The Thyroid Storm: Avoiding Real Tasks

Monday, July 24, 2006

Anonymous said...: The masque was a form of festive courtly entertainment which flourished in 16th and early 17th century Europe, though it was developed earlier in Italy. (A public version of the masque was the pageant.)

Masque involved music and dancing, singing and acting, within an elaborate stage design, in which the architectural framing and costumes might be designed by a renowned architect, to present a deferential allegory flattering to the patron. Professional actors and musicians were hired for the speech and song aspects of masquing. Often, the masquers who did not speak or sing were courtiers: James I's Queen Consort, Anne of Denmark, frequently danced with her ladies in masques between 1603 and 1611, Henry VIII and Charles I performed in the masques at their courts, and the Queen's ladies performed the masque of Florimène at the court of Charles I in 1642. Other times, professionals were joined by amateurs in a final dance. In the tradition of masque, Louis XIV danced in ballets at Versailles with music by Lully.; 5:41 AM
Anonymous said...: It's time, gang -- we need to develop a tasty edible clay masque. Put it on your face to clarify your pores, or nibble a little bit for a mineral boost. Why hasn't anyone done this yet?

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=1167623&page=1; 12:35 PM
Anonymous said...: I'M RIDING THE RAINBOW, Y'ALL!; 2:34 PM