tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post1945347735927129555..comments2024-02-20T00:35:39.057-08:00Comments on The Lion's Den: The Great Samuel JohnsonGSLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04903412564467078538noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-12296140737339312872014-09-17T08:04:34.110-07:002014-09-17T08:04:34.110-07:00What great choices. I'd see that for sure!What great choices. I'd see that for sure! Jen Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05350176925586602027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-62416042273302706092014-09-11T17:40:30.688-07:002014-09-11T17:40:30.688-07:00Marion Cotillard or Eva Green would be good. Marion Cotillard or Eva Green would be good. GSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04903412564467078538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-72941497725250657952014-09-11T17:26:58.273-07:002014-09-11T17:26:58.273-07:00I never even thought to ask her. If only I had c...I never even thought to ask her. If only I had checked your blog earlier. I just hung up the phone from her, ten minutes ago.<br />I'll email her and let you know what she says.No Sacrifice Bagshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768755519910407042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-32967984124572613122014-09-10T11:10:27.332-07:002014-09-10T11:10:27.332-07:00Emilie du Chatelet was a fascinating woman! Johnso...Emilie du Chatelet was a fascinating woman! Johnson would have shown her the highest respect. Does your friend have an actress in mind for the lead?...that's who I would pitch it to. I would love to see a movie about her!GSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04903412564467078538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-90789384633213560202014-09-10T10:25:39.774-07:002014-09-10T10:25:39.774-07:00Interesting post. I didn't know anything a...Interesting post. I didn't know anything about Dr. Johnson. Oddly enough I was just talking to a friend who has been researching Voltaire's lover, Emilie du Chatelet for a screenplay.No Sacrifice Bagshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768755519910407042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-44649695239892191442014-09-08T11:42:03.640-07:002014-09-08T11:42:03.640-07:00Racheld, I'll keep you posted and it will be a...Racheld, I'll keep you posted and it will be announced on The Den.GSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04903412564467078538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-69788694322309704302014-09-07T09:37:28.869-07:002014-09-07T09:37:28.869-07:00When, and WHAT DAYS?? I'd brave the snow and...When, and WHAT DAYS?? I'd brave the snow and I-90 for that.<br /><br />rchlRachelDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11204947567574886675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-18697653931282505802014-09-07T08:08:47.765-07:002014-09-07T08:08:47.765-07:00Racheld, I am not familiar with your dear Lillian ...Racheld, I am not familiar with your dear Lillian de la T so I must investigate; thanks for sharing.GSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04903412564467078538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-82955735825871201522014-09-05T12:51:26.949-07:002014-09-05T12:51:26.949-07:00Such an aficionado as you must already enjoy the D...Such an aficionado as you must already enjoy the Dr. Sam:Johnson stories by dear Lillian de la T.<br /><br />Quite the fun episodes and adventures in the "tec" mode. And quite the interesting article you've done here---I'm in a history phase llately, and will have a look at his again.<br /><br />rchl<br /><br />RachelDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11204947567574886675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-18920893760321910732014-09-04T14:05:43.194-07:002014-09-04T14:05:43.194-07:00Naomi, we really do need to make a point to celebr...Naomi, we really do need to make a point to celebrate those most worthy. We are going to look to set up a literary club in The Red Lion for the Winter months with readings of poetry and short stories.GSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04903412564467078538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-15375397042287023362014-09-04T13:37:25.678-07:002014-09-04T13:37:25.678-07:00Love that you keep him alive and it warms me to th...Love that you keep him alive and it warms me to think that fan clubs also exist for characters other than Kim kardshian and Beyoncé so bravoCoulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-42456077993366773812014-09-04T06:09:45.606-07:002014-09-04T06:09:45.606-07:00BB, from all accounts Dr Johnson was quite a handf...BB, from all accounts Dr Johnson was quite a handful to be around and sometimes would take a position against his own beliefs just for the sake of an argument. Sometimes those arguments ended with hard feelings but Dr J always patched things up with people of good character.GSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04903412564467078538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-17043517896113066872014-09-03T16:28:13.793-07:002014-09-03T16:28:13.793-07:00Sounds too good to be true...wait, you did say ugl...Sounds too good to be true...wait, you did say ugly and slovenly. Quite a fascinating man.Blue Boobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13504819843930360278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-34744110724521466762014-09-03T09:32:59.731-07:002014-09-03T09:32:59.731-07:00Thank you my dear Trudye and we look forward to we...Thank you my dear Trudye and we look forward to welcoming you & Dr G to RLP this Fall...?...and thanks again for that very insightful report from Telluride.GSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04903412564467078538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-18658214299264088092014-09-03T09:29:19.654-07:002014-09-03T09:29:19.654-07:00Darlings Jane and Lance,
I just knew you shared my...Darlings Jane and Lance,<br />I just knew you shared my high regard and love for Litchfield's greatest son but I do know that fiery debate will hush, trumpets will sound, and attention will be commanded towards the hostess's podium as your eagerly awaited entrance into The Red Lion is made...perhaps in a scene reminiscent of when adoring throngs welcomed Dr Johnson and Boswell ashore at those remote Hebridean ports. GSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04903412564467078538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-38654395974791079572014-09-03T08:59:13.439-07:002014-09-03T08:59:13.439-07:00I love the education I am getting at The Den and t...I love the education I am getting at The Den and the inspiration to start reading more biographies! I shall see what falls of the shelves to dig into! Familiar with Dr. Johnson's essays as studied in college,but love this sidebar and tidbits of everyday life!<br />So generous in spirit is your donation to the RLP ...what a great opportunity to educate those knowing so little of history! Cannot help but giggle at the thought of the Johnson's Club;-)Trudyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00967743037457007381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-73800402613492355922014-09-03T08:37:53.249-07:002014-09-03T08:37:53.249-07:00Darling G,
What a veritable intellectual cafe the...Darling G,<br /><br />What a veritable intellectual cafe the Lion's Den is becoming.<br /><br />Dr. Johnson is an exceedingly worthy figurehead for the Red Lion. Lichfield's greatest son, as he is commonly known, we believe, lived a life not only full to overflowing but did indeed turn his shortcomings into strengths and his disadvantages into inspiration for his friends and followers. Most definitely a man of towering intelligence but one that he wore sensitively, using it as a tool for the support of others rather than a weapon to beat people with.<br /><br />And, how marvellous it would have been to be a 'Bluestocking' in the Johnson days. What spirit of adventure and daring these women had, with views to match. Perhaps the Red Lion blue stocking corner may vie with the hostess's podium for the command of attention when the fire of debate is at its height?!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-78284641388785359552014-09-03T04:59:51.191-07:002014-09-03T04:59:51.191-07:00We anxiously await your arrival at The Red Lion de...We anxiously await your arrival at The Red Lion dear Jen and I'm sure you'll enjoy the lively conversation that isn't often heard elsewhere.GSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04903412564467078538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-4350713056214615842014-09-03T04:56:02.854-07:002014-09-03T04:56:02.854-07:00Thanks for checking in Jody and your Camino pilgri...Thanks for checking in Jody and your Camino pilgrimage has put a spring in my step...without the blisters and dorm lodgings. <br />I'll bet far too many talented women artists didn't get a fair shake...and what is often forgotten was how sometimes the most debilitating discouragement came from other women. When Mrs. Thrale was widowed and wished to remarry for love to an Italian dancing master, the scorn from Dr Johnson is well documented but even some of the Bluestockings turned on her too. Women can be slow to evolve too.GSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04903412564467078538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-2682247314369424562014-09-03T04:43:49.568-07:002014-09-03T04:43:49.568-07:00Dear Wendy, you must bring Barry to pay your respe...Dear Wendy, you must bring Barry to pay your respects to Dr Johnson at The Red Lion someday soon!GSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04903412564467078538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-21583157591636853352014-09-03T04:40:18.753-07:002014-09-03T04:40:18.753-07:00Heidi, I loved your Mary Delany post and her name ...Heidi, I loved your Mary Delany post and her name is only vaguely familiar although you have certainly piqued my interest! That period is so fascinating with the Scottish/French Enlightenment, the original Bluestockings, Johnson's Club, talk of revolutions swirling about, etc.<br /><br />I'm going to talk to Colin (proprietor of Red Lion Pub) about having some kind of 'Bluestocking Corner' as homage which might be a nice contrapuntal to all the military pomp and circumstance.<br /><br />...I've always dreamt of being named 'Capability Brown'...."but just call me 'Cap'..."GSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04903412564467078538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-21090999183053488742014-09-03T04:16:15.559-07:002014-09-03T04:16:15.559-07:00So entertaining! Love this post GSL. I read a book...So entertaining! Love this post GSL. I read a book about one of the bluestockings, Mary Delany last year (and then wrote about it on the blog. She was a fascinating person http://adelaidevilla.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/mrs-delany-and-her-extraordinary-life.html ) <br />Love that you've put him in the Red Lion, amongst his life's work too. Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01432089507602828735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-73110180569821403402014-09-03T03:36:20.145-07:002014-09-03T03:36:20.145-07:00Love Dr. Johnson! I am tickled that you donated t...Love Dr. Johnson! I am tickled that you donated the portrait to your pub! How absolutely perfect!!!! Yes, bring him back! We need to bring a lot of the 18th and 19th century intellects back - they are sorely missed!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-57993484067528640532014-09-03T00:01:00.104-07:002014-09-03T00:01:00.104-07:00Have been sitting with tostada y mermerlada some w...Have been sitting with tostada y mermerlada some where on godforsaken meseta really enjoying reading this! Love that he chsmponed women... I wonder how mamy talented women artists did not get a fair About Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421822117996903245.post-69013198071701230372014-09-02T18:52:35.876-07:002014-09-02T18:52:35.876-07:00What a delight. I've not had anyone bring up D...What a delight. I've not had anyone bring up Dr. Johnson in casual conversation since college. Then, I knew him for his contributions to English literature but now I appreciate his sharp observations of the human condition: "All envy would be extinguished, if it were universally known that there are none to be envied." I like to keep this in mind when I wade through social media (though I do truly envy you for your pub!) Jen Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05350176925586602027noreply@blogger.com