& Their Modern Counterparts

The Franklin & Colin Cowie

Both value the sensual experience. “For he was Epicurus’s very son, / In whose opinion sensual delight / Was the one true felicity in sight.” - CT “From legendary lifestyle expert Colin Cowie comes the last word in living a gracious, sensuous life on any budget.” - A review of Cowie’s 2007 publication: Colin Cowie Chic: The Guide to Life As It Should Be (Amazon)

Both place high value on a well set, welcoming table. “And in his hall a table stood arrayed/ And ready all day long, with places laid.” -CT “I am to tabletop what Imelda Marcos is to shoes: I can’t resist buying a good plate….” - Colin Cowie

Both enjoy high social connections. “As Justice at the Sessions none stood higher;/ He often had been Member for the Shire.” - CT “The party planner of choice for … Jennifer Aniston, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Lopez, Oprah Winfrey, and Kim Kardashian….” -

The Modern Day Franklin

With him was a party planner, it seemed, A man in a crushed velvet shirt who deemed Only the finest vintage worthy of Any classy celebration of love. Aniston, Kardashian, Cruise and more Appeared in photos this man to adore For he could stage a celebration sweet To prompt many a boastful post or tweet. His lovely South African accent could Convince women at home they really should Spend more time and effort to entertain For hospitality is ne’er in vain Even if the host with most might be. Entertaining with style can be easy He argued as we rode along on horse; “It’s just a matter of serving each course At the right time.” He added to these words, “You’ll want a cook who knows truffles from turds.” I sensed a story behind this advice, But decided to ask would not be nice.