Kathleen in VA Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 We watched Little Dorrit last weekend so I was inspired to dig out a biography of Mr. Dickens I had bought years ago at a library book sale - Charles Dickens, the Last of the Great Men by G.K. Chesterton. I read the first chapter yesterday, which was about the times he lived in and today I began chapter two - his boyhood. The first sentence says he was born on February 7, 1812. I had no idea!! I think it's kind of nifty that I read that right on his birthday.:) Anyway, after I announce it to the family ds13 says, "Let's watch Little Dorrit again to celebrate." Ok, I'm just not up for another 8 hours of that - maybe next year on Feb. 7th. Got any ideas on how we can celebrate? I'm going to keep reading the bio, but thought maybe we could no something else more creative later on this evening if anyone here comes up with a great suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 According to Aubrey, maybe we should...Burn Great Expectations? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhM Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 By watching this Doctor Who episode. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 By watching this Doctor Who episode. :D Tried to go there and I got the message, "Not available in your area." Poo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhM Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Tried to go there and I got the message, "Not available in your area." Poo. Oh shoot! Here it is on BBC America site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 According to Aubrey, maybe we should...Burn Great Expectations? :lol: Aww, that's no way to celebrate a birthday. But we could cover it in chocolate & *eat* it. ;) As long as we don't have to read, watch, or listen to....:leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 As long as celebrating doesn't mean eating Miss Haversham's wedding feast, then I'm good ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Afte a meal of leg o' mutton, how about pulling up some chairs to a cozy fire, children at your feet, the adults imbibing in a glass o' meade or punch (Mr. Micawber style) and reading a little from your fav Dickens novel? (I love Dickens - wish I had a fire place. Poe's birthday was easy...Dickens, not so much) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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