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Why did Shakespeare write with ink?

Malcontent — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 13:37:51 GMT

Because he couldn’t decide which pencil to use… 2B or not 2B?

Why is John Milton a terrible guest at game nights?

Because when he’s around, there’s a pair of dice lost.

Yesterday a book fell on my head…

Well, I only have my shelf to blame.

Re: Why did Shakespeare write with ink?

on the bay — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 14:41:46 GMT

@Malcontent,

Ok I'm going to admit I get the first and last but I'm thinking John Milton?-oh yes (after looking it up!)-Paradise Lost. "The die is cast?" is sticking in my head. Oh no wait, (looking it up again😄)-that was Julius Caesar. So I don't get it, I confess! Please explain oh polymath (the meaning of someone who knows a lot of information!) I'd never heard of this word either but looked up what do you call someone who knows a lot lol!

Re: Why did Shakespeare write with ink?

on the bay — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 14:54:48 GMT

I just saw a great line-

"everything in moderation, including moderation."

From The Poison Rose on Netflix said by a private investigator listing what he likes to do.

Re: Why did Shakespeare write with ink?

jlkz — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 15:14:58 GMT

The die is cast: in gambling, one of those 2 " cubes "/ dice is called a die. The decision has been made.

Crossing the Rubicon River: The point of no return in going forward to face the enemy in battle.

( In all my years of Latin, I always hated translating Caesar and the Gallic Wars....this may be the first time at 78 that I am getting to use some of the stuff, LOL.

Re: Why did Shakespeare write with ink?

alliswell — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 20:42:17 GMT

@on the bay wrote:
@Malcontent,
Ok I'm going to admit I get the first and last but I'm thinking John Milton-oh yes (after looking it up!)-Paradise Lost.

"The die is cast?" is sticking in my head. Oh no wait, (looking it up again😄)-that was Julius Caesar. So I don't get it, I confess! Please explain oh polymath (the meaning of someone who knows a lot of information!) I'd never heard of this word either but looked up what do you call someone who knows a lot lol!

Why is John Milton a terrible guest at game nights?

Because when he’s around, there’s a pair of dice lost

@on the bay John Milton wrote "Paradise [pair of dice] Lost," not Julius Caesar.

Re: Why did Shakespeare write with ink?

Malcontent — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 20:45:20 GMT

@alliswell

Thank You!

Re: Why did Shakespeare write with ink?

Malcontent — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 20:49:10 GMT

@on the bay

You ask: What do you call someone who knows a lot?

A crazy Italian.

Thanks for playing and pick up your prize at the door. lol

Re: Why did Shakespeare write with ink?

on the bay — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 21:35:40 GMT

@Malcontent, @alliswell,

Oh yes, I know Milton wrote Paradise Lost not Julius Caesar-(cause I looked it up trying to think where am I getting the die is cast?!) but you know left handed thinking I'm just off onto what flies into my brain like "The Die is Cast you know dice, maybe that's it! But this has nothing to do with Milton of course-go figure cause I can't lol!

And then and then... it dawns!

Ohhhh! Pair of dice lost!!!

I am so slow. Really! I'm always the last to get it. Someone said its the same part of the brain that understands maps and I don't, or charts.

Anyway, thanks for letting me play😅

Re: Why did Shakespeare write with ink?

candyagain — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 22:34:21 GMT

@on the bay wrote:
I just saw a great line-
"everything in moderation, including moderation."
From The Poison Rose on Netflix said by a private investigator listing what he likes to do.

First said by Oscar Wilde. Famous quote. One of my favorites.

Another favorite is don't do the same thing twice or you'll be doing the same thing twice. Gunter Grass So many times I wish I'd taken that advice.

Re: Why did Shakespeare write with ink?

Malcontent — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 01:52:39 GMT

@on the bay

I’m not sure what you just said, but I’m for it…whatever it was.

(You’re starting to sound like me, a crazy Italian. You might want to have that checked out). lol

Blessings, Dear Woman.

Re: Why did Shakespeare write with ink?

on the bay — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 02:15:46 GMT

@Malcontent,

lol! aw thanks, I'd be honored to sound like a crazy Italian.😅 I'm half Scotts/Irish so I think we'd get along

just great🥰

Re: Why did Shakespeare write with ink?

Malcontent — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 02:22:02 GMT

@on the bay

My dad was born in Scotland: the Highlands. Came to the U.S. when he was a wee one. I have his coloring: blonde (now grey) hair and blue (now bloodshot) eyes.

Re: Why did Shakespeare write with ink?

Malcontent — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 02:28:43 GMT

@on the bay

In case you might be interested: Check out Julie Fowlis. She’s Scot / Gaelic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxmD4cPDmQc

Re: Why did Shakespeare write with ink?

on the bay — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 02:39:15 GMT

@Malcontent,

Oh I just did and that is so beautiful!

I'd never heard of her so thank you so much. I love it. I'll have to tell my sister about her. My sister plays the dulcimer. Julie's instrument reminds me of that. I know she'll love her music too!

Oh wow she sang Into the Open Air in Brave!

I listened to "A Ghaoil, Leig Dhachaigh Gum.."It's a beautiful language isn't it?

Re: Why did Shakespeare write with ink?

Malcontent — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 02:43:14 GMT

@on the bay

She recorded a few soundtracks for Disney/Pixar movies.

I hope you and your sister enjoy her. If not, just forget I even mentioned her. lol

Re: Why did Shakespeare write with ink?

on the bay — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 02:50:19 GMT

@Malcontent,

Oh we will enjoy her so much! We both listen to Celtic Women and The Chieftains. I loved listening to Julie so really thank you!

I'm going to have to get one of her cds.

I actually still have a cd player-not "Alexa" who does not understand me I've discovered when at my kids or when I house and cat sitted for my neighbors!

I think when I go to bed I'll listen to her sing this same song again.

Re: Why did Shakespeare write with ink?

Malcontent — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 02:53:15 GMT

@on the bay

Buona notte.

Sweet dreams.