'Bloody' Mary. Part One.
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» Red - Bloody Mary - Part One
Wendy, great article on Bloody Mary.I wonder why, through the ages and even today, men put such store in having sons. Women have been in the past and still are, capable of as much and often more than men in the ability to lead.
This article is well researched and well written. Thanks for sharing the early part of Mary's life.
Take care. I am off now to read part two.
-- posted by Red
» thebattwoman - Re: Bloody Mary - Part One
In response to message posted by Red:You're right Mary when you say even today. My husband was the last one to carry the Batt name and I was under pressure to 'bear' a son! I did, but I had great pleasure in informing all that it is the male who determines the sex.
Of course if I'd have mentioned that back in the days of Bloody Mary, it would have been, 'Orf with her head!'
Great article Wendy, but then again, they always are!
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» Gwenda - Re: Bloody Mary - Part One
In response to message posted by Red:I agree utterly, Mary. I must share with you a funny story (well- kind of funny...well, funny now that I'm older and it's not important anymore) as to why I felt so drawn to the story of Elizabeth Tudor as a ten year old. In his prime, my father, to my child's gaze, looked a twin to a picture of Henry V111 at about 42. My father wanted sons, not daughters- so it didn't go down too well that he had three. I was his second daughter, my brother- the only boy- born two years after me. We girls soon learnt what that meant:'the prince had been born! Make way for the prince' It is good thing Shane grew up to be very decent bloke, and a very, very loved brother. Any way, this childhood experience sure made me strongly relate to stories of the Tudor sisters.
Thanks so much for stopping by, and sharing with me your enjoyment of my work!
All the best! Wendy
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» Gwenda - Re: Re: Bloody Mary - Part One
In response to message posted by thebattwoman:Hi Beth! In my husband's family, it's the girls that are hard to come by. When I had my second son, we thought that's probably it. No point in having five lads- like his grandma- before getting a girl. But we did brave a third try- and our beautiful Elisabeth (yes- named for a certain Queen) was born. Having another boy four and half years ago just was the icing on the cake!
See ya around! Wendy
-- posted by Gwenda
» Red - Re: Re: Bloody Mary - Part One
In response to message posted by Gwenda:
Wendy, I am glad that you and your brother get along. How sad that your father was so keen on having sons. My father didn't care I guess. Never thought to ask him. My brother was allowed to do some things that my younger sister and I weren't but we always assumed it was because he was the oldest. Mmm!! I wonder. Can't ask Dad, he passed away in '81. Guess it's too late to worry about it.
Take care. If you have a chance drop over to my topic and explore a bit. I would love to see you there.
-- posted by Red
» Red - Re: Re: Bloody Mary - Part One
In response to message posted by thebattwoman:Elizabeth, I know some men who are very adamant that their wives will have sons. I tell them the same thing. Men determine the sex. Glad you told them like it is.
I can understand a man wanting a son to carry on the family name. I know when my first husband died many years ago, only his brother was left to carry on the family name. He had one son. Hopefully some day that son will also have some sons. I would hate to see the name die out.
Thanks for sharing. If you have time, drop over to my topic. My article this week is quite different from what I usually do but it is something I felt needed to be told. Hope to see you there.
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