Tejas Legands
The Plant That Grows in Trees: I thought that this was a very cute explanation of how the mistletoe became a plant that thrived in the trees where only the birds could enjoy its berries. It is very nice symbiotic relationship that allows both species to thrive.
Why the Woodpecker Pecks: This was a very strange story that made me think of drug addicts and the power a substance can have over ones life. Because that substance has such a hold on you, more important things in your life may slip away. Even when you quit, you will spend your entire live searching for what you once had.
A Tribe that Left Its Shoes: Sometimes even when everything seems to be going well and happy in your life, a fresh start is forced upon you. What you once knew is gone forever or for now and life forces you to chose a new path. It is also occasionally needed to burn down the bridges to your previous lifestyle to avoid the pain that comes with thinking of its destruction. But, with grief and sorrow comes new life and new experiences. These experiences may lead you to something new or lead you back home when the time is right.
The Cloud That Was Lost: I really liked that personification this story gives to the clouds. It makes me think of a lazy cat. The ending of the story was a little morbid for my taste. The author had given the cloud such an innocent animalistic character that ended up being consumed by flowers lusting after the clouds color.
Grandmother's River Trick: I again really liked the personification given to the characters in the stories. It made me think of the river person and the tree spirits from the movie Narnia. I was able to imagine each the river and the cloud as females holding both the shapes of women and of water.
How Sickness Entered the World: Ignorance, fear, and distrust caused the two young Indians to not recognize that the snake who came up to them contained the important message they were supposed to receive. And because no one was willing the take the blame for the snake, it was passed from door to door giving birth to a new sickness each time man tried to punish another.
When the Rainbow was Torn: I did not really like the idea that the cactus saw something that it wanted and then took it from the unwilling rainbow. I think that it would be nice to change this story around into the rainbow giving some of its color away rather than having it stolen.
Why the Dog's Ears Flop: This was such a sad way to explain the floppy ears of the common domestic dog! The story also contained a good lesson about knowing who your true friends are. Sometimes putting your guard down around those who are familiar isn't always the best decision!
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