George Herbert, b. 1593.
Easter Wings
The Dawning by George Herbert.
The Sonne by George Herbert.
A Wreath by George Herbert.
The Pulley by George Herbert
More April 3 Birthdays.

Washington Irving, b.1783. “Rip van Winkle, however, was one of those happy mortals, of foolish, well-oiled dispositions, who take the world easy,, eat white bread or brown, whichever can be got with least thought and trouble, and would rather starve on a penny than work for a pound. If left to himself, he would have whistled his life away in perfect contentment . . .”
Christmas at Bracebridge Hall, 1819.

Edward Everett Hale, b.1822.
The Man WIthout a Country: