A Shakespearean Mystery The Patterns of Life For a week in March each year, skeptics believe that there is not The third Saturday English immigrants by-three pattern. This the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust enough evidence to prove that this in March has been brought their sewing was the easiest quilt in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, Shakespeare was the same man designated Worldwide skills to America, where to learn, quickest to celebrates the life of William who wrote so many famous works. Quilting Day, a global quilting grew into more sew, and thriftiest use Shakespeare. From March 18 to 24, The true author, they argue, must celebration of quilters than a practical skill— of leftover fabric. A fans of the bard are invited to visit have been a well-educated traveler and their fabulous it became an art form. more elaborate pattern the Shakespeare family home or aristocrat such as philosopher creations. Quilts began Patterns grew into known as the Log Cabin and view his many famous works. Francis Bacon, poet Christopher not as the intricately symbols and stories. was symbolic of the patterned blankets we home. It had a red However, there are some who Marlowe, or Edward de Vere, the When President Lincoln often use today, but as signed the Homestead center square to believe that William Shakespeare 17th Earl of Oxford. padded clothing. The Act of 1862, which symbolize the hearth at did not write the many plays and Of course, Shakespeare has a first evidence we have opened up the West the heart of the home. sonnets that he is credited for. of humans wearing More elaborate patterns wealth of defenders, too. They for settlement, families These doubters assert the quilted clothing comes prepared for their depicting pinwheels, argue that Shakespeare’s modest existence of an alternate writer. from ancient Egypt. The westward journeys by stars, flowers, animals, upbringing would have been first evidence we find of sewing quilts. These crops, biblical stories, Notable Since the end of the 19th century, adequate for his talents. Regardless quilted blankets comes quilts have become and even schoolhouses Quotable scholars have begun to doubt the of your belief in Shakespeare’s from 15th-century records of history. followed. In these early identity of William Shakespeare. identity, Shakespeare Week is an England, but all this days of quilting, women Notable “If men can While evidence exists to prove that opportune time to enjoy the bard’s evidence is merely One of the earliest sewed as they lived, quilt and take Quotable Shakespeare was a well-known good words rather than question written about; few, patterns, known as the establishing a beautiful actor and theater-owner, these his good name. if any, blankets from Nine Patch, was simply quilting tradition that over the “But that era have survived. nine squares in a three- continues to this day. kitchen, then Shakespeare’s Grammar Rules women can magic could not pick up a copied be; The Society for the Promotion it is acceptable to end a sentence wrench and fix Within that of Good Grammar has declared with a preposition. You can also a leaky pipe.” March 4 as Grammar Day. English is split as many infinitives as you want! circle none often said to be the hardest language There are some rules, however, that Women of the World ~ Hanna Rosin, durst walk to learn. Why is it so difficult? The are not as flexible. Double negatives writer but he.” order of words, pronunciations, are still a no-no. Also, alot is still not Can you match the influential woman to her profession? ~ John Dryden, homophones, synonyms, idioms— a word. You can write a lot when you 1. Alfonsina Strada A. Geneticist English poet all of these are confusing! As mean “many,” or allot when you’re 2. Nettie Stevens B. Explorer language evolves, more and more assigning a share or portion. With 3. Maria Montessori C. Cyclist grammar rules are being ignored. well over a million words in the 4. Ruth Harkness D. Educator It is considered okay to begin a English language, you are likely to sentence with And or But, just as find something to celebrate today. The March of Women’s History The Birth of Rock and Roll The month of March of women sought to the entire month of is Women’s History include women’s history March as Women’s The very first rock ’n’ roll concert was staged on March 21, 1952, in Month, in recognition in the local school History Month. Cleveland, Ohio. It was called the Moondog Coronation Ball and featured of women and their curriculum. For too long, Politicians, writers, guitarist Tiny Grimes and His Rocking Highlanders, saxophonist Paul impact on culture and men had dominated the freedom fighters, Williams and His Hucklebuckers, Billy Ward and His Dominoes, singer society all around the study while women’s scientists, soldiers, Varetta Dillard, and Danny Cobb. The concert was the idea of local radio world. The movement to contributions had nary a athletes—women DJ Alan Freed, the same man who popularized the phrase rock ’n’ roll. establish recognition of mention. The movement have made valuable On the night of the show, 20,000 people showed up with tickets, but the women’s history began in Sonoma was such a contributions in virtually venue held only half the number. Tickets had been counterfeited. Afraid of in Sonoma, California, success that in 1987 the every field. Honor them a riot, the fire department stopped the concert after only one performance. in the 1970s. A group U.S. Congress declared this March. Top Farkle Scores for January Dot 11,250 Betty 10,350 Come play Farkle with us on Tuesdays at 2:30pm! It is okay if you have never played- we work together through each game. The top two winners for each month are treated to a special lunch! Beauty & Barber Shop Stylist Ms. Janice Open Thursday and Friday Special Events in February ROMEOS Lunch – Friday the 1st and 29th Mighty Musical Monday – Monday the 4th Mardi Gras Party – Tuesday the 5th Farkle Winners Lunch – Friday the 8th This sign means: I LOVE YOU!!! Scenic Drive– Friday the 15th Starbucks by the Fire – Friday the 15th We are so excited for our Spring Fling Party – Thursday the 21st NEW ACTIVITY Lunch Bunch – Friday the 22nd Halls Senior Center BINGO – Wednesday the 27th February Birthday Party – Friday the 29th Every Thursday at 2:30pm gather in the front lobby to learn a new language Come each week for new and fun lessons .