Nana's Mystery Kaleidoscope
Unraveling the Past This story begins with a visit to Mr. Mouse's paternal grandmother, whom we all call Nana. Nana has a nice collection of handmade blankets, tablecloths, and pillows, but none compare to the black and rainbow afghan on the back of the living room couch. From my very first trip, I was utterly fascinated by it. I guess my obsession was pretty obvious, because Nana recently gifted the blanket to me. Not only is it breathtakingly gorgeous, but its construction is also simple, yet mysterious. According to Nana, this blanket was made by a houseguest years ago, and while it is a much-admired piece, no one since has been able to figure out how it was made. I...