Tea at Trianon: Amazing!

John Wilson Croker on Marie-Antoinette

"We have followed the history of Marie Antoinette with the greatest diligence and scrupulosity. We have lived in those times. We have talked with some of her friends and some of her enemies; we have read, certainly not all, but hundreds of the libels written against her; and we have, in short, examined her life with– if we may be allowed to say so of ourselves– something of the accuracy of contemporaries, the diligence of inquirers, and the impartiality of historians, all combined; and we feel it our duty to declare, in as a solemn a manner as literature admits of, our well-matured opinion that every reproach against the morals of the queen was a gross calumny– that she was, as we have said, one of the purest of human beings."

~from History of the Guillotine by John Wilson Croker, 1844

Edmund Burke on Marie-Antoinette

"It is now sixteen or seventeen years since I saw the queen of France, then dauphiness, at Versailles; and surely there never lighted on this orb, which she hardly seemed to touch, a more delightful vision. I saw her just above the horizon, decorating and cheering the elevated sphere she had just begun to move in, glittering like a morning star full of life and splendor and joy. Oh, what a revolution....Little did I dream that I should have lived to see such disasters fall upon her, in a nation of gallant men, in a nation of men of honor and of cavaliers! I thought ten thousand swords must have leaped from their scabbards, to avenge even a look which threatened her with insult. But the age of chivalry is gone; that of sophisters, economists, and calculators has succeeded...."

~Edmund Burke, October 1790

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Amazing!

According to Google Analytics, Tea at Trianon has had over 50,000 hits since its debut last November, seven months ago. Actually, it was 54,169 as of yesterday. May God be praised! Wonders never cease. I had no idea so many people read blogs. My husband said this would be a good way to connect with my readers. I was skeptical, but he was right. Thanks to all visitors! Share

13 comments:

Anonymous said...: I think the high volume of hits speaks to the quality of your blog. Your posts are very insightful and edifying...they are a joy to read every day!; June 17, 2007 at 8:30:00 PM EDT
elena maria vidal said...: Thank you, Juliana! To have made the acquaintance of such lovely people as yourself makes it all worthwhile!; June 17, 2007 at 8:38:00 PM EDT
Anonymous said...: I always find your Blog enlightening and educational. You offer many intellectual challenges on multiple subjects. Thanks for your efforts.; June 18, 2007 at 12:04:00 AM EDT
Anonymous said...: Its a great start for my day to read your blog. I would not miss it for the world.
Mary Rose; June 18, 2007 at 5:57:00 AM EDT
elena maria vidal said...: Thanks so much, alaughland and Mary rose, for your kind words!; June 18, 2007 at 7:34:00 AM EDT
Anonymous said...: You just have a good blog. Thats all.
I never miss it. You numbers do not count the people to whom your articles are sent via email.; June 18, 2007 at 8:40:00 AM EDT
elena maria vidal said...: Thanks, Monsieur de Brantigny!; June 18, 2007 at 9:05:00 AM EDT
Anonymous said...: Of course you have a readership, the blog is top-quality!; June 18, 2007 at 9:59:00 AM EDT
elena maria vidal said...: Thanks, Anna! And much thanks to all of those who have linked to me from their blogs and websites. May God reward your kindness and charity.; June 18, 2007 at 11:34:00 AM EDT
Anonymous said...: Your blog is wonderful; unfailingly thought-provoking. I visit it every day, and am never disappointed. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and opinions with us.; June 18, 2007 at 7:34:00 PM EDT
elena maria vidal said...: Thank you, Emily!!; June 19, 2007 at 10:13:00 AM EDT
Jennifer @ Conversion Diary said...: Not surprising at all. Your blog is so unique and offers a caliber of content that is almost unheard-of among blogs. Keep up the good work!!; June 21, 2007 at 1:15:00 PM EDT
elena maria vidal said...: I'll try, Jennifer, thanks! There is a lot going on here today so please keep me in prayer!; June 21, 2007 at 1:37:00 PM EDT