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”

D is for Dazzling Diamonds

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 Dual Natures in Folktales Around the World – opposites, contradictions & paradoxes. DIAMONDS- From French Fairy Tale – by Charles Perrault…yet…. First of all, you are probably upset that we claimed “Folktales Around theContinue reading “D is for Dazzling Diamonds”

T is for Golden Table, Touch, Tree, & Thumb–A to Z Blog Challenge

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 Golden…And All Things That Glimmer.  Each post highlights golden items from a folktale from around the world. Each time you have to wonder, is something that is golden a blessing, a curse, or both?Continue reading “T is for Golden Table, Touch, Tree, & Thumb–A to Z Blog Challenge”