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The Jester: A Historical Political Commentator and Cupid

Posted on April 6, 2012 by brushedwithmystery

The Jester was the entertainer of the monarchy: the one who could say what others feared saying. A foil for the aristocracy, he would carry a false scepter in his hands called a bauble that was covered in bells or … Continue reading →

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The Politics of the Media

Posted on October 13, 2010 by brushedwithmystery

I visited one  of my friends the other day on Thanksgiving Monday.  As the afternoon progressed, and we had finally caught up on our recent lives, I shared the fact that I had started a blog.  My friend and her … Continue reading →

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