Monthly Archives: February 2012

How the Brothers Grimm Came to Write Fairy Tales

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Trish

To celebrate the birthday of Wilhelm Grimm (24 February1786), this is the tale of how Wilhelm and his brother Jacob came to write the fairy tales that fed our childish imaginations.  It is also the 200th anniversary of their first … Continue reading →

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Women Trading

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Trish

It is customary to haggle over price … a little, It is part of their dignity as traders, They are not beggars. They have worked to grow, collect, make, package, or carry their wares, to sell them. They may not have … Continue reading →

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