Category Archives: children
Vintage Toys III
Esteemed Readers, today let’s plunge into a wonderful world of trains & cars. Who said that vintage toys mean only dolls & stuffed creatures? Boys, it’s your turn now!😊😉😊 Please, let me know which one you liked most. Maria KethuProfumo
Astrological corner. All about stars: Sirius
Sirius is the next star we speak about. Its name is so popular so I think each of you, esteemed Readers, have heard of it, at least in UFO programs. 😁😁😁 Astronomy regards Sirius as the brightest star in the … Continue reading
Vintage Toys II
Esteemed Readers, this set of toy patterns belong to the period 1940-1950s. Humpty Dumpty is the favourite one, for sure! 🙂 Maria KethuProfumo
Vintage Toys I
Esteemed Readers, this year I’m going to share with you some images of vintage toys. Perhaps, some ones are familiar to you. As a toy maker I’m interested in the toy history as toys of the past were different. They … Continue reading
Soviet Cuisine: Tea Party Cakes II
Esteemed Readers, “Leningr’adskij” is another sweet hit of all the times for any Soviet celebration, especially for the New Year’s Eve. It is not an easy cake but it is worth of trying. The result will be extremely delicious & … Continue reading
Louis XIV Asks Riddles VIII
Esteemed Readers, the summer is coming to the end, so let’s farewell it with a philosophical riddle. Good luck! “It was yesterday; it is to-day, it will be to-morrow! What is it?” REPLY to the Riddle posted on July 27, … Continue reading
Louis XIV Asks Riddles VII
Esteemed Readers, it’s time for a new riddle. It is dedicated to nature, if be more precise, to a Russian landscape (3 notions). Good luck! “Two say:Let’s stand. Another two say: Let’s shake. Another two add: Let’s run”. REPLY to … Continue reading
Louis XIV Asks Riddles VI
Esteemed Readers, grasshoppers are singing, the summer is at its heights & we are going to guess out a new riddle. This one reflects summer & its wonderful blooming: “I’m born without a father but cannot exist without a mother. … Continue reading
Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Marcus Eremita
Marcus Eremita or Marcus the Ascetic (IV-V AD) was a monk, author of numerous spiritual ascetic texts canonized by the Orthodox Church. There are a few facts about his youth & life before he became a monk. Macarius of Alexandria … Continue reading