Fiction Tales – soulgifts

Methusela’s Musings – Strange Times

April 15, 2020

It has been a very long time since we gathered around Gramps’ rocking chair for story time. In fact, the last story was about the Treasure Chest. Gramps. as is his custom, is sitting in his rocking chair waiting patiently for the little ones to arrive. But this time, alas, they cannot sit in a … More Methusela’s Musings – Strange Times

The Old is Transformed

March 12, 2020

The year before we left our homeland Finland to travel to the other side of the world and a new life, was 1959. I was seven years old. The youngest of three. Memories and images float in my mind of a family trip to an art gallery. A big room with filtered light. Quietness. Walking … More The Old is Transformed

Santa is on the move …

December 24, 2019

Santa has started his reindeer trip from the snows of Lapland to deliver gifts …. Meanwhile, here in Australia we are on fire…. water is scarce …. thirst is great in Adelaide and elsewhere … Raili Tanska May it rain …

Halloween – get the garlic out

October 24, 2019

Halloween (this link will take you to some fun facts about it) is upon us once again. So, if you are celebrating have fun being tricked or treated, scared witless by ghouls, ghosts, vampires and witches. Given that ’tis the season, methought it fitting to add a bit of spice to the mix with garlic. It’s … More Halloween – get the garlic out

Lana the Lame Llama

June 14, 2019

Hello you ! So nice to meet you. My name is Lana. I’m a 2-el Llama of the beasty kind. You know, the kind Ogden Nash wrote about – The one-el Lama he’s a priest The two-el Llama he’s a beast. I will bet a silk pyjama There is no three-el Lllama He was … More Lana the Lame Llama

Turn That Frown Upside Down

April 10, 2019

There were frowns all around. I suppose that was to be expected. After all, they lived in Frownsville. Had there been anything else, it would have created even more consternation and chaos. The day always started out in the usual manner. Morning aches and pains woke sleepers out of a restless rest. Groans and moans … More Turn That Frown Upside Down

Promises

April 5, 2019

Originally posted on Making it write:
Image adapted from: photo by Peter Drier (An everyday tale of love and marriage) ”Be mine.” he whispered, ”You are my chocolate coated limousine, my deepest bungee jump, my highest school yard leap-frog, my cool breath in a heated discussion, my hot water bottle at the frozen peak of…

All in the Head

January 10, 2019

ALL IN THE HEAD I have to say since JJ and LL moved in, Maria’s life’s got pretty crazy and her head’s become kind of crowded with all three of us in it. I’m Carmen by the way. God knows I’ve tried to get those two to tone down. But there’s only so much I … More All in the Head

The Treasure Chest – Methusela’s Musings

October 15, 2018

Here we are again, sitting around Gramp’s rocking chair waiting for story time. As always, the fire is burning and crackling cheerfully, warming the home hearth of the humble little cabin by the lake. Gramp’s nightly ritual is soothing and comforting in its familiarity. We know it off by heart yet it never fails to … More The Treasure Chest – Methusela’s Musings

Incognito

October 11, 2018

Incognito was perched at the very top. It was a beautiful summer’s day. The leaves in the tree rustled as the soft, gentle breeze caressed its branches. From this vantage point, he had an excellent 360 degree view of his surroundings. Breathing softly, he carefully and ever so slowly moved his head, scanning with eagle … More Incognito

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