Heres a virtual movie of Clarence Michael James Stanislaus Dennis, better known as CJ Dennis, (7 September 1876 - 22 June 1938) an Australian poet famous for his humorous poems, especially "The Sentimental Bloke", published in the early 20th century reading his lighthearted poem "The Play" which takes a uniquely Australian perpective on "Romeo and Juliet". CJ Dennis was born in Auburn, South Australia. His father owned a hotel in Laura, and his mother suffered ill health, so Clarrie (as he ...
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Laughing Through Breastfeeding!
Day coming May 10. This book is filled with jokes, poems, literary associations, and color illustrations that create a feeling of joy and festivity so badly needed by postpartum mothers. The book provides new mothers with a humorous, easy-to-use, hands-on advice and step-by-step instructions on how to initiate, sustain, and actually succeed in breastfeeding as well as on how to feel better overall, especially postpartum -- perhaps the most joyful yet tearful time in a woman's life. ...
A Mother's Day Poem
A Mother's Day Poem, beatnik style.
Yvonne ("Judy") Delor Burns
it deep enough into someones psyche to make the intended impact. Yet, she said it anyway. I get a kick out of knowing that there are no locks on the doors of my mother's home (except the bathroom!) My mother welcomed almost anyone into her life and home. When people met my mother, they quickly sensed her intelligence, humor, and kindness. It was fun to hang-out with her, no subject was taboo; you felt safe; all was forgiven (eventually!) She loved to dance, laugh, read, cook, garden, and ...
C J Dennis "The Play" Poem animation Australian
Heres a virtual movie of Clarence Michael James Stanislaus Dennis, better known as CJ Dennis, (7 September 1876 - 22 June 1938) an Australian poet famous for his humorous poems, especially "The Sentimental Bloke", published in the early 20th century reading his lighthearted poem "The Play" which takes a uniquely Australian perpective on "Romeo and Juliet". CJ Dennis was born in Auburn, South Australia. His father owned a hotel in Laura, and his mother suffered ill health, so Clarrie (as he ...
James Whitcomb Riley "An old sweetheart of mine" Poem Animation
Heres a virtual movie of one of Americas greatest writers of childrens poetry James Whitcomb Riley 1849 - 1916 reading his popular poem "An old sweetheart of mine" The poem is read definitively by the brilliant Harry E. Humphrey in an Edison sound recording made in 1915. James Whitcomb Riley was born on October 7, 1849 in Greenfield, Indiana, surrounded by farmland and primitive forests. The wooden planked National Road, which American pioneers and settlers used to travel to the western half ...
James Whitcomb Riley "Out to old Aunt Mary's" Poem Animation
Heres a virtual movie of one of Americas greatest writers of childrens poetry James Whitcomb Riley 1849 - 1916 reading his popular poem "Out to old Aunt Mary's" The poem is read definitively by the brilliant Harry E. Humphrey in an Edison sound recording made in 1915. James Whitcomb Riley was born on October 7, 1849 in Greenfield, Indiana, surrounded by farmland and primitive forests. The wooden planked National Road, which American pioneers and settlers used to travel to the western half of ...
The Legend of Katie Leonard
believe it is honest But waht I can say for sure Is that Katie Leonard spoke with a brogue As to the magic she supposedly practiced, That part is most likely as true as the stroy itself What is sure is mother's telling Was always with a brogue: 'Sure 'n it was a cleah day The day Katie Leonard was cah-ted out Uv her hoose' 'And all the neighbus Wah groupt aroundt Gath-ud up lace curtains Held to window casing 'n lattice Whenthat bolt a light-nin Struck the groundt.' (And here mother hit ...