Tony Anderson set out in the summer of 1998 to walk through Georgia. He wanted particularly to visit the Georgian mountain tribes - Tush, Khevsurs, Ratchuelians and Svans - to discover if they shared a common mountain culture, and to test the old idea of the Caucasus as an impenetrable barrier from sea to sea. From Azerbaijan to Svaneti, Anderson found communities where the old customs and beliefs still triumphantly survive, despite years of Communist oppression and the terrible uncertainties since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Throughout his journey Anderson refers back to many other visits to Georgia, to the politics of independence, to the war in Abkhazia and Ossetia, to the civil war and Shevardnadze's accession to power, to the history of these people at one of the great crossroads of the world. It remains an abiding mystery that Georgia has managed to survive at all, devastated time and again by the vagabond hordes from the steppes and torn between the mighty empires that struggled over it. But survive it has with a vibrant culture still intact and, in the mountains, still deeply connected to its ancient ways.

Some Long and some very Tall stories are told here. See how this Mom's poetry "Shows and Tells" a tale or two The expression "Pass It On" can have many meanings, but here it can only refer to a mother reminiscing about earlier times in her life that she desires to share with others. Any young parent might find this enjoyable as they deal with their own children underfoot most of the time. Grandparents will be reminded of some past events in their own lives as Toni brings them to life here once more. There are stories in our history that should NEVER be forgotten So, pass them on Numerous object lessons are in plain sight here as our writer shares her own heart regarding dealings in her personal life and that of her own children and grandchildren. These stories are told in a rhyming pattern with illustrations drawn by her own grandchildren. She soon realized that other parents might also enjoy these storytelling adventures too. The smallest members of our household face fears that are addressed here as well. Be sure to place this short read near your children's bed stand to read at night, before tucking them in, or anytime of the day for that matter. You as a reader may find your children wanting to also draw their own pictures from the poems in this book. You can be sure each picture they draw will be refrigerator worthy too Some parents may be inspired to begin their own book that takes us on a journey down their own "Memory Lane," as is true here about Toni's Book. Watch for more Poetry Stories to come. This is the first of many "High Flying Tales." Now I've warned you, be on the lookout for anything that flies.: -}: -}: -} In the author's own words: "A Kite Named Jack and Other Rhymes portrays the fears and imaginations faced daily by all children based on my own childhood memories. This collection of rhymes hopefully embraces creativity while promoting manners and morals with a substantial message attached to each and every one. This book was dedicated to my grandchildren and they provided the illustrations as well. Featured on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and ITunes, I am proud to be a new author as it is a life long dream come true.