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Cab's avatar

First off..... The creature who portrays Lady Ragnell .... I love this piece of art for the opening of your post. Where is that from? And secondly..... i no longer see her look as hideous, though in youthful years i might have. At this point in life, she is sweet looking in her agedness.

Thirdly, indulge me in a moment of self centeredness..... Did you write this for me :D ? It is perfect and you are a genius!!!!!!!...... Autonomy...... who knew.....

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Maureen Elyse Gilbert's avatar

It’s a kitchen witch doll from Prague 🫶🏻

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

I like that maybe mid-life is a conversation, with ourselves, Maureen. And also this line, "And that’s the real beauty of the story of Lady Ragnell. It isn’t just a tale about making noble choices — it’s a tale about dignity." Thanks for a great post!

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Maureen Elyse Gilbert's avatar

Thanks Jeanine 🙏🏻

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Beedledee Beedledum's avatar

There is a freedom in being 'invisible,' or 'worse,' for a woman. She has sovereignty because no man tries to possess her for her youth or beauty. She is truly free. (IMHO)

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Maureen Elyse Gilbert's avatar

So sad that this is what it requires

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Beedledee Beedledum's avatar

Yes; we've all been in collective grief long enough. i'm an older crone (72), well past midlife, so i am rooting for you women in midlife and will support you and the younger women in not having to settle for invisibility, but rather, taking the rightful place we should have had all along, before the 10,000 year psy-op of patriarchy!I I didn't even say how much I loved the story of Lady Ragnell and her bargain and marriage to Sir Gawain. That gives me hope.

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Maureen Elyse Gilbert's avatar

We so need elders like you holding the light for us. Oh and glad you liked the story it's one of my favorites.

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Julie Zeppieri's avatar

This resonates with me. Thank you.

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