Yesterday my mother and I were glued to the television, watching the coronation of King Charles III. My mother is Canadian; when she was growing up, King George was “her” king. So, I have always felt an affinity for the monarchy in England. We have gone to each wedding and funeral, vicariously, dressed up in our finery in her living room.
Yesterday, I was particularly struck by two things: Piers Morgan said that Camilla has been largely accepted by the people, because she “did not complain, and did not explain.” It is so very sad, to me, that Harry did not observe that lesson, and consequently could not be included with the family.
And now for some reading pleasure. Heavenali hosts the Daphne Du Maurice Reading Week beginning May 8. Most probably I will reread Rebecca, or Don’t Look Now. I am always so caught up in the atmosphere du Maurier creates.
It has been a happy thing for me to return to Blogger. Some have asked, “Why?!” and said that it is difficult to leave comments with this platform. But, I rejoice in its familiarity, and with old friends who have found me again. I hope you are not kept from visiting me here.
I have difficulty on some sites but there's always a way to comment. Disqus or some other way to make contact. Lovely party you had with good homemade food. Love Rebecca and it's been years since I read DuMaurier, I think the last one was Jamacia Inn.
ReplyDeleteNow Disqus really drives me bananas! 🤭 But, as you said, there’s always a way to do what you want to do.
DeleteI liked Jamaica Inn, but my favorite Du Maurier books are Rebecca, Frenchman’s Creek, and My Cousin Rachel. I read The Scapegoat in high school, and it always surprises me that I read it when I was relatively young.
Seems as if the best way to enjoy the monarchy is by dressing up oneself and enjoying the nostalgia. I hope you and your mom had nice crowns or at least a tiara. What I learned this week: the difference between a crown and a tiara.
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My mother even out on a black dress and heels for the Queen’s funeral! But, yesterday, we were just ourselves. Wasn’t Kate’s headpiece a dream?! I don’t think it was a tiara or a crown, but in her inimitable style it was exquisite.
DeleteBlogger can be a pain, especially for comments, but I do like the platform. It is fairly easy to use. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteBlogger is SO easy to use. I never had much trouble on Wordpress, but it has annoyed me how they keep making chances, and now they’re all hot and bothered about JetPack. Plus, they seem more geared toward professional, rather than personal, blogs.
DeleteI'm glad you've been happy with your decision to return to Blogger. Like Tina said, most have found work arounds to the commenting issue and I hope the same is true for for your blog readers.
ReplyDeleteWe did not watch the coronation live, but I did enjoy the delayed broadcasts we caught. It's sad Harry couldn't be with the family... at least he was present.
Your Cinco de Mayo dinner sounds like a feast! I'm sure your guests appreciated every mouthful.
My Cousin Rachel was my last DDM and I would love to reread Rebecca. You're so right about the mood she creates and I know you will enjoy your reading this week!
I loved My Cousin Rachel so much! I have read Rebecca more times than I can remember, but it never disappoints me.
DeleteSO Sad about Harry! My heart broke for him, and I wonder if his marriage will be able to sustain the separation he must feel from his family. Not my business, but I’m sure the situation is painful for him on some level. I had a teaching assistant who would say, “Your life is a direct result of the choices you make,” and I think of it every time I see Harry’s face. Which looks rather sad and lost lately.
Welcome back to blogger. Hope you like it more.
ReplyDeleteI watched almost all of the pomp and ceremony of the coronation. Having been born and raised in a former British colony (Jamaica), I was quite interested!
I didn’t know you were born and raised in Jamaica! How exciting! I am quite enchanted with the British royalty and customs; I think it comes from my mother who also grew up with such a strong influence by them.
DeleteI've never read anything by Dame Daphne du Maurier, but recalled I had one of her books on my shelf. Though I won't be officially joining the DDMChallenge, I will be reading Jamaica Inn this week as you also read your choice! BTW, our youngest son was born on Cinco de Mayo so we have a real excuse to eat tacos and enchilladas for his birthday meal! Have a great day
ReplyDeleteI’m glad you’re reading with us, even if unofficially which makes no difference. I have read Jamaica Inn, but I have a special affinity for Rebecca somehow. I think a large part of it is the atmosphere DuMaurier creates.
DeleteHow fun that your son was born on May 5. My dearest high school boyfriend was also born that day, but we never celebrated Cinco de Mayo then like we do now. Lucky for your son that he can eat tacos and enchiladas for his birthday meal. Yum!
I have always used Blogger for my posts, but I did add Disqus for commenting a year or so ago. I like to know what people reply and Disqus informs me of that. It's not perfect, but it works fairly well.
ReplyDeleteI tuned in for the actual coronation part of the ceremony. I like it that Camilla has been largely accepted, and I hope that the two of them will offer strong positive leadership in the world.
I struggle with Discus, but I am figuring it out. At least I have an account with them. 😉
DeleteI’m glad Camilla is largely accepted too, if nothing more than to make as much smoothness in the family, and in the sight of the people, as possible. They have enough drama without adding more! Which, in a way, is strangely comforting, as I am reminded that no one’s family is perfect. Not even the Windsors.
I agree, the Wordpress changes are annoying, but I'm enough invested in it that I guess I'll stick with it. I'm glad if Blogger is more comfortable for you. It's stupid that there are sometimes problems with commenting (the best thing about blogging!) but it seems to work for me most of the time.
ReplyDeleteI was on Blogger from 2006 to 2011, and now I’m back. I guess there are necessary woes with each platform, and one chooses which has the least. It’s so strange how different platforms seems to lend themselves to different friends and conversations, but maybe that’s just me. Thanks for visiting me!
DeleteI made the enchiladas with beef, ground, but I would have preferred shredded pork.☺️ This was a whole complicated recipe, where I even made the enchilada sauce.
ReplyDeleteIsn’t it fun to think of Katherine as Queen some day? She is definitely regal, and elegant, and to think she just turned forty last January. I never see her with a crabby look on her face, so clearly I could never be future Queen. 🤭
I envy your stay with Blogger. I know you have stayed all these years; I remember your first template of the lovely brown with a cream interior. I just got tired of Wordpress changing and changing, and eliminating things, and “making” you buy other add ones. Ridiculous.
The header is from a vintage travel poster to Italy, and it spoke to me, too.❤️
Ah, Rod would have loved your enchiladas. I made a sour cream chicken enchilada dish last night, which is a family favorite. I've never made my own enchilada sauce (I use La Victoria red or green).
ReplyDeleteYes, Katherine is very regal and has a great sense of style. She'll make a lovely Queen someday.