His serene & sovereign lordship,
Wesley,
Baron of Nonsuch
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
That Slow Fade
As night-fall does not come at once; neither does oppression. It is in such a twilight that we must all be aware of that subtle change in the air - however slight - lest we become victims of the darkness.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Farewell Ms. Elizabeth Taylor
The world lost one of it's last true stars, when on March 23rd, 2011, the great Dame Elizabeth Taylor, after many years of ill health, lost her tenuous grip on this life, and left for the next.
Many words will be spoken of Ms. Taylor, many memories will be recalled, and while we never personally met this icon of the world, the Sovereign Barony of Nonsuch nonetheless pays tribute to her for her contributions to the world of cinema, her humanitarianism, and her activism.
While our earliest memory of Elizabeth Taylor was from her portrayal of Cleopatra, our greatest memory was of an interview she gave with Larry King in which she discussed, among other topics, her jewelry, and in particular the Taylor-Burton diamond, and the even more famous Krupp Diamond.
In the interview, Ms. Taylor talked about how it was so wonderfully ironic that a diamond once owned by the German war criminal Alfried Krupp should end up on the finger of a nice Jewish girl, but it was her talk of the Taylor-Burton diamond that inspired our greatest respect.
In 1978, after her second divorce from Sir Richard Burton, Ms. Taylor sold the diamond at auction for $5,000,000.00 (nearly $17Million in today's dollars) and donated the proceeds to build a hospital in Botswana.
Dame Elizabeth Taylor, I salute you.
Many words will be spoken of Ms. Taylor, many memories will be recalled, and while we never personally met this icon of the world, the Sovereign Barony of Nonsuch nonetheless pays tribute to her for her contributions to the world of cinema, her humanitarianism, and her activism.
While our earliest memory of Elizabeth Taylor was from her portrayal of Cleopatra, our greatest memory was of an interview she gave with Larry King in which she discussed, among other topics, her jewelry, and in particular the Taylor-Burton diamond, and the even more famous Krupp Diamond.
In the interview, Ms. Taylor talked about how it was so wonderfully ironic that a diamond once owned by the German war criminal Alfried Krupp should end up on the finger of a nice Jewish girl, but it was her talk of the Taylor-Burton diamond that inspired our greatest respect.
In 1978, after her second divorce from Sir Richard Burton, Ms. Taylor sold the diamond at auction for $5,000,000.00 (nearly $17Million in today's dollars) and donated the proceeds to build a hospital in Botswana.
Dame Elizabeth Taylor, I salute you.
His serene & sovereign lordship,
Wesley,
Baron of Nonsuch
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Happy Saint Patrick's Day
On this joyous day, which celebrates all things Irish, I wish you all a happy day for "The wearin' O' The Green".
His Serene and Sovereign Lordship,
Wesley,
Baron of Nonsuch
Friday, March 11, 2011
To The People of Japan
I was saddened, this morning, to hear of the tragic loss of life caused by the earthquake which has struck North East Japan today.
I extend not only my own personal sympathies and condolences, but those of the entire Sovereign Barony of Nonsuch, to the families and friends of those who have been killed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
In the spirit of compassion and international peace and brotherhood, a donation shall be made to a worthy charity to aid the people of Japan.
I extend not only my own personal sympathies and condolences, but those of the entire Sovereign Barony of Nonsuch, to the families and friends of those who have been killed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
In the spirit of compassion and international peace and brotherhood, a donation shall be made to a worthy charity to aid the people of Japan.
His Serene & Sovereign Lordship,
Wesley,
Baron of Nonsuch
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
To The People of New Zealand
I have been utterly shocked and saddened by the news of this most recent earthquake in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand.
I extend not only my own personal sympathies and condolences, but those of the entire Sovereign Barony of Nonsuch, to the families and friends of those who have been killed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My thoughts and prayers also go out to the emergency services and volunteer personnel who are assisting in the search and rescue efforts. May your efforts be rewarded with many rescued survivors and very few fatalities.
In the spirit of compassion and international peace and brotherhood, a donation shall be made to the New Zealand Red Cross.
I extend not only my own personal sympathies and condolences, but those of the entire Sovereign Barony of Nonsuch, to the families and friends of those who have been killed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My thoughts and prayers also go out to the emergency services and volunteer personnel who are assisting in the search and rescue efforts. May your efforts be rewarded with many rescued survivors and very few fatalities.
In the spirit of compassion and international peace and brotherhood, a donation shall be made to the New Zealand Red Cross.
His Serene & Sovereign Lordship,
Wesley,
Baron of Nonsuch
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
To the Family of J. Paul Getty III
The Sovereign Barony of Nonsuch extends to the family of J. Paul Getty III its sincerest condolences on his death.
Although I never met Mr. Getty personally, I still recall with great fondness the time I spent at the Getty Villa on a trip to Los Angeles , California in October of 2010.
Mr. Getty had a troubled life and we can now but hope he is at peace.
Although I never met Mr. Getty personally, I still recall with great fondness the time I spent at the Getty Villa on a trip to Los Angeles , California in October of 2010.
Mr. Getty had a troubled life and we can now but hope he is at peace.
His Serene & Sovereign Lordship,
Wesley,
Baron of Nonsuch.
Wesley,
Baron of Nonsuch.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Our Deepest Fear
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. No, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves; "Who are we to be brilliant? Gorgeous? Talented? Fabulous?"
Actually, who are we not to be? We are, after all, the Children of The Universe.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves; "Who are we to be brilliant? Gorgeous? Talented? Fabulous?"
Actually, who are we not to be? We are, after all, the Children of The Universe.
His serene & sovereign lordship,
Wesley,
Baron of Nonsuch
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