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Famous Witches in Literary History
Yes, I learned more than one "something" interesting about famous witches.
My first memory of witches, famous as in Hansel and Gretel and not-so-famous as in Little brother, concerned the Wicked Witch of the West. The book-version characters, ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/08/2024
Thinking Like a Boss Gives Millennials Career and Leadership Success
The Guy Ritchie-directed film The gentlemen articulates the same communicating, relationship-building, self-improving skills of Thinking like a boss!
Is not thinking like a boss related to Matthew McConaughey's involving the ending with the ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/08/2024
Socotra Dragon's Blood Tree (Dracaena cinnabari): Vulnerability of Intricately Branched Giving Tree
Socotra dragon's blood trees associate with bounteous, environmental health in their wood, medicinal, culinary products.
Might it not be quite fun to manage a Socotra dragon's blood tree evening with participants at dragon's-blood tables and on ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/08/2024
Ringtails, State Mammal of Arizona
Ringtails consuming painted buntings intrigues me.
Is it not said that red implies inedible scents, tastes and textures for would-be predators?
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/08/2024
Film Review of Kiss and Tell: Shirley Temple in 1945 War Time Comedy About a Sixteen Year Old
Three female child stars particularly applauded for their acting skills and their presence are Hayley Mills, Margaret O'Brien, Elizabeth Taylor and Shirley Temple. Hayley Mills and Elizabeth Taylor continued into teen and "grown-up" roles even ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/08/2024
Are Hawaiian Huakai Po Nightmarchers Avenging Halloween Thursday?
Hollie, Thank you for stopping by!
Huakai po are scary for humans -- apart those who are their collateral and direct descendants -- who make eye contact. Even then the Hawaiian way dominates in directing humans to lie face-down on the ground if ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/08/2024
Are Hawaiian Huakai Po Nightmarchers Avenging Halloween Thursday?
Tolovaj, Thank you for stopping by and writing such helpful, humorous comments as zombies looking like "amateurs" compared to Hawaiian huakai ;-d!
Bodyguards, escorts and warriors in life immersed themselves in their preparation and their ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/08/2024
Recipe for Shakshuka: Delicious Mediterranean Poached Egg Dish in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Thank you for stopping by!
Southern Italians here sometimes make the cooked and the salad versions of their caponata with black olives, garlic, eggs and tomatoes even as they oftener make it with eggplant instead of with eggs.
Might that be ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/08/2024
Recipe for Shakshuka: Delicious Mediterranean Poached Egg Dish in Spicy Tomato Sauce
I immediately associated Shakshuka with breakfast because that is exactly when I make the Spanish version. Also, a similar Italian dish, the name of which I cannot bring to mind but includes tomatoes, eggs, garlic and black olives. Delicious, ...
HollieT, on 10/08/2024
Are Hawaiian Huakai Po Nightmarchers Avenging Halloween Thursday?
Hi Derdiumarriner!
This is a great piece, I have never heard of Hawaiian Huakai Po, what a great introduction to Hawaiian mythology and tradition. Thoroughly enjoyable read and fascinating!
HollieT, on 10/08/2024
Famous Witches in Literary History
You are right about the safe environment and indirectly I think they help children to learn to cope with many issues . My oldest son hated the snow queen so much.
Veronica, on 10/07/2024
Sarn Helen. Through Wales on foot
Thanks for this lovel guide. Wales is already on my bucket list for years:)
Tolovaj, on 10/07/2024
Famous Witches in Literary History
Indeed, tales about witches may be quite disturbing. Yet, children love them, and demand them over and over again, even for a price of nightmares. The reason is simple - they address our primal fears and provide the best way to deal with them in ...
Tolovaj, on 10/07/2024
Famous Witches in Literary History
Your analysis of trad and fairy tales is always excellent, Ty
Some of these tales are quite disturbing for children.
Veronica, on 10/07/2024
Are Hawaiian Huakai Po Nightmarchers Avenging Halloween Thursday?
Very interesting subject. Zombies look amateurs comparing to Hawaiian huakai! I have just read a book taking action on Haiti with its voodoo rituals (not the main point of the book) and there's a whole world of weird stories to explore after I ...
Tolovaj, on 10/06/2024