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Surviving after Downton

 The day has come. The banns have been read, and the wedding cake has been cut.  The laughter and tears are gone. The halls of the great house are silent now. Except in our minds and hearts. It was an … Continue reading

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At Downton Abbey, change is in the air…or is it?

Another stirring episode. The night ended in tears. It brought sympathy for people who never seemed to deserve it. The future lays unclear like the storm that swept through the London night. All the while, passions were advanced and passions … Continue reading

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Second thoughts…

The Dowager Countess of Grantham has the last word.  Again. No one can call her a wimp. She is not friendly.  She is not scrutable. She is not even particularly…nice. But she has shown singular heart to the downstairs staff, on occasion. … Continue reading

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