Peach Blossom Shangri-La by Tao Yuan Ming, 421 AD

(As translated and proofed by Rick Davis and David Steelman) Foreword and ending comments by Cardinale Montano and art work by Susan Holmes.

Tales of Wonder and WisdomCardinale MontanoApril 28, 2021peach, blossom, ancient, ancient wisdom, folk tales, stories, china, tao yuan ming, peach blossom, shangri la, Cardinale Montano, Susan Holmes, mumComment

Early April by Cardinale

…But today is as fine an April day as can be. The sky is a keen blue, the air is fresh, and the sun is heavily encouraging the temperatures to finally and firmly commit to Spring.

from heart to hands, in the gardenCardinale MontanoApril 14, 2021chickens, spring, scarecrow, chives, strawberries, unearthing, growing, grow your own, home, garden, gardening, Cardinale MontanoComment

Brother Woodpecker

A Tale from Jamaica. Re-told by Cardinale Montano with illustrations and photo by Becky James

Tales of Wonder and WisdomCardinale MontanoMarch 10, 2021story time, Jamaican Woodpecker, Becky James, Cardinale MontanoComment

Story time!

We are really pleased that Cardinale Montano will be joining Carry Forth Tradition and bringing her wonderful storytelling experience too! We have a new section ‘Tales of Wonder and Wisdom’ the stories will be written or adapted by us, and also we will do the accompanying artwork and illustrations.

Tales of Wonder and WisdomBecky JamesMarch 7, 2021home made, creativity, make do and mend, tailoring, story telling, wisdom, wonder, self sufficient, chickens, usa, massachusets, berkshires, Cardinale MontanoComment

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