A Dark Tale

Last night I dreamed

that I lived in deep space

I played with the stars,

that was some race.

But then I got sucked 

into a very dark hole,

it didn't end well for me

and I mean - not at all!

Then, in my dreams,

I lived under the sea,

it was beautiful there

with so much to see

Until a shark appeared

and boy, was he fast

I have to tell you -

that I did not last.

I woke up to find

I've survived all my dreams,

convinced that our world

is not as bad as it seems.

♡

Featured: A star fleet

upcycled from paper rolls

with my little nephews.

A Five Star Review

 Five reasons I’m giving Five Stars to 

Down a Dark River by Karen Odden:

1. The stage - the year is 1878 and we are in Victorian 

London, a time of discovery and innovation, 

a time when people are still bound by their class and history.

2. The lead - Michael Corravan is an inspector in Scotland 

Yard, a young man with a prickly character and complicated 

history, in no hurry to share his secrets. 

3. The supporting cast - Corravan is surrounded by a motley 

crew of friends and colleagues who all add another 

dimension both to his character and to the story.

4. The plot - the book, the first in a new series, 

begins with the disappearance of one woman, 

the murder of another and a river that runs between them. 

Nothing more from me, this is a spoiler-free zone.

5. The summary - if you are in the market for a 

hard-to-put-down historical mystery with a different voice, 

plenty of atmosphere, plot twists, suspense, quality writing 

and a satisfying end, this could well be the book for you.

♡

Featured: I upcycled these bags

with a tea wash and embroidery.

The Footwear of a Bear

There once was a bear

who liked his feet bare

but found the cold hard to bear.

In the winter you wear

shoes everywhere,

you silly old bear.

♡

Featured: a little bear

hibernating in his

cozy new sleeping-bag.

The Speeding Ticket

There was a little girl 

who had a new doll,

she put her in a pram 

and took her for a stroll.

A policeman stopped her, 

looking harassed:

'You are pushing that pram 

way too fast!'

♡

Featured: this little doll

was made from a wine cork.

Recycling rules!

A Small Smile

I like playing games,

games make me smile,

and if I happen to cheat -

it's only once in a while.

♡

Featured: a little friend 

with personality.

Time for Bed

The time is late,

the shadows are deep,

and all little boys

should be fast asleep.

The house is quiet

except for young Ned,

who is tossing and turning

upstairs in his bed.

"Oh, why can't I sleep?

I feel so awake;

could it be that I ate

too much chocolate cake?"

♡

Featured: my dad made

this two doll beds,

guaranteed to provide

a good night's rest.

Season's Greetings

Sending you

my yuletide wishes

for a holiday

fun and delicious.

Good company,

food and cheer,

and all the best

for the coming year!

♡

Featured: paper tree origami,

made from old magazines.