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"Jane was firm where she felt herself to be right." -Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

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I'm also a usually quiet, reserved Lady, who enjoys books, tea, baking, and movies! I spend most of my time reading one of my favorite books or wishing I was reading my favorite books. My Grand Passion is history, particularly the Regency Period in England, when Jane Austen wrote, Lord Nelson defeated the French Fleet at Trafalgar, the Duke of Wellington defeated Napoleon, and men were Gentlemen and women Ladies. I cherish the thought of being a Lady and love manners, being proper, and having proper tea. My favorite tea is Twinings, especially Earl Grey or Prince of Wales. My specialty to make is Scones with Devon Cream. I am a Catholic and a Conservative.


Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Finally, a Hollywood "Non-Idiot"

IMDB.com: Sinise Spokesman for Disabled Veterans---

Hollywood star Gary Sinise has been recruited as national spokesman for the US Disabled Veterans Life Memorial Foundation. Sinise, who played Vietnam veteran and amputee Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump, hopes to help the group raise $65 million to build a memorial to disabled soldiers in Washington. He says, "I am deeply moved to have been asked to participate in this absolutely necessary memorial." Co-founder of the charity, Lois Pope, said of Sinise: "His portrayal in Forrest Gump of a soldier who loses his legs in the Vietnam conflict brought home the terrible price our men and women pay in the fight for our country's freedom."

posted by Lady Jane | 8:29 PM