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7 things about me that just might tell you more than I might want you to know
1. I drive with two feet. Some people think this odd. I blame it on the excessive go-karting during my formative years.
2. I should be vegan, but I tried being vegetarian and failed. Now I just don’t eat pork and claim I’m Jewish when people ask why. It seems to be working.
3. I’m married to a man twenty years my elder. No, he’s not rich. But, yes, he is fine.
4. I spend half my week in 18th century England and France, eating bonbons, evading highwaymen, and twirling around parquet floors with infamous rakes. The other half I’m not exactly sure what I do.
5. I have an adorable Boston Terrier animal familiar named Josie, which does not, by the way, make me a witch. I am, however, a hefty portion Cherokee and Blackfoot, which could explain why I can tell time from the sun and find my way through any map as if the place was my hometown. Now, if you’re wondering why this blonde woman claims she’s Native American, think recessive genes or merely conclude that I’m lying because I also admit to claiming I’m Jewish,which I’m not. Damn, I think I just dashed my credibility there.
6. When in doubt, or in relation to religion, politics, or the cuteness of one’s offspring, I defer to Benjie Franklin: My opinion is I don’t have any opinion.
7. My best death defying moment? Launching into a 16-foot ravine on a snowmobile, on the top of a mountain, and snapping a steel steering column literally in half with my thighs. Best moment of gratification thereafter: Being helped by an ex-rodeo man with missing teeth who looked at me, looked at the ravine, and exlaimed, “You’re my new hero!”
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Happy Reading!
I just stumbled upon your blog (drawn in by your post about Watteau!) and am skimming it a bit and it is SUCH fun. Your passion and curiosity is immediately apparent. I am a person who is curious about nearly everything – but now that I am living in France, I particularly am into juicy tidbits about french history and culture. Most blogs about France however are about life in Paris or life in the countryside – I love that yours is so random and that you post about whatever piques your interest in a given moment! I’m excited to learn from whatever you are learning about
I’m pleased you like the randomness. I’ve wondered if perhaps it elicits sighs of annoyance from readers as they don’t know what to expect. But apparently not for curious types like you! That’s wonderful. I’m so curious too about everything–and envious you live in France. Marvelous country! Hope to see you around more, zoetropic
Anyone who raves about the Eighteenth Century gets my vote! Throw in food, fashion and France and you’ve ticked all the boxes!
Love it
Mike
Thanks, Mike! I’m lovin the love!
Out of courtesy I would mention that I have put in a link from my site to yours – I love the blog even if it does leave me standing in awe in terms of ‘professionalism’ and output! Keep it up
Mike
http://georgiangentleman.posterous.com/#
Thanks, Mike. I’m glowing with the kind compliment you have just lavished upon me
When I get a little time, I will certainly be reading through your site. Your book created from the papers you inherited from your 4x great grandfather sounds fascinating!
this is a terrific blog. i stole one of your Fragonard paintings (stolen kiss) for one of my posts –
http://www.melancholykorean.com/post/8627160926/sir-thomas-wyatt-a-rondeau-translated-into-modern
keep up the great work. and if you like Marie Antoinette, you’ve read Nancy Mitford’s bio of Madame de Pompadour, yes?
Thank you! Feel free to steal all the Fragonard (or other C18 art work you like). He is meant to be shared.
Haven’t read Mitford’s Pompadour but I do have a biography by Christine Pevitt languishing on my shelf. The Mitford one is older, I think. Worth reading? When there are numerous bios I have trouble choosing which one to get
I have enjoyed reading many of your post. Clearly we have the same appreciation (obsession perhaps not too much of a strech) with all the FAB life styles of those amazing times.
I don’t know where you live, but I am lucky to have a semblance of the high drama & beautiful living in one of two cities caught in the past in the deep south: Savannah, GA.
Until soonest dahhhling…
I love Savannah. It’s a great city, right on the riverfront and full of beautiful old homes.
Love your blog! I believe we must have been sisters in another time, England in the 1700s perhaps. My animal familiar is a white Italian spitz. I’m currently re-reading Jane Austen’s collected works. My latest jewelry purchase is a replica pair of Marie Antoinette’s huge diamond earrings on display in the Smithsonian from QVC. I predicted the comeback of powdered wigs to the fashion runways. Ta, ta for now.
Ha! I always wanted a sister and your animal familiar is from a lovely dog breed so you’re in
I had to look up Italian white spitz–they are beautiful. I’m re-reading Emma right now myself. Since I’ve never shopped QVC, I also had to take a look there. Those Marie Antoinette earrings are definitely a must for any C18 girl’s collection. Love them!
I hope to see you around here on the blog, Alisa, and thanks for stopping by.
Susan, I enjoy your blog so much I’ve nominated you for a Very Inspiring Blog Award in my latest post http://lauradpurcell.wordpress.com/2012/04/22/very-inspiring-blogger-award/.
Goodness, Laura! Thank you! You have just made my day.
I promise not to use the above seven tidbits about me in the upcoming post, though it is tempting! I used to consider myself shy