Today is the 86th birthday of Sylvia Plath. I have a handful of favorite poems that became my favorites because they perfectly encapsulated a feeling I
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Happy 139th Birthday Jane Darwell
Today is the 139th birthday of the actress Jane Darwell. Her longevity is admirable, especially in the film industry. She did what she loved and did
Happy 123rd Birthday Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale
Today is the 123rd birthday of the eccentric socialite and documentary film subject Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale (Big Edie). It’s no exaggeration to state that
Happy 96th Birthday Yma Sumac
Today is the 96th birthday of the charismatic singer Yma Sumac. I am a sucker for reinvention stories and she has a great one: Peruvian
Happy 94th Birthday James Baldwin
Today is the 94th birthday of the poet James Baldwin. The world is a better place because he was in it and still feels the loss
Happy 86th Birthday Ted Cassidy
Today is the 86th birthday of the actor Ted Cassidy. The world is a better place because he was in it and still feels the loss that
