Posted on 05/14/2008 11:09:56 AM PDT by OB1kNOb
My Dear Woman much of what you say, I am ten years older than you, sounds like an excuse.
And excuse for what? Not choosing the path you think I should have chosen?
I’ve been married twice and widowed twice—— I’ve been a foster mother because I couldn’t have children. I’m being the best Aunt to my niece and nephew I can be because I’m all they’ll have (no grandparents or other aunts on either side of the family)..... So they’re stuck with me ;)
And I know myself better now than when I did 10 years ago. Out of the life I’ve been given, I’ve forged happiness. And it’s far better when I was married—— FAR better.
Now, because it’s not what you think is happy, doesn’t give it any less value. And as you yourself have said, I’m a fishwife and a scold-— why would you want to inflict me on any poor man? ;) And yes, this is far more the ‘real’ me than the woman I was when I was married and attempting to be docile (didn’t work).
The more I read, the more I believe you think I should become someone I’m not to live a life that isn’t mine by desire or destiny-—
I ask you,
Why does it matter? In the bastion of individuality, why does it matter to you?
LOL! It only took 15 posts!!
He gets demerits for snoring. But, I just punch him and tell him to turn over if it wakes me.
PETRUCHIO
And you, good sir! Pray, have you not a daughter
Call’d najida, fair and virtuous?
BAPTISTA
I have a daughter, sir, called najida
You are too blunt: go to it orderly.
PETRUCHIO
You wrong me, Signior Gremio: give me leave.
I am a gentleman of Verona, sir,
That, hearing of her beauty and her wit,
Her affability and bashful modesty,
Her wondrous qualities and mild behavior,
Am bold to show myself a forward guest
Within your house, to make mine eye the witness
Of that report which I so oft have heard.
And, for an entrance to my entertainment,
I do present you with a man of mine,
Presenting HORTENSIO
Cunning in music and the mathematics,
To instruct her fully in those sciences,
Whereof I know she is not ignorant:
Accept of him, or else you do me wrong:
His name is Licio, born in Mantua.
BAPTISTA
You’re welcome, sir; and he, for your good sake.
But for my daughter najida , this I know,
She is not for your turn, the more my grief.
I think I racked up the demerits on this part. 13, 14, 16, 24, 25, 34, and 43 on weekends I get breakfast made for me, 47 and 50 (barefeet whenever possible).
I have to check out the link. I like quizzes so hope it’s there where I don’t have to write it down.
Oh my!
How witty!
Why
Why-— Are you saying I’m like Katherine!!?!?
Are you implying that a big, strong, tough man can wrangle me into line and that I’ll be happier being meeker?
Hun, if choking, hitting and a gun to my head didn’t do the trick I the first time.....
Then I really believe Petruchio would get his butt kicked before he got off his horse-— Sorry, but times have changed and a Sig Sauer makes all women a lot more equal than they once were....
Oh hell, of course I’m a shrew -— How astute of you (not)....
You didn’t answer my question Bill (and BTW, I costumed TOTS in college) Watteau trains are fun and pearl trim is a bugger to hand sew.
Why is it so important I be someone I’m not??
What is it that bothers you so much that you use name calling and attempts at Shakespearian wit instead of directness?
Are you a conservative?
Do you believe in the rights of the individual?
Do you believe that we have the right to be ourselves without others mandating our lives (and plugging our names into Shakespeare??)
My demerits exactly = my merits (12 each).
I don’t wear red nail polish, I don’t darn socks, and I have never learned to play an instrument, but dinner is nearly never late, and I do the snow shovelling, lawn mowing, and taking out of the trash. In my book, that makes up for my demerits.
I don’t allow my husband to help with the housework. Ever. I don’t think he has a problem with it, either, so I’m awarding him full marks on that point.
The only thing that I have tried to point out, is that if one charges onto a thread with a chip on both shoulders, one must put up with a modicum of disagreement.
I am a Right Conservative, God, Guns, and No taxes, you do Tatting and quilting? If I was as direct as you wished, the mods would send me South, I have done a hundred or so FReeps, I can be direct, I think Kate is apropos
I am taking nothing seriously (here? on this site? Please no)
As my first post stated, I’m just trying to balance the acid-— I case you don’t know, I get pinged by others when a thread like this pops up—— I come in as a fighter (b!tch to you) to go in and balance...throw glass under the dragging knuckles of Neanderthals and watch them say “Mean Girls!” and like Don Quixote put a mirror up in front of their faces. However, they usually just whine about the good old days when.....Heck the world was perfect.... It’s fun when there are no puppies around to kick.
And I never said I didn’t like being compared to Kate (I agree, I am her-—the difference being, she lost her spirit, I found mine).....I just find it goofy that you talk around things.
Me? Libertarianish....but in some things I ride to the right of Atilla the Hun. Quilts my mother made, can’t tat-— I have a growing tattoo mural on my back (I know, deal breaker for some men—— so I just add more!) and I just bought a gun again after 10 years of no having one in the house (WHOO HOO!)
So believe me when I say I’m far far better (and nicer even) than I’ve ever been :)
And 100 Freeps! Good for you! I know you’re proud.
My wife will sew buttons but does not darn socks on a regular basis. So I’m not sure whether I should deduct a full point or not.
In the old days there were no good old days. Men and women worked together to survive, it was hard and people grew together because it was hard, no man could survive with out a woman on the high planes a 160 years ago and vice versa.
Did Kate loose her spirit, I don't think so. I think that she realized that what ever he had would belong to her or the kids, read about women in the 1500's.
LOL!
Interesting insults you throw! However, it appears I do bother you....and if it annoys you, then my job here is done! I’m not going to change— I have no desire to and no one here I care to change for. So you and I will probably go at it again..... but only if you start it.
As for women in the 1500’s—— yeah, a good plague and Kate would be a Merry widow ;) That or marbles on the stairs. Or belladonna in the soup.....
Golly, so glad I live in 2008!
BTW,
The all female forum has invited you over to chat. Let me know if you’re interested and I’ll send you the addy.
OK, I am of to the rack, kisses.
Bill
Yep. My Mom was young then, before she was married in ‘42, and red nail polish was risque. But they all still wore it, as well as lipstick.
I especially liked the being dressed for breakfast.
I clicked on the link and can’t read anything there. I had a hard time reading the pages posted.
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