Monthly Archives: April 2012

Shakespeare, a Rose and the Questionable Power of the Label

Posted on April 29, 2012 by jimmie

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, By any other name would smell as sweet.” (Romeo and Juliet act 2, sc. 2) Tips for Use.  Put a stop to debates about controversial definitions, names, or time-consuming arguments … Continue reading →

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April Showers, Love, Food for Love all in Sonnet #75

Posted on April 29, 2012 by jimmie

“So are you to my thoughts as food to life, Or as sweet-seasoned showers are to the ground” (SON 75) Tips for Use.  Excellent line for a card or a romantic declaration. It is true that the Sonnet as well … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare and the Characterization of a Pompous Ass

Posted on April 28, 2012 by jimmie

“Who knows himself a braggart, Let him fear this, for it will come to pass that every braggart shall be found an ass.” (All’s Well Than Ends Well, act 4, sc. 3) Tips for Use.  A justification when you do … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare and Remedies against Bad Breath

Posted on April 27, 2012 by jimmie

“And most dear actors, eat no onion, nor garlic, for we are to utter sweet breath.” (Midsummer Night’s Dream act 4, sc. 2) Tips for Use. You both are at dinner and the waiter suggests or praises a savory dish … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, Plausible Deniability and Confidential Information

Posted on April 26, 2012 by jimmie

“Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck, Till thou applaud the deed.” (Macbeth act 3, sc. 2) Tips for Use.  How short the collective memory is! Do you remember when members of the Reagan Administration financed, organized and supplied arms … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, Get your Adversary to Shut-up

Posted on April 25, 2012 by jimmie

“Shrew my heart, You never spoke what did become you less Than this.”  (Winter’s Tale, act 1, sc. 2) Tips for Use.  Express your dismay and disagreement at what has been said or implied. Equally an elegant way to say, … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare and How to Establish Your Credentials

Posted on April 24, 2012 by jimmie

“… I am as constant as the northern star, Of whose true fixed and resting quality There is no fellow in the firmament.” (Julius Caesar, act 3, sc. 1) Tips for Use. A possible answer at a job interview, to … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare Insults and Mutual Dislikes

Posted on April 23, 2012 by jimmie

AENEAS. We know each other well. DIOMEDES. We do; and long to know each other worse.”  (Troilus and Cressida, act 4, sc. 1) Tips for Use. Call it chemistry or any other fancy term from psychology or pop psychology – … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare and the Formation of Habit

Posted on April 22, 2012 by jimmie

“How use doth breed a habit in a man!” (Two Gentlemen from Verona, act 5, sc. 4) Tips for Use. Theories, or rather opinions about habit lead to two opposite conclusions, depending on which point the holder of the opinion … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, Walking as a Mental-care Remedy

Posted on April 21, 2012 by jimmie

 “…a turn or two I’ll walk, To still my beating mind.” (Tempest act 4, sc. 1) Tips for Use. For many health-care seems a very modern development, possibly because “health-care” is associated with the term health-care industry. And making an … Continue reading →

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