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As You Like It Online Reading Summary and Analysis Act 1, Scene 1 We meet Orlando, frustrated with his lot in life and the lack of education his eldest brother, Oliver, is providing him.  A nobleman deserves a purpose.  They fight about being their father's son and Oliver calls him a villain. "He is thrice the villain that says such a father begot villains." Orlando asks for his inheritance so he can go make his own fortune, to which Oliver agrees. Once Orlando leaves, Charles arrives, the Duke's wrestler.  He tells Oliver that Orlando plans to challenge him in a fight.  Since it's for his reputation, Charles will not go easy, and asks him to dissuade Orlando.  But Oliver instead tells him that Orlando has been plotting against him, and will surely kill him if he's not seriously injured.  Charles agrees to hurt him as much as possible. We've learned that Oliver seriously hates his brother. Act 1, Scene 2 Celia is be...

Vintage Fashion worn to the Oscars. Chanel ad from the 50's 2001: Renee Zellweger in 1959 Jean Dressés 2017: Kirsten Dunst in 1952 Christian Dior. 2012: Natalie Portman in 1954 Christian Dior. 2011: Marisa Tomei in 1950 Charles James. 2009: Penelope Cruz in 1950 Pierre Balmain. 2006: Reese Witherspoon in 1955 Christian Dior. 2004: Vanessa Paradis in vintage Chanel. 2004: Jennifer Garner in 70's Valentino. 2000: Winona Ryder in 1947 Pauline Trigére. 1983: Jamie Lee Curtis in a dress given to her by Marlene Dietrich. 2020: Margot Robbie in 1994 Chanel. Feel free to share more!! Vogue

Hubby and I were watching "Dino Hunt" before bed last night, and a lot was taking place in Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta.  I wanted to share a few of those findings. #FossilFriday! This is Borealopelta,  a relative of the Ankylosaur.  It is so well preserved that skin and soft tissues remain, and scientists have been able to determine its color based on lingering pigments. Scientists believe this animal drowned somehow and its body taken out to sea, where it floated belly up until gases released, causing the dinosaur to sink.  It hit the ocean floor hard enough to leave a small crater, and was then covered by fine sediment that encased it for millions of years. Artist Representation Royal Tyrell Musem of Paleontology In a bone bed along Milk River, a new species of Ceratops was found and named for the woman who first found the spot - Wendiceratops.  They knew when they found the horn pattern along the frill that they had somethin...

As You Like It  (1599) Online Reading Today we're starting our read-along with Act I and we'll touch base next week, Tuesday or Wednesday.  I'm not sure yet if we'll do once a week or twice a week - I don't want to drag it out too much but I don't want to rush either.  I am still working from home, so we'll see what our pace is. Introducing: Orlando de Boys Oliver de Boys Jacques de Boys -Sons of Sir Roland Duke Frederick Celia, his daughter Duke Senior, banished Rosalind, his daughter Touchstone, the jester Jacques, the free spirit Adam, de Boys servant Corin, a shepherd Audrey, a county woman Silvius, a shepherd Phebe, a shepherdess William, a country man Amiens, an attending lord Le Beau, a man about town Charles, a professional wrestler Sir Oliver Martext, a vicar Hymen, god of marriage Dennis, de Boys servant Thank you to everyone following along!  I look forward to your commentary!

Took a drive into a snowstorm up Mt. Rose... Snow lessened as we came down from the summit. Shot out the window of Tahoe. Fork of the American River.   Pups sure enjoyed the ride. **Tomorrow we shall begin our Shakespeare read-along!!

I found a gallery of "The 21 Most Memorable Dresses of All Time." Nicole Kidman, 1997 Cher, 1973 Anjelica Huston, 1986 Madonna, 1991 Sharon Stone, 1998 Cate Blanchett, 1999 Celine Dion, 1997 Halle Berry, 2002 Marion Cotillard, 2008 Charlize Theron, 2010 Angelina Jolie (her leg, really), 2012 Gwyneth Paltrow, 2012 Lupita Nyong'o, 2014 Barbra Streisand, 1969 Diane Keaton, 2004 Hilary Swank, 2005 Penelope Cruz, 2007 Jennifer Lawrence, 2011 Lady Gaga, 2017 Jennifer Lopez, 2003 Rita Moreno, 1962 and 2018 Not many old Hollywood looks though, so feel free to share your own most memorable looks!! W