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Groundbreaking Women You Should Know About

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March is International Women’s Month and we’ve been searching for women to highlight. We’re big fans of Atlas Obscura an online magazine and saw the article below. It was too good to pass up so we are posting the article 6 Groundbreaking Women You Didn’t Learn About in History Class for you to enjoy and learn about these extraordinary women. This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. Read more about affiliates and disclaimers here. *Full credit for writing content and images given to Atlas Obscura and the photographers noted. 6 Groundbreaking Women You Didn’t Learn About in History Class Meet the painter, the pilot, the author, and other “firsts” who paved the way. BY SARAH DURNMARCH 15, 2022 Hiker Emily Ford borrowed her friend’s dog, a retired sled…

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St. Patrick’s Day Poems and Blessings

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Half of my family is Irish – the Martin’s – so I thought I’d post some Irish poems and blessings today. “St. Patrick was a gentlemanWho through strategy and stealthDrove all the snakes from IrelandHere’s a drinkee to his health!But not too many drinkeesLest we lose ourselves and then…Forget the good St. PatrickAnd see them snakes again!” Quoted by Quotes Hunger “I’ll wear a four-leaf shamrockIn my coat, the glad day throughFor my father and mother are IrishAnd I am Irish too!” Mary Carolyn Davies A famous blessing we all know. “May the road rise up to meet you.May the wind be always at your back.May the sun shine warm upon your face;the rains fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again,May God hold you in the palm of His hand.” Author unknown “May you always have work for your hands to do.May your pockets hold always a…

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Poe’s Kiss Me I’m Irish on Saint Patrick’s Day

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Looking for a fun event while you’re in Baltimore on St. Paddy’s Day? Here’s one you can attend and raise a glass to. With a little LUCK “Pints for Poe” is back this year! Join us for a “Kiss Me, I WAS Irish” St. Patrick’s Day at The Annabel Lee Tavern and raise a pint to support Poe House. We’ll raffle Poe House gifts every hour beginning at 6 PM. Donations and portion of proceeds to benefit The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum in Baltimore. Poe House gifts, “Kiss Me, I WAS Irish” t-shirts, glasses, and more. Annabel Lee Tavern, 601 S. Clinton Street, Baltimore MD So, raise a glass to celebrate Poe, all things Irish, and for a good cause. *Source: Poe Baltimore

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Virginia Clemm Poe Child Bride of Edgar Allan Poe

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This year marks the bicentennial of the birth of Virginia Clemm Poe famous wife of Edgar Allan Poe. Her life is a bit of mystery. March is International Women’s Month and the perfect one to talk about Mrs. Poe. In conjunction with  the Maryland Women’s Heritage Center and Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum / Poe Baltimore there’s a presentation today, March 15, to discuss her life. Tonight is the first of the events about Virginia and it is a ticketed event. Tickets are very reasonably priced. MUSE, the Life and Afterlife of Edgar Allan Poe’s Beloved Child BrideTuesday, March 15th, 7:00 to 8:30 PMTickets here $5 – $10 Source: Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum/Poe Baltimore **This event will be a live recording with interactive Q&A. Attendees register to participate in the discussion series. Edited portions will stream later on Facebook and YouTube.**Edgar Allan Poe famously claimed the “death of a…

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Nightmare Alley is a Dark and Twisted Ride

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Guillermo del Toro’s latest film Nightmare Alley is an intense, dark drama that packs a punch of an ending. Guillermo del Toro is one of our favorite directors and writers. Known for his dark stories and frightening scenes. Here are some of his films (not his complete filmography): DirectorHellboyPan’s LabyrinthThe Devil’s BackbonePacific RimThe Shape of Water WriterScary Stories to Tell in the Dark (highly recommend for a spook show)Crimson PeakNightmare AlleyThe Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesThe Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug ProducedEl Orfanato which we reviewed earlier on the blog. You can find the review here. Also, highly recommend this spooky, supernatural ghost story. Two summaries of Nightmare Alley to start us off. An ambitious carny with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more dangerous than he is.Source: IMDB.com By the time a mystifying Bradley Cooper utters…

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Website Crashed

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My website, unfortunately, crashed the last week of January this year. Due to this fact, my posts may be without some images. The content and most links are still good. There may be posts without pictures permanently as it’s hard to recreate 3 years’ worth of work, however, I am doing my best. Please pardon the inconvenience and I hope you’ll still visit the site.

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Atlanta Eats got it right with Ford’s BBQ

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Atlanta Eats is a premiere television show in Atlanta, Georgia that features restaurants and dining establishments. It’s a fun show to watch to discover joints to fine dining around the city. Steak Shapiro who was a popular radio and tv personality in Atlanta founded the show and serves as its host. Recently, we saw an episode centered around Tucker. Since Tucker is nearby to us, we decided to give one of the featured restaurants a try. We picked Ford’s BBQ on Main Street. Opened in 2020, it’s grown in popularity rather quickly. Atlanta Eats founder and host Steak ShapiroPhoto credit: AtlantaEats.com My friend Laurie and I stopped in on a Tuesday for lunch, and it was just as good as advertised. The decor is a mix of leather and wood with a cool mural across one wall. I chose the chopped brisket with sides of mac ‘n cheese and Brunswick…

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Have a Poe Valentine’s Weekend

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Valentine’s Day is in the air along with love and mystery in Baltimore. The Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum and Poe Baltimore are hosting events in the city to celebrate the author and the holiday itself. You can take the Edgar Allan Poe Death in Baltimore Bus Tour with a 90-minute ride around the town. “Explore the enduring mystery of Poe’s tragic death on a special Bus Tour of Edgar Allan Poe’s Life and Death in Baltimore. The 90-minute tour ticket includes stops at four important Poe Places around Baltimore, including Poe’s graves (he has two!) plus the sites where Poe was found and passed away. Bus ticket also includes tour of the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum.”Source: Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum/Poe Baltimore Information on the tour here. You could stop by Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe’s grave and leave a rose to commemorate her bicentennial. On…

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Alone by Edgar Allan Poe

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Today is Poe’s 213th birthday and we thought we’d post a poem “that sums up his life” as Jeff Jerome Curator Emeritus of the Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum stated. Hope you’ll enjoy it on his birthday. “Alone” BY EDGAR ALLAN POE From childhood’s hour I have not beenAs others were—I have not seenAs others saw—I could not bringMy passions from a common spring—From the same source I have not takenMy sorrow—I could not awakenMy heart to joy at the same tone—And all I lov’d—I lov’d alone—Then—in my childhood—in the dawnOf a most stormy life—was drawnFrom ev’ry depth of good and illThe mystery which binds me still—From the torrent, or the fountain—From the red cliff of the mountain—From the sun that ’round me roll’dIn its autumn tint of gold—From the lightning in the skyAs it pass’d me flying by—From the thunder, and the storm—And the cloud that took the form(When the…

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Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Home

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Valentine’s Day is around the corner so we thought we’d find some gift ideas. We decided to focus on gifts for the home from a cozy blanket to decor to a unique candle. There’s a range of items to choose from here. We chose Etsy because independent artists and makers sell their handmade goods and we want to support them. Please consider giving them your business today by purchasing a gift from the list below. This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. All opinions are my own and I only recommend products and services I think will add value to my readers. Read more about affiliates and disclaimers here. *All prices are subject to change and were pulled from Etsy at the time of this post. Unique…

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