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Date Posted: Thu, January 26 2023, 12:00:50
Author: Janet
Subject: QOTD for Thursday, 01/26/2023

Quote of the Day for Thursday, 01/26/2023 is from Outlander by Diana Gaaldon, Chapter 5, The MacKenzie. Copyright 1991, all rights reserved.

“Busy wee things, are they no?” A deep, pleasant voice spoke from behind me, and I turned with a smile that froze on my face.

Colum MacKenzie shared the broad planes and high forehead of his brother Dougal, though the vital force that gave Dougal an air of intimidation was here mellowed into something more welcoming, though no less vibrant. Darker, with dove-grey rather than hazel eyes, Colum gave that same impression of intensity, of standing just slightly closer to you than was quite comfortable. At the moment, though, my discomfort arose from the fact that the beautifully modeled head and long torso ended in shockingly bowed and stumpy legs. The man who should have topped six feet came barely to my shoulder


Sorry this is so late today...Dr. appt. in AM threw me off my schedule. Nothing wrong, just a routine check up!

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[> I always felt bad that Colum was so physically limited. It was an interesting detail for Diana to choose. Is that a heritible condition? Is it something that might show up in Jem or Wee Davy? -- kgp, Thu, January 26 2023, 12:49:47


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[> [> I Googled it. It is caused by a recessive gene, which means you have to get the gene from each of your parents. Since Brianna and Roger do have some genetics in common, it is possible but highly unlikely. The combinations of genes brought in over the centuries would really limit the chances. Hopefully this doesn't give Diana any ideas........ -- Janet, Fri, January 27 2023, 10:36:08


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[> Imagine who different the story might have been if Colum had his full body strength, AND all his cunning! Sort of Jamie without the same heart/ conscience! Altho, I do like Colum as well. -- Kel, Thu, February 02 2023, 12:26:47


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