A question for Longstreetlass?

[rivrrat]

I don't think anyone ever called him Pete to his face. I have no idea where the name came from, but there is no doubt that it was used.

[traveller]

Longstreet's father, also named James, nicknamed him "Pete" for its meaning of "sturdy and trustworthy," a name into which Longstreet certainly grew.

Traveller

[lorrierivette]

Doug, I was wondering the very same about why Longstreetlass uses his name since she is so Northern or Yankee as you put it. I do think that Longstreet was a great man. I see into Robert E. Lee the things that made him a truly great man.
SouthernHeart Lorrie

[longstreetlass]

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for your post, Traveller. It just occurred to me that I have some personal experience which, I am sure, I unconsciously bring to this. My own brother is a Junior and has two names: one that he shares with my father and which other men use, primarily; and the one which family uses, particularly the women. I made the mistake one day, in haste, of using my brother's familial name when I called his office, utterly confounding the secretary.

Redeye, my housemate just returned from business in Washington, D.C. and a visit to family in Virginia. From there, he went out to visit the Wilderness and brought me back a photo of General Longstreet! (A small thing, but a great pleasure.)

On our Miss Parker, she hung out with that good-for-nothing Algonquin Hotel crowd - lots of fun, but no real men there. I honestly do not think she knew any men of Garnett's caliber. She might have been rendered speechless, a condition no one could ever imagine Dorothy in. Garnett - indeed, any man of the Civil War era - would probably have frightened Dorothy, as she was deathly afraid of love (and for good reason). You must know what I mean.

Regarding the Shaaras' books, I think they (both father and son) are most sympathetic to Longstreet and some people may find the portrayals arguable. I enjoyed these books immensely. Even so, I like to read anything about Longstreet, even what detractors have to say, because, really, I cannot be swayed from my attraction.

It has been a cruel few weeks for me, Redeye, or I would have a "pome" ready to go here. You know I am suffering when I have no "pomes."

As for Yankee girls loving rebels, now Doug, that cannot be too hard for you to figure...

LongstreetLass

[redeye]

LongstreetLass, how nice to see you around! Hmmm, is this thread bordering on Civil War Gossip? So you think that Civil War era men were more frighteningly passionate that Dorothy's contemporaries... or that they would have been too strong a temptation for her?

I'm glad you received a picture to treasure. I also may have a small present for you, when I manage to make another little addition to our "Book and Movie Review Tent"... And I'll be looking forward to some other "pome" from you.

[longstreetlass]

Hey Redeye!

How about "Redeye & LL's Love Thread"?

You bring up a serious question. Friends and I were talking this weekend about love in the modern age, and a few thought that love is not possible now. Those of us living in the First World tend to sublimate our emotions, so there goes the passion. I do not believe this was always so.

Still, it is hard, looking out from the year 2002, to imagine a man being truly passionate. My wishful thinking is that men of the CW era were more passionate, but were they passionate about women? They may have loved their horses better(certainly spent more time with them).

Regarding Dorothy, she was a New Yorker and was accustomed to city men. Had she had the opportunity to meet a man on a horse who would take her for a long ride with him? Had she met a man who was quiet and listened to her, instead of competing with her? It would have changed her life.

I am still very sad and in no mood for "pometry."
We do need a "pome" for this love thread, though.

Thank you for your kindness, Redeye. I would be honored to have a "small present" from you.

LongstreetLass

[rebel_girl]

I have a cool love pume.This is so cool!
This Love
(words by Phillip Anselmo)
Phil is so romantic and tough at the same time it turns me on and makes me think.Why can't more men be like him?He is sooo hot when he gets gong and singing with the bluntness that reverbrates through my inner being.


If ever words were spoken
painful and untrue
I said I loved but I lied
In my life all I wanted
was the keeping of someone
like you
As it turned out deeper within me
love was twisted
You keep this love thing love joy
love toy
You keep this love fist love skull
love brain
you keep this love
This gift in pain in vain was life
And sometimes I feel so sorry
I regret this the hurting of you
But you made me feel the hurting and so unhappy
I take my life and the love with you
I'd kill myself for you
You keep this love you keep this love
no more head trips oh god
you keep this love thing love joy love toy
you keep this love fist love skull love brains
you keep this loooooove!!!!!!!!!

I feel so good when I hear that man sing his feelings and it sums up my feelings on love in general.This guy is thinking and I send my kisses his way for setting it straight.

phil picture





(Message edited by rebel_girl on September 12, 2002)

[longstreetlass]

Rebel_girl!

I can only say...that is an exciting poem...made me breathless.

Is this a rebel man, too? Now that would be too much.

I was just passing through CWT, and I am glad I stopped by this thread. Meet me and Redeye (and a few good-looking CWT men) over on the Love Thread under...Poke Sack? (I forget...)

LongstreetLass