Entremet Originally shared by Kam-Yung Soh "“Like most people in the US, I grew up knowing the words to this carol and even (shudder) singing them occasionally (singing is not a strong point of mine), but never really thought about what they meant, how the carol originated, or what birds were involved”, says Dr Rasmussen in email. So she decided to figure it out. Dr Rasmussen, who’s tied for third for the most bird discoveries in the world, is probably also the world’s foremost avian sleuth, due to her meticulous detective work a few years ago that uncovered the many ornithological thefts and records frauds in museums that were committed by eminent British ornithologist, Richard Meinertzhagen. But who would ever have thought that an old Christmas carol might also hold an avian mystery? “After all, it’s just a Christmas carol!” Dr Rasmussen points out." https://medium.com/@GrrlScientist/meet-the-real-birds-of-the-twelve-days-of-christmas-fame-grrlscientist-5a8bc09350c9
How beautiful Drew McCarthy I think Christmas found me yesterday while making shortbread cookies. :)
ReplyDeleteLike Sharon Randall, I've always felt lucky that Christmas has always found me. Didn't stay so long, some years, but there has always been a bit of joy, and respite from cares, for which I am grateful.
ReplyDeleteI hope that you and yours have a happy holiday season, Connie Thornley!
Aww, thank you Drew McCarthy! Same to you and yours! Usually Christmas Eve it really hits me, and I'll have the Vienna Choir Boys Choir blasting to bringing it on home for me.
ReplyDeleteawesome essay!
ReplyDeleteI've always enjoyed Sharon Randall's columns, Georg Tirebiter. Partly because she's Southern, and I identify with her family history. But she's also a good writer, with a real knack for connecting to the important things in life.
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