Sunday, December 31, 2023

Tales from childhood: Results of the year.

Many different things have happened this year. Something has even changed.

Sophie and her friends were glad for important moments.

"New Year is a good holiday!" Mrs. Anne said.

This old woman supported people during difficult moments. They were very grateful to her. Mrs. Anne was a positive person.

"Mrs. Anne is a kind enchantress for us." Sophie's mother said.

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/gold-clock-indicating-countdown-12-o-1252650121



Saturday, December 30, 2023

Tales from childhood: Good ideas for holidays!

Sophie decided to celebrate New Year's Eve in the city.

"31st December will a party in the castle." said the voice on the radio.

"We must visit this party!" Sophie said.

"It's a good idea!" Natalie said.

There was a beautiful castle on the outskirts of the city, where this festive party was held. The one who wanted came.

Angela talked about how she spent this year in her new family. Timothy was confident because he had a successful operation this year. Sophie was simply happy.

It was a good party in the castle.

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Tales from childhood: Why was Angela independent?

Angela was a shy girl. She did many different things by herself because Angela's parents had a lot of work. They were very busy people.

Sometimes Angela was a good example for other children. She did on her own what others did with their parents. Also, Angela helped Maria with things.

"When Angela grows up, life will be easy for her." Sophie's granny said.

Sophie realized that when children are independent from an early age, it helps a lot in the future.

"In my childhood many children were like Angela," the old woman added.

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/illustration-children-running-well-2265687447



Saturday, December 23, 2023

Mestra.

Mestra (Μήστρα) was a daughter of Erysuchthon (Ἐρυσίχθων) in Greek mythology.

She had the ability to change her appearance. It was a gift from Poseidon (Ποσειδῶν).

Autolycus (Αὐτόλῠκος) was Mestra's husband.


Thursday, December 21, 2023

Sky of our planet.

The sky is the space above the surface of the Earth. The sky is blue; there are also clouds, rain, snow, rainbow in it.

During sunset the sky becomes horizontal pink and later dark. Also, there are the stars and/or the Moon.

The sky is blue color during the day.

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/real-amazing-panoramic-sunrise-sunset-sky-1917169625


Saturday, December 16, 2023

Tales from childhood: How to make a miracle?

"We can make different miracles by yourself." the actress in the TV said.

Sophie thought about these words. Indeed, this year Timothy had a long-awaited operation. Also, it gave him self-confidence.

Mrs. Anne was very supportive of the young man, which was important to him.

Sophie remembered about her own achievements, too.

Saturday, December 9, 2023

Meleager.

Meleager (Μελέαγρος) was a hero in Greek myths and legends. His parents were Oineus (Οἰνεύς) or Ares and Althea (Ἀλθαία). Deianira (Δῃάνειρα) was Meleager’s sister.

He took part in the campaign of the Arganauts along with Jason, Theseus, Peleus, and others.

Cleopatra and Atalanta (Ἀταλάντη) were his wives. Meleager had an offspring named Parthenpaios (Παρθενοπαῖος).





Monday, December 4, 2023

Great people: Emily Brontё.

Emily Jane Brontё was born on July 30, 1818, in England. She was an English writer. Charlotte and Anne Brontё were her siblings. Patrick Brontё and Maria Branwell were Emily's parents.

Wuthering Heights (1847) was the only novel by Emily Brontё.

Romanticism was her movement.

Emily Brontё died on December 19, 1848, in England.





Sunday, December 3, 2023

Recipe of homemade stuffing for pizza.

Tomatoe-1

Sausages-2

Cabbage-50 g

Eggplant-50 g

Onion-1/5

Head of garlic-1

Salt-for taste

Black pepper-for taste

Italian seasoning-for taste

Cheese-for spread

Tomato pasta-2-3 table spoon


Cut and fry the vegetables. 





Spread the vegetable oil and tomato pasta on the dough. 


Put on your pizza fry vegetables, cut sausages, and cheese.




Bake your pizza in the oven about 400 °F or 204 °C about 15 min.




Saturday, December 2, 2023

Famous people and their quotes. Part ninety.

                                                         Eleanor H. Porter.


“It's funny how dogs and cats know the inside of folks better than other folks do, isn't it?”

“Be glad. Be good. Be brave.”

Source of information:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/10673.Eleanor_H_Porter  

Friday, December 1, 2023

Literature. Part hundred five.

                                            The Cat that Walked by Himself by Rudyard Kipling.

Many years ago there were man and woman. They could domesticate a dog, a horse, a cow, but the cat walked on its own.

The cat was an independent animal.

People tried to tame the cat, but the animal wanted to be on her own, it only came to visit and played with the baby.

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/paw-vector-foot-trail-print-cat-1899532693



Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Tale from childhood: Disappointment.

Sophie liked to watch TV. One show was her favorite. It was TV show about many different people and things. There were stupid jokes, but Sophie was sure that it's very funny.

"In this TV show there are silly moments!" Sophie's mother said.

"I think that this journalist is very talented! It's my opinion." Sophie said with admiration.

For several months, she continued to respect the creators of this television program.

But then Sophie saw a concert with this journalist, she realized that this is very boring!

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/girl-sad-disappointed-sticker-messenger-label-668918707



Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Trojan Horse.

The Trojan Horse (Δούρειος Ίππος) was created during the Trojan War. It was a wooden horse used by warriors.

Odysseus (Ὀδυσσεύς) invented the Trojan Horse, Epeus (Ἐπειός) built it.

Laocoön (Λᾱοκόων) threw a spear at a wooden horse and was killed by sea serpents.

There were people sitting inside the Trojan Horse. Then they came out of it and took possession of Troy.

Also, the "Trojan Horse" is a metaphor. This means when someone is lured in an insidious way under the guise of a gift.



Saturday, November 18, 2023

Wind.

Wind is a natural phenomenon. The wind blows outside because warm and cold air meet.

When the weather changes the wind can blow.

Also, the wind can be artificial.

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/blowing-wind-line-icon-windy-weather-2307143181



Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Tales from childhood: Timothy's secrets.

"I want to talk you about my favorite color." Timothy said.

"What's your favorite color?" the lady in red asked.

"I like white color." he said.

"I have some white jewels." she said.

"It's very beautiful!" Timothy said.

The young man had white things in his house. This color symbolized silence for him. Timothy liked snow and white flowers.

Sophie and Angela sometimes told about their secrets, too.

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Cybele.

Cybele (Κυβέλη) was a mother goddess in Ancient Greece. She was an adopted mother of Midas.

Similar goddesses were in other cultures, too.

Nature was the sphere of influence of Cybele.

She had related with other goddesses, such as: Rhea, Demeter, and Persephone.





Saturday, November 4, 2023

Recipe of rice with meat.

Ingredients:

Rice-200 g

Water-400 mL

Meat-200 g

Onion-1

Vegetable oil-two table spoons

Salt, paper, and/or other spices-on taste

Boil rice. Cut meat and onion. Fry meat and onion. Mix meat and rice. 



Friday, November 3, 2023

Famous people and their quotes. Part eighty nine.

                                                          Parmenides.


“We can speak and think only of what exists. And what exists is uncreated and imperishable for it is whole and unchanging and complete. It was not or nor shall be different since it is now, all at once, one and continuous.”

“To be and to have meaning are the same.”

“Wherefore all these things are but the names which mortals have given, believing them to be true”

Source of information:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/357208.Parmenides

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Great people: Alan Milne.

Alan Alexander Milne was an English writer. He was born on January 18, 1882, in London, England.


Winne-the-Pooh was Milne’s famous work. This book was published in 1926.

Alan Milne had wife and child. His son’s name was in the book about the teddy bear.


Alan Alexander Milne died on January 31. 1956, in Hartfield, England.



Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Literature. Part hundred four.

                                                             Shirley, A Tale by Charlotte Brontё.

This social novel was written in the XIX century.

The characters are different. In this story there are generation conflicts, too.

People have love.

Monday, October 23, 2023

Sounds.

Around us there are many different sounds. At home and in street we can hear them.

The sounds can be silent or noisy.

Wind, subjects, animals, and people can make sounds.

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/motion-sound-wave-abstract-vector-background-1137167453



Friday, October 20, 2023

Oeneus.

Oeneus (Οἰνεύς) was a king of Calydon in Greek mythology. His parents were Porthaon (Πορθάων) and Euryte (Εὐρύτη). Also, Oeneus had several siblings. Althea (Ἀλθαία) was his wife. They had several offsprings.

Oeneus was very hospitable. He received Menelaus and Agamemnon. Oeneus met with Heracles and Alcmaeon (Ἀλκμαίων), too.

He was killed by sons of his brother Agrius (Ἄγριο).



Thursday, October 19, 2023

Tales from childhood: Value and respect.

Sophie knew many different people. They have different characters. She knew their situations.

Her friends told her how important it is to be polite.

“Sophie, you must be kind to people.” Natalie said.

Sophie listened to these words.

“Also, you must remember that there are things which have simple structure. This is something you shouldn’t take seriously.” Sophie’s mother said.

Mom is right here. There are things and people that you shouldn’t pay attention to because it’s not worth my time. Besides, she herself had already become disappointed in some things.

The opposite happens, too. When a person is condemned when shouldn't be done. For example, it was in vain that the wife didn’t support Timothy. 

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/decision-between-right-left-yes-no-2202930515



Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Tales from childhood: Time for happiness.

Mrs. Anne was very glad for Timothy. She coked supper for his birthday. Timothy and his friends liked it.

Raymond, Maria, Angela, and Sophie supported him, too. The young man valued these people. They made Timothy happy.

"Thank you very much! You're important for me!" he said.

Sophie understood that there are happy moments.

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Asterion.

Asterion (Ἀστερίων) was a king of Crete in Greek myths and legends. He was a husband of Europa.

Tectamus (Τέκταμος) was the father of Asterion.

Asterion grew up Minos (Μίνως), Rhadamanthus (Ῥαδάμανθυς), and Sarperdon (Σαρπηδών).





Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Literature. Part hundred three.

                              “Hurleburlebutz” by the Brothers Grimm.

Once upon a time a king was in a forest. He met a white dwarf there. The dwarf asked for king’s youngest daughter.

The family didn’t want to give up their daughter, but then the fox took the right girl.

The fox turned into a white dwarf and they began to live together.

Then the dwarf turned into a prince.

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/standing-fox-isolated-on-white-background-1939946614



Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Great people: Andrea Palladio.

Andrea di Pietro della Gondola was an Italian architect. He was born on November 30, 1508, in Republic of Venice.

Palladio created different villas.

He died on August 19, 1580, in Republic of Venice.





Monday, October 2, 2023

Famous people and their quotes. Part eighty eight.

                                                            Arthur Conan Doyle.


“Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth.”

“Our ideas must be as broad as Nature if they are to interpret Nature.”

“There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact.”

Source of information:

https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/arthur-conan-doyle-quotes