I was about to write this post in a few days. However, after seeing Caitriona Balfe wearing a gingham dress, I changed my mind, and decided to post my favourite selections. For those ladies who are young, the following items should be considered. Of course, if I have to make a choice, I would go […]
Continue readingThe Easter “Hare”
I found this article recently about little hares on a ground nest. It is an interesting read. Hare’s Eggs for Easter Happy Easter!
Continue readingMy Dress Obsession Now
I have been scanning the internet checking for beautiful dresses. Here are some of my favourite items. Black Halo Jackie O Dress (see more black halo dresses) Usually this Black Halo model, the Jackie O dress, comes in plain colours. This particular design is simply unusual but beautiful at the same time. Would I buy […]
Continue readingOutlander DIA Reread: Mary Hawkins as a Mirrored Version of Claire?
Note: This is analysis based on chapter 6, 7, 8 and 9. Jamie’s and Claire’s first encounter with Alexander Randall ends in a cliffhanger. Claire faints thinking that Alexander is Black Jack. Of course this is aggravated by Jamie recognizing Alexander also as Jonathan Randall. However, of interest is Claire’s description of Mary Hawkins. . […]
Continue readingOutlander DIA Reread: My Favourite Quotes and What They Foreshadow
Note: This post only includes passages from Chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9. Quotes / Passages “Jamie, you can’t hurt it. It’s no bigger than the tip of my finger yet.” . . . “You’re sure?” he asked. “I mean . . . I keep thinking he wouldna like being jounce about . . .” […]
Continue readingOutlander DIA Reread: Political Intrigue Hightlights
This post is just a summary of the political situation according to Jamie’s and Claire’s perspectives. This post will deal mostly with chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9. I have also included details about two characters who play in a way a political role, the Comte St. Germain and Silas Hawkins. The Political Situation at […]
Continue readingOutlander DIA Reread: Jared and the Dinner Hostess
Note: This post is restricted to chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9 from Dragonfly in Amber. This post has spoilers since it includes foreshadowing. Here are some details that the reader learns about Jared. He is a Jacobite and a successful businessman. He has a mistress, a married woman. He thinks women are restricted to […]
Continue readingOutlander DIA Reread: Master Raymond, the Frog
Note: This post is restricted to chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9 from Dragonfly in Amber. There are few things about Raymond that attract readers the very first time Claire meets him. He does not only prepare potions and charms but cherry brandy. He associates himself with cabalists and occultists, and that includes the Comte […]
Continue readingOutlander: Roger MacKenzie as a Half-Ghost
I was thinking of writing this post after the second season of Outlander. However, due to the massive sharing of a related post, Claire as a Half-Ghost (Asgina Ageli), I decided to write it to demonstrate that it is possible for Claire to be a ghost, a half-ghost and a time-traveller at the same time. Of […]
Continue readingOutlander: Jamielikes in Folklore and History (Links)
I usually frequent twitter not only to check what is going in the Outlander fandom but also articles that can help Outlander readers understand certain aspects of the series such as historical background and characterization. Today I came across this interesting article. The Viking Berserkers – fierce warriors or drug-fuelled madmen Jamie is often described […]
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