Mom's the alpha of your eyes,
The omega of your cries.
She's your comfort and your joy,
Finder/keeper of magic toys!
She's the Earth that holds you dear,
Sons and daughters always near.
Mom's your mentor, Mom's your friend,
A kindred spirit to the end...
To all Moms out there,
I'm spreading the word!
Happy Mother's Day!
It's Earth Week 2008! So here's a Tudy Tip to help save the only planet we call home:
Take a Tumbler!
Every time you go out for a juice shake, a soda, or a cup of coffee, Take a Tumbler with you and say NO to disposable paper, plastic or styrofoam cups! Request the server to fill-up your tumbler instead! Not only do you help reduce the amount of trash, most shops will actually give you a discount for using your own tumbler! How smart is that?
And since this is a Tudy Tip for Earth Day, how could Woofy, Meowry and Kawaii not get into the act? Design your own Tudy Tumblers with the TudyPets! Check out Tudy Tips for the how-to. Not only do you take them home with you, now, you can take them out with you!
Any more ideas for Earth Day?
Even J.K. Rowling said she "adored" The Little White Horse, an old-but-forever kind of fairy story. Written a long time ago by Elizabeth Goudge, it's a classic tale about a feisty young girl who sets out to right a wrong and, in the process, discovers her true worth and her true self. It actually has several stories - the white unicorn, the moon princess, the beautiful valley of Moonacre, and Maria Merryweather's own story - but they all get intertwined and resolved as one. It has a little bit of romance and a lot of adventure, but what else can you expect with a heroine like Maria?
So, on a clear moon-lit night, take the time to read this classic, and discover the magic of the moon princess and The Little White Horse!
I love scrapbooks and photo albums! They keep precious memories safe and close to your heart (which is a Truly Tudy Thing!)! So I'm really excited about my new project - Tah!Dah! - Tudy Photo Frames! I'll be posting Tudy Was Framed! photo frames and mattes every month. You can download the images, resize them, print them, and cut them out (as always, be careful!). The original images fit 4x6 photos, but you can resize them using your computer. And it's best to use a cutter and self-healing cutting mat (which you can get from any craft store) for this project.
Decorate your scrapbooks and albums as you please! Keep posted and get framed!
A long time ago (in the 1940s!), Flight Lieutenant Roald Dahl, wrote a story about impish creatures that sabotaged air force planes, but really, had their hearts in the right place (they were just trying to protect their forests from those "giant tin birds"!). The story was so whimsical and perfect for the time, Walt Disney and Dahl got together to make an animated movie about them.
Dahl's story revolved around Gremlin Gus and his friends, who, at first, confounded, harassed, and befuddled the British air force pilots. Well, what goes around, comes around. Eventually, the gremlins got confounded, harassed, and befuddled (nothing Initial Training School and used postage stamps couldn't do!). They ended up working FOR the Royal Air Force.
But then, the gremlins got into the act (again!). Confounded, harassed, and befuddled, Disney never made the movie! Instead, a cheeky, funny, and feel-good book - The Gremlins: The Lost Walt Disney Production, was born. Last published in 1943, the book is available again (at The Tudy Book Shop!) for a whole new generation of young readers, gremlins, fifinellas, widgets, and spandules. (Which one of these have you seen @ 10,000 feet? Some flight crews reportedly see widgets all the time.)
So now, are you confounded, harassed, and befuddled? Don't believe in gremlins yet? Think fifinellas are just a figment of a fighter pilot's imagination? Then fasten your seatbelts for a fun read! Stow your doubts away. Let your imagination soar "higher than the highest high!" The Gremlins: The Lost Walt Disney Production is a wonderful, nostalgic blast from the past. It'll have you begging for that window seat. Tally ho, young recruits, tally ho!
Isn't it amazing that the Peace symbol is 50 years old? It was designed in 1958 by Gerald Holtom, a professional, Brit designer. He designed it for the Easter march of the Direct Action Committee Against Nuclear War. Today, his design is the universal symbol for Peace.
You know what's really cool though? The symbol is based on semaphoric or flag signals for the letters N and D (It's true! It's true! I Googled it!). In a semaphore, N is formed by a person holding two flags in an inverted V. The letter D, on the other hand, is morphed by holding one flag pointing up and the other, pointing down. When you superimpose and encircle these two signals, you get the Peace sign! An ace design, indeed, and if you ask me, quite smashing, really!
So, go ahead, wear the talk! Mean what you say and wear what you mean. It's a Tudy thing. And while you're at it, here's a special Tudy T to celebrate the occasion.
Peace out, people!
Well, read Margery William's The Velveteen Rabbit and wonder no longer. This lovely, timeless, Easter treasure tells you why all stuffed toys are special, and why they will always have a real place in your heart of hearts!
So when you cuddle up tonight with your stuffed toy, whether it's a rabbit, or a lamb, or a bear, or an elephant, give it an extra, tight hug and a sweet, soft kiss! Remember its whisper. It's an endearing life lesson. Stay real!
Sweet dreamszzzzzz...
Still looking for that elusive crock o' gold though? Look no further. In Kathy Tucker's and John Sandford's The Leprechaun in the Basement, you'll stumble onto a lore so golden, it'll warm your heart this Saint Patrick's Day.
It's a wee bit of a tale of makin' do with what you've got when times are hard. Even Mr. O' Leary, that cantankerous, miserly, little ol' man, knows all the gold in the world doesn't change your luck in a jiffy. He'll ne'er say it but, it's a good thing to harness the power within you. Maybe, that's the reason leprechauns don't easily part with their gold. Could it be, wily leprechauns want you to know luck is something you create yourself?
Still, I'd think long and hard before you toss that shamrock away. Or that emerald charm. Or (OMG!!) those battered, tattered, old, green shoes! Aye, mi darlins, there's just somethin' about wearin' the green.
Don't believe me? Ask Mr. O' Leary.
Happy Saint Paddy's Day!
Your "daemon" or animal spirit? In Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass each person's spirit lives outside his/her body and takes the form of an animal! It's a fascinating idea - you'll always have someone to talk to, like a best friend!
Mine is Archeleron, the honey bee, which means I'm sociable (why else would I have a blog?), modest (OMG!), inquisitive (that's why I read, read, read!), responsible (truly hope so!) and proud (in a good way!)! And that's why I have a honey bee on my latest Tudy Tee - the Tudy Bee Tee!
Visit the Golden Compass Movie site to find your own animal spirit!
I love stories about unlikely heroes and you have to admit, a tiny mouse is as unlikely a hero as you can get! In the Newbery Award winning The Tale of Despereaux, Kate DiCamillo tells the story of a brave mouse, a grateful princess, some red thread, and how Light and Love can change everything! You just have to believe in yourself! It does have a few harrowing parts (specially if you don't like rats and dark places!) but it's a short, sweet, heartfelt story. I'm sure you'll love reading it! I know I did!
And so did my cat, Meowry, even though she refuses to admit it! (Sigh!) Have you seen her? Is she out chasing mice again? Go to Tudydoll.com and click on the TudyPet door. Track Meowry and take her home to me... purrlease!
