What has happened to the Frog King?

It was back in the heady days of Fall that the Frog King,

dazzled by the glory of the colours around him,

voiced a desire to remain above ground for the winter.

Knowing the foolishness inherent in this decision, the Royal Advisor voiced his concern.  His advice fell on deaf ears as the King defiantly decided to test his strength against that of mighty Winter.


Faithful servant that he was, the Royal Advisor chose to remain by the King's side, though he turned his back to him, to mark his point.


One blustery December night he lost sight of the King and has sat alone, stone-faced and grim, ever since.  He remains resolutely in place, knowing he must wait for Spring before he can begin the grisly search for the impetuous King.

Click here to see the Frog King, in happier times.

The Squirrel

I didn't see you come or go

but loved your footprints in the snow.

Whisky, frisky,

Hippity hop;

Up he goes

To the tree top!

(Anon)

Lean with me, the best is yet to be.

Lean on me, when you're not strong

And I'll be your friend

I'll help you carry on

For it won't be long

'Til I'm gonna need

Somebody to lean on

Lean On Me

By: Bill Withers

The Firewood Poem

Side by Side

Side By Side

(adapted from the song)

Oh, standing out here with my honey,

Lookin’ all ragged and funny;

But we’re where we belong, singin’ our song,

Side by side.

Don't know what's comin' tomorrow,

Maybe it's trouble and sorrow;

I’ll put up with the snow,it’s worth it, you know

Side by Side.

Through all kinds of weather,

What if the sky should fall;

Just as long as we're together,

It doesn't matter at all.

When they've all had their quarrels and parted,

We'll be the same as we started;

We’re where we belong, singin’ our song,

Side by Side.

Every time that I’ve started to tremble,

And when I’m hittin’ the gravel,

There’s one pal who’ll be always with me,

Side by side.

Now it isn’t a gal or a fella’,

But I’m all ready to tell ya’

That things are okay, just as long as we stay,

Side by side.

Other pals may shake me

Till my leaves are all gone,

But this pal will make me, keep carrying on.

And soon sweet spring’ll be coming,

I see you and start singing;

And that’s how we lose, the winter blues,

Side by side.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjNX_gayY1E  - Nick Lucas - Side By Side (1944)

Sending the Earth some much needed Love!

Earth

By: Imogen Heap

Baby behave we'll make it work

You're not golden and I'm getting tired

Act like you own the place when really you've only just arrived

I caught first glimmers in hides and skins

Look who's all grown up, black swanning about the solar winds

You're gonna lose it all and find yourself on your knees

So get a grip and you might flow, reverse the great slow bleed

I've tried patience but you always want a war

This house won't tolerate any more

Stop this right away

Put that down and clean this mess up

End of conversation

Put your back in it and make it up to me now

The cold shoulder folded arms and looking up

You've never listened and carry on careless regardless

This is not a fire drill and if we hold any hope

It's harmonic connection and stereo symbiosis

These legoland empires choking out my now

You're everywhere, everywhere multiplying around me

Child, a strain on my heart

This rock can't tolerate any more

Stop this right away

Put that down and clean this mess up

End of conversation

Put your back in it and make it up to me now

Baby behave we'll make it work

You're only what you give back

Are you with me?

Goldfish Under Ice

Goldfish Under Ice

Waiting for a change

Waiting for the sun

Waiting for the spring

To make this ice come undone

Longing for the warmth

Of a long summer's day

Oh how I'll be free

Once this winter's gone away

Attitude is Altitude!

People are like stained-glass windows.

They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,

but when the darkness sets in

their true beauty is revealed

only if there is a light from within.

Is your friend giving you the cold shoulder?

What can these two be saying to each other?


"Who is that strange woman taking a picture of us?  What do you mean you can't see her?"
"If I should accidentally fall on you, would you be angry at me?"
"Where is that young man with the hat and face he promised you?  A little disrespectful, making you wait like this."
"You, my friend, are a very good listener."
"I just love winter, don't you?"

Chapel in the Snow