Saturday, November 30, 2013

The Little Drummer Boy


I have loved the story of the drummer boy since I heard it as a child.  When I was in high school we sang the drummer boy song in choir.  And of course at that time, there was a darling "stop motion" Christmas movie we watched on television this time of year.

When I was a little girl the beauty of the Christmas story, as told in the Bible, held a beautiful romance for me.  Santa Clause was all good and well--but my heart was held by the story of the shepherds, angels, magi, Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus.  This age-old story is still lovely to my heart.  

Though there likely was not a drummer boy who gave his song as a gift, I have always loved stories centered around the birth of this miraculous Child--imaginative, beautiful and inspiring.

Merry Christmas!



Friday, November 29, 2013

A Merry Christmas -Postcard Friendship Friday #196


Merry Christmas to you!  Isn't this the cutest little child.  Those jammies look warm and comfy--and see how she is treasuring all of those Christmas goodies?

I adore this artist.  You'll be seeing alot of her in the days ahead.  By the way, I will wish you happy holidays--but more than that, MERRY CHRISTMAS!


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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Peace and Prosperity -Guest Heart Thursday



Today is Thanksgiving.  Here in American we celebrate family and harvest.  It is a time when family and friends gather and share the blessings of our lives.

Many of you do not live in America--therefore on this day of Thanksgiving, it is important for me to tell each of you that I am thankful for you.  I ask our Creator to place upon you a blessing of peace, joy and prosperity.

Have a blessed weekend! 

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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Monday, November 25, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving!


This is by far the strangest Thanksgiving postcard I've come across.  It is beautifully drawn with lovely colors and printing, but oddly enough, these two pioneer children seem to be frightened because of the arrows in those pumpkins.  The poetry doesn't seem go along with the picture either.  Perhaps the children are being protected by the hand of the Almighty?  What do you think?!

Friday, November 22, 2013

Hearty Thanksgiving Greetings -Postcard Friendship Friday #195

 


This is the second postcard of a lovely Indian maiden with her contribution to the Thanksgiving feast.  What a beautiful young woman--and so accomplished!  I am a smidge Native American, so I find these wonderful postcards honoring Native Americans to be especially delightful.

I wanted our friends from Russia to know you have been missed.  I didn't see you dear ones for some time and felt worried.  I'm glad to see you are back.

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Thursday, November 21, 2013

Turkeys on a Fence -Guest Heart Thursday


What a lovely scene.  Here they are, turkeys on a fence--settled in for the night. sharing their adventures, I'm sure, of how they avoided being caught for the Thanksgiving table! 

You are probably wondering where the hearts are in this beautiful postcard.  On the right hand side at the fence line near the first gathering of cornstalks, you can see a little red flower in the shape of a heart.  (grin)

Have a lovely weekend, and Happy Guest Heart Thursday!

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Friday, November 15, 2013

Thanksgiving Greetings -Postcard Friendship Friday #194



I adore these vintage postcards featuring lovely Indian maidens sharing the bounty of the harvest.  Though I'm blond and green-eyed, I am a bit Native American.  Hence, I love to hear stories of the ancient peoples of America who gave of their knowledge and harvest to the early settlers.  Indeed, we all have much for which to be thankful.

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Thursday, November 14, 2013

Thanksgiving Hearts -Guest Heart Thursday


It took a long time to find a Thanksgiving card with hearts!  Isn't this little girl adorable?  I love her heart-covered bloomers.  What a funny postcard.  I don't think I'd let my tiny daughter chase a turkey around the yard...but times were different then, that's for sure.

Have a great day!

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Monday, November 11, 2013

Honor the Brave


Today is our family's first Veteran's Day without  Dad.  Dad once told me there was a fine line between cowardice and bravery.  He said he only did what he had to do and anyone in his place would have done the same.  The words of a courageous man.  Daddy was a brave man and today I honor him for the sacrifices he made.

Then I think of soldiers, not only from America, but from all over the world who fought for country, home and family.  Sometimes my heart is sad to think are there those who do not understand the significance of the sacrifices made by those who've fought on our behalf.

God bless the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.  God bless their families.

As I see all the flags placed along the streets and flying overhead--my heart breaks just a little.  I miss you, Daddy--My Hero.

Friday, November 8, 2013

Happy Dunce Day! -Postcard Friendship Friday #193



Though the origin of Dunce Day is illusive, it seems to recognize Scotus of Duns, a scholar who lived in Scotland during the dark ages.  He died November 8th, 1308, hence the fixed date for this holiday. 

Duns has the dubious honor of being the creator of dunce caps.  This medieval scholar was convinced cone shaped hats increased a student's learning potential.  He believed wisdom and knowledge, floating invisibly in the air, would enter the tip of the hat to flow downward onto the head of the wearer, making that person smarter.

Of course, becoming more intelligent from wearing a pointy hat is impossible, so the perception of the cap as a way to acquire wisdom, eventually came to mean that the person wearing it was actually--well, a dunce!

In times past, teachers would make a miss-behaving student sit at the front of the classroom room wearing a dunce cap.  Wearing such a hat became a punishment.  Dunce caps became a tool to motivate students to work harder in order to be rid of the hat.  Thank goodness, teachers don't make children wear dunce caps any longer. 

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Friday, November 1, 2013

Surprise! -Postcard Friendship Friday #192


Sergei Sergeevich Solomko is new to me.  He was one of the great artists of Russia.  His work was extraordinary.  Though I can find examples of his artwork all over the internet, I am having a hard time discovering anything of his personal life and history, other than he was born in Russia and lived between 1867 and 1928.

I would LOVE to know more about him.  If anyone out there has additional information about this wonderful artist, I would like to hear from you.  And a big hello to my Russian visitors. 

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