tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post8855753495336205507..comments2024-03-29T14:57:15.627+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Hanging Hooke ....Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-13369331968789421862010-11-27T08:42:23.382+00:002010-11-27T08:42:23.382+00:00Hi Liara .. thanks so much .. the topics amuse and...Hi Liara .. thanks so much .. the topics amuse and offer to lead the reader on - while providing hooks to find out more, if so desired.<br /><br />Exactly what my mother and I would do as I visited her in hospital .. chat about subjects and then I'd end up with a list of other things to find out .. and bring up for my next visit.<br /><br />Thanks .. cosmic synchronicity - I love that phrase! Have a good weekend .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-25764687616437763592010-11-27T03:11:33.384+00:002010-11-27T03:11:33.384+00:00Hilary, your fascinating topics could only ever &#...Hilary, your fascinating topics could only ever 'hook' the reader. As you set your intention at a certain energy vibration, the universe can only ever respond in sync. Its pure cosmic synchronicity.Liara Coverthttp://blog.dreambuilders.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-90119261456835997862010-11-25T17:23:25.857+00:002010-11-25T17:23:25.857+00:00Hi Liara .. always appreciate your comments and th...Hi Liara .. always appreciate your comments and thoughts - which you've captured completely .. hook, line and sinker = yes!!<br /><br />Thanks so much - have a great weekend .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-4232477061288956972010-11-25T14:31:03.223+00:002010-11-25T14:31:03.223+00:00Fascinating tidbits for reflection. You always do...Fascinating tidbits for reflection. You always do entice your readers, capture attention- 'hook, line and sinker...'Liara Coverthttp://blog.dreambuilders.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-74143299820622597372010-11-25T07:16:41.607+00:002010-11-25T07:16:41.607+00:00Hi Tony .. good point .. no tick-tock crocodile sn...Hi Tony .. good point .. no tick-tock crocodile snapping at his hanging feet! I love the story of Peter Pan too .. it was the Pantomime we always went to see .. <br /><br />He seemed to have some very good friends who were faithful to him .. but he had such an unfortunate life through disease and death of his beloved relatives .. very rife at that time .. but he definitely was a polymath - extremely clever.<br /><br />Thanks - great to see you back .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61834578201356450292010-11-24T23:32:30.188+00:002010-11-24T23:32:30.188+00:00And here I thought I was going to read about Peter...And here I thought I was going to read about Peter Pan and the tick tocking alligator (or was it a crocodile?). I had never heard of this chap before in my life. I think he would have been a difficult person to be friends with, but clearly a genius nonetheless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-5847601564404143112010-11-24T08:03:39.635+00:002010-11-24T08:03:39.635+00:00Hi Tristan .. great to see you again .. part 2 com...Hi Tristan .. great to see you again .. part 2 coming up - that will tell you (most) of what you need to know re this English Leonardo!<br /><br />Fantastic - that you feel so inspired to go off and Google him .. Wiki has quite a lot .. per my links at the bottom.<br /><br />That's great - fantastic comment .. thank you!! happy hunting on the hanging Hooke .. <br /><br />See you for part 2?! Have a great week .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-1625282903961862232010-11-24T07:58:23.240+00:002010-11-24T07:58:23.240+00:00Huh! Really interesting stuff, Hilary! I like that...Huh! Really interesting stuff, Hilary! I like that every time I come to your blog, I learn something completely new that I'd probably never learn otherwise! <br /><br />I'm off to Google to find more about this English Leonardo!Tristanhttp://www.bloggingbookshelf.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-79625127300747986932010-11-24T07:51:33.665+00:002010-11-24T07:51:33.665+00:00Hi Sara .. thank you - as you say - I realised I c...Hi Sara .. thank you - as you say - I realised I couldn't fit in all I wanted to say easily into one post & the play seemed an excellent start and a good first half of two posts ..<br /><br />He is a fascinating character and brought together so realistically for us - in an era when life was difficult for most people.<br /><br />Part two coming up! Thanks so much for the comment - good to see you here .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40793124563029876192010-11-24T07:47:59.075+00:002010-11-24T07:47:59.075+00:00Hi Patricia .. it is part mystery, part solved det...Hi Patricia .. it is part mystery, part solved detective work .. with some missing pieces - but the main part coming to light. <br /><br />The creation of the play .. I think must have been a fun process .. because as with all good novels and plays - there was a surprise that she (Siobahn Nicholas & everyone else) didn't know about & couldn't know about.<br /><br />The setting, working and way the play was put on .. was so interesting .. as you mention those settings are so important for authenticity .. and it worked so well.<br /><br />It is huge fun - as it's brought to light so many interesting aspects of that period.<br /><br />Thanks Patricia - lovely seeing you here .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-81891991008343732132010-11-23T18:13:59.854+00:002010-11-23T18:13:59.854+00:00Hilary,
I like how you wrote this post, combinin...Hilary, <br /><br />I like how you wrote this post, combining the play, the history and the promise of more to come. <br /><br />I enjoyed learning about Hooke and I am curious about his Folio and the Hanging Hook. I can't wait for Part Two....:~)Sarahttp://www.sarahealy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-63839627741770851702010-11-23T17:05:55.415+00:002010-11-23T17:05:55.415+00:00What a mystery. These people who seem to have drop...What a mystery. These people who seem to have dropped through the cracks make interesting characters for plays and novels because the author has an enormous amount of freedom in creating character and dialogue as he fits the story into the correct physical and historical setting.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-23025161581071023592010-11-22T18:51:05.654+00:002010-11-22T18:51:05.654+00:00Hi Davina .. thanks - I enjoy the mix! I'm no...Hi Davina .. thanks - I enjoy the mix! I'm not sure what Mum thought - I'll have to show her - but it's one thing at a time now-a-days .. <br /><br />So I'll get Susie to bring the Mandolin in again & play her something .. & show her the photos and the video .. <br /><br />Thanks - it was fun to do & Susie is certainly talented!<br /><br />Enjoy the day - unless you've got snow like everyone else .. ours is coming on Wednesday I'm led to believe! Cheers - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-56285020827184097342010-11-22T18:39:40.620+00:002010-11-22T18:39:40.620+00:00Hi Hilary.
I loved the Medieval flavour to this p...Hi Hilary.<br /><br />I loved the Medieval flavour to this piece. And I enjoyed how you started with "now" and then took us back to tell us the story that lead up to this point. You weave stories quite nicely. I can't wait to hear what your mom thought of your costume :-)Davina Haisellhttp://www.shadesofcrimson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9885497528379377192010-11-22T17:50:05.443+00:002010-11-22T17:50:05.443+00:00Hi JD .. I loved the sound of this man .. when he ...Hi JD .. I loved the sound of this man .. when he came into 'my life' possibly a year ago .. and then I found out about the play & thought - here goes!<br /><br />I loved writing this post - and it's thanks to the play and the finding of the folio .. <br /><br />I love the interlinking that I can do with the information that we can tap into now-a-days via the net .. <br /><br />Delighted you enjoyed it .. thanks so much - appreciate the comment .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-62255607420405140432010-11-22T17:44:08.602+00:002010-11-22T17:44:08.602+00:00I like the way you can dig back through time and b...I like the way you can dig back through time and bring things back to life and to light.<br /><br />Beautiful job. Well done!J.D. Meierhttp://jdmeieronline@gmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-69005551190664172762010-11-22T16:23:53.450+00:002010-11-22T16:23:53.450+00:00Hi Talon .. thanks .. it's great that everyone...Hi Talon .. thanks .. it's great that everyone is fascinated by Hooke .. so pleased I wrote about him.<br /><br />Yes - obviously I must organise something re the recitals!!<br /><br />Thanks so much .. it will be fun .. and everyone will laugh - that's the main thing .. have a good Thanksgiving .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-38355806190785995462010-11-22T15:34:52.384+00:002010-11-22T15:34:52.384+00:00Fascinating learning about Hooke. I hope we do get...Fascinating learning about Hooke. I hope we do get to see the recitals - sounds so fun!TALONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03205633556998220372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-71378204090519359762010-11-22T12:46:41.010+00:002010-11-22T12:46:41.010+00:00Hi Teresa .. yes you're right we all do know m...Hi Teresa .. yes you're right we all do know many talented people .. and some will rise to the fore, some will just quietly do their thing.<br /><br />Our lesson .. as you say .. opportunity and luck and perseverance and just keeping on doing .. <br /><br />Hooke is amazing - one of those polymaths .. a man with a great mind .. <br /><br />You too - have a wonderful Thanksgiving week .. with pastures new ahead .. have fun - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-8678258471556267692010-11-22T12:37:49.180+00:002010-11-22T12:37:49.180+00:00I had not heard of Hooke, but he is wonderfully fa...I had not heard of Hooke, but he is wonderfully fascinating. This reminds me of how many interesting and talented people I know of which will never be known by the masses. <br /><br />Lesson? The "not so ordinary" people we know are just one moment away from being and doing something that could be recognized. It all depends on opportunity and luck. <br /><br />Have a great week.T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-5635688700370528212010-11-21T21:08:57.650+00:002010-11-21T21:08:57.650+00:00Hi Sibyl .. thanks so much: me too .. ie I'm e...Hi Sibyl .. thanks so much: me too .. ie I'm educating myself at the same time .. <br /><br />Hooke is fascinating isn't he .. and delighted you're enjoying my passion as much as I am .. it is great this learning like this!!<br /><br />Wonderful to hear from you .. have a great week .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-16463558985836724762010-11-21T21:07:18.308+00:002010-11-21T21:07:18.308+00:00Hi Amy .. it is isn't it .. and I'm lookin...Hi Amy .. it is isn't it .. and I'm looking forward to posting it .. but perhaps need to add one or two things based on Meredith above and your comments over on your blog.<br /><br />My Mum just bursts out laughing at me sometimes - but I'm usually laughing anyway .. as what else can you do. She says 'outrageous' things completely unexpected from someone who's been in bed all that time & doesn't watch tv or listen to the radio - she's still got the comments absolutely spot on!<br /><br />Now we get smiles mainly .. but that's great .. if I dance and sing the whole of Eastbourne would be in uproar .. it's so ridiculous!! Can do neither!! It is good that we and they can laugh together ..<br /><br />Thanks - lovely that we can share our mothers at this stage of their lives .. and I'm lucky my Mum is still with me .. but you have happy memories and I will too.<br /><br />Great to see you - thanks so much and for your own blog comments .. enjoy the week .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-22435786518520153832010-11-21T19:44:26.782+00:002010-11-21T19:44:26.782+00:00Hilary: As usual, you are educating me :) I had ne...Hilary: As usual, you are educating me :) I had never heard of Hooke ... very fascinating story. Thanks for sharing your passion and passing it along. As always, I really enjoyed it.Sibyl - alternaviewhttp://www.alternaview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77319618185265163152010-11-21T18:57:46.964+00:002010-11-21T18:57:46.964+00:00Fascinating post, Hilary. I love having some obsc...Fascinating post, Hilary. I love having some obscure character uncovered and spotlit. Look forward to the next edition!<br /><br />In my mom's post-stroke years, I'd dance and sing for her. Believe me this is not my forte...but she laughed so hard. It was the only time she laughed after the stroke so I enjoyed making a fool of myself. :)Soul Dipperhttp://souldipper.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72675309523557790472010-11-21T18:32:54.870+00:002010-11-21T18:32:54.870+00:00Hi Meredith .. I went & searched .. & van ...Hi Meredith .. I went & searched .. & van Leeuwenhoek 1632 - 1723 .. same time as Hooke, but in Holland. However he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society .. for his microbiology! Incredibly observant man apparently .. see Wiki!<br /><br />Hooke was the man who coined the word 'cell' first .. and all van Leeuwenhoek's work would have passed via Hooke as Curator of the Society .. <br /><br />If you read the Wiki page on v Leuwenhoek .. you'll see that they've found his original specimens perfectly preserved ..<br /><br />Meredith - thanks for bringing this up - really interesting ..and perhaps I'll bring it in to the next post .. <br /><br />Great to see you & glad you're feeling better ... have a good week .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com