On 5 July 1755, Sarah Kemble Siddons, the famous English actress and tragedienne was born in Brecon, Wales. She was the daughter of Roger Kemble and Sarah “Sally” Ward, the latter for whom she was named. Kemble was the manager of the Warwickshire Company of Comedians, a touring theater company. Sarah belonged to one of the most prominent acting families …
Candlemas: Preparing for Lent
Candlemas is one of my favorite times of the year. It takes place on February 2nd and commemorates the presentation of Jesus as a newborn in the temple. It is situated about half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Even though it is still dark and cold outside, it is a time of hope. With each passing …
How it All Started
You can say that I live with my one foot in the modern world and my other foot in the past. I still remember that day like it was yesterday. It was 2012 and I was attending a Catholic university. One of the requirements for graduation was to complete some service learning. The point was to dedicate your time and …
Welcome
Greetings and welcome! My name is Elizabeth K. Corbett and this is my own personal corner of the internet. I am an author, historian, researcher, and scholar. I received my BA in English and my MA in English (with a concentration in Writing Theory). For seven years I worked at a university. So, I come from a highly academic background. …