Monthly Archives: August 2010

Who and What is Mother Goose?

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Mary

According to the Encyclopedia Britannica Mother Goose is a: ”Fictitious old woman, reputedly the source of the body of traditional children’s songs and verses known as nursery rhymes. Often pictured as a beak-nosed, sharp-chinned old woman riding on the back … Continue reading →

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19th Century Fairytales are not Warm and Fuzzy.

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Mary

Did I mention I collect antique Fairytale books? Many of them, from the late 18th and 19th century, have stories that would curdle your blood! Walt Disney, a personal hero, took original themes and story lines from these folktales and … Continue reading →

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Please Santa Bring Crayola Crayons for Christmas!

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Mary

Nothing was ever more exciting than getting a brand new 64 count Crayola Crayon Box for Christmas in my stocking. Santa meant this gift just for me! I was not expected to share this treasure with my brothers and sisters. … Continue reading →

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Could We Do as Well Today?

Posted on August 31, 2010 by admin

I don’t think we appreciate, enough, the time and skill evident in the mundane items our primitive ancestors made- The treasured and necessary possessions of the times made with simple tools, bare hands and ingenuity. We look at the artifacts … Continue reading →

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