by Susan Ternyey, Aug 2025 Making a Life: James & Maragarita Onedin Of the 9 episodes of the last season of the 8 season series, Margarita only enters the story in episode 3. But to understand the relationship between James and Margarita, it’s important to summarize the first 2 episodes of the season. The otherContinue reading “Onedin Line Timeless Themes”
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“The Onedin Line” Timeless Themes
Part 1 by Susan Ternyey, Dec 2024 James Onedin wants to be his own master, his life under his own command; he wants to own his own destiny. He is a ship’s captain, and his employer, Callon, has dangled the promise of having his own command for nearly 6 years (S1 E2). Although James hasContinue reading ““The Onedin Line” Timeless Themes”
Half a Glass
by ST, 1996 There ae several ways we could respond when given half a glass of something:Shock: “Oh my gosh, I’ve only got half a glass!”Curiosity: “I wonder how come I only got a half a glass?”Outrage: “Hey, my glass is half empty!”Low self-image: “I guess I don’t have what it takes to get aContinue reading “Half a Glass”
The Lute Player
by ST, mid 1980s I was a lute player I traveled along any road that I happened to happen upon, any road that happened to fit the day’s song. I was a lute player I had no abode I wandered wherever by whatever mode, and the lute that I carried was my only load. 1.Continue reading “The Lute Player”
School Daze
by ST, late 1980s With the beginning of a new school year, it’s a good time to think about what we want for our children in Life. In general terms, we want them to be happy and successful. Most of us don’t think that means they have to be brain surgeons or rocket scientists (unlessContinue reading “School Daze”
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