tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post8344900500331572618..comments2024-03-29T04:21:22.951-07:00Comments on TIME FOR REFLECTIONS: Henry VIIIVictor S E Moubarakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-74733016220834311532022-05-25T04:48:15.990-07:002022-05-25T04:48:15.990-07:00🤗🤗Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-41956189532823423642022-05-25T03:11:02.055-07:002022-05-25T03:11:02.055-07:00Yes that's true. He was a cruel man. But a goo...Yes that's true. He was a cruel man. But a good singer too.<br /><br />God bless, River.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-73006716492483798662022-05-25T02:24:43.551-07:002022-05-25T02:24:43.551-07:00If that's Herman's Hermits, then I'm Q...If that's Herman's Hermits, then I'm Queen Victoria. <br />I have a book by Philippa Gregory, titled The Taming of The Queen, it's all about Henry the 8th and how badly he treated his wives, his court and the country in general, by indulging his whims and greedy excesses. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-6834115522914730242022-05-25T01:58:12.842-07:002022-05-25T01:58:12.842-07:00He was certainly very cruel.
God bless, Mimi.He was certainly very cruel.<br /><br />God bless, Mimi.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-57299362064330303372022-05-25T01:22:50.407-07:002022-05-25T01:22:50.407-07:00Thank you for your kind words, Nells. History can ...Thank you for your kind words, Nells. History can be a little dull sometimes. I like to liven it up a little.<br /><br />God bless always.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-73577178141513454042022-05-25T01:20:48.939-07:002022-05-25T01:20:48.939-07:00They were a famous group in their time.
God bless...They were a famous group in their time.<br /><br />God bless, Happyone.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-68189658427604545652022-05-25T01:18:22.701-07:002022-05-25T01:18:22.701-07:00As you say, Mariette, he was very cruel ruler. I&#...As you say, Mariette, he was very cruel ruler. I'm sorry the song did not play. Here's another link:<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFNoDsOmluA<br /><br />God bless always.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-51617358737271253232022-05-25T01:13:24.936-07:002022-05-25T01:13:24.936-07:00It was quite a catchy tune, wasn't it?
God b...It was quite a catchy tune, wasn't it? <br /><br />God bless you, Martha.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-51120605717961749732022-05-25T00:22:58.689-07:002022-05-25T00:22:58.689-07:00If you go to the Sicilian flower show..there are
...If you go to the Sicilian flower show..there are <br />loads there..no flowers..just pizzas..! :O)WILLIE...! =(^..^)=https://www.blogger.com/profile/14862273578655424772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-47875980891077568162022-05-24T17:46:13.265-07:002022-05-24T17:46:13.265-07:00He was possibly a great king, but not necessarily ...He was possibly a great king, but not necessarily a good man. Many great men and women of history are not necessarily good men or women.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-8609325222165743522022-05-24T15:57:56.621-07:002022-05-24T15:57:56.621-07:00A great history lesson, indeed, Victor! An aside,...A great history lesson, indeed, Victor! An aside, I loved Herman's Hermits and this particular song. It is now on replay in my head!<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-15611011344737110092022-05-24T15:39:23.276-07:002022-05-24T15:39:23.276-07:00Dearest Victor,
Well, he for sure was a very mean ...Dearest Victor,<br />Well, he for sure was a very mean ruler in many ways; not only to his six wives.<br />Short sighted and not a loving person in any way. Even breaking away from the Catholic Church. Of course those basic ten commandments and more, did not fit his lifestyle!<br />The bottom video is not available...<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-4157031146505857332022-05-24T14:55:47.526-07:002022-05-24T14:55:47.526-07:00I remember Herman Hermits well!! :)
One of my favo...I remember Herman Hermits well!! :)<br />One of my favorite movies is Anne of a Thousand Days.happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-63855682851904896012022-05-24T13:43:07.378-07:002022-05-24T13:43:07.378-07:00I am not much of a history buff, however; I did en...I am not much of a history buff, however; I did enjoy this lesson. You have a wonderful way of wording things. Most interesting! Merry Tuesday. Nells Wasilewskihttps://nells.wasilewski.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-25357169283777537642022-05-24T11:45:50.812-07:002022-05-24T11:45:50.812-07:00Henry VIII: that's how to bake a potato, that&...Henry VIII: that's how to bake a potato, that's the ideal temperature of a warm bath, that's what young lovers say when they truly like each other.<br /><br />God bless, Sandi.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-77105684504349693392022-05-24T11:42:01.405-07:002022-05-24T11:42:01.405-07:00History can be made entertaining and memorable sai...History can be made entertaining and memorable said my teacher years ago. Because it was years ago, it is now history. Because he was a jolly old fellow it was entertaining and memorable.<br /><br />The Henry VIII video is part of a series called Horrible Histories by the BBC for school children. It makes history memorable. A number of the videos are now on YouTube.<br /><br />So happy you enjoyed today's post, Mevely. God bless you.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-36269300340441560972022-05-24T11:27:01.856-07:002022-05-24T11:27:01.856-07:00So glad I didn't stop reading at your mention ...So glad I didn't stop reading at your mention of 'history enthusiasts'! I don't even mind having Herman's Hermits singing over and over in my brain. How I enjoyed that song; and yes, I DO recall the lyrics. That video is hysterical.Mevely317https://www.blogger.com/profile/14786988262452989091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-86187735951685172782022-05-24T11:25:30.240-07:002022-05-24T11:25:30.240-07:00I will take these sage words of wisdom to heart. F...I will take these sage words of wisdom to heart. From now on my answer to every question will be King Henry VIII. Thanks, Victor!Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702620069148109246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-87924228601803758322022-05-24T10:39:48.490-07:002022-05-24T10:39:48.490-07:00The football story (soccer) I relate is true, Jack...The football story (soccer) I relate is true, Jack. So glad you enjoyed my offering for today. Thank you so much for visiting here.<br /><br />God bless always.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-23542921359535759962022-05-24T10:37:53.596-07:002022-05-24T10:37:53.596-07:00I remember going to the Chelsea Flower Show some y...I remember going to the Chelsea Flower Show some years back. It's all about plants, and gardens and such. Not a pizza in sight.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-44426591457294662342022-05-24T09:58:36.701-07:002022-05-24T09:58:36.701-07:00Just noticed that to~night on the Smithsonian
chan...Just noticed that to~night on the Smithsonian<br />channel freeview...(ch 57)...Sky..(ch 171)....<br />is a weekly repeat at 8:00pm on Henry V!!!...<br />Called Henry V111 And All The Kings Mens..<br />Seen it before, well worth a watch..<br />I'll be watching the Chelsea Flower Show on <br />BBC2 though...! WILLIE...! =(^..^)=https://www.blogger.com/profile/14862273578655424772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-89833055896516011982022-05-24T08:30:34.497-07:002022-05-24T08:30:34.497-07:00Thanks for the History lesson and a few smiles. I ...Thanks for the History lesson and a few smiles. I do remember Herman's Hermits, so I am not all ignorant. I also remember football with the pigs bladder. It happened once a year at hog killing time. The Adults worked at rendering the meat the kids played 'foot' ball. Just sayin'. <br />Enjoyed the post.... ;-)jack69https://www.blogger.com/profile/12884137603402812926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-14955652395503213462022-05-24T07:05:41.952-07:002022-05-24T07:05:41.952-07:00Love is blind. Beauty is skin deep. Polygamy means...Love is blind. Beauty is skin deep. Polygamy means having many mothers-in-law. Monogamy means you can't watch football on TV when you want.<br /><br />God bless, Brenda. Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-28197948715910178392022-05-24T07:00:02.126-07:002022-05-24T07:00:02.126-07:00We learn so much from history. My teacher said tha...We learn so much from history. My teacher said that I'd go down in history ... and geography, science, Maths ...<br /><br />God bless Linda.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-30706482395114066832022-05-24T06:58:49.819-07:002022-05-24T06:58:49.819-07:00Difficult lyrics to remember.
God bless, Tom.Difficult lyrics to remember.<br /><br />God bless, Tom.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.com