So this week is a little different. Today’s page in my fairy tale book is not really a fairy tale. It’s the story of Dick Whittington and his cat. Now I don’t know about the cat, but Dick was a real person. Sir Richard Whittington lived from 1354 to 1423 and served as the Lord Mayor of London three times. He was knighted by Henry V. History says he was the second son of a merchant. – Here’s what the legend says: – In the reign of Edward III, Dick Whittington was orphaned. He was from a small town and … Continue reading →