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Story #74, in which lists are made.

To hear the story, ask Santa for directions.












To read the story, tell Santa you "want some stupid story for Christmas."

Now, about Prattler. The same catastrophe that made today's story late means Prattler will have to be rebuilt from scratch. Anyone making a site on iWeb should email me for advice on how not to end up old, bitter and drunk like me. Prattler will be back but I don't know when.

What Really Happened

Story #73, the true tell-all story of Doug's vacation.

To hear the story, wander down to Barr, a winemaking village below the Vosges.

To read the story, stop in Prague, birthplace of Franz Kafka..

Prattler will return next Saturday. To read the other version of my vacation, click on the photo of Budapest and the Danube, below.

The Case of the Missing Moral

Story #72, a matter in which theft, autism and hippiedom play a role.

To hear the story, visualize world peace.






To read the story, click Arthur Conan Doyle who thought mormonism was troubling.

This week The Prattler, "The Reader's Digest Empire."

Reminder: Waking Ambrose will be on vacation December 1-14. Stories will return December 16.

Unto The Next World

Story #71, A tale of dysentery.

To hear the story, listen to your inner parasite.






To read the story, click Percy Bysshe Shelley, that rascal.

This week in The Prattler, "Remembering Milton Friedman" to be published around 11 AM TLP standard time. You are all excused from class.

Oh, and an announcement: Waking Ambrose will be on vacation December 1-14.

Twist of Fate

Story #70. Even the fates suffer unforseen consequences.

To hear the story, consult the Moriae







To read the story, ask Diogenes a stupid question.

This week in The Prattler, "Hosing Off" to be published around 1 PM TLP standard time.

Then I'll be gone for the weekend. If you need me, turn East from Big Pine and listen for barking. Have a good weekend, all.

The Red Mask of Death

Story #68, in which a cocktail party goes amiss.

To hear the story, call the specter.












To read the story, comfort Edgar Allen Poe who's rolling in his grave about now but probably used to it.

This week in The Prattler, "Trick or Treat" which should be up by 11AM TLP Daylight Savings Time.

Ancient of Days

Story #67, the contemporary lesson of a history student.

To hear the story, receive the grace of the Ancient of Days.












To read the story, surrender to the daughters of Albion.

This week in The Prattler, "I Know! I Know!" in which Doug speaks for both parties on national security.

Secret Lives

Story #66, about a woman with many tales.

To hear the story, yodel from Mont Blanc.







To read the story, parry.

This week in The Prattler, "Political Capital."

Sunshine

Story #64, in which a schoolteacher makes a difference.

To hear the story, give praise for the morning.








To read the story, give praise for the singing.

This week in The Prattler, "Hall of Kings."



And Happy Birthday to Jenna Mooney née Pascover!

Mighty Fortress

Story #63, in which a poor beggar seeks grace.

To hear the story, ask pray at the tower.








To read, come to the church door.

This week in The Prattler, Global Gothic.

The Mad Chemist of Calgary

Story #62, in which a soft-spoken scientist takes her revenge.

To hear the story, ask the chemist if she takes cream.







For the silent version, ask Maria if anything's the matter.

This week in The Prattler, "Restoration."

Still Life with Apples

#60, in which a slow fella chases a fast girl.

To hear the story, tap the amphora









To read the story, catch the bird.

This week in The Prattler, a "Green Piece."

The Village Idiot

#59, duh.

To hear the poem, jingle the bells.











To read the rhyme, click the sign.

This week in The Prattler, "Plan F"

Towering

Story #58, in which a princess lets her hair down.

To hear the story, climb the tower.




Happy birthday to Sonia, benevolent despot.

This week in The Prattler, "Now for some Joementum."






To read the story, tilt at the windmill.

The Big Happy Family

Story #56, The story of a wholesome little girl and her precious little dog.

To hear the story, join the family for dinner.






To read the story, pet the family dog.

And, on the topic of big happy families, happy birthday to Actonbell the Magnificent!

This week in The Prattler, "Cross of Air."

Elijah of The Ozarks

Story #55, A prophetic retrospective.

To hear the story, heed Elijah.












To read the story, follow the signs.

This week in The Prattler, "The Economics of Envy."

Northwest Passage

Story #54, A tale of progress.



To hear the story, hold the tree steady.



To read the story, check Babe's ears for mites the size of dogs.

And happy birthday, Sunday, to the artist, Mo'a!
And just as notice, I'll be travelling tomorrow and the whole next week so my apologies if posts get erratic.

This week in The Prattler, "Curious Character." Fair warning: more or less a mindless rant against the character of the President by a tired, cranky and past-deadline curmudgeon. Hier stehe Ich, Ich kann nicht anders, so hilf mir Gott.

Venetian Blind Love

Story #52, A tale of romance.

To hear the story, come to Venice.










To read the story, sing to lovers

This week in The Prattler, "Into All The World."

And, Happy Birthday to G!

The House

Story #51, A tale of the spirit.

To hear the story, come to meet the lady of the house, as drawn by Gustave Dore.












To read the story, come meet the man of the house as drawn by William Blake.

This week in The Prattler, "Knuckle v. Tongue Dragging







Happy Canada Day to Canadians! You guys are still up there, right?

And Rabbit! Rabbit!

The Court Stenographer

Story #48, In which justice is served.

Oyez! Oyez!
















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