daughters
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let me be a woman
go and work,go off and play,don’t waste your days to stay …the world is at your feetso “go and take it” they will say. yet I will stand,and as I waitfor the tears to touch my face,they’ll think I’m weak,fall to my knees to speak,“let me be a woman”. be vivacious,make a scene,nothing’s worth more… Continue reading
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superman’s not coming
To my dear darling future daughter(s), I’m desperately sorry that it has come down to this. It pains me to deliver a message that begins with nothing but death. The death of what may seem like life. But unless I share this with you sooner, it will only haunt you later, because you will have… Continue reading
About Me
An English diarist and naval administrator. I served as administrator of the Royal Navy and Member of Parliament. I had no maritime experience, but I rose to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both King Charles II and King James II through patronage, diligence, and my talent for administration.