tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post482131112655224936..comments2023-10-22T11:45:23.103-04:00Comments on dead baby jokes: the same boatUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-31656057246777985752008-07-21T07:31:00.000-04:002008-07-21T07:31:00.000-04:00For many years I watched my due date buddies land ...For many years I watched my due date buddies land their boats while I frantically tried to keep mine afloat. Eventually I got my leaky worn old boat to shore and you can too. We'll all be there waiting. In hope for you all.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00422440351227886164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-3001247467053353512008-07-20T09:58:00.000-04:002008-07-20T09:58:00.000-04:00Eliza: I think you're absolutely right. I've also...Eliza: I think you're absolutely right. I've also read speculation that the song was inspired -- or at least influenced -- by a similar tragedy involving a Mary Hamilton in Russia <A HREF="http://www.encyclo.co.uk/define/Mary%20Hamilton" REL="nofollow"> in 1719</A>.niobehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10685766216611639434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-50511222709361591832008-07-20T02:10:00.000-04:002008-07-20T02:10:00.000-04:00The Marys (at least four Marys, two of whom were S...The Marys (at least four Marys, two of whom were Seaton and Beaton, although the same names hung around royal courts forever) were ladies in waiting to Mary, Queen of Scots. Not infertile, just a history buff :)Elizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13788282464956879318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-81318976597350764172008-07-18T17:08:00.000-04:002008-07-18T17:08:00.000-04:00I'm hoping you all make it safely.I'm hoping you all make it safely.Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210823139583056706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-24864126628853704282008-07-18T16:50:00.000-04:002008-07-18T16:50:00.000-04:00May all four of you make it safely to the other s...May all four of you make it safely to the other side- you and your babies, that is (of course).<BR/><BR/>Thinking hopeful thoughts for all of you.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05528541804521203406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-43347462070249553862008-07-18T16:33:00.000-04:002008-07-18T16:33:00.000-04:00I can't wait for those three boats to dock safely ...I can't wait for those three boats to dock safely at harbor. And for all others on the journey, or starting over again.Mrs. Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13572508460850412007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-68712476080755118532008-07-18T15:16:00.000-04:002008-07-18T15:16:00.000-04:00This is why blogging is wonderful - all my RL frie...This is why blogging is wonderful - all my RL friends scoff at me for musing on luck, fate, and the unpredictable nature of a human pregnancy... on the internet I can find others who wonder about the bad outcomes. Indeed, who can say which Mary they will be and why that Mary has to meet the guillotine?docgrumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13207314370613079237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-57971678092700294202008-07-18T14:22:00.000-04:002008-07-18T14:22:00.000-04:00Me too. Thinking of Mad through this whole post.Me too. Thinking of Mad through this whole post.Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15957626443087438904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-29128913651719827582008-07-18T14:13:00.000-04:002008-07-18T14:13:00.000-04:00Music tells but can't be fortelling. At least that...Music tells but can't be fortelling. At least that's what I tell myself when I hear something in the notes or lyrics that feels much too close to a bad omen. <BR/><BR/>It's hard not to ignore what I call the devil's arithmetic.JW Moxiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16865232770753428076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-12590460833392359592008-07-18T14:11:00.000-04:002008-07-18T14:11:00.000-04:00a fabulous metaphor, and the question none of us c...a fabulous metaphor, and the question none of us can answer...why? i've just watched all my June due date compatriots give birth, and now i float on in my own little later-launched craft, knowing that Mad and others have been left behind.<BR/><BR/>to all the little boats still out to sea...safe passage.<BR/><BR/>i wish no ill to the goats, but i'd sacrifice a flock if i thought it would make a difference.Bonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403701620708365171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-73946514145387833902008-07-18T13:41:00.000-04:002008-07-18T13:41:00.000-04:00Tash, wait for me-- I need to help with that sacri...Tash, wait for me-- I need to help with that sacrifice. <BR/><BR/>Screw statistics. I hope, I hope, I hope.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745262857388007041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-33958340409840576462008-07-18T13:39:00.000-04:002008-07-18T13:39:00.000-04:00I could add that I also have at least 3 September ...I could add that I also have at least 3 September due date buddies that I read regularly here in blog land--one shared my exact due date. I've been wondering what my response will be when and if those stories have happy endings. Gawd, I hope those stories have happy endings.Madhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416585771017767796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-60979689957141439152008-07-18T13:26:00.000-04:002008-07-18T13:26:00.000-04:00Honestly, this may have been too much information ...Honestly, this may have been too much information for me because now I'm freaked out and running to sacrifice a goat. Or something.Tashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07376651134993450207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-17281144249553646772008-07-18T13:15:00.000-04:002008-07-18T13:15:00.000-04:00May you all be Carmichaels.May you all be Carmichaels.Madhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416585771017767796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-18961840211909225682008-07-18T13:07:00.000-04:002008-07-18T13:07:00.000-04:00Hate those damn pregnancy statistics. I remember w...Hate those damn pregnancy statistics. I remember watching my due date companions, wondering which of us would be unlucky, feeling disgusted with myself for the relief that came when others filled the quota. <BR/><BR/>The four of you could be fine. There are other, unknown cohorts who could get the shaft ... bless them.Furrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617566957749784387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-90408494072646521682008-07-18T12:42:00.000-04:002008-07-18T12:42:00.000-04:00I think my optimism may balance your pessimism.I t...I think my optimism may balance your pessimism.<BR/><BR/>I truly hope and pray and almost believe that all four of us will make it.<BR/><BR/>Love that ballad, by the way.LadyofAvalon56https://www.blogger.com/profile/12486252994725146208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-23292590104397472322008-07-18T12:19:00.000-04:002008-07-18T12:19:00.000-04:00bet ya a pacifier it will be mebet ya a pacifier it will be meAntigonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09206205690072218302noreply@blogger.com