http://storiesforchildren.here12.net See more on world stories Sun, 31 May 2009 11:37:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I am always on the lookout for stories that bring something more to listeners than a clever twist of plot. Something that listeners can take away from the story. Maybe there is a message. It might give the listener a suggestion of a new direction. It might even state a ... http://storiesforchildren.here12.net/2009/05/31/seeking-some-inspiration-from-inspirational-stories/ When I was a kid, I often heard the word "nifty" in reference to things like fancy cars and outrageous fashion. It was a word that meant a variety of things, all of them good and attractive. As time passed, I heard the word used in a wider range of ... http://storiesforchildren.here12.net/2009/05/30/a-great-source-of-nifty-stories-on-the-internet/ I have many memories of my life as a young parent. Not only those high points, but those exasperating moments as well. A good example is the memories I have of buying gifts for my children. Gifts for the holidays. Gifts for birthdays. Those occasional gifts rewarding good behavior. I ... http://storiesforchildren.here12.net/2009/05/23/want-a-unique-gift-children-will-remember/ For as long as humans could talk throughout the world stories have been told and retold. They act as vital threads that weave through the fabric of a culture. In any society they define the roots and significance of the peoples. World stories spread as the culture grows. One of the ... http://storiesforchildren.here12.net/2009/05/07/netting-world-stories/ Throughout the world stories have been told and retold for millennia. They act as vital threads that weave through the fabric of any culture. In any society they define the roots and significance of the peoples. As a culture grows, so do its world stories. I have been blessed by ... http://storiesforchildren.here12.net/2009/04/19/world-stories-on-the-net/ I am a parent and a grandparent. And I am constantly seeking a unique gift children would treasure. Something that will last far beyond the moment of giving. One great gift I have found is a memorable story. And it is appropriate for all ages, children included. A ... http://storiesforchildren.here12.net/2009/04/15/shopping-for-a-unique-gift-children-will-treasure/ For centuries stories have been told and retold throughout the world. How come? For one thing, they are entertaining. Another reason is that they deal with the human condition, one way or another. Even stories using animals as characters reflect the situations and actions of our species. The struggles of ... http://storiesforchildren.here12.net/2009/04/10/priceless-humor-is-priceless/