Doug Drones On

For my nephew on his 7th birthday

2011-12-09T04:12:00.001-08:00

The lights are always bright enough

When Stevie's on the scene.

The truth is always right enough

When Stevie's on the scene.

The play is never too darned rough,

The cards are always dealt to bluff

His brother's hide stays good and tough

When Stevie's loud and mean.

The girls, they always tease their hair

When Stevie's on the scene.

The women, they all stop and stare

When Stevie's on the scene.

The giggles ring from here to there,

The priests, they stop to kneel in prayer,

'Cause heaven knows what will shine bare

When Stevie's getting clean.

Philosophers no longer doubt

When Stevie's on the scene.

Even hermits come on out

When Stevie's on the scene.

The quiet all begin to shout

The vegans get a little stout

And the kayak fills on up with trout

While Stevie's hook stays clean.

The saber's always nice and light

When Stevie plays the scene.

The battle's always nice and tight

When Stevie's on the scene.

The dying bulb seems newly bright,

The blind-drunk fool gets second sight

And tiny mice bring flea and fright

When Stevie's light turns green.

The soccer goals fall open wide

With Stevie on the scene.

The Ducks score without breaking stride

When Stevie's on the scene.

The crooks are never even tried,

The catfish cooks before they're fried

And tone-deaf uncles sing with pride

When Stevie takes the scene.

Advice to my nephew on his 4th birthday

2011-11-02T07:11:00.000-07:00

One day, not long, you'll be a big older boy,
When hammers or wrenches make a good enough toy
Help your mom fix her car, help dad with his tv,
They'll be happy and grateful you're useful, you'll see.

Work hard when you're older, study well for your class.
Dress in clean clothes, comb your hair, wipe your glass.
Rise before sunup, give prayer every eve,
Stay sober and faithful and respectful to Steve.

I tell you this, Eamon, is how big boys should act
If they want all life's blessings- and this is a fact-
Be slow with your temper and quick with your jokes
To live well 'til your forties at home with your folks.

I still think it is a fish (Birth Announcement)

2011-09-11T03:30:00.000-07:00

A note to my daughter on the day of her birth

Today into this world you’ve come,

And 'ere I’m lost to age and rum,
I’m writing you from where you’re from
To describe your patrimony.

Humanity, you’ll find, can vary.
A man can be both bald and hairy,
Handsome, homely, kind and scary.
Clumsy, sneaky, fair and phony.

When first you meet that creepy guy
Who watches but can’t meet your eye
Remember dad was pretty shy
And try to cool your shiver.

And when a madman first you see
Consider your own family tree
Where twigs the lunistocracy
Like a willow by the river.

It won’t be long that you’re around,
I bet, before you hear the sound
As tongue and knuckle drag the ground
‘Neath morons such as call your father kin.

And tricksters, too, you’ll find soon,
May stalk beneath a hunter’s moon
And howl a false compelling tune.
Wolves no more than we are born to sin.

From where you start to where you’ll get,
Want to wonder, doubt to fret
To dream to doom to guess to bet,
We walk behind you and look ahead.

Be the girl I’m teaching you to be,
And who that is, we’ll wait to see.
To be yourself is to be free
In the jailhouse, jungle or your bed.

If you wander far, and I hope you will
Let each disaster be a thrill
And let no wisdom wear your will
Like your old man in his prime.

You’ll meet some fools, the weak and damned-
Offer each your sweet right hand
And see they know to call you "Ma'am."
To be aught but sister wastes your time.

"We have named it Cain. She caught it while I was up country trapping on the North Shore of the Erie; caught it in the timber a couple of miles from our dug-out -- or it might have been four, she isn't certain which. It resembles us in some ways, and may be a relation. That is what she thinks, but this is an error, in my judgment. The difference in size warrants the conclusion that it is a different and new kind of animal -- a fish, perhaps, though when I put it in the water to see, it sank, and she plunged in and snatched it out before there was opportunity for the experiment to determine the matter. I still think it is a fish"

from Extracts from Adam's Diary, by Mark Twain

Our daughter was born today, September 11 at 9:34 local time. If I did the conversions right she is 7 pounds 8 ounces, 20 inches long, pretty as a peach and about that fuzzy.

Memo to the TSA

2011-08-02T06:29:00.000-07:00

Sandal my feet with leopard's paws,

A claw before each toe.

Lace up my sheepskin, fleece face out

Unblooded like new snow.

At my hip, place a pirate's sword,

Polished, sharp and cold.

And let no razor graze my chin

Until my beard's grown bold.

Tie on my bandit's bandolier

A cartridge in each loop.

Among the stones, let me rehearse

My bellow, snarl and whoop.

Bind my legs with plates of steel,

Converging at the crotch.

And to my glorious last day,

Please set my golden watch.

Why does a man equip for war,

Who chose to live in peace?

He's gone to sylvan Oregon,

Three nephews and a niece.

The Universal Cataract

2011-06-18T18:34:00.000-07:00

There's a universal puddle

In which we every bob

And each one touches every one

A muddy, wetted mob.

Each motion moves our neighbor

And each neighbor wets the next

And the web of sloshing metaphor

Winds up in every text.

And we all are brought together

Each creature, girl or man

We move the world with every touch

From every friendly hand

And so, you see, we live as one,

And can't stick to a plan.

For Actonbell, a rededication.

2011-06-06T18:33:00.000-07:00

The poets pen the names of God,

And journalists will tally fraud,

Maps gather information

From strange soils explorers trod.

But what becomes of humorists,

Sardonic ropes of hemp in twists?

What brings their syncopations

Back for indexing in lists?

Who hears where the laughter goes-

When chuckles fade and snorts echo?

Does the devil reap it for decoration

In Hell? Only Heaven knows.

For my part, I'm here, I'll do my best

To make Sharyl laugh, (and all the rest.)

If I'm facing deportation

From this blog, I here attest:

Though funny I may no more be

And rhyming gets the best of me,

By diligence and application

To blog may yet be here in me.

Yes, think of Koko, gorilla caged,

Lacking speech, but from young age

Through persistent education,

Learned ASL without turning a page.

And I have friends, some fruit and Blogspot

Plus free expression ('til I'm caught)

If all it takes is concentration

Then boil me some tea to cross, perhaps an aye to dot.

So I reintroduce now Doug Drones On,

Though sometimes here and sometimes gone

Until blogging or I one day depart the nation.

(Posting may by neglect grow short unlike my front lawn.)

For is Koko really not like me?

Or trekkers, scribes, riffraffery?

Great ape, now, my invocation-

I'll try to write a joke or three

If not daily, then monthly,

Help me write for friends to see

Be my primate inspiration,

And quit shaking the family tree!

The Man Who Corrupted Hadleyville

2011-05-01T16:04:00.000-07:00

His eyes were dark as midnight,

His hat was cocked towards two,

His tongue stood still like high noon

While he stood in velvet shoe.

A turquoise scarf hid his jaw,

And silver edged his pistol.

He held his hands down by his hips

Without a word or whistle.

The honest folk turned towards the shops

Where on better days they dealt,

And every child, late at play,

Got drawn in like a belt.

The dusty stranger held his ground

As all the town receded.

Drunkards guessed his dark intent

And bartenders indeeded.

The Sheriff cloaked his gun and badge

And checked his empty cells.

The hangman tied a diamond hitch

While cowboys hid in wells.

Young Ladies slid toward shelter,

While sneaking brazen stares

And stallions tied to hitching posts

Nickered for their mares.

The banker, only, braved the man,

Rubbed his visor and he

Said "You must be a dreadful rogue

To dress so like a dandy."

Viernes Sancto

2011-04-22T08:24:00.000-07:00

Good Friday's when I wonder how

This world would meet its savior now.

Would we even notice thirteen men

Performing wonders now and then?

Could we put the LORD up on TV

For all this napping world to see?

Would the Sanhedrin and Caiaphus

And Rick Santorum make a fuss,

And call Jesus a pious swindle

Or write new gospels straight to Kindle?

Would Jesus feed the multitudes,

Loaves and Fish for gals and dudes?

Or take back all the fish filet

And make water from the McCafe?

And quiet down the constant chatter

Over things that hardly matter,

Stop the presses, hold the phone

And let the lonely be alone?

Perhaps the world, now always streaming

Needs salvation from redeeming.

Would He be King, who came to save,

On "Survivor- Isle Beyond The Grave?"

Le Roi Des Fous

2011-04-01T05:58:00.000-07:00

Here, now, on April Fool's Day,

Which returns each year in May,

Let's take time to rededicate

Ourselves to whate'er made us great.

With folly as first principle,

Let other cares be minceable

And seek in every way and thing

A nat'l hero, judge and king.

Who is the wisest fool, let's ask,

And how best to achieve our task?

I'd begin, I'll share with thee,

By searching the majority.

Corinthian Pleasure- A Carnival Prayer

2011-03-02T20:18:00.000-08:00

Paul teaches the best things are three:

Faith and Hope and charity.

I surely take his words as true

And hold them up in all I do.

But, God knows, and I'll confess

There are other ways we're blessed

And when I pray for strength, like Paul

The gifts I wish for most of all

Are similar to Paul's in number-

First, I pray, Lord, make me dumber

For which of Paul's gifts pass the dense

For fellowship with those with sense?

Then I ask a little madness

To comfort me in times of sadness

And so my will is never tested

Even once I've been arrested.

Third, I pray my spirit's small

Of lesser gifts, the best of all,

To never trust in our conclusions

Yet to doubt our own illusions.

I won't debate the good apostly,

And pray my pride won't be too costly

When, heart aroar and gut arumble,

I pray "keep thy crazy fool humble."

-Timothy Timfor

A conspiracy so vast

2011-02-25T07:36:00.000-08:00

To all but the conspirator

(Mark there's as many as before)

The thing about conspiracy

Is it's there for none to see.

Each man whether stout or frail

Conjures up his own betrayal-

A vampire banker in the night

(Or schoolmarm if you're on the right.)

Whichever shadow you pursue,

And I bet you money it's a Jew,

With all our demons aggregated

And in with our neighbors titrated

The conspiracy has grown so vast

To become democracy at last.

And once our enemies are pooled,

We're rightly glad to have been fooled.

-Burnett Holmes

Ogre Day 2011

2011-02-15T08:20:00.000-08:00

When freedom comes to Tripoli,

The despot hanged on live TV,

Love will keep the dastard's head

Entangled in its braided thread.

Yea, it's true, a tyrant risen,

Is buoyant on a sea of prison;

In this world of friends and neighbors

And charity and hugs and labors.

Shackles bind the very best

While embraces tie the rest

And affection makes the world go round,

Which as it spins, grinds us down.

Yes, love's a rose, I hear. I do,

And kindness is the truest true,

But whichever gracious heart may spawn it,

An ogre's bile be upon it.

-Amelia Roston Browning

A dismal ogre Day to all my friends!

CPA Day

2011-02-02T06:00:00.000-08:00

Today I'll meet with an accountant

Who'll prescribe the amount that

in taxes I'm due to pay

April 15th or ground hog day

Is this tyranny or patriotism?

Nah, but worth some rhyme and rhythm.

Prestidigitation

2011-01-21T07:46:00.001-08:00

I met a young man sitting between the trees

Juggling percents and trilion-threes,

Buzzing like a swarm of bees,

I asked of his anxieties.

"Exports have fallen four percent,

Unemployment's higher than the rent,

Immigrations up and still they're sent

And bankers borrow what they haven't lent.

"The reminbi," he said to me,

"Is lower than it ought to be

Gas is high and, can't you see?

Freedom's never bought for free!"

His worries seemed to be amounting

To hysteria in his accounting.

I asked, "Why sit with crises mounting?"

He said, "I'm not idle, man- I'm counting!"

Lazarus and Dives, before they went mainstream

2011-01-06T04:46:00.000-08:00

Lazarus and Dives
Met in the road one day
Lazarus, he bowed low,
And heard the rich man say:

“Judea loves me most of all
Though you and I are strangers still
I’m the toast of Rome and Susa
While Hebrews do my will.

But still I live a righteous life
And all my tithes are paid
My children worship Adonai
In every place we’ve stayed.”

Lazarus answered soft and humbly,
“My cow is dry and my land unarable

My money's soft, my grain is crumbly
My donkey’s back has grown unbearable
But a gloried life awaits me numbly
If I can get into a parable.”

To 2011

2011-01-01T07:34:00.000-08:00

2011 has at last appeared,
Reconciled, wished on, prayed for and feared
And shall we predict what this near year will hold?
Only if we’re foolish, shameless and bold-
I propose that the pessimists will again be proved wrong
Yet remain unpersuaded by reason or song
While the optimists see that the future is bright
‘Til we need them for food by New Year’s Eve night.

Note to readers: Right now, I'm thinking the title of this blog gets a new meaning and will contain intermittent posts like the Wednesdays and Saturdays from Waking Ambrose, though not necessarily on Wednesday, Saturday or any other regular schedule. To keep up, you may want to use Google Reader or with the RSS feed. I think there is one.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-11-06T03:41:00.000-07:00

Teil Fünfundneunzig

To hear Actonbell read the final episode, gather up before the angel.

Or, you can read this episode among the Wisteria.

The whole kit and caboodle are here.

This blog will now be on hiatus until 2011. Thank you to all who have read and/or enjoyed the stories here and best wishes for the holiday season.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-10-30T05:33:00.000-07:00

Teil Vierundneunzig

To hear TLP read this week's story, click on the angry man.

Or, you can read this episode with the adolescent novice at left.

The story so far is here.

And happy birthday to my separated-at-birth sister and TLP's separated-at-birth daughter.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-10-23T07:06:00.000-07:00

Teil Dreiundneunzig

To hear this week's story, listen for the cock to crow.

Or, you can read this episode on the way to the children's crusade.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-10-16T06:55:00.000-07:00

Teil Zwoundneunzig

To hear this week's story, listen for Adalbert's wrath.

Or, you can read this episode in the Chi-Rho at left.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-10-09T07:41:00.000-07:00

Teil Einundneunzig

To hear this week's story, follow Dietrich and Gretchen down the streets of Marburg.

Or, you can read this episode with Jan.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-10-02T07:51:00.000-07:00

Teil Neunzig

To hear this week's story, gather around the preacher.

Or, you can read this episode with Pontius Pilate and Barrabas.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-09-25T09:32:00.000-07:00

Teil Neunundachtzig

To hear this week's story, eavesdrop on the alleyway.

Or, you can read this episode by following Adalbert's finger.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-09-18T06:30:00.001-07:00

Teil Achtundachtzig

To hear this week's story, eavesdrop on the alleyway.

Or, you can read this episode from behind the window where Adalbert's desk once sat.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-09-11T07:02:00.000-07:00

Teil Siebensundachtzig

To hear this week's story, pass the black door again.

Or, you can read this episode at the tavern or the church below.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-09-04T06:06:00.001-07:00

Teil Sechsundachtzig

To hear this week's story, pass the black door.

Or, you can read this episode at the tavern or the church below.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-08-28T07:00:00.000-07:00

Teil Fünfundachtzig

To hear this week's story, gather around Vater Johann's dream of Jeremiah.

Or, you can read this episode with Wotan.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-08-21T08:19:00.000-07:00

Teil Vierundachtzig

To hear this week's story, come to the baptism at right.

Or, you can read this episode as Jesus enters Jerusalem.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-08-14T07:45:00.000-07:00

Teil Dreiundachtzig

To hear ~~my dad read~~ this week's story, hear ye the Swiss scout at right

Or, you can read thoughtfully with Huldrych Zwingli.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-08-07T08:23:00.000-07:00

Teil Zweiundachtzig

To hear my dad read this week's story, join the penitents at right.

Or, you can read with Adalbert.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-07-31T06:41:00.001-07:00

Teil Achtzig

To hear Trudi's story, give her a click.

Or, you can read at the Synod Horrenda.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-07-24T05:19:00.000-07:00

Teil Achtzig

To listen, follow the Marburger soldier

Or, you can read from the apple tree.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-07-17T01:00:00.001-07:00

Teil Neunundsiebzieg

To listen, wait for the interrogator to open his mouth.

Or, you can read alongside Gretchen, Vater Karl and the baby.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-07-10T05:48:00.000-07:00

Teil Achtsiebzieg

To listen, just head over by Ulrich, Dietrich's patron.

Or, you can read all about it among the ruins of St. Elizabeth's hospital.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-07-03T18:30:00.000-07:00

Teil Sieben-und-siebzieg

To listen, come to the edge of the castle wall.

Or, you can read all about it in the weapons raised against Dietmärchen.

The story so far is here.

Happy Independence Day (Gringos.)

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-06-26T11:21:00.000-07:00

Teil Sechsundsiebzig

To listen, what harm could there possibly be in asking the old feller at right.

Or, you can read this week's episode with Paul and Silas.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-06-19T05:37:00.000-07:00

Teil Fünfundsiebzig

To hear this week's episode, approach the palace at right.

Or, you can read this week's episode behind the black door.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-06-12T06:35:00.000-07:00

Teil Vierundsiebzig

To hear this week's episode, approach the schoolmaster at right.

Or, you can read this week's episode in the brothel.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-06-05T06:54:00.001-07:00

Teil Dreiundsiebzig

To hear this week's episode, send a pig to ask the author.

Or, you can read this week's episode by clicking on the mighty fortress.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-05-22T06:56:00.000-07:00

Teil Zwoundsiebzig

To hear this week's episode, send a pig to ask the author.

Or, you can read this week's episode by clicking on the mighty fortress.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-05-15T20:55:00.000-07:00

Teil Einundsiebzig

To hear this week's episode, ask Jeeves.

Or, you can read this week's episode by clicking on the boy and his pig.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-05-08T16:17:00.000-07:00

Teil Siebzig

To hear this week's episode, read by my super-special guest nephew, Jacob, follow the path at right.

Or, you can read this week's episode by clicking on the chaos at left.

Much thanks to Andy, but more so to monkey boy!

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-05-01T22:20:00.000-07:00

Teil Neunundsechzig

To hear this week's episode, click on the monkey doctor at right.

Or, you can read this week's episode by clicking on the drunken doctor at left.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-04-24T21:36:00.000-07:00

Teil Achtundsechzig

To hear this week's episode, listen to the doctor.

Or, you can read this week's episode by clicking on the thingamabob at left.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-04-17T02:47:00.000-07:00

Teil Siebenundsechzig

To hear this week's episode, click on the wolfpack.

Or, you can read this week's episode by clicking in the forest.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-04-10T07:08:00.001-07:00

Teil Sechsundsechzig

To hear this week's episode, click on the view of Marburg's Lutheran Church.

Or, you can read this week's episode by clicking on the night view.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-04-03T04:29:00.000-07:00

Teil Fünfundsechzig

To hear my sister narrate the events of May 1524-1527, jump into the ring of fire with the priest or farmer or whoever.

Or, you can read this week's episode on a hill over the battle of Frankenhausen.

The story so far is here.

For more images from the cyclorama commemorating the battle, see here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-03-27T04:13:00.001-07:00

Teil Vierundsechzig

To hear TLP and Actonbell read this episode grandly, come in to the kitchen with Gretchen and Frau Braun.

Or, you can read this week's episode with the Elf King's suffering child at left.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-03-20T05:15:00.000-07:00

Teil Dreiundsechzig

To hear Weirsdo make short notice sound like she practiced all week, click on the buck at right.

Or, you can read this week's episode with Proteus at left.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-03-13T05:37:00.000-08:00

Teil Zwoundsechzig

To hear my dad read this week's episode, come hear the sermon.

Or, you can read this week's episode quietly by the river.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-03-06T08:19:00.001-08:00

Teil Einundsechzig

To hear this week's episode, click again on St. Elizabeth's Church, at right.

Or, you can read this week's episode quietly among the clouds.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-02-27T08:39:00.000-08:00

Teil Sechzig

To hear this week's episode, come on down to St. Elizabeth's Church.

Or, to read this episode diligently, climb up to Philip's castle.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-02-20T11:24:00.000-08:00

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.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-02-13T11:05:00.000-08:00

Teil Acht-und-Fünfzig

"Again he said unto me, prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, 'ye dry bones hear the word of the LORD.'"-Ezekiel 37:4 (Click at right to listen)

Or, read in peace in the catacombs of Cuzco.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-02-06T10:24:00.000-08:00

Teil Sieben-und-Fünfzig

To hear this week's episode come out into the storm.

Or, to read it, clear your eyes with Saul on the road to Damascus.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-01-30T09:23:00.001-08:00

Teil Sechs-und-Fünfzig

Come hear about Easter in Marburg, at right

Or, read alone on the road to Emmaus.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-01-23T08:58:00.000-08:00

Teil Fünf-und-Fünfzig

To hear Wilhelm Monteverdi's sermon, click on Elijah's miracle at right.

Or, if you're feeling more contemplative, you can read this week's episode by joining Elijah and the Israelites at lynching.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-01-16T06:52:00.000-08:00

Teil Vier-und-Fünfzig

To hear my old friend, Danny Boy, read this week's episode, click on the sophisticated yet pious medieval lecturer at right.

You can read this episode at the early Easter party.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-01-09T07:07:00.000-08:00

Teil Drei-und-Fünfzig

To hear my dad read, scratch Matilda at right.

You can read this episode over bread with Frauen Ausländer and Braun at left.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2010-01-02T07:49:00.000-08:00

Teil Zwo-und-Fünfzig

To hear this week's post, come to the Black Forest.

You can read this episode in the Twelve Articles of The Black Forest, at left.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-12-26T05:07:00.000-08:00

Teil Ein-und-Fünfzig

To hear this week's post, share Ludwig's mood on the right.

To read this week's episode, walk with Wilhelm, at left.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-12-19T04:18:00.000-08:00

Teil Fünfzig

To hear Weirsdo read this week's episode, take a walk with Vater Karl.

To read this week's episode, follow the blessed baby into the bulrushes.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-12-12T15:51:00.001-08:00

Teil Acht-Und-Vierzig

To hear this week's reading, get anywhere near the young German woman knitting.

To read this week's episode, check inside the lovely bad knitted for Vater Karl.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-12-05T08:07:00.000-08:00

Teil Acht-Und-Vierzig

To hear this week's reading, pull up to the warm fireplace.

To read this week's episode, sit by the candle.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-11-28T07:10:00.000-08:00

Teil Sieben-Und Vierzig

To hear this week's reading, click on the cat in the window.

To read this week's episode, come to the towers of Elizabethskirche.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-11-21T04:52:00.000-08:00

Teil Sechs-Und Vierzig

To hear Jamie Dawn and Taylor do this week's reading, cross the Jordan with Joshua and the Israelites. (Caution: Walls may come tumblin' down.)

To read this week's episode, follow the strangers appearing to Abram.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-11-14T05:18:00.000-08:00

Teil Fünf-Und Vierzig

To hear the Bear and the Crow read this episode, click on the happy evangelist.

To read this week's episode, follow Thomas Didymus' finger.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-11-07T04:57:00.000-08:00

Teil Vier-Und Vierzig

To hear Weirsdo telling this week's story, hide in the breadbasket.

To read this week's episode, watch from over in the haystack.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-10-31T08:50:00.000-07:00

Teil Drei-Und Vierzig

To listen, poke the bat ar right.

To read this week's episode, click the snow over Hessen.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-10-24T05:43:00.000-07:00

Teil Zwo-Und Vierzig

To hear my mom read, sit with Hilda Greulich at right.

To read this week's episode, take your seat in the pot.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-10-17T10:14:00.000-07:00

Teil Ein-Und Vierzig

To hear Minka read, scratch Dietmärchen on the ears (click at right.)

To read this week's episode, sit down by Dürer's saint.

The story so far is here. Quick note on format, episodes will now begin with one of Luther's theses. For educational purposes.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-10-10T06:49:00.000-07:00

Teil Vierzig

To hear Brudder Daniel read, click on the holy man and his likely young gentleman.

To read this week's episode, referee the wrestling match at left.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-10-03T05:05:00.000-07:00

Teil Neun-und-Dreizig

To hear Vater Steve read this week's episode, get conked on the head with knowledge by clicking the tapestry.

To read this week's episode, try the campfire sermon.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-09-26T04:39:00.000-07:00

Teil Acht-und-Dreizig

To hear this week's episode, read by Jamie Dawn and her son, Taylor, knock on the cottage door.

To read this week's episode, follow the prodigal.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-09-19T03:53:00.000-07:00

Teil Sieben-und-Dreizig

To hear this week's episode, poke the lion.

To read this week's episode, find a branch

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-09-12T03:18:00.000-07:00

Teil Sechs-und-Dreizig

To hear OC and Quilly read, click on the town of Wolfshausen*.

To read this week's episode, click on Hercules and the Erymanthian Boar.

The story so far is here.

*Photo courtesy of Horst Bierau, a photographer (also, scientist and new father) who grew up in Wolfshausen. I found Horst through the combined magic of Google and Flickr, and have enjoyed making his acquaintance this week. More good news, Wolfshausen is set just as I remembered it so the geography of the story so far makes sense (Full-size panorama of Wolfshausen here. The camera is placed in the widow Greulich's front yard, today's story begins in the draw at upper right.)

Horst was also kind enough to show me his excellent photo of this church (at right,) which was built in Wolfshausen in the 12th century and which makes it a little silly of Vater Karl to have decamped to Wolfshausen in 1519 and to have held his masses outdoors ever since. The old fool.

In any event, my appreciation to Herr Bierau for letting me use his photographs and my recommendation to you all to enjoy more of his photography at foto.bierau.net. Thanks, Horst.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-09-05T05:32:00.000-07:00

Teil Fünf-und-Dreizig

To hear Mütti read, click on the little red squirrel.

To read this week's episode, click on the stag.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-08-29T04:41:00.000-07:00

Teil Vier-und-Dreizig

To hear Danny Boy read, click on the haystacks. Long-time Waking Ambrose family will remember Dan as an old friend of mine from Deep Springs.

To read this week's episode, click on Frau Braun's Apfelkuchen.

The story so far is here. Happy birthday to Dddragon!

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-08-22T07:30:00.000-07:00

Teil Drei-und-Dreizig

To hear my old man bear witness to the events of 1524, click on Huldrych Zwingli at right.

To read this week's episode, click on Thomas Münzer, as played by Robert Blake.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-08-15T06:03:00.000-07:00

Teil Zwo-und-Dreizig

To hear this week's episode, click on the photo at right of readers TLP and Actonbell with me and sister Dddragon, from front to back.

To read this week's episode, click on the Elizabethkirche dorm building, which I just realized I have a photo of and which is neither flat nor perpendicular as I remembered it.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-08-08T03:49:00.000-07:00

Teil Ein-und-Dreizig

To hear this week's episode, click on the Schaf-Kußer, at right.

To read this week's episode, sit quietly in Saint Elizabeth of Hungary's church.

The story so far is here.

Y feliz compleaños a mi madre.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-08-01T05:45:00.000-07:00

Teil Dreizig

To hear the Amoeba and Quilly read this week's episode, click on the bunny.

To read it yourself, check the temperature at the cottage.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-07-25T06:22:00.000-07:00

Teil Neun-und-Zwanzig

To hear Weirsdo read this week's episode, you must cross the first line of defense (click photo at right.)

To read it yourself, you must cross the second line of defense (click photo at left.)

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-07-11T05:49:00.000-07:00

Teil Acht-und-Zwanzig

To hear this week's episode promenade past the Beech trees.

Or, to read this week's episode, scurry under oak.

The story so far is here.

Have a good week, y'all. Waking Ambrose will return, Insha'llah, on July 24.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-07-04T04:08:00.000-07:00

Teil Sieben-und-Zwanzig

To hear this week's episode read by Terry and- wait for it- Bear, click on the stylish merchants of Germany.

Or, to read this week's episode, click on the shore-left sailor.

The story so far is here.

Happy Fourth of July, all.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-06-27T04:35:00.000-07:00

Teil Sechs-und-Zwanzig

To hear this week's episode read by Nessa, click on the piglets.

Or sit in the cottage to read this week's episode.

The story so far is here.

This week in The Prattler, Prattler's Law.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-06-20T05:34:00.000-07:00

Teil Fünf-und-Zwanzig

To hear this week's episode read by Barbara Bava (Mütti,) click on the camel.

To read this week's episode, fall with Icarus.

The story so far is here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-06-13T05:39:00.000-07:00

Teil Vier-und-Zwanzig

To hear this week's episode, sit over by the Lahn and hope for ducks instead of my dad.

To read this week's episode, walk the Lahn at night.

The story so far is here.

This week in The Prattler, Prattler, Party of One.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-06-06T04:28:00.000-07:00

Teil Drei-und-Zwanzig

To hear TLP read this week's episode, settle down and click on the Hindenburg.

To read this week's episode, click on the lightning.

The story so far is available here.

This week in The Prattler, Active Restraint

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-05-30T02:40:00.000-07:00

Teil Zwo-und-Zwanzig

To hear Minka read this week's episode, click on Danae, at right.

To read this week's episode, click on the daughter of Albion, receiving instruction.

The story so far is available here.

This week in The Prattler, The Search for Stupid.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-05-23T10:26:00.001-07:00

Teil Ein-und-Zwanzig

Click on Augustine at right to hear this week's episode.

Or, click n the scriptures to read.

The story so far is available here.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-05-16T03:58:00.000-07:00

Teil Zwanzig

To hear my sister, Jenna, read try to get between the women in the Wolfshausen market square.

Or, if you prefer to read in quiet, you might try the lego market.

The story so far is available here.

This week in The Prattler, One Nation.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-05-09T04:36:00.000-07:00

Teil Neunzehn

To hear Weirsdo read this part, click on the Witwe Greulich at right.

Or, if you prefer to read in quiet, click on Frau Braun's refuge at left.

The story so far is now available here.

This week in The Prattler, Welcome, Mr. Blakeslee

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-05-02T04:38:00.000-07:00

Teil Achtzehn

To hear Actonbell read this week's part, click on the sketch of Marburg's market square.

To read this week's part, click on Frau Braun at left.

For no reason in particular, the story so far is now available here.

And this week in The Prattler, The Specter Spectre Inspector.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-04-25T06:28:00.000-07:00

Teil Siebszehn

To hear this week's part, click on the drunk Monk. I did the reading this week again because my nephews have a lame ma.

To read this week's part, click on the young and old monks.

This week in The Prattler, Xenophobia's Gone Global

en Boldog születésnapot, Ariel!

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-04-18T06:10:00.000-07:00

Teil Sechszehn

To hear this week's part, click on Vater Johann's supper, at right.

To read this week's part, click on Dietrich's supper at left.

This week in The Prattler, O Gas, Where Is Thy Sting?

A note on reading I think all volunteers have read once and it's time to start bugging people to read again. If you would like to read and I don't know about it or you volunteered and I don't remember, please let me know. I used to keep a list. That was nifty.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-04-11T04:20:00.000-07:00

Teil Fünfzehn

To hear this week's part, click on the saints and sages of Colgne's Cathedral. And apologies for the increasing long-windedness of these episodes, but at least this week's reader knows where it comes from.

To read this week's part, click on Vater Johann's fallen view of Strasbourg's Cathedral where, I am to understand, Barack Obama did not take mass last week.

This week in The Prattler, The Passion of The Atheist.

Happy Easter.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-04-04T05:43:00.000-07:00

Teil Vierzehn

Listen to Jamie Dawn and The Reverend Keith read, as expertly engineered by their son, Taylor (whose link I found on JD's site), visit the priest at right.

To read this week's part, sit down to Vater Johann's table.

This week in The Prattler, Mr. Obama goes to Strasbourg.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-03-28T03:01:00.000-07:00

Teil Dreizehn

To hear Java Jazz, who has a new post up, by the way, tell this story, ask Gretchen to share.

To read this week's part, go to the road and wait for a Samaritan.

This week in The Prattler, The Conservatism of Barack Obama.

The Reformation of Wolfshausen

2009-03-21T04:08:00.000-07:00

Teil Zwölf

To hear Minka and I read, gather around the sausage merchant.

To read this week's part, go to market with Herr Braun.

This week in The Prattler, Seeking Scandal.