http://plantagenetdynasty.blogspot.com/2008/01/mothers-lament-alienor-of-aquitaine.htmlAbove is the link to another blog post by someone far more educated than I. But the post itself is a transcript from Eleanor of Aquitaine's Letter to Pope Celestine III in 1193.This is in relation to the book "Devil's Brood" of which...

In honor of Dad's memory today being a devastating mark of 2 months since he's been gone..When he visited us from NY to meet his first grandson in May 2007, Morgan was really enjoying the dazzling of the Grandpa who doted on her of course. They were both enjoying the one on one attention they got from each other. Right...

Picture = 1/10/2009 12:14 p.m.Back when Texas had it's ice storm a few weeks ago I tried capturing pic on my cell phone. The ice on the branches was so very pretty that I really wanted a picture of it. I had taken it from inside my office and you see the glare a bit from a window ;) It is not a great picture but I had...

I just got an automated phone call on my cell phone, telling me to enter my 16 Digit number from my Debit Card so they can verify my information.!!!!!!I wonder how many unsuspecting victims fall for this!I googled his phone number and lookie lookie:What a creep!Sridhar Balaji16365 Park Ten Pl Dr 325 Houston, TX 77084(281)...

I have finished Arbella's story, and could have cried at what her life turned out to be for her. Hers is not overly romantic or overly exciting, but just a life that was supposed to mean much more. In the end, years later, Arbella's name is linked to words such as 'freedom', liberty and democracy.. a ship was named for...

Sitting here reading Arbella: England's Lost Queen by Sarah Gristwood makes me wonder what could have been for England after the death of Elizabeth I. Why after a long & successful reign did Elizabeth have such an aversion to answering her councils' questions regarding her succession? What was she afraid of, and why...

For our anniversary I had bought my husband "DALLAS" series 7. So we watched series 6 to get caught up, the funny thing is, I haven't watched it before. But Darn, give me a moment to watch it and actually sit down, and at season 6 midway I was hooked. So that's why I haven't been able to read much of my book...

We received a letter that Flood Insurance has been purchased for us and is being taken out of our escrow account. This flood insurance costs more than our normal insurance!! When we bought this wonderful house we were told we were not in a flood plain, well TADA !! Seven years later, a new survey is done, FEMA says...

One of those forward emails that everyone hates to get with 600 headers at the top.But the message is clear.. Live a Better Life!!Tips for a Better Life - 20091. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is theultimate anti-depressant.2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.3. Buy a...

The first day of a new year, another new beginning..So far, same whining children and same sickly husband.Last night I watched old Dick Clark kiss his wife at the New Year.. it was quite touching. My husband was snoring on the couch and I was in bed finishing my book, Bess of Hardwick. I have read the Preface to Sarah...