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Sept. 26, 2020

#72 - The Twelve Dancing Princesses

A classic Grimm Brothers fairy tale, by request.
Sept. 19, 2020

#71 - Prince Fickle & Fair Helena

An old German fairy tale complete with a prince, a maiden, an evil stepmother and of course, a fairy.
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 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.
June 6, 2020

#54 - My Escape From Slavery

Frederick Douglass’s classic essay, My Escape From Slavery
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.