V is for Vulcan vs. Venus

We are pleased to participate in the A to Z Blog Challenge (http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/). The Story Crossroads theme for this year is Finding Resilience & Strength through Traditional Tales. Vulcan vs. Venus – From Romans Vulcan is the Roman counterpart of Hephaestus from the Greeks. Between Vulcan and Hephaestus, I like the Greek version better. ManyContinue reading “V is for Vulcan vs. Venus”

U is for Uniaí vs. Family (especially brothers)

We are pleased to participate in the A to Z Blog Challenge (http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/). The Story Crossroads theme for this year is Finding Resilience & Strength through Traditional Tales. Uniaí – From Brazil Guaraná transforms into a popular (and high caffeine) drink in Brazil. It is a plant that is red on the edges and thenContinue reading “U is for Uniaí vs. Family (especially brothers)”

T is for Tsunami vs. Village

We are pleased to participate in the A to Z Blog Challenge (http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/). The Story Crossroads theme for this year is Finding Resilience & Strength through Traditional Tales. Tsunami – From Japan While presented like a traditional tale, it is based on actual events. Rather than being named Ojiisan, we learn of Hamaguchi Gohei fromContinue reading “T is for Tsunami vs. Village”