Tag Archives: Kipling

Two Filksings: Mark Horning & Leslie Fish

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Aya Katz

Julia Hanna and I were planning on having a single filksing on Sept. 17, 2021, with two guests, Mark Horning and Leslie Fish. However, events contrived to give us two filksings for the price of one. First came Mark Horning. … Continue reading →

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Filksing with Leslie Fish and Samantha Moore

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Aya Katz

Leslie Fish is a legend in the filk world. Her name is synonymous with great filk music, of which she is the writer, composer and best known performer. Samantha Moore is well known as Mistress Ambra Michelli in the SCA. … Continue reading →

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Rudyard Kipling: A General Summary

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Aya Katz

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Rudyard Kipling: Prelude to Departmental Ditties

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Aya Katz

Prelude To “Departmental Ditties” 1885 by Rudyard Kipling I have eaten your bread and salt I have drunk your water and wine. The deaths ye died I have watched beside, And the lives ye led were mine. Was there ought … Continue reading →

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Music to Listen to While Writing a Novel: Our Lady of Kaifeng

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Aya Katz

Most people imagine that writing a book is accomplished while sitting. The author dips his quill or taps on the keys of his typewriter or the keyboard of this computer. Naturally, he is sitting down. But not all writers do … Continue reading →

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