Wednesday, September 29, 2010

pumpkin faery

In Northern counties of England, people make their Jack's lantern by carving scary faces into turnips, beets,or potatoes and placing them into the windows or near doors to frighten evil spirits.


"Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater" is an English language nursery rhyme.


Common modern versions include:



Peter, Peter pumpkin eater,

Had a wife but couldn't keep her;

He put her in a pumpkin shell

And there he kept her very well.

Peter, Peter pumpkin eater,

Had another and didn't love her;

Peter learned to read and spell,

And then he loved her very well.

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Dwarf the ballet

Dwarf the Ballet
Jack Dwarf was a good son, who would help his dad at home with chores and cutting down firewood for the family business. Every evening he told his parents he was meeting his girlfriend but secretly performed ballet with the Wing faeries. I was invited to see one of his performances and sat next to his girlfriend. For a chubby dwarf, he amazed the audience with his grace and charm. We both enjoyed Jack’s spectacular performance!