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Delicious Savory Melon and Fig Salad
Fresh figs are available for such a short period of time, I always get them while I can. Pairing figs with melon and cheese is a wonderful idea. Healthy too!
candy47, on 09/21/2015
English Surnames
Robert was a common name among Englishmen of that period and since. But the name Robin is a nickname of somewhat salacious character, denoting a male organ. I know that he is legend and is not fact ,but I have been observing in these comments ...
frankbeswick, on 09/21/2015
English Surnames
He was well post Norman conquest but his name was still French and the three men combined are still a legend. Three men combined as one aren't a fact.
Veronica, on 09/21/2015
English Surnames
Robin Hood was post-Norman conquest by well over a hundred years. I pointed out that the story of Robin Hood is a Tudor legend, but the tale relied on older sources. These are three: the ballad tradition of Robin Hood, which in my opinion is ...
frankbeswick, on 09/21/2015
Does Internet "Slacktivism" Hurt or Help Real Activism?
Yeah, it takes two seconds to check a story on Snopes, yet so many people fall victim to fake feel-good stories and warnings instead. But it goes beyond that - even if a story or cause is real, just sharing it around Facebook doesn't (in my ...
sockii, on 09/21/2015
English Surnames
Frank ,
Robert was a Norman French name and not used by Anglo-Saxons until after the Conquest. I think Robin Hood is merely a legend. The French word for the verb to rob is voler. The word rob sounds more Saxon to me.
Veronica, on 09/21/2015
Mummenschanz - Musicians of Silence
I'm glad you both enjoyed watching the videos Angela and Mira.
candy47, on 09/21/2015
English Surnames
Oh, that:) Thank you, Frank, for the response.
Mira, on 09/21/2015
Mummenschanz - Musicians of Silence
I'm familiar with mimes, but have never heard of Mummenschanz. I love learning about new things. Thanks for the videos.
AngelaJohnson, on 09/21/2015
Top Scary Costumes for Halloween
Amazing article and i liked your selection of these scary costumes, pinning it to my halloween board
younghopes, on 09/21/2015
Balnamoon Skink ; Irish food
Yes indeed part of the holiday is trying new food .
Veronica, on 09/21/2015
Balnamoon Skink ; Irish food
I love to discover new foods. Like you, I try small local restaurants when I travel.
AngelaJohnson, on 09/21/2015
Does Internet "Slacktivism" Hurt or Help Real Activism?
People need to read before posting; it's so easy just to click a button. Many times I have received emails from friends or see posts on Facebook that didn't seem right. I used Snopes.com to see if they were true (most were not) and emailed or ...
AngelaJohnson, on 09/21/2015
Final Thoughts From the Doctor Who Episode "The Magician's Apprentice"
As we are still watching Season 8 of Dr. Who, this review sounds really interesting...thank you
Judy, on 09/21/2015
Rushbearing at Grasmere in the English Lake District
As an aside to this, Grasmere is famous for its Gingerbread. It is a large concern there and this is why it is traditional to the event.
Veronica, on 09/21/2015