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Today is the 157th Birthday of Oscar Fingal...
I encourage everyone to take a moment to respect the life of Oscar Wilde. In Oscar’s life, he wore many masks. He was a father, he was a husband, he was a secret lover, and yes, he was a dandy, he was a celebrity of his time, he was a scandal. But beneath all these masks, lies a true artist. By the end of his life, he had lost everything. When he died, he died with nothing but his art. I...
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August 2011
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A dandy is always late on principle, the principle being that punctuality is the thief of time. 
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July 2011
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Pomegranates: The Most Exquisite Fruit
The pomegranate is quite the majestic fruit. It has held divine and regal symbolism throughout history. It appears in many Greek myths, and has its fair share of notable mentions in Jewish and Christian scriptures as well. Some scholars believe the forbidden fruit of the Garden of Eden was more likely intended to be depicted as a pomegranate instead of an apple. The capitals of the two pillars...
Jul 27th
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Anna Held
Anna Held was an actress in late 19th century/ early 20th century Europe. She was famously sued by a milk farmer for the amount she owed for keeping her bathtub filled with milk.  A lady must always have enough milk for her milk baths regardless of the circumstances.
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Jul 12th
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Bunburying
Avoiding one’s duties and responsibilities by claiming to have appointments to see a fictitious person. 
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Hi, and welcome to the Wildean.
             Oscar Wilde once wrote, “Those who find ugly meanings in beautiful things are corrupt without being charming. This is a fault. Those who find beautiful meanings in beautiful things are the cultivated. For these there is hope.”  What you will find within: Entries about an array of beautiful things with beautiful meanings and tips on how to live a dandy lifestyle.
Jul 12th