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Jordan Dane | The News Through Jordan Dane's Rose Colored Glasses
November 4, 2009
Being an author of fiction, I suppose some people might find it hard to believe
what I tell them at times. After all, I get paid to make things up. But in the
online news today, I found an interesting post that was first reported by the
BBC, that reminded me YOU CAN’T MAKE UP STUFF BETTER THAN REAL LIFE. A Somali man who claims to be 112 years old just got married. Now that’s a man
who is optimistic about his future, but get this. He married a 17-year old
girl-and he hopes to have more kids by her. The bride wouldn’t comment-no
kidding (snort)-but her family told the press that she was "happy with her new
husband" even though he is nearly a century older than she is. Are these people serious? How can anyone call a 112-year old NEW? His birth
certificate was written on goatskin, for cryin’ out loud. Seriously! Now it gets better. The guy’s oldest son is 80. EIGHT-ZERO, folks. And the
"bridegroom" has 114 children and grandchildren credited to him. (Apparently,
that’s not enough for him. Now you have to give him credit, because I doubt the
little blue pill has hit Somalia.) And the 112-year old man said that even
though he lived in the same village as this young girl, he waited for her to
GROW UP. What? He first spotted her in day care and it was love at first sight?
How gracious of him to wait! Now here’s my question: Who is using whom? Is she a goat/gold digger or could
this be true love? Oh and by the way, while you are contemplating your response, I’d appreciate it
if you’d consider buying my new release - THE WRONG SIDE OF DEAD.
(Yes, there IS a wrong side.) This is book #2 in my Sweet Justice series.
And if you read the first book, EVIL WITHOUT A FACE (Feb
09), you’ll learn more about my bounty hunter, Jessie Beckett, and how her life
crossed the path of my mysterious computer genius, Seth Harper. These two were
destined to meet, but was it fate or Harper’s careful orchestration and hidden
agenda? And with Harper the prime suspect in a brutal murder, will Jessie hold
that against him? Here’s the Fresh Fiction page for my latest release http://freshfiction.com/book.php?id=28923">THE
WRONG SIDE OF DEAD And I also have an enticing book trailer
for you to
watch, but strap your seat belt on. It will blow your hair back. And for all of you who doubted me, here is the link to that incredible news
story about the 112-year old bridegroom. And here is a
wedding photo of the love birds. Now I’d love to know what you think.
Comments
26 comments posted.
Re: Jordan Dane | The News Through Jordan Dane's Rose Colored Glasses
A very, dirty, dirty old, old, old, old man. EWWWWW!!! Not love. I'm assuming barely lust even. For her part - what is she thinking???
(Mary Preston 1:12am November 4, 2009)
All I can think is, OMGoodness! I love that: is she a "goat/gold digger" remark! Too funny! Looking forward to reading your newest book!
(Dawn Detkowski 1:36am November 4, 2009)
And if you believe that....then I'm the tooth fairy!!!
I wonder how many diapers he goes thru each day??? I hope she doesn't have to change them!!!
Yewwww.
(Mitzi Hinkey 3:09am November 4, 2009)
Yuck! Unless the guy's a vamp, I
think she got the short end of
the stick.
(Lisa Richards 9:22am November 4, 2009)
The short end of the stick? What did you mean by that? :)
(Jordan Dane 9:45am November 4, 2009)
This creeped me out on so many levels, but after I got to thinking about it, I think her family had more to do with this. Goat envy is my theory.
(Jordan Dane 9:46am November 4, 2009)
Mitzi---That diaper image has invaded my brain in a bad way and I'm wishing there was a way to UNREAD something. Too funny.
(Jordan Dane 9:55am November 4, 2009)
The diapers did me in! I get upset with an 80 year old marrying a youngster!
(Karin Tillotson 9:59am November 4, 2009)
I do agree it is very odd in our society but customs are different there. I feel sorry for the girl because I am sure that her family is using her for gain by marring her to the old man. The good thing is she probably will not be married long because of his age she will become a young widow.
(Annetta Stolpmann 10:15am November 4, 2009)
Great Book trailer.
(Annetta Stolpmann 10:18am November 4, 2009)
I agree, Annetta. The girl is in the middle of all this--manipulated by her family & forced to marry the old dude. Makes me thankful for what I have.
And thanks for checking out my trailer. The film guy who did it is an up and comer in the film industry in CA. Very talented. John Schimke with Novelshoutmedia, his new company. And he was very professional and great to collaborate with. Glad you enjoyed it.
(Jordan Dane 10:21am November 4, 2009)
I don't think it's a love match for sure; she was probably by family to marry this old man. And his side of the story? he's just a dirty old man.
(Diane Sadler 11:23am November 4, 2009)
Different strokes for different folks - but can you imagine - being married to someone old enough to be your great-grandfather or maybe even great-great-grandfather? I personally don't have a daddy complex. The Wrong Side of Dead is next in the TBR pile! Can't wait!!
(Kelli Jo Calvert 11:44am November 4, 2009)
Hey Diane & Kelli--Thanks for your comments. I thought about those two playing trivial pursuit. I have a hard enough time on a team with my husband who is 5 yrs older. Can you imagine 100+ yrs difference? And I wasn't kidding about the guy's birth certificate being written on a goat skin.
Thanks for buying the book, Kelli. I think I'm in love with Seth Harper.
(Jordan Dane 12:33pm November 4, 2009)
I can't believe its love, no way. Did her parents sell her? Don't we arrest men for that in this country? 3rd world places are so different.
(Theresa Buckholtz 1:28pm November 4, 2009)
Thanks for your comment, Theresa. It really makes you appreciate certain liberties we have in this country. Can you imagine not having any real worth in your own family except as chattle? Pretty scary.
(Jordan Dane 1:53pm November 4, 2009)
This is just proof that much of the world arranges marriages for some form of gain. In the man's case, prestige (after all, even there it must be seen as a coup to 'win' such a young bride) and maybe someone to care for him. How many other wives has he gone through?? In the girl's case (or at least her family) some form of wealth or security probably.
(Carol Gowett 3:13pm November 4, 2009)
I'm glad someone wanted him because I sure wouldn't. No Thank You! I think I would need proof too. Funny how different cultures marry multiple times, have dozens and dozens of children. How do they keep track with which night do they go to which wife? FREAKY!
(Lisa Glidewell 4:35pm November 4, 2009)
I think I'd want him to have old-timers disease and forget we were even married, but that just might be me. Thanks, Lisa.
(Jordan Dane 5:16pm November 4, 2009)
Wow, that's a little disturbing. I do wonder what her real motive was in marrying this guy.
(Jane Cheung 5:30pm November 4, 2009)
17 yrs old, it's hard to believe she was TOO involved in the actual decision. And in her wedding photo, she looked so miserable too. bet the guy smells like an old goat. At that age, I think things start dying inside. Oh wait, that could be a cool plot.
(Jordan Dane 5:37pm November 4, 2009)
Thanks to all of you who swung by and gave me a laugh today. I'm off to do promo on my latest book--hitting the road. If I've learn ANYTHING from this post today, I'm NEVER too old to have a good time.
(Jordan Dane 6:08pm November 4, 2009)
Nice trailer. Too each his own as far
as the marriage is concerned. There
are a lot of odd marriages out there.
This one could well be better than
several I know of.
Good luck with THE WRONG SIDE OF
DEAD. Will be checking on your books
for our library. We need some more
suspense authors.
(Patricia Barraclough 12:10pm November 5, 2009)
Did anyone really look at that picture? The ancient letch looked like he had the gold ring, but the CHILD looked about as happy as a kicked dog! And it looked like force had been used on her...her right eye is swollen. That is just wrong!
(Patsy Hagen 2:15pm November 5, 2009)
Noticed what the bride groom said. "It is a blessing to have someone you love to take care of you," he said. Heck, He just wanted someone young enough to take care of him. LOL..Sorry, but this is hilarious and the best laugh I have had in weeks...LOL But I do feel sorry for the girl as she was probably sold or traded by her family.
(Brenda Hill 9:28pm November 8, 2009)
Definately not a gold digger, but a true love!
(Brenda Rupp 8:59pm November 9, 2009)
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