Keeping Up With Kylie

One late evening, a Cossack went into a village. Cossack pulled up to the last cottage and cried, "Heigh, master! Will you let me spend the night here?" "Come in, if you aren't afraid!" "What does that mean?" thought the Cossack, as he put his horse in the stable. He gave his horse food and went back into the cottage. He then saw his inmates, me and women and little children all praying and sobbing to God. When they were done praying, they began to put on clean shirts.  "What is everyone crying about?" asked the Cossack.  "Well, you see," replied the master of the house, "in our village Death happens during the night. It doesn't matter what the cottage looks, the next morning one had to put everyone who lived in the cottage into coffins, and then carry then to a graveyard. Tonight is our turn." "Never fear master. Without God's will, no pig gets its fill!" Everyone at the house went to bed, but the Cossac...

 Once upon a time, in a certain village lived a happy husband and wife. Their neighbors envied them because of how pleasant and peaceful their marriage was.  The father's mistress had a son, but right after he was born she passed away. The sad moujik moaned and wept. He was devastated. How was he going to take care of his son now without its mother?  The father decided to hire a nanny to look after his son. The baby did not like the nanny and would not take the food she would give him. All the son did all day was cry and cry. But one night, the nanny was able to get the son to sleep peacefully. "What does this mean?" thought the nanny to herself. "Shall I stay awake all night to see what happens?" Right as midnight struck, she heard someone open the door and go to the son's crib. The baby became quiet, just as it was been taken.  The next night the same thing happened, as well on the third night. The nanny finally told the moujik about what has been happenin...

 Once upon a time, it was a cold, winter night. The snow was falling so hard you could hear thumps from inside the castle. The king and queen just brought a little girl into the world. Her skin was as white as the glistening snow, and her lips were as red as a cherry. She was beautiful. The king and queen were in love with their little girl. They were so proud to be her parents and knew one day, she would be the most beautiful queen.  Years went by, and Snow White was growing into a woman. Her long, luscious black hair. Her psoralen skin, and ruby, red lips. She was irresistible.  The queen became very sick when Snow White was 10 years old. The king and Snow White prayed and prayed, but the queen did not get better. That winter, the queen died. Snow White was devastated. Her mother was her best friend.  Snow White began crying, her skin turned blue. Her hair turned gray, and her lips were gray. The king did not know what to do. If he should tell his daughter, her phy...

Once upon of time, it was the middle of winter. Snow flakes falling and the queen sat at her window working away on her embroidery.  She gazed into the snow, and pricked her finger. Three drops of blood fell into the snow. The queen said to herself, " Oh that I had a child as white as snow, as red as blood, and as black as the wood of the embroidery frame!" The queen gave birth to her white as snow skin, and blood red lips daughter. The queen died after her birth.  A year had gone by, and the king married a beautiful woman. She could not bear to let anyone be more  beautiful  than herself. She had a magic-looking glass and would stand before it. Looking-glass upon the wall, Who is the fairest of them all? "You are the  fairest  of them all," replied the  looking-glass. She knew the looking-glass spoke the truth.  Snow White began to grow prettier and prettier. She was now seven years old. Far more beautiful than the queen herself. The qu...

 Once upon a time, a fisherman and his wife lived in a hovel by the sea-shore. The fisherman fished everyday, he angled and angled. One day, he sat with his rod and looked in the clear water. He sat and sat. At last, a great flounder was attached to on the hook. The flounder said to the fisherman "please let me go, I am not a real fish, I am an enchanted prince. I shall not taste well and be good on land for you, sir. Put me back in the water and let me swim." "No need for many words," said the fisherman. He let the fish swim away. The flounder sank to the bottom, and left a long streak of blood behind him. The fisherman got up and went him to his wife. "Did you catch anything today?" asked the wife. "I caught a flounder, but he was an enchanted price, so I had to let him go," said the fisherman.  "Did you wish for anything?" asked the wife. "No, why would I wish for anything?" asked the fisherman. "Oh my!" said the ...

I used the learning from by the HEART challenge. I really enjoyed reading the article, 6 Yoga Exercises you Won't de Embarrassed to do at Work, because I find myself often getting so tight and uncomfortable from sitting at my desk everyday. The exercises consist of shoulder rolls, open chest stretch, neck stretch, chair twist, reverse prayer pose, and twisted arms. All of these easy and simple exercises help relieve neck, back, and shoulder pain. I found these exercises to be extremely useful and help relieve stress held up in my joints as well. I am glad I found these exercises because my neck gets extremely tight when I sit at a desk or table for long periods of time. I will continue to do the neck stretch and shoulder rolls as often as I can. They have helped relieve pain from my neck.  This is an image of the Shoulder roll exercise. Desk Stretches

Tis the Holiday Season  Tis the Holiday Season Oh how badly our world needs a time of cheer A time spent with family and friends A time filled with love Our world is crumbling  And the holiday season is cheerful Our world needs more love More respect for others Tis the Holiday Season Spend time with the ones you love most Help the ones in need Reconnect with old friends Spread love to the ones who need it most Tis the Holiday Season Christmas carols Santa is coming The reindeer are joyful The angles are singing The snow is falling Tis the Holiday Season  The Best Time of the Year  Jolly, holly, Christmas It must be the most wonderful time of the year Although we have delt with a pandemic It is time to spread Christmas cheer Care for your elders Give time to charity and ones in need Put a smile on a strangers’ face It’s jolly, holly Christmas  Note:  I decided to write these stories because I am so excited for the holiday season to begin. Since it has b...