tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4950236646725721137.post4667950456365001399..comments2023-05-10T12:34:56.855-07:00Comments on importanttomadeleine: Words and More WordsImportanttoMadeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908901338754119909noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4950236646725721137.post-80960273889904026572018-08-18T09:37:02.819-07:002018-08-18T09:37:02.819-07:00Dr. Long,
It's been several years since you c...Dr. Long,<br /><br />It's been several years since you commented on my blog, but I re-read your comment today and regretted the fact that I was in Memphis recently and didn't remember your long ago words and, thus missed a chance to visit you and discuss. I hope you are well.<br />ImportanttoMadeleinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908901338754119909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4950236646725721137.post-53772113716150945922017-03-29T12:44:14.501-07:002017-03-29T12:44:14.501-07:00What a delightful surprise to discover your commen...What a delightful surprise to discover your comment. Thanks for taking the time. <br /><br />I have a soft spot for Desmoulins. So much so, I think of him as Camille. I don't have any particular questions, but would welcome any information you'd like to share. I guess DNA is resilient and his traits have passed down to you. <br /><br />I just got back from Paris. Writing on blog was like talking excitedly into a deep cavern and only getting an echo back, so I'd kind of quit. Your comment makes me want to get back to it. Come back soon.ImportanttoMadeleinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908901338754119909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4950236646725721137.post-23928525050348396102017-03-12T12:47:25.431-07:002017-03-12T12:47:25.431-07:00Hello, Madeleine. I am a retired college professo...Hello, Madeleine. I am a retired college professor(humanities & English of all imaginable possibilities). I've spent most of my life studying The French Revolution, all the factors that influenced it, & the people who lived & died during its process.<br /><br />These changes resulted from seemingly widely separated & unrelated factors, such as weather & superstition. <br /><br />During all those years, I focused a great deal on Camille Desmoulins, primarily because he reminds me of me. There is an undeniable similarity of temperament, which I could not explain. Then, several years ago, I learned that I'm descended from him. My ancient ancestors were Salian Franks who founded France. From that point, Charlemagne was born; when you're descended from Charlemagne, your lineage surfaces reasonably quickly.<br /><br />Many of my French ancestors were from Picardy, and particularly "de Guise." It's said that there are 2 types of Picards: the sober, Hobbit-ish kind & the wild & crazy kind. I am of the second type. So was Camille. At least I have an excuse now for being crazy!<br /><br />If there are any questions I can answer for you, please feel free to let me know. <br />Sincerely,<br />Alix Long, Ph.D.<br />Memphis, TN<br />USAAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960991781858912588noreply@blogger.com