Heddal Stavekirke is Norway’s largest Stave Church. It was built in the 12th/13th century. This church is an even more intriguing place once one hears the legend of its origin. The story goes that five farmers from Heddal named Raud Rygi, Stebbe Strånd, Kjeik Sem, Grut Grene, and Vrang Stivi decided to join forces and… Read More
Category: History
~~~++ A Very Merry Christmas to All *** Happy Holidays Everyone of You ++~~~
It’s been a busy, but quiet year here at Casita en el Lago. All ceilings and walls, windows and trim, have been painted. New hardwood floors installed and new carpet laid in the den and bedrooms. Overall, it looks like a perfectly new house. Springtime will bring the last of the major improvements. The drivewaHy needs… Read More ~~~++ A Very Merry Christmas to All *** Happy Holidays Everyone of You ++~~~
~~ Once upon a Time… ~~
************ In a hidden valley, deep with snow Where frozen blizzard wind did blow, On a frosty, frigid morn A sweet, wee, girl child was born. Her mother lived in exile, poor The wolf seemed always at the door. They struggled each day, hoped to endure But of success they were never sure *** The… Read More ~~ Once upon a Time… ~~
Prelude to St. Patrick’s Day
************************************************************** *********************************************************** Many sites will tell you that the little trefoil known as the shamrock was once known as “seamróg“, pronounced “Seamroy”, meaning “little clover”. They also mention the fact that it is a very common clover that grows heartily in Ireland. Many agree that the ancient Druids honored it as a sacred plant. The… Read More Prelude to St. Patrick’s Day
~~ Broken ~~
++++++++++++++++++++++ Where did it all go wrong We lost the words and forgot the song How could we be so sadly mistaken About all the rules we’d been breakin’ Never thinking about the day When we’d have to face and pay The price for all the mistakes we made For what we did, and… Read More ~~ Broken ~~
~~ R ‘n’ R ~~
to I Before the trip had even begun, the butterfly bush started to blossom and the swallowtails arrived by the dozen to avail themselves of the pollen and nectar, then came the Red Admirals, and the Browns, soon to be followed by a blue-black butterfly that I’d never seen before…, or maybe forgot about, (I… Read More ~~ R ‘n’ R ~~
~~ Wasps ~~
This one is for all the ladies/girls out there. A bit of the lifetime of a wonderful, gracious, serious, and very funny lady who, for a short period of my life (during my career associated with aviation), privileged me with her friendship. She along with all the other WASPS and 99’s are the stuff of… Read More ~~ Wasps ~~
Notre Dame du Lac
Friends from the east coast were here and asked for a tour of the Notre Dame university campus. They, naturally, were impressed with all of the sports facilities, but were most impressed with the cathedral. They had no idea what the interior might hold and were surprised by what they found. Below are a few… Read More Notre Dame du Lac
A Trip to the Zoo
************************************************************* Last weekend I took a trip to the zoo. Not your usual zoo with giraffes, elephants, bears, and such, although this one had its share of cats. In it there were Flying Tigers, Hellcats, Tomcats, Wildcats, and a few other interesting animals such as Mallards, Camels, Cobras, a Gypsy Moth, and a Warhawk.… Read More A Trip to the Zoo
~ Joeux Noel ~
~ Pere Noel ~ (Traditions of France) Father Christmas or Santa Claus is known as ‘Pere Noel’ in France. According to French Christmas legends, Pere Noel or Papa Noel gives presents to children who behave well throughout the year. He is accompanied by Pere Fouettard, his dark alter ego cohort, who informs Pere Noel as… Read More ~ Joeux Noel ~
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