Origin Stories: The Man in the Moon
As the sun crests below the horizon and the stars peek out from the black curtain of the sky, depending on the time of the month, the bright moon shines down upon us, the face trapped inside, watching us…
What is a Narrative Archaeologist?
Perhaps it started with a spark, an idea, a gesture, a growing flame in which people gathered around to keep warm and keep company. Stories were shared as the fire grew larger and lasted longer…
Origin Stories: Curiosity Killed The Cat
As both a curious person and a cat lover, it’s no surprise that I’ve heard the phrase “curiosity killed the cat” more times than I can count…
Origin Stories: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Growing up, Christmas time was always celebrated by a warm cup of hot chocolate and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer playing on the television…
Origin Stories: Neck of the Woods
The first time I heard the expression “your neck of the woods” was from Al Roker on NBC Today when I was very young…
Origin Stories: Cotton-Eyed Joe
I am a simple woman. I think “Where did this story come from?” Then I think: “Where did it go? Where did you come from, Cotton-Eyed Joe?”
Origin Stories: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
I’m fortunate to live in an area with little light pollution…
Origin Stories: The Sandman
A large shadow cascades over the room as a figure sweeps past the night light…