tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post3470012843660229732..comments2024-03-28T18:11:40.841-04:00Comments on Sightings Over Sixty: Words of Wisdom from Downton AbbeyTomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-55398257139875141872013-01-15T12:35:01.227-05:002013-01-15T12:35:01.227-05:00Tom, life is too short to let some people rent spa...Tom, life is too short to let some people rent space in my head. (I watched neither the Sopranos nor the Godfather, although I have gone back and watched bits of the latter in recent years...mostly to pick up a performance or two.) <br /><br />Whenever I hear about the "trials and tribulations" of the gentry, I keept thinking about the working class during this period who fought and died in places like the Soamme and Gallipoli...foolish projects led by the upper class.<br /><br />The Bourgeoisie in Germany brought the world the Nazis. Plenty of upscale people in England supported Hitler. I suppose you have heard of them?. <br /><br />The twentieth century was awful.<br />As David's Dad (who fought with the White Russians during WWI) said,"The good old days weren't that good." <br /><br />Living in the present moment is best. <br /><br />And you know I am a historian.<br /><br />Dianneschmidleysscribblins,wordpress.comhttp://schmidleysscribblins.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-75812000282874539582013-01-14T17:24:54.236-05:002013-01-14T17:24:54.236-05:00Yes, the show is like a return to a simpler time a...Yes, the show is like a return to a simpler time and the costuming is beautiful. WOW!<br /><br />bb+ (Retire In Style Blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-86286286978940595382013-01-14T16:16:54.485-05:002013-01-14T16:16:54.485-05:00Btw, two more gems from the Lady Dowager last nigh...Btw, two more gems from the Lady Dowager last night:<br /><br />Regarding the wedding: "At my age, one must ration one's excitement."<br /><br />And later, advice we could all do well to remember: "Vulgarity is no substitute for wit."<br />Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-72577070944409961052013-01-14T16:01:39.588-05:002013-01-14T16:01:39.588-05:00Donna -- Thanks for the tip. Dianne, I have no lov...Donna -- Thanks for the tip. Dianne, I have no love of the English upper classes. But I liked The Sopranos and The Godfather, and I have no love of the Mafia either. I don't think we have to approve of a group of people and their mores and morals in order to enjoy a work of fiction about them. . . even if it glamorizes them. Agree?Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-83524734581437691812013-01-14T15:01:22.556-05:002013-01-14T15:01:22.556-05:00If you are enjoying Downton Abbey, you might enjoy...If you are enjoying Downton Abbey, you might enjoy the book The Chronicles of Downton Abbey. It has chapters on the characters and gives background information. Also beautiful pictures. My library had it.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199552342801852610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-41805877544547184632013-01-14T14:37:37.962-05:002013-01-14T14:37:37.962-05:00I don't watch much television but this sounds ...I don't watch much television but this sounds great!!!Kay Dennisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646717192332313215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-23728916551593784902013-01-14T10:39:57.194-05:002013-01-14T10:39:57.194-05:00Downton bothers me because it glamorizes the set w...Downton bothers me because it glamorizes the set who brought you WWI and the deaths of millions (which led to WWII). <br /><br />Virginia Woolfe and other members of the Bloomsbury Group had some pretty scathing things to say about them. <br /><br />Our professor for History of England in Twentieth Century had us read poetry and books written by WWI suvivors from the upper crust (Downton types) who, like Rupert Brooks (The Soldier), and Robert Graves ('Goodbye to All That'...his leave-taking of England) were totally disillusioned with the farce of British society.<br /><br />Washed up, finished. End of Empire and good riddance. <br />Dianneschmidleysscribblins,wordpress.comhttp://schmidleysscribblins.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-35827218567520089032013-01-14T08:16:21.896-05:002013-01-14T08:16:21.896-05:00Who calls it rubbish?? I'll fight them!Who calls it rubbish?? I'll fight them!Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-57644835911312345642013-01-13T17:23:30.846-05:002013-01-13T17:23:30.846-05:00My husband bought ME the boxed set for Christmas. ...My husband bought ME the boxed set for Christmas. Of course HE was the one who had to catch up! <br />We have watched all episodes in the last three days, ready, finally, for tonight's adventure. <br />As a history nut the series gives me pause. To think we are the ones with the corner on the market of change. Considering that what we have seen so far only covers about ten years or less. Look at the changes they lived with: rank in household service, Spanish flu, war, liberation of women--going from bustled dresses to shorter skirts, women being "forward" with men, people marrying outside of their class (and religion),automobiles, telephones. We wring our hands over the changes . <br />The same group went on to see man walk on the moon, women burn their bras and both jiggle to music that included words they would have never said in public. Amazing.<br />I have new respect for my Nana and step grandmother. Janettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054888725603183006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-43489735436975816062013-01-13T16:06:07.163-05:002013-01-13T16:06:07.163-05:00Mrs. Chatterbox and I wouldn't think of missin...Mrs. Chatterbox and I wouldn't think of missing an episode of Downton Abbey. We laughed heartily at many of the lines you've recounted. Really a great show, particularly if you have an interest in history of human nature. stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-17522793849614790342013-01-13T13:36:32.161-05:002013-01-13T13:36:32.161-05:00I have heard the raves, become intrigued and now h...I have heard the raves, become intrigued and now have been recording the show. Perhaps tonight I will start my Downton journey. <br />Love those sayings. I am half English and was raised on most of them. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-39453919383509651682013-01-13T13:35:03.304-05:002013-01-13T13:35:03.304-05:00I haven't watched it yet. Decided I should st...I haven't watched it yet. Decided I should start with the first season and I haven't gotten around to watching on Netflix yet.#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-54057121334201912102013-01-13T12:35:01.184-05:002013-01-13T12:35:01.184-05:00I'm enjoying the well dressed soap opera!I'm enjoying the well dressed soap opera!Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.com