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Just want something short? These episodes are all under 30 minutes.
Sept. 12, 2020

#70 - The Thanksgiving Of The Wazir

A Punjabi tale about the value of being grateful, even for life's setbacks and losses.
Sept. 5, 2020

#69 - Fairy Gifts

An old French fairy tale about being careful what you wish for...
Aug. 29, 2020

#68 - The Three Dogs

An old fairy tale about three magical dogs in celebration of National Dog Day and dedicated to my very good dog, Bodhi.
Aug. 22, 2020

#67 - Whippety-Stourie

A sleepy Scottish tale about a good widow and a bad fairy.
Aug. 15, 2020

#66 - The Dwarf's Gifts (Part Two)

Part two of the story of Loki and the Dwarfs in this Viking tale from the book In The Days of Giants by Abbie Farwell Brown.
Aug. 11, 2020

#65 - Guest Artist Zoé Brown - Master Cornille's Secret - Bonus Episode

Zoé Brown is the guest artist on this bonus episode, reading a touching French story about a miller and the secret he keeps locked away in his windmill.
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 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 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.