A quiet notice V2Melody closes at midnight on , Spanish time.

Closes

A note from Richard

V2Melody will close at midnight on 20 January 2028

This site has been a retirement project in musical poetry: poems chosen with care and set to music, offered freely for as long as it felt right to keep the garden open.

The work no longer holds the place it once did in my life. I have gone as far with it as I wish to go. Like a sand mandala, it was made to be completed and then released. I am not attached to its permanence, and I do not believe any of it needs to last beyond the time it was given.

I want a simpler life, without the hassle of being online. The work of maintaining a server, the monitoring, and the residual obligations that come with keeping a site alive no longer fit the life I want.

From 4 November 2026 I will not be adding new poems or musical poems to the site.

Until midnight on 20 January 2028, Spanish time, everything remains available exactly as it is. That is when my VPS server contract comes to an end, and it will not be renewed. After that, the server will be switched off and the site will disappear.

Thank you to anyone who found a poem, a track, or a quiet moment here.

The pleasure was in the making.

Richard



1682

Publication of Le Nouveau Confiturier François

What happened

The publication of 'Le Nouveau Confiturier François' in 1682 provided one of the earliest specific recipes for orange flower 'neige' ice cream. This book represents a significant moment in culinary history, showcasing the evolution of dessert recipes in France. The introduction of such recipes reflects the growing sophistication of French cuisine and the cultural importance of sweets in society.

Literary impact

The publication of 'Le Nouveau Confiturier François' in 1682 advanced culinary literature, paralleling the rise of descriptive food poetry. Poets began to explore gastronomic themes, celebrating the art of cooking and its cultural significance, thus intertwining culinary arts with literary expression.

Source: Wikipedia

Poets alive in 1682

28 poets

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