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The Extensive Musings of Mr. Collins on the Occasion of his Cousin’s Wedding

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on November 12, 2012 by Maria GraceSeptember 11, 2018

Who knew what went on in Mr. Collins’ mind before his cousins married?  Breakfast should have been a quiet affair, but it seemed few meals were at Lucas Lodge. Mr. Collins squeezed his temples. So much banal chatter soured his stomach and ruined his appetite. Mrs. Collins’s brothers brought reports on new arrivals at Netherfield Park while her younger sister was brimming over with talk of lace and dresses. Collins could not bring himself to … Continue reading →

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A Sisterly Conversation Before the Wedding

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on November 10, 2012 by Maria GraceSeptember 11, 2018

What would the Bennet sisters have to say to each other before their lives change forever?  The evening turned cold quickly and they all retreated upstairs somewhat earlier than usual. Elizabeth and Jane withdrew to Jane’s room. They sat together on the bed heaped high with pillows. Elizabeth brushed Jane’s hair in the crackling firelight. Her hair was so beautiful, shining like molten gold under the brush, and always so well-behaved, submitting the plait and … Continue reading →

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Why you need to read washing directions!

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on October 22, 2012 by Maria GraceAugust 19, 2018

Sometimes the cats just insist that they need to be an internet cat meme. Who am I to argue?

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#8: Top 10 reasons editing takes so long

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on October 8, 2012 by Maria GraceAugust 20, 2018
editor cat is not amused

 #8 No letters left on my keyboards I have two keyboards, the one on my laptop, and my external ergonomic .  Both of them are battle scarred.  The ergonomic one lost most of the letters quite a while ago. I have to be really careful with the  to make sure I get my hands in the right spot or I get some really interesting results. And I can’t type one handed on the keyboard since I … Continue reading →

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The 19th Century British Post

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on September 20, 2012 by Maria GraceFebruary 2, 2023

The British Postal system of Jane Austen’s day.

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