Comments for Textualities http://textualities.net Online Literary Magazine Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:26:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 Comment on ‘Antique Smith’ the Affable Forger by Brian Howland http://textualities.net/david-fergus/antique-smith-the-affable-forger/#comment-1961 Brian Howland Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:21:01 +0000 http://www.textualities.net/?p=36#comment-1961 I am one of his anscestors. When he was released from prison he made the dies he used to make conterfiet money into ashtrays. My great Aunt Florence Cleland Smith had them whe I visted her in Edinburgh in 1976. Upone her death they vanished I am one of his anscestors. When he was released from prison he made the dies he used to make conterfiet money into ashtrays. My great Aunt Florence Cleland Smith had them whe I visted her in Edinburgh in 1976. Upone her death they vanished

]]> Comment on Books on the Shetland Isles by May Norris http://textualities.net/james-goudie/books-on-the-shetland-isles/#comment-1957 May Norris Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:41:34 +0000 http://www.textualities.net/?p=73#comment-1957 Is it possible to obtain a copy (dvd) of the film 'The Shetland Bus' made by David Howarth in 1951. I already have the book. Many thanks Is it possible to obtain a copy (dvd) of the film ‘The Shetland Bus’ made by David Howarth in 1951. I already have the book.

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]]> Comment on Theatre Companions by Shelley White http://textualities.net/elizabeth-burns/theatre-companions/#comment-1956 Shelley White Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:20:56 +0000 http://www.textualities.net/?p=241#comment-1956 It's a great story, Elizabeth. So evocative. Reminds me of how excited I was when I first went to the theatre and especially when I went to see 'Romeo and Juliet' in Manchester in the 60's with Tom Courtenay as Romeo. Your story rings so true that I can't help thinking it must be autobiographical - or maybe it's just because you're such a sensitive writer. Best wishes Shelley It’s a great story, Elizabeth. So evocative. Reminds me of how excited I was when I first went to the theatre and especially when I went to see ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in Manchester in the 60’s with Tom Courtenay as Romeo. Your story rings so true that I can’t help thinking it must be autobiographical - or maybe it’s just because you’re such a sensitive writer.
Best wishes
Shelley

]]> Comment on Fashionable Reading by Getting antsy, getting active… | Freedom of Stitch http://textualities.net/jennie-renton/fashionable-reading/#comment-1955 Getting antsy, getting active… | Freedom of Stitch Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:26:18 +0000 http://www.textualities.net/?p=49#comment-1955 [...] Subversive Stitch  (link to review) chronicles some of these — such as embedding medicinal, nourishing, and deadly botanicals [...] [...] Subversive Stitch  (link to review) chronicles some of these — such as embedding medicinal, nourishing, and deadly botanicals [...]

]]> Comment on The History of Playing Cards by S catherine http://textualities.net/hugh-macpherson/the-history-of-playing-cards/#comment-1954 S catherine Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:29:43 +0000 http://www.textualities.net/?p=703#comment-1954 I read recently that the Queen of Hearts was based Elizabeth of York, Mother of Henry 8th ...and that other characters are similarly based on figures of the times anyone have more info???? I read recently that the Queen of Hearts was based Elizabeth of York, Mother of Henry 8th …and that other characters are similarly based on figures of the times anyone have more info????

]]> Comment on Who’s afraid of the Mahabharata? by Anik http://textualities.net/sria-chatterjee/whos-afraid-of-the-mahabharata/#comment-1951 Anik Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:37:25 +0000 http://www.textualities.net/?p=319#comment-1951 ‘What is found here, may be found elsewhere. What is not found here will not be found elsewhere’ says Vyasa, a manifestation of the God Vishnu, while talking of his own handiwork, the Mahabharata. To make things more clearer, Vyas here attempts to enlighten and empower the people reading the sacred book towards possible chances of similar evil occuring in Yugas. But, the characters in this epic will not be found elsewhere in any similar names through any of the Yugas, but the Mission Statement of Good vs. Evil shall forever continue to reign over our minds whenever we remember this grand epic. To fight, combat and shun evil, different strategies may be used. They may or maynot be effective as per the lifestyle of the people in the Yugas to come. Outsmarting through warfare, strategy or simply peace! ‘What is found here, may be found elsewhere. What is not found here will not be found elsewhere’ says Vyasa, a manifestation of the God Vishnu, while talking of his own handiwork, the Mahabharata.

To make things more clearer, Vyas here attempts to enlighten and empower the people reading the sacred book towards possible chances of similar evil occuring in Yugas. But, the characters in this epic will not be found elsewhere in any similar names through any of the Yugas, but the Mission Statement of Good vs. Evil shall forever continue to reign over our minds whenever we remember this grand epic. To fight, combat and shun evil, different strategies may be used. They may or maynot be effective as per the lifestyle of the people in the Yugas to come. Outsmarting through warfare, strategy or simply peace!

]]> Comment on Who’s afraid of the Mahabharata? by Anik http://textualities.net/sria-chatterjee/whos-afraid-of-the-mahabharata/#comment-1950 Anik Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:27:23 +0000 http://www.textualities.net/?p=319#comment-1950 Multiple Levels in the Mahabharata depict various parts of the same epic, that when translated into shorter versions make perfect sense in today\'s world. The whole epic however revolves around the \'Good vs. Evil\' concept through many structures and hierarchial levels to reach at a conclusion that if there were another Mahabharata to exist, India would perish for 3500 years. Multiple Levels in the Mahabharata depict various parts of the same epic, that when translated into shorter versions make perfect sense in today\’s world.

The whole epic however revolves around the \’Good vs. Evil\’ concept through many structures and hierarchial levels to reach at a conclusion that if there were another Mahabharata to exist, India would perish for 3500 years.

]]> Comment on Not Even From Lewis, Mate by Chas http://textualities.net/geoff-chandler/not-even-from-lewis-mate-2/#comment-1945 Chas Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:22:06 +0000 http://www.textualities.net/?p=298#comment-1945 Well, being that it is one of the earliest know anthropomorphic chess sets, it would not be surprising if the artist decided to make the rooks in to soldiers. The author's question "Where is the chessboard?" is irrelevant. Where is the board if it's Hnefatafl? From what I have read he also may be mistaken about the bishop first appearing until the 15th cent. There seems to be evidence for the modern bishop shortly after 1200 C.E. in Courier Chess. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishop_%28chess%29#History Well, being that it is one of the earliest know anthropomorphic chess sets, it would not be surprising if the artist decided to make the rooks in to soldiers. The author’s question “Where is the chessboard?” is irrelevant. Where is the board if it’s Hnefatafl?
From what I have read he also may be mistaken about the bishop first appearing until the 15th cent. There seems to be evidence for the modern bishop shortly after 1200 C.E. in Courier Chess.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishop_%28chess%29#History

]]> Comment on Collecting Observer Books by Nigel H Seymour http://textualities.net/richard-fuller/collecting-observer-books/#comment-1944 Nigel H Seymour Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:32:26 +0000 http://www.textualities.net/?p=78#comment-1944 Hi Richard.. Good article..I\'ve been interested in O.B\'s since my childhood collection (Still in mint condition) and I\'ve added to it from the internet..My partner is German and loves the idea of the small books..She buys them for me these days....Woul;d be nice to exchange words...I\'m an international singer songwriter so obtaining the 1960\'s edition of music recently was quite a nice addition..Sincerely Nigel H Seymour www.nigelhseymour.com Hi Richard..

Good article..I\’ve been interested in O.B\’s since my childhood collection (Still in mint condition) and I\’ve added to it from the internet..My partner is German and loves the idea of the small books..She buys them for me these days….Woul;d be nice to exchange words…I\’m an international singer songwriter so obtaining the 1960\’s edition of music recently was quite a nice addition..Sincerely Nigel H Seymour http://www.nigelhseymour.com

]]> Comment on Shades of Grey by Irene Robertson http://textualities.net/jennie-renton/shades-of-grey/#comment-1942 Irene Robertson Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:22:29 +0000 http://www.textualities.net/?p=91#comment-1942 never knew about this amazing man, and would love to see all his work.. never knew about this amazing man, and would love to see all his work..

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