
Turn off your TV, pick up a good book In a 1994 study, only 21% of the adult U.S. population had basic reading and writing skills. Now that you've gorged your sweet tooth with Halloween treats…
After the Dazzle of DayAfter the dazzle of day is gone,
Only the dark, dark night shows to my eyes the stars;
After the clangor of organ majestic, or chorus, or perfect band,
Silent, athwart…
The Day of Battle"Far I hear the bugle blow
To call me where I would not go,
And the guns begin the song,
'Soldier, fly or stay for long.'""Comrade, if to turn and fly
Made a soldier never…
by EmilyDickinsonThe RobinThe BluebirdThe Butterfly's Day The Butterfly's Day From cocoon forth a butterfly
As lady from her door
Emerged — a summer afternoon —
Repairing everywhere,…
