It would be an understatement to say I was more than a little surprised when Jamie woke up in his bed in the stable and was ready to spank one out. (Sorry - but there is just no ladylike way to say that.) When he headed to the other stable to finish the job, I was totally worrit for him, thinking someone would see him. Well - HELLO? Did Betty see him? Did Quinn? I still dinna know...and I find the not-knowing absolutely delicious.
If you've ever seen the film, "Ever After"...Danielle makes the most amazing speech to Prince Henry, based on quotes she took from "Utopia" by Sir Thomas More: "A country's character is defined by its "everyday rustics" as you call them. They are the legs you stand on and that position demands respect." Again - this is how I feel about Jamie. If it weren't for him, so many people would be up the proverbial creek in Scotland...England...America...take your pick. So even though he didna get to be the BMOC for long in Scotland - and had to leave his position as Laird O' the Ridge in America - he has done more in a support role of Kings and Government officials that he might ever have done as Laird.
"nor hell a fury like a woman scorned." DAMN STRAIGHT. Cheese alert: I'm about to mention Duran Duran. Some of you may want to go get a cold beverage and come back. I've always loved Simon le Bon's bastardization of that line: "Hell hath no fury like a young girl's ego" from Duran Duran's "Meet El Presidente". I could do a whole blog post on instances of women being scorned from books, tv, film...but suffice to say I just love that line.
So I saw these cute little shots of Donna and Tonya holding their new Scottish Prisoners today...and thought "Hmm...how about posting shots of people with their new books on the blog?!"
After you've freshened up in your authentic Scottish room, complete with tartan rug, gorgeous wood paneling and fantastic four poster with beautiful Scottish linens (which would cause Jamie Fraser to say "Christ, ye could get lost in this thing, Sassenach), we'll all meet down in the garden for another cocktail and a laugh about Jamie and Claire's activities in the Commandant's own garden. 
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They were in the middle of a discussion related to words and their meanings. The teacher asked Mr.Cameron if he would like to lead the discussion on the word 'tragedy'.
So the illustrious leader asked the class for an example of a 'tragedy'. A little boy stood up and offered: 'If ma best freen, wha lives on a fairm, is playin' in the field an' a tractor rins ower him and kills him, that wid be a 'tragedy.' ' 'No', said David - 'that would be an accident.' A little girl raised her hand: 'If a skale bus kerryin' fufty children drove ower a cliff, killing a'b'dy inside, that wid be a tragedy' 'I'm afraid not', explained David - 'that's what we would call a 'great loss'' . The room went silent. No other children volunteered. David searched the room. 'Isn't there someone here who can give me an example of a tragedy?' Finally, at the back of the room, wee Johnny raised his hand... In a quiet voice he said: 'If a plane kerryin' you and Mr.Clegg wis struck by a 'freendly fire' missile & blawn tae smithereens, that wid be a tragedy.' 'Fantastic!' exclaimed David. 'That's right. And can you tell me why that would be a tragedy?' 'Weel,' says wee Johnny 'it his tae be a tragedy, because it certainly widnae be a great loss..... and it probably widnae be a f***ing accident either! |
Check out this awesome idea from Belinda's daughter! She strings her books together and uses them for yoga blocks! Tremendous! When I am in the middle of an Outlander novel, I'm thinking about Claire and Jamie during most of my yoga class anyway...might as well have a visual, right?!
So I'm watching The Vampire Diaries tonight...and all the sudden it hits me: Trask - Radio. Klaus - Bonnet.
OH. EM. JEEPERS!!!
Just wanted to fill y'all in on what's happening with the new website. I've created so many blogs, I wanted to combine them all in one place. I also wanted somewhere to talk about non-Outlander things...like True Blood...Game of Thrones...celeb gossip and the like. Tracey and I will be making some videos that we hope will have you laughing your ass off or (hopefully not) running screaming from your computer! 
