Remember the ladies and include the men.
I was thinking of Elizabeth Barrett Browning last night. It’s probably because as she got older as a single maid, she got more ill, but she managed to go on with her work and eventually found true love. I wrote her a note last night/this morning. I decided just to do a little research and … Read more
If their lives had crossed paths, would there have been any chance that they’d get together? Yes, yes, YES! First of all they were the same religion. I’ve concluded that in all marriages—you better have the same standards. Marie-Antoinette and Louis remind me of the couples that knew each other in high school and went … Read more
Michal and David were both at the royal court, and David was working his way to have power—for which Michal was used. But what if Israel hadn’t wanted kings—would they have gotten married? It’s hard to say since they were from different tribes, and usually tribes of Israel stuck with their own. However, marrying into … Read more
Some think I’m too harsh on King David. It’s heartbreaking for sure when researching people that associated with him. His victims didn’t get that much justice during their lives. Here’s my biography about the man: “King David’s Biography, A Poem” King David gloried in his life and times But tried to cover up his crimes. … Read more
Eleanor Talbot became a star shortly before the infamous Richard III became king. She wasn’t even alive. However, when she was alive, she had met Edward IV (eldest brother of Richard), and supposedly married him in secret. Soon enough Edward went his way and married Elizabeth Woodville three year later. When Edward died in 1483, the … Read more
Hands down I agree with the article by Cokie Roberts about how Elizabeth Hamilton–not her husband Alexander–should be on the $10 bill. Now I don’t totally hate Alexander Hamilton—I mean he’s a founding father. I did a report on him in eighth grade and got a good grade but was weirded-out by his personal life. … Read more
Have you seen the Christmas music video about the largest Nativity? It’s officially called “Over A Thousand People Came Together to Break a Record And Bring This Moving Christmas Hymn to Life.” If you haven’t, you will. If not now, then I want you to click on it later in this post! The following account … Read more
Life would be a dark place if it weren’t for music. But thanks to creators of music, my world is a happier place. I’m indebted to so many but I have to say there are some standouts that paved the way for my love of music. Maria Anna Mozart, Fanny Mendelssohn, Clara Schumann, Jane Bastien, … Read more
In honor of Siblings Day and my car reregistered, I decided to give tribute to my siblings and talk about our car memories. Bob “Do you see the maroon van yet?” my sister-in-law asked. I was in a car with people I met a couple hours ago that were headed in the same direction. We were … Read more
Sisters. One sister was near marriage but outside forces dashed those hopes. Her writer-sister had a proposal of marriage and…. How will such a story end? The Austens Cassandra’s fiancé worked in order for them to get married. He went on a military mission but died after he caught yellow fever in 1797. Cassandra now had some … Read more