Category Archives: fun

Vintage Toys III

Posted on March 21, 2023 by kethuprofumo

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

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Tico & the Man’s Stories V: First Steps & First Failures

Posted on March 18, 2023 by kethuprofumo

‘I greet you, dear Tico!’ exclaimed the Fairy in her delighted voice. ‘I apologize for being so late. We were welcoming your teacher Mr. Tucchini these days.’ ‘Hallo, dear Fairy Lady Gina, I’m so glad to see you! How is … Continue reading →

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Tico & the Man’s Stories IV: Unknown Future

Posted on March 13, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Another year with Mr. Tucchini was indeed a trial for Tico. The old teacher was becoming worse and worse. His grumbling and criticism were unbearable, besides our hero had to become his chargé d’affaires. Mr. Tucchini’s health was getting weaker, … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks New Riddles II

Posted on February 25, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, here is a new historical riddle dedicated to ancient means of conveyance. Good luck! “In an incredible way I travel around the world but my routes are well-known. I cross both land & seas. Nothing can stop me. … Continue reading →

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Vintage Toys II

Posted on February 20, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, this set of toy patterns belong to the period 1940-1950s. Humpty Dumpty is the favourite one, for sure! 🙂 Maria KethuProfumo

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Tico & the Man’s Stories III: Music Fairy Lady

Posted on February 17, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Mr. Tucchini was a very eccentric bird. No matter his age his life was full of passions and events: he had to struggle to cope with his teaching, weekly performances in the Wild Bird Orchestra & infinite conflicts with his … Continue reading →

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Tico & the Man’s Stories II: Secret of the Sounds

Posted on February 12, 2023 by kethuprofumo

The rain season ended but Tico’s curiosity and need in sounds did not. He began imitating everything he could hear and he was very pleased to do that. However noises produced by him began to annoy his flock. In the … Continue reading →

Vintage Toys I

Posted on January 20, 2023 by kethuprofumo

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 →

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Tico & the Man’s Stories: Green Parrot & the Noise

Posted on January 15, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Once upon a time in wild evergreen forests of Brazil there was a handsome Amazon parrot. He was kind, joyful, full of sympathy and, for certain, curious as all the parrots were. However, he was a bit unusual. He was … Continue reading →

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Tico & the Man’s Stories: Welcome!

Posted on January 11, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, this year I have prepared a surprise for you. Let me introduce you an amazing talented singing Amazon parrot Tico and his company: Frank Junior who represents a guitar part of the performance, Mr. Frank who plays the … Continue reading →