I know you think about Phoebe, our girl, yours and mine, every day, and wish things had been different. We think about you, too, with love and gratitude for your broken, beautiful sacrifice. I don’t know how it felt to relinquish her in this very room, but I can imagine it was excruciating. The … [Read more...]
My Favorite St. Patrick’s Day Read: “Brooklyn” by Colm Toibin, a Book About Homesickness
BROOKLYN: A NOVEL The truth is, I had to fish "Brooklyn" out of the Goodwill box. In the van. On its way out of my house, unread. (It was the hardcover version, with its grey, washed out, unworthy cover.) I had bought it used for $6 at Schuler Books and Music, my favorite indie bookstore, knowing … [Read more...]
Downton Abbey Recap #6: Violet’s on the Warpath, Carson’s on Thin Ice, and Daisy is More Annoying Than Previously Thought Possible
Steady the buffs! The Hospital drama reaches a climax this week, thanks be to God. Although, Cora is in for her MIL's wrath forever, probably, or at least until Violet shuffles off this mortal coil. The house is open for touring, and the neighbors turn up in droves to see how the other 1% … [Read more...]
Downton Abbey Recap #5: Carson’s in the Doghouse, Violet Blackmails the Future PM, Plus a Veritable Bloodbath
Finally, some major drama on our "story," as my husband's beloved late Grandma called her daytime dramas on TV! Not a moment too soon, as things were becoming a little sedate. Don't get me wrong: I am thrilled the whole adoption/Edith/Marigold saga is over (or is it?), but it's always … [Read more...]
Downton Recap, Episode #1: Carson and Mrs. Hughes Contemplate Knowing Each Other From a Biblical Standpoint
I don't know about you, but I'm fairly giddy with excitement to have my delicious Yorkshire Pudding of a show back on Sunday nights, even if it's only for 9 weeks. Beginning this week, I'm going to be blogging my recaps (previously seen on my Facebook author page), a way to hopefully keep all … [Read more...]