Another day, another meme
Miss Rachel has saddled me with another meme. What historical moments would I have liked to be present at?
I only want to be present at historical moments where I am rich, famous, beautiful, and eating good food. Also, surrounded by fawning fans. Thus, I would like to have been present at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth, but definitely not as a serving maid or varlet or even the person in charge of decorations.
Okay, seriously: I would love to be present in Dr. Johnson's time, hanging out in the coffee house while Johnson made witty remarks and Boswell sat at his knee, taking it all down. I would love to have been present when he said, "A man who is tired of London is tired of life." My sentiments exactly.
I would love to have been present in Paris between the wars, as a rich young expatriate, preferably a talented one. They all seemed to have such a good time.
I would like to have been present for the opening concert at Carnegie Hall. Good seats, please.
I would like to have been present at the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
I would like to have seen General Lee surrender his sword to General Grant at the courthouse at Appomatox, VA. I also wish I could be sure I spelled it right. It looks funny to me.
I would like to have lived in the Gilded Age as an ostentaneous nouveau riche who knew how to throw money around and wore lots of jewels.
I would love to have heard Disraeli make a speech in Parliament when he was Prime Minister.
I would love to have been in Vienna when Mozart conducted one of his own symphonies. Or when Mahler conducted one of his.
Am I allowed to go into the future? I would like to be present when all the terrorists had been hounded to death and peace ruled the world.
Okay, Matt, take it from there.
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