tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post575834529933096661..comments2024-03-17T16:04:40.921+00:00Comments on Let us Talk of Many Things; of Books and Queens and Pirates, of Mystery and Kings...: I is for... In Liberty's WakeHelen Hollickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-5281499982218526412016-04-13T13:58:41.625+00:002016-04-13T13:58:41.625+00:00There's a few Loyalists in the story and one i...There's a few Loyalists in the story and one in particular may surprise some readers. Alexandra Norlandhttp://alexandranorland.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-51817525437970615232016-04-13T09:38:02.159+00:002016-04-13T09:38:02.159+00:00Hallo, this sounds fascinating - I like the idea o...Hallo, this sounds fascinating - I like the idea of looking at the conflict from the point of view of a loyalist in America. Lucienne Boycehttp://lucienneboyce.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-7692850289646360262016-04-12T22:08:37.297+00:002016-04-12T22:08:37.297+00:00You both make good points. And sadly, sensationali...You both make good points. And sadly, sensationalism is often divisive.Alexandra Norlandhttp://alexandranorland.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-87182497962579541352016-04-12T19:20:48.971+00:002016-04-12T19:20:48.971+00:00Yes, I agree, Helen - for the most part. Slavery, ...Yes, I agree, Helen - for the most part. Slavery, for example, was reprehensible to many in society even when at its height, so no real excuse for those who continued to support it long after it became more generally unacceptable. But Jefferson is a better case for your argument. A brilliant mind, and scripted those wonderful sections of the US Constitution about all men being created equal - but then also drafted those sections of the same document supporting the retention of slaves. And, of course, his plantation at Monticello (fabulous place to visit, by the way) was worked by huge numbers of slaves. But then along comes the novel I mentioned, and Jefferson is accused of some exceptionally heinous abuse against Sally Hemings - and I can't find any source to support this. So, fabrication for the sake of being sensational? To sell a few more books?? Hmmm.David Ebsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300994123884587847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-41552312502698962192016-04-12T15:09:34.557+00:002016-04-12T15:09:34.557+00:00:-) - pirates will be invading this blog for the ...:-) - pirates will be invading this blog for the letter P!Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-59445393696669052972016-04-12T15:08:48.404+00:002016-04-12T15:08:48.404+00:00Thanks Deborah!Thanks Deborah!Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-499316604277878542016-04-12T15:08:28.560+00:002016-04-12T15:08:28.560+00:00Thanks Betty - hope you're enjoying bthe A-Z!Thanks Betty - hope you're enjoying bthe A-Z!Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-15263874986144488962016-04-12T15:07:30.260+00:002016-04-12T15:07:30.260+00:00Thanks Denise - hard work this A-Zeding isn't ...Thanks Denise - hard work this A-Zeding isn't it!¬ LOLHelen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-20387201268125269262016-04-12T15:06:52.781+00:002016-04-12T15:06:52.781+00:00Thanks Yolanda - the trick is to make it LOOK like...Thanks Yolanda - the trick is to make it LOOK like I'm organised! Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-80618397812487548002016-04-11T23:53:36.325+00:002016-04-11T23:53:36.325+00:00OH you had me a pirate. :)OH you had me a pirate. :)pamlovesbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098703518001483877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-60509198246982976652016-04-11T22:00:34.022+00:002016-04-11T22:00:34.022+00:00This is such a delightful series!This is such a delightful series!Deborah Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971869506007671786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-26219937593623741152016-04-11T21:13:41.307+00:002016-04-11T21:13:41.307+00:00Thanks for visiting :) I like this character's...Thanks for visiting :) I like this character's intereview; she seemed to have had a grand wedding day!<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-75131016293517772202016-04-11T21:09:17.911+00:002016-04-11T21:09:17.911+00:00Thanks so much Wandering Wren.
I just looked at yo...Thanks so much Wandering Wren.<br />I just looked at your blog, which I might add is not just 'fluff and bubbles,' ;) and really like your seaside photography. A relative of mine lives in NSW so I enjoy learning about Australian culture. I look forward to viewing and reading your entries more closely. :)Alexandra Norlandhttp://alexandranorland.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-27811813587723547172016-04-11T20:28:12.634+00:002016-04-11T20:28:12.634+00:00Wow - what an amazing April A to Z. I am just a bi...Wow - what an amazing April A to Z. I am just a bit of 'fluff and bubbles' in blogland in comparison, I'm impressed, and I always like that :) Great replies Alexandra, was great fun reading! Thank you to you both!<br />Wren (Little Wandering Wren @LWWren)Little Wandering Wrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461692611319918593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-44202525526414111692016-04-11T20:20:27.272+00:002016-04-11T20:20:27.272+00:00Thank you. : )
Thank you. : )<br />Alexandra Norlandhttp://alexandranorland.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-17063309928763723452016-04-11T20:10:50.846+00:002016-04-11T20:10:50.846+00:00Sounds wonderful. :-)Sounds wonderful. :-)Loretta Livingstonehttp://www.treasurechestbooks.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-76323347149794550432016-04-11T20:06:48.133+00:002016-04-11T20:06:48.133+00:00Alden Yawls are some of the most graceful classic ...Alden Yawls are some of the most graceful classic boats. You get noticed when you sail one. You also get noticed when you put one on the rocks, as I did in St. Thomas...<br />I am looking forward to "P" day, Helen.Inge H. Borghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04235501820087500582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-36766511209880419292016-04-11T19:29:15.509+00:002016-04-11T19:29:15.509+00:00True, not to mention how migrants are treated once...True, not to mention how migrants are treated once they arrive at their destination, which I imagine has a lot to do with when, or if, they decide to identify with a new culture.Alexandra Norlandhttp://alexanranorland.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-34836896211920925452016-04-11T19:11:46.613+00:002016-04-11T19:11:46.613+00:00Hi Steven,
Yes, very relevant and complicated. The...Hi Steven,<br />Yes, very relevant and complicated. There are so many factors and influences at play when it comes to one's sense of identity. <br />Alexandra Norlandhttp://alexandranorland.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-59178241341392210162016-04-11T18:11:20.009+00:002016-04-11T18:11:20.009+00:00I like that idea of conflict of identity: at what ...I like that idea of conflict of identity: at what point does a migrant start to identify more with the country of their arrival than of their original home? Still very relevant today.1889 bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18239938230160500561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-146768246300429032016-04-11T17:28:09.414+00:002016-04-11T17:28:09.414+00:00Interesting idea for A-to-Z. Thanks for stopping b...Interesting idea for A-to-Z. Thanks for stopping by my blogDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-6206055369733894662016-04-11T17:14:30.670+00:002016-04-11T17:14:30.670+00:00That's a lot of work, your theme, but you seem...That's a lot of work, your theme, but you seem to be a very organized individual. Thanks for visiting today!<br /><br />Happy Monday of A to Z-ing :)<br /> Ninga Minion @YolandaRenee from<br /><a href="http://yolandarenee.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Defending The Pen</a><br /><a href="http://parallelsanthology.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Parallels</a><br /><a href="http://murderousimaginings.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Murderous Imaginings</a><br /><br />Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-56322718861805553632016-04-11T17:08:02.031+00:002016-04-11T17:08:02.031+00:00I just moved back here in December but the next ti...I just moved back here in December but the next time you're in this neck of the woods let me know. It would be fun to meet up. : )Alexandra Norlandhttp://alexandranorland.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-16846860510922594072016-04-11T16:41:24.868+00:002016-04-11T16:41:24.868+00:00Thanks for dropping by Kathleen!Thanks for dropping by Kathleen!Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-79383770346764342382016-04-11T16:40:47.702+00:002016-04-11T16:40:47.702+00:00I do wonder how much we tend to put present day mo...I do wonder how much we tend to put present day morals and views on to past ways of life. Slavery, abuse (of women, children and animals) in all forms is disgraceful to us now but bit was a way of life then (the sad thing is that for some it still is!)Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.com