I just wanted to stop by and say that I enjoy so much the discussion that happens here on this blog–I frequent quite a few websites and it’s nice to see some civility in action in the comments section.

To answer a question from a previous blog posting, my 8th grade English teacher introduced me to “When Christ and His Saints Slept” in 1998 (sorry if I’m old-ing anyone), and I’ve never looked back. Sharon, your books have become old friends to me. When I was in high school, I even took to marking favored passages with folded corners; when re-reading books now, it’s fun to imagine which part I loved when I first turned down the corner.

I’m currently re-reading “Falls” and I can’t help but wonder why Simon doesn’t have a bigger profile here in the US. I know he’s depicted in the Capitol Rotunda, along with some of history’s great “law-givers,” but in both my political science and history classes in college, he never got more than a sentence or two. Maybe I feel this is an injustice because of the high regard I hold for him (despite his flaws)?

Also, I have to blame you for a lifelong fascination with Eleanor of Aquitaine: I wrote a 42 page biography of Eleanor for my substantial paper requirement in my history major, and recently portrayed her in a “Meeting of the Minds” (Steve Allen, anyone?) for a class I’m taking in law school. I love her more than I can express, and spent far too much money on a costume…I couldn’t go for anything that was less than 50% time period accurate. I think she’s a survivor. There’s no way she’d stomach being thought of as a victim.

And there’s nothing I’d like more than to visit Wales. Sigh. It’s all your fault

Thank you, and I hope you’re feeling better!

Michelle

Cheers,

Dave

So, what do you think of Henry? A great king in his day? certainly. But, leaders weren’t expected to be humane to the enemy back then, as they are today.
Just be ready to shell out if you do subscribe to BBC History. I payed $150.00 for a two year subscription. But, when you consider the exchange rate, and the fact that it’s being shipped from “Across the pond” I guess it’s not a bad price to pay.

Iechyd Da,

Dave

That’s Ardderchog(excellent). I hope you enjoy it. By the way, the picture on pages 28-29, is the picture on my cover of “Sunne in Splendour”. I’ve had a subscription to BBC History Magazine for over two years now, and I always look forward to getting it in the mail. I could even send an article to Sharon about Richard III, but my copy of the magazine is out on loan right now. Anyway, enjoy the articles.

Iechyd da,

Dave

I got it! Thank you! I haven’t had the opportunity to read it, but I’m sure it will be great. Thank you again for being so sweet!