Bared Claws

I have heard of the dance of Eagles mating. I have seen the statue of talons out sharp; a fierce battle and free fall – wings and bodies tumbling over one another as they drop to earth.

Exploring Russia

  It was time for Wonders of the World Wednesday, and I called the boys from my room. They came rushing in to see what we would look at together tonight. I told them to hop up on my bed, and the three of us, on our stomachs, with feet up in the air behind … Continue reading Exploring Russia

Gnomes and Christmas and Coffee Tables for Daydreaming

It never occurred to me how very Christmas-like is the world of Gnomes. The gorgeously illustrated book of Gnomes was something my dad and mom had out on their coffee table when I was younger. I remember pouring through the pictures and spending hours daydreaming about life in the forest as a Gnome. Perhaps, that was … Continue reading Gnomes and Christmas and Coffee Tables for Daydreaming