The Storyteller | Mary Vee

If you're like I was when bored out of my wits in high school English, you may have poopooed the readings of classic stories. I admit, I had many other fun things in mind and chose not to read the tales written by Alexander Dumas, Mary Shelley, Charles Dickens, Victor Hugo, Oscar Wilde, etc. Lake Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland Photo by Mary Vee Not until Covid secluded us in our dwellings did I search my library app for a classic. One that would entertain me while I walked in the woods, on a rural street, on an empty city sidewalk. To my surprise, these tales not only interested me but also stirred a deeper intensity in communicating my characters' journey. And so, I am inviting you to open the door of your imagination for a new reading experience.  First, join the followers in the column to the right a little ways down. This way the new post will be sent directly to your email. It's a simple one step, just put in your email address. Go ahead, I'l...

Once upon a time, a long long time ago the city of Lucern, Switzerland built this bridge and tower to protect their river's side.  One day, a large ship floated down the river. The captain ordered the ship to be anchored. Or so he claimed. Unsettled waters came along and rammed the ship into the bridge. The wooden structure burst into flames. Even with all the water available, a fire destroyed a large portion of the bridge. The original structure had paintings depicting the history of the city mounted in the eves. The cherished paintings melted, The wooden canvas burned. Fortunately, a small few were saved. The bridge was rebuilt. New painters had the task of recreating the treasured history. When they finished, carpenters hung their work in the new eves. While the newer vibrant colors make the paintings appealing, the older works that were saved maintained a greater appeal. Sigh. Behind the bridge's tower lie...