Redefining misanthropy for a fresh generation. Standard posts begin with a definition from Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary followed by a modern adjustment. Miscellany on Wednesday and storytelling on Saturday.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
The Reformation of Wolfshausen
Teil Neun-und-Fünfzig
To hear this week's episode, click on Greta at right. (Side note: Googling for "German farmwife" images is not safe for work)
Or, read this week's episode among the wildflowers and allergens.
~ I find Vater Karl's discrete stubbornness to be reassuring. One can never be to careful when conspiracy is suspected.
And three cheers for Greta! She knows Wilhelm to be a Warlock, yet sees no cause for caution!
By the by, the German farmwife is a beautiful porcelain doll with arresting eyes. You have indeed found an image of a wildflower amongst the allergens! ~
Why are German farmer's wives always pictured as fat, sweaty things? America has lots of german farmer's wives... 'round these parts, we call them Amish.
Haven't seen a fat one in that crowd.
Always enjoy these readings now that I have working speakers.
Nessa, no sooner had I typed that word (around 11 on Saturday) than I knew I'd left you an easter egg.
Thanks, Karen. There was a lot of pollen about. Et de rien.
Thanks, Sauerkraut. For what it's worth, not all the farm wives are described as fat things. Although I've spent a lot of time in Iowa among German-American farm-wives and I don't think the stereotype is unfair among those that don't churn butter by hand.
Doug's Dad thinks this was very well written, very well read, and I liked it.
ReplyDeleteI guess your surfing wasn't rated G, huh?
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I agree with Doug's Dad, Doug. Very well written and read. Very entertaining. Your accents are in fine form.
ReplyDeleteYou said "chrysalis."
When Wilhelm was speaking I pictured Steve Martin as Inspector Clouseau.
Dream
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ReplyDeleteI find Vater Karl's discrete stubbornness to be reassuring. One can never be to careful when conspiracy is suspected.
And three cheers for Greta! She knows Wilhelm to be a Warlock, yet sees no cause for caution!
By the by, the German farmwife is a beautiful porcelain doll with arresting eyes. You have indeed found an image of a wildflower amongst the allergens!
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Oh mon Dieu!! Une erreur!!
ReplyDeleteOne can never be *too* careful ...
Why are German farmer's wives always pictured as fat, sweaty things? America has lots of german farmer's wives... 'round these parts, we call them Amish.
ReplyDeleteHaven't seen a fat one in that crowd.
Always enjoy these readings now that I have working speakers.
Very, very nice! Both the writing and the reading.
ReplyDeleteGerman farm wives get a bad rap.
Oh my! Is there scandal here, Dahling, or only the hint of scandal blown out of proportion by scandalous minds?
ReplyDeleteWhy thanks, Pop.
ReplyDeleteNessa, no sooner had I typed that word (around 11 on Saturday) than I knew I'd left you an easter egg.
Thanks, Karen. There was a lot of pollen about. Et de rien.
Thanks, Sauerkraut. For what it's worth, not all the farm wives are described as fat things. Although I've spent a lot of time in Iowa among German-American farm-wives and I don't think the stereotype is unfair among those that don't churn butter by hand.
Thanks, A-bell.
Perhaps, TLP.
Tempest, scandal is in the eye of the beholder.
I have no comments about chubby German farm-wives, having never been to the heart of German farm country.
ReplyDeletemust read past posts
ReplyDeleteam behind
whats this
concubines
in some ones
past/present
peace
Love both of your illustrations - simply fabulous.
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