tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post8428927977656783973..comments2024-03-28T15:00:12.581-04:00Comments on Letters from a Hill Farm: The Duchess of Cornwall reads "My Heart's in the Highlands" on Robbie Burns' birthday.Nanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-44648332141798977602021-01-29T10:08:12.417-05:002021-01-29T10:08:12.417-05:00We usually listened to WCRB instead (although it h...We usually listened to WCRB instead (although it has fallen on evil days; my mother can barely listen now without muttering at the mistakes the announcers make and says they select short pieces because they think listeners can't handle a symphony) but a friend of my mother's worked or maybe volunteered for Robert J, as I recall, and had fun with him.<br /><br />Surprisingly, I was unfamiliar with Burns Night until I saw the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge expressing sorrow that celebrations were limited this year. Thanks for sharing!CLMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03595294217111602231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-71458588846584775512021-01-27T14:16:20.682-05:002021-01-27T14:16:20.682-05:00Thank you for all this. It was wonderful to read.Thank you for all this. It was wonderful to read.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-18650027802752772802021-01-27T14:15:34.424-05:002021-01-27T14:15:34.424-05:00It is fun following the Royals. You really see how...It is fun following the Royals. You really see how much work they do!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-79959933937395217182021-01-27T14:14:47.270-05:002021-01-27T14:14:47.270-05:00I'm sorry you can't find one.I'm sorry you can't find one. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-25888054024830294012021-01-27T14:14:28.284-05:002021-01-27T14:14:28.284-05:00What a life you have lived!What a life you have lived!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-29306599913489538272021-01-27T10:29:50.053-05:002021-01-27T10:29:50.053-05:00We lived in Lancaster, MA from 1977-1980--my intro...We lived in Lancaster, MA from 1977-1980--my introduction to Public Radio and Television out of Boston. Robert J. was a favorite. We returned to Vermont in 1980 at which time VPR had come on the air. Robert J. performed with the VSO in Burlington one Christmas--and we were able to get last minute seats. A memorable person.<br />Jean Redpath was also a wonderful artist. I unearthed one of her CD's yesterday to listen to while sewing.<br />Throughout the 80's and into the 90's VPR had exemplary musical programing. During our WY years the mountain ranges kept the available NPR stations from coming in clearly. <br />Now--as mentioned, the programing has changed and I've not had the radio on in years!Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-19615555364347736132021-01-26T08:11:16.396-05:002021-01-26T08:11:16.396-05:00I listened to it yesterday on Instagram and to Pri...I listened to it yesterday on Instagram and to Prince Charles reciting the lines of Auld Lang Syne and loved both--listened to him twice! I am so glad you once mentioned following them as I've enjoyed the whole Royal family ever since I found them there. I saw other Burns Night posts on IG from the UK yesterday and it made me wish I could be at one. How fabulous that you and Tom once had that pleasure! Dewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-32640711408902332112021-01-26T05:27:21.130-05:002021-01-26T05:27:21.130-05:00I used to have Scottish friends who lived nearby; ...I used to have Scottish friends who lived nearby; we never let Burns Night pass without a dram or two!John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-5249181291501519822021-01-26T03:26:09.262-05:002021-01-26T03:26:09.262-05:00I can't find a video I'm allowed to watch!...I can't find a video I'm allowed to watch! The Duchess has a very nice voice, I think, so I imagine it's a good reading.callmemadamhttps://callmemadam.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-57924044076618835082021-01-26T01:32:25.453-05:002021-01-26T01:32:25.453-05:00Memories...when I worked in the Sahara, my regular...Memories...when I worked in the Sahara, my regular crew included several Scotsmen, and over the years I was lucky enough to "attend" Burns night in the dessert with those guys several times. Good times, for sure.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.com