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Walt Whitman: This Compost

This CompostPart 1Something startles me where I thought I was safest, I withdraw from the still woods I loved, I will not go now on the pastures to walk, I will not strip the clothes from my…

Amelia Earhart Birthplace

Amelia Earhart Birthplace Atchison, Kansas Amelia Earhart was actually born in her maternal grandparents' home in Atchison, Kansas. Amelia's family lived in several towns during her childhood…

Jacob Aaron GARBER, Congress, VA (1879-1953)

GARBER Jacob Aaron , a Representative from Virginia; born near Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Va., January 25, 1879; attended the public schools of Rockingham County, and Bridgewater (Va.)…

1955–1956 Obie Awards

Best New PlayLionel Abel, AbsalomBest All-Around ProductionUncle VanyaBest MusicalThe Threepenny OperaBest DirectorJosé Quintero, The Iceman ComethBest Actor (Tie)Jason Robards, Jr., The…

Wayne Norviel ASPINALL, Congress, CO (1896-1983)

ASPINALL Wayne Norviel , a Representative from Colorado; born in Middleburg, Logan County, Ohio, April 3, 1896; moved with his parents to Palisade, Mesa County, Colo., in 1904; attended the public…

garden

(Encyclopedia) garden, land set aside for the cultivation of flowers, herbs, vegetables, or small fruits, for either utility or ornament. Gardens range in size from window boxes and small dooryard…

1977 Tony Awards

PlayThe Shadow BoxMusicalAnnieActor—PlayAl Pacino, The Basic Training of Pavlo HummelActress—PlayJulie Harris, The Belle of AmherstFeatured Actor—PlayJonathan Pryce, ComediansFeatured Actress…

Brewer's: Orca

The Orkney Islands, or Orcades. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894OrchardOre A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z…

Brewer's: Orcus

The abode of the dead; death. (Roman mythology.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894OrdealOrchard A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U…