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 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 88th Birthday Shel Silverstein
Today is the 88th birthday of the poet Shel Silverstein. He has played an important role in a lot of children’s lives. His books and poems
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 57th Birthday Barack Obama
Today is the 57th birthday of the 44th president. He is a Nobel, Grammy, and two time Time Person of the Year winner. We really
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
