I may be completely wrong, but I remember reading that dorothy parker had described The Cardinal's Mistress as "not a novel to be tossed aside lightly, it should be thrown with great force."
Oh for the well constructed sentence; grammatically correct, articulate and polysyllabic. You may not think you have a great novel in you Sandi, but the delight you give on a daily basis is priceless. (and I'd guess you have anyway)
generally speaking, each episode of VOX TOX brings me joy in various measures, esp. the intellectual and social bon mots that brighten my evenings (I'm in Brisbane) like little peppermint sweets for the soul. However, the image of the wet philosopher and the ruddy boatman's wife in conversation, really serious conversation, caused a PING in my mind - yes, oh to be a fly on that wall. Cheers, Sandi.
I’ve always thought the success of the Shades of Grey trilogy rather an embarrassment for mankind, but maybe it was for the best after all... E.L.James might have gone into politics and gotten up to all sorts...
Things I will miss when things get better. The woman in a pink top opposite skipping as I open my bedroom window to breath in early morning air. Couples walking hand in hand wearing their masks & carrying their shopping home in carrier bags. Sounds of 1950’s summers. But I won’t miss hearing the lady’s coughs coming from a senior residential complex whilst I walk in the cemetery gardens nearby - reminding me this thing is real.
Alas i have no time for it still. These French fries won't haul themselves across the country lol. But you do always give me new things to look up audiobooks to. If anyone is bored away home they should look at recording audiobooks themselves, there is an audiobook version of the project gutenberg that is pretty cool
Many thanks to Sandi, Debbie, Alex, Bobby Knitwit and last, but certainly not least, Mildred. You make each day feel just that little easier... I have a true life story in me, but no idea how to get it out. Perhaps I should stick to reading.
Just googled "Jessie Fawcett" (and was prompted to add "Harlem Renaissance") and the first article that popped up "The Story of Jessie Redmond Fauset" has as its only photo accompaniment, a man. Talk about invisible in your own history.
I look forward to these Toxes like a drinker does to his after-work beer. Except I expect Toxes are far more entertaining and satisfying. Thanks Sandi and team
Fascinating! "Vindication of the Rights of Woman" was the first book I was assigned to read during my very first semester at University. Now, years later, I've written my own novel-- Not as good as hers, obviously, but still readable, though I say it myself.
Your videos got recommended for me the other day - And I'm so glad they were - I enjoy you on every BBC show I have seen you on, and the videos are wonderful. Thank you!
Oh, the pleasure of hearing someone in control of the english language in the era of Trump. It's like water to a person dying of thirst. It brings back my college years as an English Lit major. I had forgotten that people were actually capable of such speech. I remember my teenage years, fighting for the ERA/ Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and having hope for women's equality. Almost fifty years later and America still does not have women included in our Constitution. Now, at almost sixty years of age, I have given up on the concept of women gaining equal rights in my lifetime. Now, in the current era of the covid plague where we have lost more people in three months than died in our entire Vietnam war, and with people soon to be scraping in order to survive in the coming economic collapse in America, no one will be talking about women's inequality for many decades to come.
I am fascinated by all of these great women writers you talk about. Could you recommend a good place to start for finding a book that would introduce me to several women writers so that I can learn some more and use as a starting point to explore further? Thank you very much.
Fiction: Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters (although I’m not a fan) Virginia Woolfe, Sylvia Plath, Maya Angelou, Isobel Allende, Collette; non-fiction: Simone de Beauvoir, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Margaret Fuller. You can get a more extensive list by writing feminist writers on your toolbar.
Bergsmusic. I think that they used to make similar chairs in the Elizabethan era(or earlier), because I am sure that I have seen similar chairs on antiques programmes. And I am sure, that they were made all around Europe over the years, because they are obviously made from turned wood, which they would have made using simple pole lathes. But I don’t think that that one, is that old because it has been painted, and that would be a crime if it was very old, as well as knocking the value off of it......
I tried to post a comment a day or so ago but - POOF! - it disappeared. (Must’ve clicked the wrong button). I’m inspired to try again... A few months ago I began an attempt at writing a book (“Life is what happens...”) which you may appreciate. It’s a modern twist on the Divine Comedy, in which Dante is guiding the protagonist through “corridors of time” as they observe past events. At one point, Dante says: “Think how vastly different the human race would be, how much more progress could have been made, if we had always been open to the potential of each other instead of clawing each other down for the sake of power, fame or fortune. Think about all the advances in science or brilliant works of art - the vast majority of which would have been made by women - that have been lost due to selfishness, greed and - above all, that most tenacious and deep-rooted of sins - pride.” But so it is, we are here now and can only make the best of what has been laid before us. Our humanity binds us and unites us and is strengthened in sharing. Thank you for sharing, Sandy, Debbie, Alex and Bobby. 😉
I don't want to write. I want to do commercials to fight against climate change. I had a terrific idea so I took out my meager savings to make a commercial when this virus fell down on everyone like bricks on chicks. Now I use the savings for rent and food. I'll find a way. It's too important to give up.
Interesting, no mention of the daughter who's birth brought on the complications that killed her. Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, later to become Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, the "mother" of Frankenstein.
I may be completely wrong, but I remember reading that dorothy parker had described The Cardinal's Mistress as "not a novel to be tossed aside lightly, it should be thrown with great force."
Oh for the well constructed sentence; grammatically correct, articulate and polysyllabic. You may not think you have a great novel in you Sandi, but the delight you give on a daily basis is priceless. (and I'd guess you have anyway)
Sandi, you are a wonderful huggable precious gem.
A perfect description!!:):)
generally speaking, each episode of VOX TOX brings me joy in various measures, esp. the intellectual and social bon mots that brighten my evenings (I'm in Brisbane) like little peppermint sweets for the soul. However, the image of the wet philosopher and the ruddy boatman's wife in conversation, really serious conversation, caused a PING in my mind - yes, oh to be a fly on that wall. Cheers, Sandi.
I’ve always thought the success of the Shades of Grey trilogy rather an embarrassment for mankind, but maybe it was for the best after all... E.L.James might have gone into politics and gotten up to all sorts...
Thanks Sandi, Debbie, Alex and Mildred x so glad I haven’t got to read Mussolini’s book...
Things I will miss when things get better. The woman in a pink top opposite skipping as I open my bedroom window to breath in early morning air. Couples walking hand in hand wearing their masks & carrying their shopping home in carrier bags. Sounds of 1950’s summers. But I won’t miss hearing the lady’s coughs coming from a senior residential complex whilst I walk in the cemetery gardens nearby - reminding me this thing is real.
Alas i have no time for it still. These French fries won't haul themselves across the country lol. But you do always give me new things to look up audiobooks to. If anyone is bored away home they should look at recording audiobooks themselves, there is an audiobook version of the project gutenberg that is pretty cool
Many thanks to Sandi, Debbie, Alex, Bobby Knitwit and last, but certainly not least, Mildred. You make each day feel just that little easier... I have a true life story in me, but no idea how to get it out. Perhaps I should stick to reading.
You don’t have to write it; you could sing or paint or dance it instead.🙂
@@athena854 I do paint, so that's a wonderful idea! 😊
Cannot remember how I got through the days before these, Sandi! Thanks so much!
Just googled "Jessie Fawcett" (and was prompted to add "Harlem Renaissance") and the first article that popped up "The Story of Jessie Redmond Fauset" has as its only photo accompaniment, a man. Talk about invisible in your own history.
How am I just now discovering all these amazing videos with Sandi?? I'm so happy they and she exist.
An insightful massage of my brain and soul. Thanks Sandi.🌿
I look forward to these Toxes like a drinker does to his after-work beer. Except I expect Toxes are far more entertaining and satisfying. Thanks Sandi and team
Fascinating! "Vindication of the Rights of Woman" was the first book I was assigned to read during my very first semester at University. Now, years later, I've written my own novel-- Not as good as hers, obviously, but still readable, though I say it myself.
Your videos got recommended for me the other day - And I'm so glad they were - I enjoy you on every BBC show I have seen you on, and the videos are wonderful. Thank you!
These are all just brilliant. Thank you.
Thank you so very much for these enlightening snippets of people and history.
Oh, the pleasure of hearing someone in control of the english language in the era of Trump. It's like water to a person dying of thirst. It brings back my college years as an English Lit major. I had forgotten that people were actually capable of such speech. I remember my teenage years, fighting for the ERA/ Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and having hope for women's equality. Almost fifty years later and America still does not have women included in our Constitution. Now, at almost sixty years of age, I have given up on the concept of women gaining equal rights in my lifetime. Now, in the current era of the covid plague where we have lost more people in three months than died in our entire Vietnam war, and with people soon to be scraping in order to survive in the coming economic collapse in America, no one will be talking about women's inequality for many decades to come.
Really enjoying your series. Glad you have the time.
I am fascinated by all of these great women writers you talk about. Could you recommend a good place to start for finding a book that would introduce me to several women writers so that I can learn some more and use as a starting point to explore further? Thank you very much.
Fiction: Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters (although I’m not a fan) Virginia Woolfe, Sylvia Plath, Maya Angelou, Isobel Allende, Collette; non-fiction: Simone de Beauvoir, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Margaret Fuller. You can get a more extensive list by writing feminist writers on your toolbar.
so touching and meaningful for me. thanks
....I read somewhere that Boris Johnson wrote romantic novels..... 😳
What's the history of the chair? It looks so unique. I'm guessing its Scandinavian in origin? Has this already been asked and answered?
Bergsmusic. I think that they used to make similar chairs in the Elizabethan era(or earlier), because I am sure that I have seen similar chairs on antiques programmes.
And I am sure, that they were made all around Europe over the years, because they are obviously made from turned wood, which they would have made using simple pole lathes. But I don’t think that that one, is that old because it has been painted, and that would be a crime if it was very old, as well as knocking the value off of it......
I am also obsessed with her chair.
I bet Mussolini's novel would be a hit nowadays.
Thank you
These videos are fascinating. I really like this woman, her voice is very soothing. Anyway, Cheers
I tried to post a comment a day or so ago but - POOF! - it disappeared. (Must’ve clicked the wrong button). I’m inspired to try again...
A few months ago I began an attempt at writing a book (“Life is what happens...”) which you may appreciate. It’s a modern twist on the Divine Comedy, in which Dante is guiding the protagonist through “corridors of time” as they observe past events. At one point, Dante says:
“Think how vastly different the human race would be, how much more progress could have been made, if we had always been open to the potential of each other instead of clawing each other down for the sake of power, fame or fortune. Think about all the advances in science or brilliant works of art - the vast majority of which would have been made by women - that have been lost due to selfishness, greed and - above all, that most tenacious and deep-rooted of sins - pride.”
But so it is, we are here now and can only make the best of what has been laid before us. Our humanity binds us and unites us and is strengthened in sharing. Thank you for sharing, Sandy, Debbie, Alex and Bobby. 😉
Great vid
Wish you can find time to make more of this
I don't want to write. I want to do commercials to fight against climate change. I had a terrific idea so I took out my meager savings to make a commercial when this virus fell down on everyone like bricks on chicks. Now I use the savings for rent and food. I'll find a way. It's too important to give up.
I'm honestly surprised Trump hasn't written a borderline pronographic 'romance novel' yet. Well, dictated one, anyway.
New Message I think a colouring book is more his speed
I like the idea of pronograpic, wonder how you would do it?
@@goltandburlach Logically it means something that you draw while lying on your front. Right?
Ghost written sticker book.
@@keithlightminder3005 I have to wipe down the walls now, sprayed tea everywhere!
Interesting, no mention of the daughter who's birth brought on the complications that killed her. Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, later to become Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, the "mother" of Frankenstein.
Thanks
Lovely.
How was it serialised in the press
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Oh dear, subtitles are not activated 😞
Is there really a Bobby Knitwit? Oh my! Talk about a difficult name to have : S
I do believe that's the PA shown on the mantel in the knitting episode a couple of days ago
See ep 24/4