Welcome! We’ve come to the end of the alphabet on this year’s A to Z April Blog Challenge. The Zambezi River forms the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. This is where you can see the spectacular Victoria Falls. You might even find the Chitapo who are definitely not beautiful mermaids. Rather they are evil spirits […]
Places
Y is for Yawk Yawk and You!
Welcome to Day Y of the A to Z Blog Challenge. The Yawk Yawk of the Australian Indigenous Aboriginal culture are among the most interesting of the world’s mermaids. Aboriginal art prints by Leslie Nawirridj in the traditional style of the Kunwinjku Aboriginal people of the Northern Territory of Australia. Yawk Yawk is an […]
W is for Warsaw, Weeki Wachee Springs, and Waterbabies
It is Day W in the A to Z Blog Challenge and I’m excited to share some interesting places and books which feature mermaids that start with the letter W. First stop is Warsaw where a mermaid named Syrenka is the city’s symbol. There are a number of stories about this mermaid and her acts […]
V i for Virginia
V is for Virginia and the Merfolk in Norfolk Stories about mermaids are told around the world. I have also discovered that there are many people who like to celebrate all things mermaid. Norfolk, Virginia is a city that certainly knows how to pay tribute to mermaids. What began as an idea to raise […]
U is for Ukrainian Mermaids and Undine
U is for Ukranian mermaids and Undine and a giveaway for the A to Z Blog Challenge. Off the shore of the Crimean Sea town of Miskhot in the Ukraine, there is a exquisite statue of a mermaid holding a baby. As the legend goes, there was a beautiful girl named Arzy who lived in […]
T is for Thailand’s Many Mermaids
If you plan on visiting Thailand, be on the lookout for mermaids as they provide inspiration for Thai art and literature. Mermaid and Aphai Mani statue on Ko Samet, Thailand One of Thailand’s most beloved poets was Soonthorn Phu. He wrote Phra Aphai Mani, an epic poem about Prince Alphai Mani who sets off on […]
P is for Parade, Passamaquoddy, and Ponyo in a Mermaid World
The Native American Passamaquoddy tribe of northeastern Maine and Canada tell the story of the Ne Hwas, two girls who disobeyed their mother by swimming where they were told not to go. The water was enchanted and the girls turned into mermaids. Unfortunately for them, their days of playing on the shore were over […]
J is for Jamaica
Welcome to another edition of the a to z blog challenge. My theme this year is “Living in a Mermaid World.” Today is sponsored by the letter J so I am exploring mermaid legends from Jamaica. The River Mumma of Jamaica is a mermaid who acts as the guardian the of fresh water rivers in […]
F is for France and Fabulous Fake
I’m participating in the A to Z Blog Challenge for 2016 with the theme “Living in a Mermaid World from A to Z.” This means I’m posting every day during April, except Sunday’s – when we all take time off to catch our breath. Today is dedicated to the letter F which means we are reading […]
E in a Mermaid World
Mermaids have found their way into songs, movies, and literature.. One of my favorite poems is The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock. It was written by T.S. Eliot whose last name, of course, begins with E. Here are the final verses: Egypt also begins with E which is where Hungarian explorer Laszlo Almasy […]
D is for Disney
It is D day as the A to Z Blog Challenge continues through the alphabet. My theme this year is “Living in a Mermaid World.” Many people’s notions about mermaids come from Disney so that’s where we’re headed today. When I was a child, there were mermaids who sat on rocks and swam around […]
B is for Brazil
B is for Brazil Brazil is home to a mermaid named Iara who, according to Tupi Indian mythology, is considered to be the “Mother of the Rivers.” She is beautiful with dark hair and green eyes. She uses her enchanting voice to lure men into the water where they drown. Iara is said to […]
Field Trip Report – March 2016 edition
There was no sitting around this month – here’s some notes about things seen in March I found these awesome Field Notes memo books: We are so thankful for the rain we’ve had and now we are enjoying the spring blooms. There’s a wonderful photography exhibit of Frida Kahlo at the Fresno […]
Field Notes
Hello Field Trip Friends! I hope you’ve had a chance lately to travel a bit or read some books set in interesting locations. I thought I’d share a few things that I made note of this past month. I was inspired by my trip to Nicaragua. I will be returning in mid-March and need […]
Celebrating International Book Giving Day
Valentine’s Day is my favorite holiday and it has gotten even better because it is also International Book Giving Day. I can’t think of a better way for a book lover to celebrate than by giving books. There are many children who don’t have books or access to them. The purpose of International Book Giving Day […]