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In an age of health reform it is still common for some to resist visiting a doctor. Follow this fun story from Winnie the Pooh creator A.A. Milne as a man visits the doctor and is as nervous as a cat on his last life. From his answers to actions this patient is as misunderstood as he was annoying to the doctor. This is a humorous short story through and through and delightfully relatable.

Acclaimed author Nathaniel Hawthorne weaves a short tale of a ghost, now old, that had died in youth. As with many such stories, there are things he must do to move beyond his predicament. This story finds him seeing those who roam for centuries and those who finish whatever tasks they were to perform moving on sooner than he would have liked. This ghost story is not so much terror driven as it seems a reflection on the thinking of a ghost. Intriguing.

In the 21st century interior design uses repurposed artifacts to create elegance. This includes books. They may not be for reading, but for beauty. Would it be a surprise to see that this mindset was in place nearly a century ago? This is a delightfully warm tale of a storyteller who moves and has no idea how to catalogue his own books except by how they look to guests. From the mind of Winnie the Pooh author A.A. Milne

These two books of the Bible represent hope to a Church that faces difficult times. Persecution was the primary struggle, but the Apostle Paul discussed what the end of days will be like. His words inspired hope in the hearts of the hurting--and continue to inspire a similar hope today.

A story from classic writer Hans Christian Andersen that is more a commentary on society than fable. It has been said that a prophet is not without honor except in his own country. It has also been said that he who will not learn from history is doomed to repeat it. Andersen reflects on a variety of history makers who were not viewed favorably when they made history.

A seaside summer visit allowed the narrator to encounter a very special bird. This delightful story brings a winged hero to life and allows us to care deeply for the things that "Hum" encounters. Welcome to a delightful vacation and the gentle observations made in an unhurried time. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

When Mark Twain reflects on childhood you can be certain humor will follow. Such is the case with a young boy and an attempt to capture a turkey bare handed. You may wonder if you should sympathize with the turkey—or the boy.

Mark Twain takes his humor to the graveyard in this memorable short story. Twain carries on a conversation with a skeleton that has been neglected in the cemetery. While we aren't told what a smiling skeleton looks like, Twain is clear it's not a pleasant view. None of us want to be forgotten and this story helps the hearer understand that even in death we do not want to be neglected.

Christmas represents the passing of time. In this warm Christmas tale, the beloved author uses the trees to show a passing of time. Filled with gentle humor and affirmation this short story should be a favorite - maybe from the first listen. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Mike Murphy sat in the Governor's office seeking a pardon for his son. Murphy knew that if the Governor remembered who he was there wouldn’t be a chance of success. The Governor did remember Murphy, and the bullying he received at the hands of his much younger self. He also remembered how the struggle they had as boys helped him become the man who governed a state.

When you find yourself in the company of one who knows very little, but thinks they are an expert you may be comfortable with the storyteller in this delightful short tale from A.A. Milne, the author of Winnie the Pooh. In this tale, the storyteller fancies himself an expert gardener. You may leave with other opinions. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

It might seem an enlightening idea to take stock of good manners from the perspective of centuries past. Classic author Jonathan Swift deftly takes a look at manners and, through satire, finds a way to add humor to the subject of manners during his era. You will need to remember that this in order to find the nuggets of humor that may be found from the author of Gulliver's Travels. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Narrator Glenn Hascall magnificently captures the characters of The Gift of the Magi, a short story written by O. Henry, about a young married couple and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money.

President Theodore Roosevelt shares writing credit on this biographical overview of the Civil War battle fought by Sheridan at Cedar Creek. A day that started in disaster would end with victory. A man who accepted responsibility for his troops led them back from the brink of despair.

Hans Christian Andersen shares a memorable tale that mirrors what we may all feel as any career comes to an end. A street lamp has been faithful in his duties for decades, yet the time had arrived that he would be relieved of duty. What did the future hold for the lamp? The wind, moon, and rain each gave gifts and there was a line featuring those who wanted to take the lamps place.

Join Mark Twain as he remembers his earliest attempt at poetry, which was a piece of writing that won no favor with his father. Then again many sons will have tackled a project with the same good humor and savage sarcasm.

This short story takes you back to the start of radio in America. Filled with just the right amount of humor this story takes a millionaire's final wish and makes it possible for him to broadcast an approved message through a loud speaker in his headstone. This captured the attention of the nation, but no one expected the worst case scenario, but it is just this scenario that empties a cemetery. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

There may be more reason to avoid marrying blue beard than the color of his facial hair. There may be more reason to avoid a certain closet than a simple request. There may be more to this man than meets the eye.

If you've ever wondered what a tale of knights and dukes would look like through the mind of humorist Mark Twain? Travel back in time to the 1200s. Twain starts well setting the scene for a very interesting conflict. How will it resolve - or will it? The ending really shouldn't be a surprise for those who love the careless ease of Twains humor.

This short Christmas story is told in storyteller fashion as one who had been there or at least had close knowledge of the circumstances faced by a couple waiting for the birth of a son. Subtle details of what we feel as if we have known of the story may be informed by the telling.