http://worldstories.blogest4.com Join me in my love of great stories Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:01:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Throughout the world stories have been told and retold for millennia. In the fabric of culture, they act as vital threads in the weave. In any society they define the roots and significance of the peoples. World stories spread as the culture grows. I have been blessed by the number of ... http://worldstories.blogest4.com/2009/01/25/world-full-of-world-stories/ For centuries stories have been told and retold throughout the world. How come? Because they are entertaining, for one thing. Another reason is that they deal with the human condition, one way or another. Even animal characters in stories act out the situations of our own humanity. The struggles of ... http://worldstories.blogest4.com/2009/01/24/want-some-priceless-humor/ I grew up with the word "nifty" as a standard descriptor in my vocabulary. It alluded to the uniqueness and stylishness of the subject being described. As time passed, I heard the word used in a wider range of conversations, including nifty evenings out, nifty concerts, and nifty songs. Later ... http://worldstories.blogest4.com/2009/01/23/looking-for-nifty-stories-on-the-internet/ I keep lots of memories from the days when I was a young parent. Not only those high points, but those exasperating moments as well. One of them involves purchasing gifts for my children. Holiday gifts. Gifts for birthdays. Gifts rewarding good behavior. I spent some serious hours searching for ... http://worldstories.blogest4.com/2009/01/14/shopping-for-a-unique-gift-children-will-treasure/ Throughout the world stories have been told and retold for millennia. In the fabric of a culture, they act as vital threads in the weave. They lend definition, roots, and significance to society. As a culture grows, so do its world stories. I have been blessed by the number of world ... http://worldstories.blogest4.com/2009/01/07/looking-for-world-stories/ I am both a parent and a grandparent. And I am always on the lookout for a unique gift children could enjoy. Something that is memorable long after the gift is given. One great gift I have found is a memorable story. And it is suitable for children of ... http://worldstories.blogest4.com/2009/01/05/want-a-unique-gift-children-will-remember/ I am always on the lookout for stories that bring something more to listeners than a clever twist of plot. Something that the listener can relate to. Maybe there is a message. Perhaps it gives a hint of direction. There could even be an outright moral. It doesn't really matter ... http://worldstories.blogest4.com/2008/12/03/seeking-some-inspiration-from-inspirational-stories/ When I was a kid, I often heard the word "nifty" in reference to things like fancy cars and outrageous fashion. It alluded to the uniqueness and stylishness of the subject being described. As time passed, I heard the word used in a wider range of conversations, including nifty evenings ... http://worldstories.blogest4.com/2008/12/02/a-great-source-of-nifty-stories-on-the-internet/