Yesterday was the two hundred and fiftieth
birthday of the Scottish poet and song writer,
Robert Burns.
People all over the world come together
for The Burns Supper on, or around
his birthday, remembering the writer
and celebrating his life by
reciting his poetry, singing his songs
(like "Auld Lang Syne" and
"Comin Thro' The Rye"), dining on
traditional Scottish fare like 'Haggis'
and arrive attired in tartans.
My mother belongs to a Robert Burns
group which has congregated for the
past fifteen years. Last night, my
husband and I joined in the festivities
at Fran and Jim's.
I started pondering "what to wear"
a weeks ago but, finally figured it out
after my mom and I went on 'thrifting'
expedition. The problem was solved
after my mom spied a plethora
brand new plaid uniforms.
I bought four that looked like:
And turned them into:
A Glengarry bonnet for myself,
a kilt for my husband and a few sashes
for us both. It makes me smile to think
about what his kilt is made of! ;-)
Here below, is what I decided to read
last night, Burns describing his
own creative process.
| "My way is: I consider the
poetic sentiment, correspondent to my idea of the musical expression,
then chuse my theme, begin one stanza, when that is composed - which is
generally the most difficult part of the business - I walk out, sit
down now and then, look out for objects in nature around me that are in
unison or harmony with the cogitations of my fancy and workings of my
bosom, humming every now and then the air with the verses I have
framed. when I feel my Muse beginning to jade, I retire to the solitary
fireside of my study, and there commit my effusions to paper, swinging,
at intervals, on the hind-legs of my elbow chair, by way of calling
forth my own critical strictures, as my, pen goes". |
A few party pics:
My mom stirs her Cockaleakie soup.
Reading Burns Poems after dinner.
Lexie's Soprran
Fran, Jim and Jan, our hosts on the left.
Sipping Scotch~
Thank you for dropping by today.
I'm overwhelmed by the OWOH
comments!! Thank you, each of you
that have taken the time! I feel grateful
to be surrounded in your kindness!
Wait!! I almost forgot! There's
one more thing:
Gon Hey Fat Choy!!
It's the year of the Ox!
