A Single Copper Coin

Mar 20, 2012 08:24


When I was eight (I think), I read a folklore collection that included a Central Asian folktale that I want to share with you. Since I was only eight, I no longer remember the name of the folktale, or the specific collection from whence it came (I do vividly remember the illustrations, but it is not helpful, I know).

The story went like this: two ( Read more... )

essays, magic

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asakiyume March 20 2012, 14:03:49 UTC
wonderful, Rose--just wonderful. And so pointful.

***thank you***

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thistleingrey March 20 2012, 15:35:03 UTC
I think it helps that the otherwise unwanted objects of art aren't finite consumables.

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shveta_thakrar March 20 2012, 16:29:24 UTC


I love our village. It's full of magic, creativity, colors, and people from everywhere, full of new ideas for the greater conversation.

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gwynnega March 20 2012, 22:44:12 UTC
I love this.

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selidor March 22 2012, 03:13:41 UTC
Now I am going to make a coin-quilt that talks to this. Once my autumn-coloured shot-cotton fabrics arrive. And I will know what story it can be!

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