Daily Archives: July 21, 2012

Robert Burns

Posted on July 21, 2012 by AnElephantCant

Today is the 216th anniversary of the death of Robert Burns, Scotland’s National Bard and, perhaps, most loved figure. It is clearly a moment for contemplation rather than celebration. So we simply include some words from Oor Rabbie, who believed … Continue reading →

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A Duck-Billed Platitude

Posted on July 21, 2012 by AnElephantCant

    AnElephantCant always avoid clichés The artist has mentioned this a million times He gets sick as a parrot All stick and no carrot But the rhymer sometimes needs one for a rhyme We know the doodler has oodles … Continue reading →

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