The Art of Ann
For Ann Swinburne, art was her life and her life was high art. Whether performing on the Broadway stage, or riding the crest of New York society, Ann exhibited the flawless skill and spontenaiety of a seasoned professional. Accompanied by
fame - and fortunes - Ann's life is a testament to a bygone era. Lovingingly compiled by an equally formidable presence - her granddaughter, Liane Schirmer. 2009
Stages
If all the world's a stage, said she,
Then I'll be no mere player,
I'll show what cunning wits I have
Why no one shall be gayer,
I'll seize the moment and the day
To laugh, to flirt, to cling and stray
To row and rage and weep and lie,
I'll suffer, torture, groan, then die
I'll squander not a moment hence,
but play with all art's arrogance.
I'll strut upon this stage of life
As lover, mother, friend and wife
I'll star in war, I'll star in peace
I'll be or not be what I please
I'll spend what pennies I procure
In work or love or gambling tour
And no one shall outshine my star
The art of a woman is greater by far.
c. LS 2009
Ann Munroe - Eulogy (Part 1) Rudolph Schirmer
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Dear Liane,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Della Hodges and I am the
grand-daughter of Joe Thatcher, whom was a son of my Great-grandfather John Burton Thatcher, brother of Aida and Ida Thatcher. I believe Ada was Ann Swinburne's mother or was it Ida? That makes my grandfather and your grandmother, Miss Ann Swinburne first cousins. I have photos of Aunt Ida and Aunt Ada and one of their father, Joseph Thatcher who would be my great-great grand-father. This is so exciting and I find your grandmother's life so incredible, including your dad's. I would love to hear from you. I live in New Canaan, CT. My daughter is working on our family tree. We had a family reunion about 5 years ago and that is how we were able to get pics of the family.
Hoping to hear from you soon,
Della Hodges