On the kitchen counter, this scene (above). There's a story there, many stories, yours for the telling.
When the grandchildren visit, we make up the story as we go along, like this: "One day a grandmother was out in the mint forest and she came upon . . ."
There are scenes like this throughout the house. Must be a compulsion: to set up scenes and tell the stories, mm?
As a result, your grandchildren will learn the art of creativity. It will pay off in spades throughout their lives.
ReplyDeleteYes, but it is a good compulsion. I see something like this and automatically begin a story or poem in my head.
ReplyDeleteIn this case, for example, it is clear to me that "grandma" is really the evil wolf who is dressed up like Grandma and he's waiting for the little kids to enter the forest knowing not the fate that awaits! How will they ever escape his clutches - the disguise is soooo convincing?
I liked radio for the same reason. Gosh, I have a record here somewhere that I just saw that told the names of our favorite old radio shows. Way before television. You had to use your mind. Legs scrunched-up under your chin. Eyes wide. Hearing the sounds. Imagine the scene. Scared. Not sleepy now. Afraid to go to bed by myself. Begged mom to come with me...
ReplyDeleteGot the package and two books, Sharon. Granddaughter, was flabbergasted to get one and snatched it right away. She was all smiles.
ReplyDeleteMe too. Thanks for Love That Dog. Am reading through it now. Finding the words perfect.
I owe you one.
Are you the only storyteller or do they engage as tellers also?
ReplyDeleteLIb. Jewel: They jump into the storytelling, yes.
ReplyDeleteoh, how i love the mint forest.
ReplyDeleteI love the turtle who hides in the cool shade of the mint forest.
ReplyDeleteA nice spark for creative thinking.
ReplyDeleteThe sweet kind of compulsion that gives to grandchildren creativity,imagination, and a magyc way to look at the world..
ReplyDeleteA wonderful way to keep the the imagination nourished.
ReplyDeleteHow often do the characters or tales appear in your manuscripts?
And do they ever come to life in your dreams?
I love the "mint forest" too.
I imagine see myself like a kid there as I grow up on a farm in Brazil and I had a real turtle close friend.Nice memories! :)Thanks!
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I think you should record the grandchildren's stories. Someday they will love hearing what you all created verbally together.
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