Yesterday for me it was the link Angus gave to this video,
I love it because
- Auld Lang Syne is one of my favorite songs, and
- I love St. Andrews. Kaitlin did her junior year there so I spent a long weekend there that November when I had a business trip in Germany, and Andy I went there for a week during her spring break. We have some wonderful memories.
Since the videos show the students celebrating Robert Burns Night, I looked up some of his writings. I was already aware of
Oh would some power the gift give us,
to see ourselves as others see us!
and
The best-laid schemes o’ mice an’ men,
Gang aft a-gley,
But this one surprised and impressed me:
While Europe’s eye is fix’d on mighty things,
The fate of empires and the fall of kings;
While quacks of State must each produce his plan,
And even children lisp the Rights of Man;
Amid this mighty fuss just let me mention,
The Rights of Woman merit some attention.
Burns lived from January 25, 1759 – July 21, 1796. So he wrote it about the time Abigail Adams was telling John to “remember the ladies” when they were creating a new government here in America. (Not that John listened.)
So yesterday was a deeply happy day, rich with connections. Thanks to the internet and my iPad and computer — my windows to the world.
July 6, 2026
Beautiful song. ??