This topic was originally published in conjunction with another post in my former blog. However, I think it requires its own post. Concerning Game of Thrones, the TV show, I was not aware that the White Walker / Other transforming Craster’s son into a White Walker was originally called the Night’s King according to HBO […]
Continue readingCait’s Outfits
I usually do not write about news concerning the TV show or their actors on my blog. However, I would make an exception this time. As most of you have noticed I tend to write a lot about the books and my topics are thought-provoking. I have also written certain highlights of some Outlander episodes, […]
Continue readingCute Bucket Bags for Spring?
I created a new post with the same content since images were coming out in this post. Here is the link. http://www.porcelainthunderbird.com/?p=616
Continue readingOutlander: Geillis Duncan and her Association with the Duke of Sandringham
One of the most enigmatic character associations is the one between Geillis and the Duke of Sandringham. In Voyager Geillis acknowledges openly that she was acquainted with the Duke. This post will concentrate mainly on the silkies’ treasure, but I will also discuss other minor characters too. The most interesting link between Geillis and Sandringham are the […]
Continue readingOutlander: Did Geillis Suffer from Syphilis? Part 2
This is the second post about Geillis and her presumable affliction, Syphilis. Here is the link to my first post on this topic. Did Geillis Suffer from Syphilis? Part 1 Claire makes an interesting comment concerning syphilis after rescuing Young Ian in Voyager (Ch. 62). “Not you,” I said. “Ian. Unless you mean to send […]
Continue readingOutlander: Did Geillis Suffer from Syphilis? Part 1
Geillis’ madness has often been attributed to syphilis. Based on the physical evidence detailed in Voyager, there is a possibility that she did not suffer from it. Apparently, she is not healthy and mentally stable. She wasn’t healthy; a glance at her mottled complexion and the dark circles beneath her eyes was enough to show […]
Continue readingASoIaF: Do the Ironborn Descend from the First Men?
The World of Ice and Fire has solved one of the biggest enigmas for me: the descend of the Ironborn. I have devoted this post to them because the chapter dedicated to them in the aforementioned book is one of my favourite ones. At the same time, the Ironborn are interesting in their own way […]
Continue readingWhat I bought on Black Friday – Part 2
This is the second post concerning what I bought on Black Friday. In terms of shoes, I bought the following three pairs: The Soludos espadrilles are very comfortable even though they run a little bit small. I bought two pairs since my husband has beach properties in the Mediterranean, and they would come handy for […]
Continue readingOutlander: The Duke of Sandringham – A Jacobite? Part 3
This is my last topic concerning the Duke of Sandringham being a Jacobite. Here are the links for the first two parts of this topic.The Duke of Sandringham – A Jacobite? Part 1Duke of Sandringham – A Jacobite? Part 2 This topic was originally a long post. It was suggested for this topic to be […]
Continue readingOutlander: The Duke of Sandringham – A Jacobite? Part 2
This is the second post discussing the enigma of the Duke of Sandringham being a Jacobite. Originally this post was part of a longer one. Somebody suggested to split the initial post into three parts. Here is a link to the initial post. The Duke of Sandringham – A Jacobite? Part 1 This is not […]
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