Today we have our last story for 2022 (and my favorite tradition) our annual reading of 'A Visit From St. Nicholas'. The podcast will bring you the most listened to episodes from the past year next week and then we'll start fresh in January!
All in Fable
Ep. 1095 - The Topaz Story Book - Pomona
This week we begin with a retelling of the Roman myth of 'Pomona'.
Ep. 1094 - The Topaz Story Book - Autumn Fashions; Pomona's Best Gifts
We end the week this week with two lovely poems - 'Autumn Fashions' and 'Pomona's Best Gifts'.
Ep. 1085 - The Topaz Story Book - Queen Aster
Every so often in "The Topaz Story Book" we get a treat from a rather famous author. Today's tale of 'Queen Aster' comes from Louisa May Alcott.
Ep. 1084 - The Topaz Story Book - Pimpernel, the Shepherd's Clock; A Legend of the Gentian
Today's tales are about two flowers with magnificent properties, 'Pimpernel, the Shepherd's Clock' and 'A Legend of the Gentian'.
Ep. 1083 - The Topaz Story Book - Wild Asters; Silver-Rod
We begin the week with a lovely poem about the wild Aster and what can only be described as a love letter to the Silver-Rod.
Ep. 1081 - The Topaz Story Book - A Legend of the Golden-Rod
Today brings us the origin of the golden-rod, a magnificent autumnal flower, and a bonus poem by author Anna E. Skinner.
Ep. 1080 - The Topaz Story Book - The King's Candles
This is a week of origins, and we start off with how the King's Candles got their name.
Ep. 1077 - The Topaz Story Book - The Gay Little King
'The Gay Little King' is the story of the adventures of a young boy named Jaimie and a little maple, transformed into the little king.
Ep. 1076 - The Topaz Story Book - The Shet-Up Posy
'The Shet-Up Posy' is just as much about capturing the regionality of US folklore as it is about recognizing your own inner beauty.