Thank You, Karen, for taking us to Switzerland. Surely, the fairies are still there. What a sensational era, that old Hollywood. Sorry for the loss of your Sister. You’ll see them all again one day. …And your gorgeous drawings! I’m going to search for those Rumpole books. They may be out there somewhere. I think Guido was writing a movie script in the shed….that never made it to the silver screen. TY again….that was fun. Merry Christmas.🎄
I think you can find the Rumpole books although it is getting ever more difficult. I think people have snatched them all up. I hope to get them republished. Oh, and I am sure the fairies are out there somewhere!
Thank you Karen, what a wonderful story and a brilliant reminder to keep alive all the beauty, wonder and magic of being human. My husband had Early Onset Alzheimers Disease so I really do understand about Walter; and my condolences to you. It took years of weird and bizarre behaviour before there was a diagnosis in my husband's case, which previously everyone had ascribed to a mid life crisis. It's a very cruel disease because the person you once knew is lost in a world of their own. A spiritually discerning person I knew who had some experience around Alzheimers, theorized that they are shedding the astral body which makes up the personality prior to passing over; hence the disintegration & fragmentation of the personality which normally takes place after death. As they've gone through that process beforehand while still in physical form, presumably they will then have an easy time of it, passing into the spiritual realm with one less process to go through. Who knows.
Thanks for sharing this, Karen. It's nice when a warrior sheathes her sword and reminds herself and others that Beauty is on the other side of Truth. ;)
Merry Christmas to you and your readers. I encourage everyone who has Alzheimer's in their family read Dale Bredesen, End of Alzheimers. He has solved it -- dementia is not necessary. First step is a blood test to determine your ApoE status. If you inherited ApoE4 from one parent you have greater likelihood of getting it early. If you inherited it from both parents, you're more likely to get it earlier still. But it's reversible with testing, and with correction of your defects that enable it. Our brains are very robust, but our modern lifestyles do a lot to degrade it.
Thank you for this information. Yes, our lifestyles go against all of our natural instincts. I think this is very hard on our minds and our bodies. Merry Christmas!
I so love your wonderful artwork and soooo enjoyed your Christmas story! Thank you. When I was 9, my best frien and I would write plays and then we, with the rest of the kids on the block would perform them for the kids on the other block! Such fun. I am now 73 and we are still best friends.
Wonderful and beautifully descriptive and illustrated as always! The essay about your father being a missionary and the experiences of your youth containing the story of those genie bottles was the first one I ever read. I’ve been hooked ever since!
Thank you for sharing the magical gift you have for reawakening me and inspiring me - I love this story - I have already decided on several
Stories / memories to share with little ones this Christmas! Thank you ! May God bless you and keep you safe. May your Christmas be bright 🌟 with the glow of His perfect love for us ❤️
This is my science fiction book, just published recently. Luminaria. FYI, it is written for a young crowd, has sex, drugs and rock n' roll, just to warn you LOL. It is in paperback and e-book. https://terrorhousepress.com/product/luminaria/ (You can find it on Amazon, too)
Thank you Karen. This is so beautiful, and so human.
Thank you so much!
"Elfen men have long hair, just like hippies, only cleaner." I love your sister!
Merry Christmas, thank you for the paintings, you know, they're my favorite.
She was the absolute best big sister. I miss her every day.
That was my favourite bit too
Thank You, Karen, for taking us to Switzerland. Surely, the fairies are still there. What a sensational era, that old Hollywood. Sorry for the loss of your Sister. You’ll see them all again one day. …And your gorgeous drawings! I’m going to search for those Rumpole books. They may be out there somewhere. I think Guido was writing a movie script in the shed….that never made it to the silver screen. TY again….that was fun. Merry Christmas.🎄
I think you can find the Rumpole books although it is getting ever more difficult. I think people have snatched them all up. I hope to get them republished. Oh, and I am sure the fairies are out there somewhere!
Thank you for this beautiful story Karen! I have grandchildren who’s imaginations are alive and well!
That's wonderful. I do, too. We must keep giving them stories to fight against the machine.
Merry Christmas Karen !
I can just see and hear you and Jana concocting all these wonderful tales 😘🙌🏼
I know you can, Melanie. We had so much fun!
Thank you Karen. That was just what I needed to hear on this icy Sunday morning.
What a jewel box you hold and spill to us. Treasures are nothing if they remain unshared. X
Thank you, Karen. Despite needing an early night I couldn’t put the story down.
It brought out my inner adventurous child, which is a nice break from the unfurling, serious events around us. Happy Christmas.
Thank you! Happy Christmas to you!
Thank you Karen, what a wonderful story and a brilliant reminder to keep alive all the beauty, wonder and magic of being human. My husband had Early Onset Alzheimers Disease so I really do understand about Walter; and my condolences to you. It took years of weird and bizarre behaviour before there was a diagnosis in my husband's case, which previously everyone had ascribed to a mid life crisis. It's a very cruel disease because the person you once knew is lost in a world of their own. A spiritually discerning person I knew who had some experience around Alzheimers, theorized that they are shedding the astral body which makes up the personality prior to passing over; hence the disintegration & fragmentation of the personality which normally takes place after death. As they've gone through that process beforehand while still in physical form, presumably they will then have an easy time of it, passing into the spiritual realm with one less process to go through. Who knows.
That's a really interesting theory. I always learn new things when I read the comments. Who knows, there is so much we do not understand.
Thanks for sharing this, Karen. It's nice when a warrior sheathes her sword and reminds herself and others that Beauty is on the other side of Truth. ;)
That's a beautiful way of putting it. Thank you!
Awesome, Karen.
Thank you!
Really amazing storyteller, you are~ The world needs more of us....and your stuff makes my mind stir, so thank you!
Thank you! When I hear my writing stirs people's minds, that is the best news!
Merry Christmas to you and your readers. I encourage everyone who has Alzheimer's in their family read Dale Bredesen, End of Alzheimers. He has solved it -- dementia is not necessary. First step is a blood test to determine your ApoE status. If you inherited ApoE4 from one parent you have greater likelihood of getting it early. If you inherited it from both parents, you're more likely to get it earlier still. But it's reversible with testing, and with correction of your defects that enable it. Our brains are very robust, but our modern lifestyles do a lot to degrade it.
Thank you for this information. Yes, our lifestyles go against all of our natural instincts. I think this is very hard on our minds and our bodies. Merry Christmas!
I so love your wonderful artwork and soooo enjoyed your Christmas story! Thank you. When I was 9, my best frien and I would write plays and then we, with the rest of the kids on the block would perform them for the kids on the other block! Such fun. I am now 73 and we are still best friends.
Nothing like those friendships.
Wonderful and beautifully descriptive and illustrated as always! The essay about your father being a missionary and the experiences of your youth containing the story of those genie bottles was the first one I ever read. I’ve been hooked ever since!
Thank you for sharing your life and memories🥰
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!
Thank you for sharing the magical gift you have for reawakening me and inspiring me - I love this story - I have already decided on several
Stories / memories to share with little ones this Christmas! Thank you ! May God bless you and keep you safe. May your Christmas be bright 🌟 with the glow of His perfect love for us ❤️
I will, is there a book you want to recommend, i am 65 and live like an 21 year old
This is my science fiction book, just published recently. Luminaria. FYI, it is written for a young crowd, has sex, drugs and rock n' roll, just to warn you LOL. It is in paperback and e-book. https://terrorhousepress.com/product/luminaria/ (You can find it on Amazon, too)
I have this Young Adult fantasy series, also for adults, Night Angels Chronicles. There are 6 books in the series, and I am just finishing the 4th book. Here is the 1st book: Key of Mystery: https://www.amazon.com/Key-Mystery-Night-Angels-Chronicles/dp/1772337412/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QADEXJGJXIUD&keywords=key+of+mystery+kh+mezek&qid=1671295402&s=books&sprefix=key+of+mystery+kh+mezek%2Cstripbooks%2C143&sr=1-1
I have found for of your books at a local bookstore, but sadly enough only e-book.