Comfort and pleasant distraction – two things that may benefit many people now. Amanda and I feel that this is the perfect time to share one of our most beloved stories, Kenneth Grahame’s, The Wind in the Willows .
Beginning this month and continuing into June, Amanda will be reading this children’s classic. Please join us by the river for this tale of mysticism, adventure, morality and camaraderie.
Music by: Kai Engel

background music, "Celebration", courtesy of Purple Planet Music

First Ash, now Oak - trees play significant roles in folklore, magic, and medicine throughout the world and across time. Join Amanda by the campfire for her reading of this M.R. James classic.

At times, some of us need distraction with bite. The light and gentle may not be enough to help us process what we are experiencing. We honor whatever it is that you are thinking or feeling or doing. We are here.

The Ash Tree is a short ghost story by the British author M.R. James . It was first published in 1904 as part of the anthology, "Ghost Stories of an Antiquary". The story takes place in the late 17th century and the mid 18th century. (Reading and commentary, by Amanda Newsom.)

Each time you overcome your fear of the future, you chip away at its very foundations. Eventually, you will clear a gap through which you can gaze upon the future with unhindered optimism.

Amanda has set up camp alongside the crumbling wall of a long abandoned English abbey. Join us near the fire. What's that? Ah, the mummers have arrived and it is time for A Walk in the Dark. The Masque of the Red Death is a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe, published in 1842. The story follows Prince Prospero's attempt to avoid a dangerous Red Death plague by hiding in his abbey.

"The Hat Sells It" Where did you get that fabulous hat?
In this episode, Amber shares the background and possible of origins of the witch's iconic pointy black hat.

"The Witch's Hat" A poem by David Lewis Paget Recited by Amber Highland Background music track, "Come Play with Me" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons