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The Great Sphinx
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A Pencil and Paper Menagerie: Wallace Edwards' 'Alphabeasts' Wallace Edwards' alphabet book situates meticulously drawn animals, including a rhino, a mandrill, and an octopus, in an old Victorian mansion. What are they doing there? Are there hidden meanings in the rhyming couplets? This is a book with many stories to tell. alphabeasts • picture book • abc • alphabet • abecedary
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Are there Werewolves in Wisconsin? There are a lot of weird things in Wisconsin, but only recently did I hear about the werewolves of Wisconsin. Learn more about the strange sightings that have taken place in Southeast Wisconsin. weird • wisconsin • werewolves • werewolf • jefferson county
Authors Who Steal Away Our Hearts At Christmas! Celebrate the holiday season by reading Christmas stories by classic writers! This article discusses the author's desire to put together a book class which includes well-known, and not so well-known Christmas stories by a few of the great authors of our time. christmas authors and stories • j.r.r.tolkein • louisa may alcott • dr. suess • o henry
Christmas in Europe: Part 2 Seeking Santa In case you're trying to find Santa Claus, try looking in Rovaniemi. Some time ago Santa decided that the atmosphere at the North Pole was a little too brutal for him, and he decided to relocate to a more hospitable region. santa claus • finland • santa claus village • santapark • reindeer
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You Bet Your Basil! Basil is everyone's favorite kitchen herb, but its uses go far beyond the kitchen! Find out what the ancients knew about the many ways Basil benefits you... herb • herbalism • herbalist • basil • garden
Mythical Reviews: The Odyssey(1997) and Fairy Tale: A True Story Reviews of the films <u>The Odyssey</u> and <u>Fairy Tale: A True Story</u> (both rated PG)- Includes links and related reading. calypso • circe • cottingley • creature • cyclops
Mythical Trees and Spirits of the Woods A brief discussion of plant-based folkloric creatures and monsters. barnacle • barometz • bestiary • birch • celtic
Scary Gardening Would you like to spook <cough> I mean spoof up your fall garden? How about adding some spectral ambiance for a Halloween display? Gothic gardens are not only for Halloween, for some they are a way of life and death. gothic • gardening • halloween • ghosts • coleus
So You Want to Adopt a Wolfhound! I am now an experienced Irish Wolfhound "mummy". A great deal of time and expense has gone into my education, but now my furry children have me well trained! irish wolfhounds • wolfhounds
Steppin' Out - Collecting Canes and Walking Sticks Collectors of walking sticks and canes are preserving a long tradition that goes back to the Pharaohs. You'll be amazed at this history! canes • walking sticks • faberge • tiffany • ivory
The Beginning and Ending of Trees Trees, tall and short, grow silently in backyards, parks and hills. These beautiful, towering organisms have been around since the beginning of time. People love trees, sometimes worship them, and other times obliterate all the trees they can. What is it with trees? beginning ending trees • sharon west • history trees • knowledge good evil • grove
Walking meditations A daily walk can help restore inner health and peace. Here are some active meditations to heighten your experience. sacredness • lilac • river • sacred • inspiration |
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