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)”

J is for Joyful Journeys—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 Hope & Healing…folktales around the world that beat back viruses. Each post highlights one or more balms to soothe and cure our struggles of today with oral tradition and lore of the past. AtContinue reading “J is for Joyful Journeys—A to Z Blog Challenge”

W is for Golden Water–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 “W is for Golden Water–A to Z Blog Challenge”