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- NOTES on C. S. Lewis (1898-1963): On Obstinacy in Belief
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- David Bruce: William Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST: A Retelling in Prose — Act 2, Scene 1
- Dante's PARADISE, Canto 11: SAINT MARRIED LADY POVERTY
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Category Archives: Anecdotes
David Bruce: Baseball Anecdotes
When Stan Musial was a minor-league pitcher (and hitter) with Daytona Beach in the Florida State League, he was newly married. The team manager, Dickie Kerr, and his wife, Corinne, befriended Mr. Musial and his wife. Much later, Mr. Musial … Continue reading
David Bruce: Food Anecdotes
Ice skating coach Frank Carroll (who is now Michelle Kwan’s coach) once explained to a mischievous young skater named Christopher Bowman — at the request of the young boy’s mother, who felt Christopher was growing pudgy — the importance of … Continue reading
David Bruce: Flowers Anecdotes
A nobleman deeply loved his garden of chrysanthemums. In fact, he loved the flowers more than he loved his wife, and he used to severely punish anyone who accidentally broke off a blossom while walking in his garden. Zen master … Continue reading
David Bruce: Critics Anecdotes
In his old age, author Gore Vidal moved from his villa (La Rondinaia) in Italy back to the United States because his being in a wheelchair made it impossible for him to live in the Italian villa, situated as it … Continue reading
David Bruce: Costumes Anecdotes
While appearing in the Greenwich Village Follies early in her career, modern dance pioneer Martha Graham’s solos stopped the show each night; however, the stage manager was still not satisfied. He insisted that Ms. Graham appear on stage with the other … Continue reading
David Bruce: Celebrities Anecdotes
In 1971, Twiggy went to Los Angeles to promote her first movie, The Boy Friend. While there, the publicity department asked if she wanted to meet any stars. As it happened, she did want to meet a particular star—she would … Continue reading
David Bruce: Alcohol Anecdotes
The Doubner Maggid once ate dinner at the house of a wealthy man, who urged him to drink. The Maggid drank one glass of wine, and the wealthy man asked him to drink another, which the Maggid did, despite protesting, … Continue reading
