Tag Archives: Storytelling
The Little Mermaid’s Quest for a Soul
November 28, 2016 · by Mary K. Doyle · in Book, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Family, spirituality · Leave a comment
Writers are reminded to write what we know. And we really can’t avoid that. Even in the most fantastical tale, who we are ekes through. Hans Christian Andersen’s faith was ingrained in him, and therefore, his writing. References of Christianity is sprinkled throughout his emotional tales. His version of The Little Mermaid has numerous religious […]
Listening with the Heart
July 26, 2016 · by Mary K. Doyle · in Alzheimer's disease, Book, Faith, Family, Health · Leave a comment
Early in our marriage, when on long drives or walks, my husband, Marshall, and I would create stories.We’d start with a what-if, and then carry it away to another land and time. As an entertainer and a storyteller, these tales became quite fantastical. Now Marshall tells stories that are a mix of past and present, fantasy and […]
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