Tag Archives: history

Bluebeard: Fairy-tale or Horror?

Posted on March 14, 2012 by brushedwithmystery

The Parisian Charles Perrault helped to establish the modern day fairy tale. His novel “Stories or Fairy Tales from Past Times with Morals,” was written in 1697. Rather than the clean aseptic fairy-tales we have today, his stories read like … Continue reading →

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The Curious Combination of Beer and Mermaid

Posted on March 13, 2012 by brushedwithmystery

Her tale is a tragic one: attempting to be something she is not, and losing the man she loves.  In typical Disney fashion, her story is turned into a ‘happily ever after’ story. We know her as the “Little Mermaid,” … Continue reading →

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Dainty

Posted on March 13, 2012 by brushedwithmystery

Fashioned to adorn flawless skin. Tucked into a corner of my gran’s jewelry box. Oh, if objects could speak, or ghosts return. The secrets that are held in these dainty  porcelain flowers might be known: a gift of love or … Continue reading →

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Candy Floss and Other Pleaseures…

Posted on March 13, 2012 by brushedwithmystery

Some people might remember the famous song, “Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis,” sung by the famous Judy Garland.   She recorded the song in 1944, but it was actually used at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. While this song … Continue reading →

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The Barber: Surgeon, Haircutter, Bloodletter

Posted on March 11, 2012 by brushedwithmystery

The character Sweeney Todd, made the dark side of the barber’s chair famous through his blood lust. Few might know that there is an element of truth to the relationship between barber and blood. Men- read on if you dare. … Continue reading →

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