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Date Posted: Tue, February 21 2023, 21:14:13
Author: Betsy BFS
Subject: QOTD 2/22/23

The other day, I asked my daughter how to start a Blog. "Why?" she asked. Because writing is very therapeutic for me. "That's why people journal, Mom." I know. But I'm thinking of starting a Blog.

"No. I. Will. Not. People read those things." I don't think anyone will read it; maybe to identify that insanity can be fun?? I don't know.

"No. Just NO. You will be arrested by the Internet police. So No."

I'm going to try a different daughter this weekend. Maybe she'll be more open minded.

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The following quote is from 'The Fiery Cross,' by Diana Gabaldon, chapter 44, "Private Parts." Copyright © 2001 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.


She had been beautiful, was handsome still, and quite accustomed to the admiration of men; sightless or not, I had seen her flirt skillfully with Andrew MacNeill, Ninian Bell Hamilton, Richard Caswell -- even with Farquard Campbell. Perhaps she had been surprised, and even mildly discomfited, to provoke no apparent show of physical interest from Duncan.

Now she knew why, though, and drew in a deep breath, shaking her head slowly.

"My God, the poor man," she said. "To suffer such a thing, and come to terms with it and then, all at once, to have it dragged up afresh to worry him. Dear Bride, why cannot the past leave us be in what peace we have made with it?" She looked down, blinking, and I was both surprised and touched to see that her eyes were moist.

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[> This was a side of Jocasta that surprised me a bit. Perhaps she was remembering all the losses she had endured in her life, and understood "Let the dead past, bury it's dead." Or is she assured her need of physical intimacy, (not sex, per say, but the need for There's the two of us now,) comes from elsewhere. Not everyone has that deep need for physical closeness, but I think Jocasta does. As much as she infuriates me (she IS a MacKenzie through and through,) I understand her, sort of. Jocasta is another example of DG's mixture of a negative, with very real positives. IMHO. -- Betsy BFS, Tue, February 21 2023, 21:26:14


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[> [> I’m glad you pointed that out. It’s always thought Jocasta really didn’t care much about him; she needed a man and he should/would be happy to lead an easy life compared to his past . When we found out she and Ulysses were lovers it reinforced my thoughts. So I was delighted when I found out Duncan and Phaedra were an item for awhile. -- Kathy in PA, Thu, February 23 2023, 4:43:22


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[> [> [> I think there was a mutual admiration between them. Not passionate, but a solid caring deeply for each other. When Jocasta was cut from the ropes that bound her after Bonnet et al left her, she was furious, but the first thing she actually said was "Duncan. Where is my husband?" Ulysses was at her side, and she was leaning on his arm, but her first words were about Duncan. -- Betsy BFS, Thu, February 23 2023, 6:29:45


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[> Betsy, I would ABSOLUTELY read your blog. Fun and comfort in shared insanity for sure. Definitely try a different daughter. It's just like when the kids used to get a NO from Mom, then go ask Dad! -- DianaH, Fri, February 24 2023, 11:04:25


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