Biographical Sketch of Henry David Thoreau, by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Let's relax and sleep with a lengthy paean of praise written after the death of Thoreau by his contemporary, friend and worshipful admirer, Ralph Waldo Emerson. As obituaries go, it's...a lot. Want to...
19 Apr 20211h 9min
US Internal Revenue Service Pub 583, Starting a Business
Let's relax with one of the dullest things ever read on this podcast. Like all IRS Publications, it's 50% information, 50% references to other publications, and 100% mind-numbing boredom. Which is why...
12 Apr 202152min
The Characters of Theophrastus, Part 1
Let's relax and sleep with a classic of character conventions. This work may be millennia old, but you will definitely recognize these people. If you stay awake past the very long intro, that is. Want...
5 Apr 20211h 4min
1897 Sears Roebuck and Co. Catalog, Millinery Department
Let's relax with a browse through the Millinery Department, and marvel at the most beautiful, stylish and economical hats ever offered to the public. At such low prices, resistance is futile. Want to ...
29 Mar 202150min
Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland, by Samuel Johnson, Part 3
Let's continue our relaxing journey through Scotland with Dr. Johnson, and learn all about cattle, kelp and the customary duties of the laird. Tha mi sgith! Want to support us? Neat! Everyone who does...
22 Mar 202149min
History of Animals, by Aristotle, Part 2
Let's return to Aristotle's sleep-inducing treatise on the animal world and his very, very detailed description of the human body, plus...elephants! Want to support us? Neat! Everyone who does so in M...
15 Mar 202153min
Etiquette, by Emily Post, Part 1
Let's sink into sleepy social niceties with this classic of manners, behavior and good breeding. If you ever wondered how to introduce a bishop at your fancy luncheon, Mrs. Post is here for you. Subs...
8 Mar 202157min
Cassell's Book of Birds, Part 3, The Parrots
Let's drift off into the world of birds and learn all about parrots, the flying monkeys of the avian kingdom. I promise that makes sense if you stay awake long enough. But...unlikely. Subscribe here:...
1 Mar 202155min
