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There's nothing like a made up story to grab hold of a racing mind and calm it down. Enjoy these works of fiction!
Aug. 8, 2020
#64 - The Dwarf's Gifts (Part One)
More trouble with Loki and the Dwarves in this Viking tale from the book In The Days of Giants by Abbie Farwell Brown.
Aug. 1, 2020
#63 - The Farmer And The Badger
This week's story choice was inspired by my ongoing struggles with the gophers and rabbits in my veggie garden.
July 25, 2020
#62 - The Elfin Knight
More elfin mischief this week with another Scottish fairy tale.
July 18, 2020
#61 - The Story of Audunn and the Bear
A sleepy 13th century Icelandic tale about a man, a bear, and two kings.
July 11, 2020
#60 - The Amputated Arms (Full Version)
A classic Danish tale that's a little creepy and a little sleepy.
July 4, 2020
#59 - Skadi's Choice
Skadi, a giantess, hopes to marry the Norse god Balder The Beautiful in this Viking tale.
June 27, 2020
#58 - The Magic Apples (Part 2)
Another Viking myth.
June 24, 2020
#57 - Guest Artist - Squalloscope - The Story Of The Year - Bonus Episode
Anna Kohlweis, an artist who makes music as Squalloscope, gives a beautiful reading of Hans Christian Andersen's The Story Of The Year.
June 20, 2020
#56 - The Magic Apples (Part 1)
Another Viking myth.
June 18, 2020
#55 - Iola Leroy (Chapter 1)
Chapter 1 of Iola Leroy, a novel by Frances Watkins Harper, an abolitionist, suffragist, poet, teacher, public speaker, and writer.
May 30, 2020
#53 - The Fairies of Merlin's Crag
A Scottish tale about the consequences of not respecting a fairy's home.
May 26, 2020
#52 - Guest Artist - Andy The Doorbum - Prometheus And Pandora - Bonus Episode
An ancient myth read by Andy Fenstermaker, who makes music and poetry as Andy The Doorbum.
May 23, 2020
#51 - The Sentimentality of William Tavener
A sweet slice-of-life story by Willa Cather about a family in the American West at the turn of the 19th century.
May 16, 2020
#50 - When Father Brought Home The Lamp - Extended
This 19th century tale of a household transformed by modern technology is a sweet tale of simpler times and includes the sound of crickets I recorded one evening this past summer up at my cabin.
May 9, 2020
#49 - The Worsted Doll
A sleepy story about a magical doll who wants to be a boy, good for adults and kids.
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