Conversations with Alice

My Kindred Spirits,

I've always had a soft spot for the whimsical characters and colourful conversations in Lewis Carroll's classic novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

That's why I was so pleased to be asked to supply the tea that was served at the special tea party event last week to celebrate the release to Disney DVD of Tim Burton's extraordinary movie adaptation.

I have three copies of this delightful ALICE IN WONDERLAND movie Blu-ray^TM/DVD value pack to give away. There are still a few days to enter and it couldn't be easier to do so. Just send me your favourite quote from the story.

I've already received some beauties, one of which I couldn't resist quoting below.

So mail me to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

What is it about Alice in Wonderland that so intrigues me? The novel was penned for children during the Victorian Age, but it's really a story for every generation and every time. It is a humorous fantasy novel about a child's journey through a dream world, yet the inventive language and charming fantasy make this a story that both adults and kids love. The characters are so silly, and they take themselves so seriously. Familiar?

And Alice is an icon: a role model for women and girls alike. She is curious and wise and in her travels and dealings with those she meets, she learns to be strong.

She is also empathetic. When the poor Mad Hatter asks, "Have I gone mad?" her answer is kind and displays great insight into the makeup of our society.

"I'm afraid so. You're entirely bonkers. But I'll tell you a secret. All the best people are."

I love it!

Until next time.

Yours truly,

"Mad Hatter: You have a regrettably large head! I would very much like to hat it!" I find this such a quirky funny line, I think it's because Matthias, Sienna and I all have regrettably large heads.