WONDERLAND?

Posted on November 13, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

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On this day in history, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, wrote in his diary, “Began writing the fairy-tale of Alice–I hope to finish it by Christmas.”  This was on November 13, 1862 and Charles later became known as Lewis Carroll.  The story fell into the hands of novelist, Henry Kingsley, who encouraged Carroll to publish the book.  It was released in 1865 and has become one of the most famous of all children’s literature.

This young man of 30, stuttered when he lectured in the field of mathematics, but felt completely comfortable and spoke fluently when talking to children.

A few years ago, I adapte the amazing story of Alice and her adventures into play form.  I had to dig deeply into the story to get a handle on all the strange characters she encountered along the way.  As I read, I began to see Alice in a new light.  There are all kinds of interpretations of this work, including the possibility that Carroll was high on something when he wrote it.

I felt the story to be more of an awakening of a young girl becoming a young woman.  All the emotional shifts that happen when a child becomes a teen, all the anxiety and sometimes even physical pain that accompanies puberty, were part of this adventure.  I could go deeper with this, but I’m not a psychologist.  Besides I love a good fairy tale too.

Today our world seems to be like Alice’s wonderland, in that it’s a swirling mixture of chaos and far fetched scenarios.  We try to make sense of it, but it simply doesn’t make sense.  They become distractions to our getting on with life as we should.  We jump from one tragedy to another within days.  We’re exposed to warped and broken minds, with no respect for human life.  We see division within our own nation and the world.  It seems we can’t squeeze through the doors of time without another attack to our psyches.

Inspiration can always be found in God’s Word.

“That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:  From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.”  Ephesians 4:14-16 KJV

About atimetoshare.me

As I reach the end of my years, I find I have a lot of good information stored up in this old decrepit mind of mine. If I don't write it all down, it may vanish and no one will have the advantage of my thoughts. This is why this blog exists. I love the Lord, Jesus with all my heart and soul. I know I'm undeserving of all He's done for me, but I also know that His love is beyond my comprehension. I've always wanted to write. I never kept diaries, but tucked my thoughts in my head for future reference. I use them now in creating stories, plays, poetry and my blog. I continue to learn every day. I believe the compilation of our time spent with God will have huge affect on the way we live. I know I'm a sinner and I need a Savior. I have One through Jesus, Christ. My book, "Stages - a memoir," is about the seven stages of life from the perspective of a woman. It addresses all the things girls and women go through in life as they travel it with Jesus, and it is available on Amazon.com.
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18 Responses to WONDERLAND?

  1. Julie (aka Cookie) says:
    November 13, 2017 at 4:28 pm

    great tale Kathy—what made him change his name?

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  2. thechickengrandma says:
    November 13, 2017 at 10:01 pm

    I did have to grin Kathy about the possibility of his being high on something. I always loved the book because it was so full of possibilities….you just never know what you will come across in life. Love your interpretation of it.

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    • atimetoshare.me says:
      November 13, 2017 at 10:08 pm

      It was a good teaching tool as well. Puberty is such a fretful time and Judd need to know they’ll get through it. Thanks for your comment❤️

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  3. lynnabbottstudios says:
    November 14, 2017 at 2:36 am

    You know, I’m not sure if I’ve ever read Carroll’s full book…I know I’ve read much of it including the full poem of the Walrus and the Carpenter. However, when I stop think about it, I’m not sure if I ever completed the entire book. I recall that, as an elementary student, I had to return it to avoid library fines. ☹️ So, you have motivated me to revisit this children’s classic! Thank you. Great post, Kathy!

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    • atimetoshare.me says:
      November 14, 2017 at 9:05 am

      I was exposed to Alice through the wonder of the movie by Disney. I didn’t really get into it until I did this adaptation. Somehow the whole idea of puberty and the change of body size and shape – many outside influences that affect us – the crazy philosophies, etc. are all part of growing up. It’s probably too simple an explanation for a literary critic, but it makes sense to me. Thanks for your kind words. I think you’ll enjoy reading it now.

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