Speaking of willows, that is a perfect segue into Othello! I just watched Anthony Hopkins in the role in the 1981 BBC production. He was, as he always is, fabulous!! This 1981 version is extremely well done. The whole series of Shakespeare productions are available in DVD sets, grouped in Tragedy, Comedy and History. I checked out the single DVD from our library. I am partial to this Shakespeare play because my world traveler performed a condensed version in a college recital, way back in 1976! ;) The 1995 film is great, too. I love the part where Irene Jacob, who plays the part of Desdemona, sings The Willow Song. It is a very touching scene, since she is completely unaware of her impending doom. Here's the lyrics:
A poor soul sat sighing by a sycamore tree,
Sing all the green willow,
Her hand on her bosom, her head on her knee,
Sing willow, willow, willow.
The fresh streams ran by her and murmur'd her moans,
Her salt tears ran from her and soften'd the stones,
Sing willow, willow, willow.
Sing all a green willow must be in my garland,
Sing willow, willow, willow.
The fresh streams ran by her and murmur'd her moans,
Her salt tears ran from her and soften'd the stones,
Sing willow, willow, willow.
Sing all a green willow must be in my garland,
Sing willow, willow, willow.
I checked out your Mark Bittman link. I had never heard of him...I know, I'm out here away from big civilization! Really interesting website that I'll enjoy frequenting!
ReplyDeleteI was so happy to see your comment over at my place and now I'm happy to have found your willowy place! You home sounds charming.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mod Girl! WM was built in the '20s and we have a resident ghost. ;)
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to enjoying your eye for art and beauty, which is evident at your charmingly mod place. Can't wait for more modern architecture!
Hi Willow,
ReplyDeleteI was just curious about when you started blogging and am delighted to find this post.
I was thinking of a Gilbert and Sullivan song when I saw the title - "Tit-Willow" from The Mikado. You can see the lyrics here: http://www.guntheranderson.com/v/data/titwillo.htm
You'll notice the similarities.
It's no surprise to me that your always interesting topics and your warm personality keep drawing so many fans. Long may you reign!
Kat