Katherine Keenum

Dec 23, 2016 10:46 AM EST

What beautiful animation. It's a lovely story with such a great singing cat.

I looked up the singer, Victoria Klasicki. She had a career beginning in Scotland where she studied voice and had different roles including Flora in "The Turn of the Screw."

Something happened with a comment I left for Marvelous Maggie, so I sent it again. I enjoyed that blog, too.

Have a lovely Christmas and New Year.

Pat

- Patricia Franzino

Dec 25, 2016 4:24 AM EST

Thank you for BOTH your comments! I don't know what happened about the first Marvelous Maggie comment, but it's great to be able to publish the second.

And brava to you for looking up Victoria Klasicki. I didn't think to do that. At first, I was doubtful whether I'd like the video, but it was done in just the right spirit, and she does add a dimension way beyond what my imagination could provide.

Best wishes to you on this first dancing day of Christmas and throughout the coming year.

- Katherine

Dec 23, 2016 10:52 AM EST

Mattie was so fortunate to be able to pursue her dreams at a time when women could do very little beyond what their families told them to do. She had a progressive family.

She was so courageous to fight and win back the acknowledgement and patent of her paper bag invention.

What a productive life she led for herself and other women who worked the machines in her factory.

- Patricia Franzino

Dec 25, 2016 12:20 PM EST

I can now report, too, that Emily Arnold McCully's book is as beautiful to look at is it is interesting to read. Three cheers for all the productive women who inspire us with their accomplishments!

- Katherine Keenum