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Snow White and Rose Red: Analysis
The ninth fact, Transformation, observes the bear killing the dwarf. Would fairy tales in general just observe that someone died or was killed without elaborating the cause or means?
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/30/2023
Traces of the Past. Oft overlooked signs of farming in the Landscape
It's interesting that dewponds have such an ancient lineage, back 3,900 to 6,200 years in the British Isles!
The second paragraph under that first subheading, Up the hill for water, mentions that "But surprisingly dew was probably not the ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/30/2023
Birding in South Korea in Winter Highlights
The third subsubheading, Oriental Stork, under your third subheading, Regional Specialities, mentions that "There have been programs to reintriduce Oriental Stork in both South Korea and Japan with these birds having rings on their legs."
Is ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/30/2023
An Cóbh, Corcaigh, Eire
It's interesting that in each row the houses differ, for example, by roof and window style, in addition to the paint.
There's a recent style here of owner-occupied townhouses, each with a different color and none on top of businesses which ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/30/2023
Renowned Historical Doting Father Figures
George Washington and Christopher Columbus are great historical father figures for me. We have a United States because of George Washington as father of his country. We have the Americas, with commonalities and uniqueness in cultures, because of ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/30/2023
Margin Call With Simon Baker: Review of the First Film in JC Chandor's Triple Drama Movie Crown
DerdriuMarriner - The review of Margin Call looks interesting. Although I am not into business/political movies, it certainly draws my attention. Does it have a tragic ending?
WriterArtist, on 05/30/2023
Traces of the Past. Oft overlooked signs of farming in the Landscape
An interesting revelation that I overlooked in Jack and Jill poem was certainly the need to climb the hill for water. Dew ponds definitely are the answer, a man made pond to quench thirst of the livestock during medieval times. I have also ...
WriterArtist, on 05/30/2023
Tonic and Gin a Drink Not Only For Pleasure
So am I right in assuming that tonic water is just plain tonic and water? There is no alcohol in it. Is it safe to assume it is okay for teetotaller.
WriterArtist, on 05/30/2023
An Cóbh, Corcaigh, Eire
Frank, Mo dheartháir
Más féidir leat teacht anseo, ba chóir duit cuairt a thabhairt. Chionn tSáile inniu.
Frank, my brother,
if you can get here you should. Kinsale today.
Wild Atlantic Way.
Veronica, on 05/30/2023
An Cóbh, Corcaigh, Eire
Writer Artist . You are so right. Of course, the houses are very similar to some streets in Amsterdam. Interesting as like Cobh, they also have a mighty port attached to it. Thank you so much for your observations.
Veronica, on 05/30/2023
George Cruikshank
I thought making a living with cartoons was difficult but I am pleased to find that history has provided and cheered many caricaturist. Education is important but it is nice to know that one need not be dependent upon the degrees and ...
WriterArtist, on 05/30/2023
Birding in South Korea in Winter Highlights
Your photos in the article are good enough to qualify South Korea for bird watching. It is true Korea as a tourist destination is known to few people whereas Japan has attracted many tourists year after year. I must say you must surely love the ...
WriterArtist, on 05/30/2023
An Cóbh, Corcaigh, Eire
Pronounce the word go raw mot agath
frankbeswick, on 05/30/2023
An Cóbh, Corcaigh, Eire
Go raibh maith .agat.. (thank you in irish) Its name means a marshy place..
frankbeswick, on 05/30/2023
An Cóbh, Corcaigh, Eire
Cork gives a good glimpse of Ireland. The final destination for Titanic is a good enough reason to visit this beautiful town. The photo of row houses reminded me of Netherlands which had old houses lined us by the side of canal.
WriterArtist, on 05/30/2023