Earlier this year before I traveled to Scotland, I got a little help from a native Scot named Martin Scott Powell. We met through Ellen Christine a mutual milliner friend (her interview is here). During Outlander‘s Season 2 promotion, I tweeted how beautiful the Departures magazine photos of Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe were. Ellen responded
Today is a new day! It’s a Tuesday morning in Edinburgh. After running (or rather driving) around the day before to several Outlander locations, like a squirrel I intermittently munched on a banana and granola bar for breakfast while in the car. Now I take the time to sit down and eat breakfast at my
I was surprised and delighted to experience this small country. If you asked me only a few years ago if I’d ever visit, I’d scoff and say “No! What’s there?” Sometimes what you don’t know can keep you from experiencing so much! Say what you will but Outlander on Starz inspired me to visit
When I heard that a book was coming out about the making of the first two seasons of Starz’s Outlander, I was over the moon. No I really jumped over the moon that’s how excited I was! Tara Bennett’s book, “The Making of Outlander”, hits my sweet spots: Production + Outlander = How my
Photo courtesy of outlander-online.com Following post inspired by “The Making of Outlander” book by Tara Bennett. You can read a review of it here. In light of appreciation for the hard work that goes into making this show, I really need to give my two cents about some other hot-button Outlander things that I
So Season 2 ended (with a bang I think!) and “Dragonfly in Amber” (aka DIA) beckoned me from my bookshelf as Droughtlander began. I read DIA for the first time after Season 2 ended. This was a theme I began after seeing Season 1 and then reading the first book “Outlander”. All of this
More like, “How I’m About to Have a Conversation with Jen about Tobias Menzies and How He Continues to Slay Us” “But Tobias. Oh, Tobias. Here’s the thing about Tobias…the sincerity that cuts through your soul, is present in this performance. Almost like the role was created for him… and it’s a wonderful journey
It’s the last episode of Season 2! I got my box of tissues but I’m groovin’ to the 60s music. There’s so much to talk about! Great performances by Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan but where’s the Bahston accent Brianna? Claire is still chasing Jamie’s ghost and she pulls a Lady Macbeth. Dougal, we’ll miss
This DIA virgin is so nervous for the impending finale to Season 2! How are you getting ready? I’m speculating! Outlander fandom is full of the book readers but I’ll get to Dragonfly in Amber in good time. What will the Battle of Culloden really be like? It’s about the battle of our hearts. Jamie, stop
It’s Ep 11 of Outlander’s Season 2! Diana Gabaldon “Herself” penned this week’s ep and I’m counting a few Gabaldonisms. Surprised? Sam/Jamie and Cait/Claire are all mixed up but that’s cause they’re my friends…in my head. The Duke of Sandringham and m-m-m-marvelous Mary are back but…Wherefore art thou, Alex Randall??
It’s “Prestonpans” Ep10 part two! Alright we talked about the happier stuff (Jamie and that bow!) but we gotta get to the sad stuff. We love these characters! Dougal the complex tragic hero, the shameless but still loveable Angus and his demise, the loss of innocence and some great battle sequences! Leave a comment! Battle too
Let’s just start with the fun stuff before it gets REAL. Jamie, why must you live only in fantasy? So many intense looks and that bow as you say goodbye? I can’t even. Lt.Foster is back but for a moment before Dougal smotes him. And he was so cute… Nurse Beecham tarries a little too
Did you believe Claire when she claims to have told Jamie about her and Dougal’s previous arrangement? She’s calling Dougal’s bluff! I don’t know who this William Grey is but I guess he’s a big deal. Also what is up with the dragonfly in amber?! I gotta know! There are some mysterious lines in this
It’s Ep 209 – “Je Suis Prest” Are you ready? The Rebellion is coming in strong and so is the sun in my video. Someday I’ll have a studio and someone else can worry about the lighting! In the meantime, I got a new Outlander t-shirt and I’m talking about Claire’s PTSD and the ep’s
We’re back in Scotland in Episode 208 but can we stay a little longer in Lallybroch to see our friends? We’re over the “mid season” hump and the opening titles have some mystery images: 1960s cars and soldiers! Laoghaire returns and I’m wondering if she has really reformed or trying to convince herself? And can
In this episode title “Faith”, how many tissues did you go through? My face is still puffy from crying. Claire and Jamie are tested once more and their Faith carries them through. Catriona Balfe’s performance is nothing short of a tour de force. I don’t need to see anymore from Black Jack Randall. Let’s just
Ellen Christine is a very cool lady. She’s a milliner and for those of us who are not familiar with that term (I for one!), it basically means that she makes hats for women. Nestled in a corner of the West Village in New York City, her atelier is a wonderland of fabrics, ribbons,
Masquerades and Games I really did not like this episode. Upon first viewing I had no desire to watch it again. Quelle horreur! Right after an episode ends, I always rewatch (again and again) and delight that each one improves upon the last. Episode 5’s “Untimely Resurrection” left me thrilled, exasperated, and eager to
Strong bonds between men abound and none so strong as between Murtagh and Jamie!
I’m talking about bad etiquette, Le Comte and his sexy side eye, Alex Randall needs a talk, and Sandringham’s sweet tooth. Also, what do you do to get through Droughtlander week? I look at Tobias Menzies.
New Pocket Jamie and a new month so a new calendar pic! “La Dame Blanche” was so exhilarating! We gotta talk about Jame and Claire and their sexual healing. Not sure about le whore but I’m happy that they’re back together…for now. And how about his monologue? Book 1 excerpt below (I just couldn’t help
I’m still getting used to Season 2 as Claire and Jamie (“Clamie”) voyage on rough waters. No one is to be trusted this episode. Maybe even Master Raymond? Secrets are held but when will they be told? Jamie isn’t always honest (and why did he to go to Maison Elise after their argument?) and neither
Darkness in the bedroom and plotting to stop the Jacobite Rebellion. We meet new friends: Louise, a King, a Prince, and a brother of someone sinister. Oh and who is Mary Hawkins?! Smile! You’ve Met a New Friend
Looking back at Season 2’s Episode 1 “Through A Glass, Darkly”, what are the echoes from Season 1? Fireplaces, Black Jack Randall, and Ghosts! Also, some speculation for Season 2 from a Dragon Fly in Amber Virgin! The Ring, Little Roger Wakefield, pregnancies, and that pesky time travel. (Oh and Tobias Menzies needs an Emmy.)
It’s here! It’s here! Let’s cheer it through the streets and dive right into the first episode! #vivelesfrasers!
