1.29.2011

Episode 147: Genesis, chapters 13-15

In which Abram goes on the warpath, meets a mysterious priest, and has an out-of-body experience.
Episode 147, chapters 13-15
(download or listen via this link)
Book Information
  • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
  • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
  • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
  • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
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    1.27.2011

    Lagniappe 41: Just So - How The Whale Got His Throat

    In the sea, once upon a time, O my Best Beloved, there was a Whale, and he ate fishes. ...

    How The Whale Got His Throat
    (listen or download from link above)

    In which we are treated to one of Rudyard Kipling's lesser known Just So Stories.
    See the story and all the illustrations with Kipling's captions.
    Thank you to Will Duquette for his wonderful narration.

    According to Webster
    la·gniappe \ˈlan-ˌyap, lan-ˈ\
    Function:
    noun
    Etymology: American French, from American Spanish la ñapa the lagniappe, from la + ñapa, yapa, from Quechua yapa something added
    Date: 1844
    : a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase;
    broadly : something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure

    1.22.2011

    Lagniappe 40: Jabberwocky

    Jabberwocky
    (listen or download from link above)
    In which a poetic, yet furious, battle is fought with the Jabberwock.
    Thank you to Will Duquette for his wonderful reading of this classic bit of Lewis Carroll.


    According to Webster
    la·gniappe \ˈlan-ˌyap, lan-ˈ\
    Function:
    noun
    Etymology: American French, from American Spanish la ñapa the lagniappe, from la + ñapa, yapa, from Quechua yapa something added
    Date: 1844
    : a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase;
    broadly : something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure

    Episode 146: Genesis, chapters 10-12

    In which there is babbling and traveling. 
    Episode 146, chapters 10-12
    (download or listen via this link)
    Book Information
    • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
    • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
    • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
    • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
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      1.20.2011

      Good Story #2: Serenity

      The topic of this week's A Good Story is Hard to Find podcast, where Scott and I talk Firefly, Serenity, Joss Whedon ... and more to the point, discuss belief, good marriage, humanism, confession, and love.

      In news for Forgotten Classics ... this very podcast ...  which has not had any new episodes for far too long, I am sooooo close to posting the newest one. Really! Truly! It is coming soon!

      1.04.2011

      Forgotten Tales 1: Great Claus and Little Claus

      Hans Christian Andersen: The Complete Fairy Tales and Stories (Anchor Folktale Library) 
      In which Hans Christian Andersen tells us about two Clauses who belong on Santa's naughty list.
      (download or listen via this link)

      Read more of Hans Christian Andersen's works here.