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Women and Children First? Titanic and the Suffragettes

MEN EXPLAIN MARRIAGE TO WOMEN Woman: “What is marriage?” Man: “Marriage is a system where you work to support me so that I can stay home and raise the kids.” “When I get tired of you, I ...

john thames, on 03/10/2014

Did South Boston Ban the Shamrock for St Patrick's Day?

Oh! That provides greater insight from someone who knows the area. Thank you very much for this! So banning the shamrock wasn't quite so out of left field as it might appear to a casual reader. And yes, I'd love to see you here more ...

JoHarrington, on 03/10/2014

Did South Boston Ban the Shamrock for St Patrick's Day?

Malcom X called Boston the most racist city in America. Former Mayor and Southie resident Ray Flynn made his political bones by throwing things at buses that held small black children. Today the ...

Nelda Hoxie, on 03/10/2014

Vintage Scenes of Ireland

Thanks Frank. I really do hope to get to Ireland some day.

ologsinquito, on 03/10/2014

Vintage Scenes of Ireland

There is lots of lovely soil in Ireland,that's why it is so green, but on the plain in the north of County Sligo, especially near the coast, it is quite thin and the winds make growing hard. Some of this land is covered in bog, which does not ...

frankbeswick, on 03/10/2014

Westminster Abbey

Yes I'm working on that.

Telesto, on 03/10/2014

Are You A Flower Gardener?

I've gotten really into native plant gardening lately, because I want my gardening to have as positive an impact on the local ecosystems as possible, supporting native birds and other wildlife. Some of the flowers you highlight here are great ...

cazort, on 03/10/2014

Westminster Abbey

I was going to say that you seem to have the style for a guide book writer. There is always scope for good walking guidebooks. I agree that photography is not always a writer's strong point. It is not mine. Have you thought of teaming up with ...

frankbeswick, on 03/10/2014

Westminster Abbey

Thank you! My plan is to do lots of London walks and write books about them, and this is my starting point. I just need to improve my photography (am trying) because there are so many things to photograph that aren't regularly seen.

Telesto, on 03/10/2014

Westminster Abbey

Hi again Kathleen. I actually think the entry fee is a bit steep, but I suppose they have huge overheads. Try St Margaret's, it really is lovely, and very peaceful. Then do the Abbey.

Telesto, on 03/10/2014

Westminster Cathedral

Thank you Kathleen! I know what you mean about spending too much time in the bookshop. Actually, any bookshop for me... :-)

Telesto, on 03/10/2014

ASL Gifts for Deaf Toddlers & Children of Deaf Adults

Thank you very much! And yes, I agree. These would be great additions to any nursery where ASL is the mother tongue. :)

JoHarrington, on 03/10/2014

ASL Gifts for Deaf Toddlers & Children of Deaf Adults

These look like such great resources for children to learn ALS. I'm pinning this somewhere.

ologsinquito, on 03/10/2014

Did South Boston Ban the Shamrock for St Patrick's Day?

LOL That's the honest answer for sure. :)

JoHarrington, on 03/10/2014

Vintage Scenes of Ireland

Is the soil thin in Ireland? I don't know anything about the soil there.

ologsinquito, on 03/10/2014