It's formulary time, we fear.My choice of Auld Lang Syne was based on more than just the timing of new formularies. I also considered that the song was written by Scotland's literary and social hero, Robert Burns. From the Wiki article on Burns (please click through to learn more about his influence on progressive thinking):
It's formulary time.
We'd like a cup o' kindness yet,
It's formulary time.
He also wrote in standard English, and in these pieces, his political or civil commentary is often at its most blunt.
He is regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic movement and after his death became an important source of inspiration to the founders of both liberalism and socialism.
The Canadian Bagpipe web page on Auld Lang Syne has some slightly different lyrics, a terrific guide to Burns' Suppers (held worldwide on Burns' Night, January 25), a grand recipe for Haggis (Hold onto your stomach - "literally!" Get the pun?), a link to the hysterical parody Tae a Fert, and a Burns biography that includes the following passage:
Burns was an advocate for the common man and the equality of all. During the French Revolution, he was outspoken in his support for the cause. It is rumoured that he purchased cannons from the smuggler's vessel, Rosamond, and sent them to the revolutionaries of France. The act cannot be verified, however he did write songs like For a' that and a' that which sound out for the rights and equality of all men. It has been considered for a national Scottish anthem and was sung at the opening of Scottish Parliament on July 1, 1999.HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! Here's Auld Lang Syne at Scottish Parliament...
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