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This is what happens when women aren’t allowed to vote:
A funny incident happened at a Parliamentary election in Cork a few years ago. The contest lay between two rivals, both Nationalist candidates. The wives of four voters whose political views differed from those of their husbands rose early on the polling day and carried off every article of male attire in their homes.
The strategy of the ladies was entirely successful. The four votes were lost.
I interrupt your regularly scheduled history programming to share some good news: I couldn’t be prouder to have a story—my first foray into thrillers—published in “Summer Bludgeon,” a brand-new Unsettling Reads anthology!
It’s hot outside, but these stories, poems and artwork that illuminate the dark corners of the human heart are guaranteed to give you chills. Speaking of hearts, if you have yours set on a beach read, my story, Rendezvous on the Riviera, has you covered (but not in sand—I know how hard it is to clean up). I’m grateful to be in such fine company!
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Congratulations Elise!!! Hoping to hear more good news on your writing career soon!
How is Belgium? Donna
Elyse
Thank you so much for the support, Donna! 😊 Plot twist: I’m still here! The bureaucracy is taking longer than anticipated. I’m staying with my parents while I wait; my dad is ready to kick me out, but my mom is delighted. 😂 Fortunately, the last piece of paperwork has just been approved, so I should be on my way shortly. I’ll keep you posted! Meantime, I’m glad to hear from my mom that you’re doing well, and I hope you’re enjoying summer so far!
Welcome to Second Glance History! This blog seeks to uncover the people and the stories forgotten by history and give them another read through a modern lens. Join me every week as we examine the differences that divide and the common threads that connect the then to the now.
Congratulations Elise!!! Hoping to hear more good news on your writing career soon!
How is Belgium?
Donna
Thank you so much for the support, Donna! 😊 Plot twist: I’m still here! The bureaucracy is taking longer than anticipated. I’m staying with my parents while I wait; my dad is ready to kick me out, but my mom is delighted. 😂 Fortunately, the last piece of paperwork has just been approved, so I should be on my way shortly. I’ll keep you posted! Meantime, I’m glad to hear from my mom that you’re doing well, and I hope you’re enjoying summer so far!