Charles Churchill (1731-1764), an English poet and satirist, (who, incidentally, was born on Vine Street, Westminster), wrote, "Be England what she will. With all her faults, she is my country still."
Of course, I happen to be of the opinion that England doesn't have many faults.
Oh, and a happy 400th birthday to William Shakespeare!
Happy St. George's Day to my family, friends, and anyone who loves England as much as I do.
[Addendum: 23rd April 2016 was the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death.]
Saturday, April 23, 2016
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400th death day...a bit macabre!
Thud: I stand corrected: 452nd birthday and the 400th anniversary of his death.
"When the age is in, the wit is out."
mine left ages ago.
Thud: Perhaps it is hanging out with mine, having a glass of wine somewhere!
"The best things (wine) carried to excess are wrong."
NHW: More Charles Churchill. Very apropos, Dennis.
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