Voltaire... and I

Some of you may know of Voltaire as the famous French philosopher. Others think of him as the talented poet/writer, responsible for Candide, among others. While still others think of him as somewhat of a quiet revolutionist who questioned the politics and religion of his time. But, did you know, that because of the words he shared, Voltaire was forced to leave Paris several times? He was even imprisoned in the Bastille once! The last time he left Paris, he was exiled for 28 years! During which a great portion of that time, he lived with his mistress, Madame du Châtelet. Is that not a regal name, if ever there was one??? *dreamy sigh* If only my name had an heir of elegance and royalty, like Madame du Poix (Not spelled, "Deproia", Kristen & Scott! LOL). But, I digress... The real knowledge I wanted to share with you is, that on the day he returned, which just so happened to be today, February 11th, in 1778, he was greeted by hundreds of people, celebrating his return. Isn't that something? Unfortunately, as fate would have it, Voltaire would pass away a mere 3 months after his reappearance.

François-Marie Arouet (aka Voltaire):

Not like Voltaire at all, exactly 233 years later, I made my first reappearance into the world, after being exiled (post-surgery) to the apartment since Monday. I was welcomed by several staff members at the 2 NJLA offices, along w/ the pharmacist at Target, the bank teller, and the extremely friendly young man working at Blockbuster. Ah, how good it feels, to feel so good, and walk w/ your head held high! :)

And so, I leave you with this great quote...

"Man is free at the moment he wishes to be." ~ Voltaire (duh)