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Yes, MTL's difficult personality occurred to me, t...

2009-09-07T14:46:44.878-07:00

Yes, MTL's difficult personality occurred to me, too, Jeremy and I'd bet that information is available now if not back in the day when historians didn't talk so much about the darker side of pubic figures. I'm curious now!

What I have to wonder is how many people turned Li...

2009-09-07T12:02:40.110-07:00

What I have to wonder is how many people turned Lincoln down on the various other occasions he invited them to the theater. Who knows*, maybe his entourage was full of non-theater-lovers, or maybe Mary T. L. was such unpleasant company that people made excuses when it came to attending non-mandatory events with the Lincolns. Maybe getting only 14 rejections before someone agreed to

for coming along with me, Emerald! Yep, the wax f...

2009-09-05T16:49:29.762-07:00

for coming along with me, Emerald! Yep, the wax figures were suspended just as I'd left them decades ago. Few things are so unchanging :-).

It is a little odd that someone would turn down an invitation from the President. You'd sort of make time to join him. But perhaps the conspiracy was wider than admitted?

What an amazing entry. I've been MIA in blogland ...

2009-09-04T21:59:28.421-07:00

What an amazing entry. I've been MIA in blogland the last few days, viewing baseball in Baltimore or in a hotel without Internet access on my computer (I used Rick's occasionally). After a busy day today, one of the first orders of catching up for me was to read this.

And how mesmerizing I found it. I also had quite a history lesson! Thanks for the Wikipedia links. I

Hey DeDe-- Glad I'm not the only wax museum fan! ...

2009-09-04T14:34:15.194-07:00

Hey DeDe--

Glad I'm not the only wax museum fan! You all should definitely take trip back in time, you lucky people--the wax museum, a meal at the Farnsworth House, and maybe a dress-up session with Rob Gibson? I imagine things are quieting down with the fall coming. When James and I come back to G'burg as empty-nesters, I will definitely choose the autumn for a battlefield

My absolute favorite stop in Gettysburg is the Wax...

2009-09-04T14:07:42.906-07:00

My absolute favorite stop in Gettysburg is the Wax Museum! As Craig said, I felt like I was right along side you walking through it. I have to talk Craig into taking another visit very soon.
:)DeDe

Herr Doktor, I almost screamed myself when I read ...

2009-09-04T07:30:08.768-07:00

Herr Doktor, I almost screamed myself when I read your story, lol. Seriously, the biggest scare I ever had was in a haunted house when a very still figure suddenly moved. I guess he was meditating? xox

You're an inspiration to me, too, Isabel. And wow...

2009-09-04T07:28:21.997-07:00

You're an inspiration to me, too, Isabel. And wow, maybe we passed each other in the town square as kids? An interesting coincidence! We'll have to compare notes sometime.

Okay, Robin, I'm convinced, there is actually an i...

2009-09-04T07:26:54.039-07:00

Okay, Robin, I'm convinced, there is actually an intelligent being watching us and deciding our spam words. Has to be, right?

Mmm, yes, Neve, revisiting our past is always a bi...

2009-09-04T07:26:17.212-07:00

Mmm, yes, Neve, revisiting our past is always a bit of an adventure into the darkness. Actually, my guys rushed on ahead while I lingered so I was all alone for most of this--probably best. But they did find it creepy and interesting, so I guess they have some of my blood in them :-).

Yes, Craig, Cafe St-Amand had pretty good food, ev...

2009-09-04T07:24:49.383-07:00

Yes, Craig, Cafe St-Amand had pretty good food, even if the atmosphere is more seventies rec room than Paris! But the crepes were definitely tasty.

Thanks for coming on the tour!

Two thoughts. First (dear reader), if you didn't ...

2009-09-03T18:01:50.324-07:00

Two thoughts.

First (dear reader), if you didn't already, make sure to read the fine print on the Lincoln exhibit. The first 14 people he invited turned him down. Now that's creepy.

Next, nothing to do with the civil war, but Mingyur Rinpoche (a Tibetan monk) recounts a story of visiting Madame Tussaud's (I think) where they have a wax figure of the Dalai Lama.

I too spent time in Gettysburg as a child, staying...

2009-09-03T17:56:44.542-07:00

I too spent time in Gettysburg as a child, staying with my grandfather John Bell, but alas never made it to this museum, but feel like I've been there through you. Thank you for offering this fascinating glimpse into the intricate workings of an Erotica writers imagination. You're always an inspiration Donna.

another wonderful accounting hehehe - my spamwor...

2009-09-03T17:36:17.881-07:00

another wonderful accounting

hehehe - my spamword is

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*not saying anything* ;-)

"...It bears repeating that the entrance to the mu...

2009-09-03T17:36:15.343-07:00

"...It bears repeating that the entrance to the museum now looked more like a random doorway back to the restrooms. Very plain and unassuming. Still, determined to revisit the past, my past, we valiantly bought our tickets and pushed through the turnstile and the black curtains at the entrance...."

This says so much about revisiting the past, doesn't?

I will

I felt I was along side you walking through the mu...

2009-09-03T17:16:24.792-07:00

I felt I was along side you walking through the museum. As always, you make some fascinating observations. I have been to the Museum several times, and it was enlightening to see it through your eyes.

Oh, and I think I'll need to check out that little restaurant!