I once read in a farmer’s almanac that heavily-laden berry bushes foretell a harsh winter. It was either a farmer’s almanac or an old wives’ tale. But some fairly folksy saying that — my entire life — I have used as a country crystal ball for forecasting the coming cold and snow. Or lack thereof. [...]
Posts Tagged ‘myth’
4 Aug
GRE! GRE! GRE!
I was a melodramatic little kid. I’m sure you’re all shocked. I begged my mother to tell me the story of Romeo and Juliet, double suicide, duels, and banishment included, ad nauseum. I imagine she found it quite disturbing. But the only thing better than star-crossed, blood-laced teenage love was the tragic tale of Theseus: [...]
