Tag Archives: Shakespeare

POTUS meets the Queen of England

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Antigone1984.com

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St George and tomato bread

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Antigone1984.com

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Caviare to the general

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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Calvin still rules, OK?

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Antigone1984.com

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