After preparing for bed, Kitten drifts back in memory to reflect on the magic of her day and on her achievements. Scene 7: Kitten Relaxes and Then Goes to Sleep After dinner, Karen took her bath and prepared for bed.…
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The Healing Horse, Ch 6, Scene 6: Kitten and Mama Discuss the Day Over Dinner
Karen tells her mother about most of what happened on that momentous day, unaware that her Mama saw it all. Scene 6: Kitten and Mama Discuss the Day Over Dinner Karen’s face aglow, she washed her hands and then sat…
The Healing Horse, Ch 6, Scene 5: Kitten Arrives Home
As Karen completes her journey to the pier and back, her mother’s heart fills with nakhas, or enjoyment of pride in one’s children. For more wonderful Yiddish expressions, visit https://yiddishacademy.com/schtick-yiddish-culture/yiddish-slang/ Scene 5: Kitten Arrives Home Twenty-five minutes later, Mama watched…
The Healing Horse, Ch 6, Scene 4: Mama Drives Home
Now, it’s Mama’s turn to reflect on her Karen’s accomplishments. If you don’t know Yiddish, then here’s a little vocabulary lesson for you. Kveling = glowing with pride Shana madel = pretty or well-behaved girl, like a mensch but female…
The Healing Horse, Ch 6, Scene 3: Karen Reflects More While Walking Home
As she walks home, little Karen reflects on what she has just done. She has not just ridden on a carousel. She has come out of her chrysalis and opened her wings as a butterfly. She is has begun a…
The Healing Horse, Ch 6, Scene 2: Mama Watches Over Her Kitten’s Journey
Even though little Kitten thought she was entirely on her own, as she bravely walked to the pier, found the hippodrome, and went for her first horseback ride, her mother proudly watched over her every step of the way. Scene…
The Healing Horse, Ch 6, Scene 1: Karen Reflects While Watching the Water
In Chapter 6, Karen builds a friendship with Pegasus. In the first scene, though, she reflects on what she has accomplished by walking to the pier and riding him in the hippodrome. Scene 1: Karen Reflects While Watching the Water…
The Healing Horse, Ch 5, Scene 16: Joshua Lifts Her Down
This scene concludes chapter five and foreshadows the developing friendship between Kitten, Joshua, and Pegasus. Scene 16: Joshua Lifts Her Down After a few minutes, her new carousel friend helped her unbuckle the red strap that secured her safely on…
The Healing Horse, Ch 5, Scene 15: Karen Reflects on Her Joy
After riding the carousel and meeting both Pegasus and Joshua, Karen’s heart is full of joy, as she contemplates returning to her home. Scene 15: Karen Reflects on Her Joy Waiting for the pale, mustachioed cowboy to take her off…
The Healing Horse, Ch 5, Scene 14: Kitten’s First Ride with Pegasus
During the course of their first ride, Kitten and Pegasus bond. They bring out not only the best in each other, but something supernatural, too. Scene 14: Kitten’s First Ride with Pegasus Three bells rang crisply, and the calliope began…