The Surveyor Looks Back

Episode 39 of 40 (plus an epilog) in The Meditations of Diogenes The Cynic.

To hear the story, come just a little ways out of Tyre

Measure thoughtfully.

The Surveyor's Song

An Assassin Falls, A Monster Rises

Episode 38 of 40 in The Meditations of Diogenes The Cynic. Thanks to this week's readers, director, engineer, special effects designer, make-up artist, public relations associate and genius.

To hear the story, tickle the monster

This week in The Prattler, Greenspun.

To read the story, knock the chip off the assassin's shoulder.

The Philosopher King Foiled

Episode 37 of 40 in The Meditations of Diogenes The Cynic. Thanks to this week's reader.

To hear the story, follow the mighty Persian Army to victory.

This week, The Prattler will be up late tonight.

To read the story, ask Leonidas for a better idea.

The Cyclops Steps Up

Episode 36 of 40 in The Meditations of Diogenes The Cynic.

To hear the story, go on. Grab the cane.

This week, in The Prattler,

"The Ron Paul Inaugural."

To read the story, try riding a sheep from the underside. It might help.

Diogenes at Delphi

RABBIT, RABBIT! Now, here's

Episode 35 of 40 in The Meditations of Diogenes The Cynic. Merci beaucoup to this week's reader.

To hear the story, mail it in.

This week, in The Prattler,

"Farewell."

To read the story, confuse a philosopher.

There's still one (1) episode left unassigned. I don't have to let someone new do it. I was trying to be nice.

The Ugliest Drowned Man In The World

Episode 34 of 40 in The Meditations of Diogenes The Cynic. Thanks to Heirs Without Hairs for this week's reading.

To hear the story, listen good.

This week, in The Prattler, 

"The Lonesome Life of Jose Padilla. "

To read the story, throw away your bowl.

Ah, and I should probably announce that there remains one (1) episode left unassigned. If you've been on the fence about reading, speak now or hold your peace until we maybe do something like this again next year.

The Philosopher's Apples

Episode 33 of 40 in The Meditations of Diogenes The Cynic. Thanks to the Golden Heirloom Fruit of The Delta Association of South Carolina for providing this week's reading.

To hear the story, listen to your inner fruit.




The Prattler is back. 

To read the story, get into Diogenes' head

The Old Woman And The Sea

Episode 32 of The Meditations of Diogenes The Cynic.

To hear the story, say hello to the little crone.




The Prattler will be back next week, I'm practically certain.













Read the story and dog-paddle with Diogenes

The Old Woman And The Sea

Episode 32 of The Meditations of Diogenes The Cynic.

To hear the story, say hello to the little crone.




The Prattler will be back next week, I'm practically certain.













Read the story and dog-paddle with Diogenes

The Philosopher King

Episode 31 of The Meditations of Diogenes The Cynic.

To hear the story, come to the courtyard.




The Prattler is still stuck.













Read the story to the army

Philosophizing for The Shah

Episode 30 of The Meditations of Diogenes The Cynic. Thanks to The Family Recovery Council for this week's reading.

So says Zoroaster.




The Prattler is still stuck.













Read the story by the walls of Babylon

A Friend in Pursuit

Episode 29 of The Meditations of Diogenes The Cynic. Thanks to this week's reader.

Greek children are to not be heard as well.




This week, the Prattler was struck with a momentary good mood and there will be no post until it passes.






Read the story in Sinope.

A Friend in Need

Episode 28 of The Meditations of Diogenes The Cynic.

To hear the story, maybe try a different approach.

This week in The Prattler, "Standards and Measures."







To read the story, check under Diogenes' tub for the the transcript.

A Bath

Episode 27 of The Meditations of Diogenes The Cynic. Thanks to the Nutmeg Endowment for Refugee Development for sponsoring this week's reading.

To hear the story sit still by the waterside.


This week, in The Prattler "The Last Refuge."













It's rude to read over a flower's shoulder.

A Bad Sign

Episode 26 of The Meditations of Diogenes The Cynic. Thanks to the Blochalela Foundation for sponsoring this week's reading.

To hear the story, ignore Cassandra



This week in The Prattler, "The Romney Inaugural."









The story can be read from the cliff.

Conversion of the original file added a whine. The original recording is below:
Episode 26 of The Meditations of Diogenes The Cynic, read by Weirsdo.

Outside The Walls

Episode 25 of The Meditations of Diogenes The Cynic. Thanks to this week's reader.

To hear the story, listen to two old babylonians.




This week in The Prattler, "The Reincarnation of Jerry Tarkanian."












You can read the story along the wall.

A Persian Chat

Episode 24 of The Meditations of Diogenes The Cynic. New York area friends see below for an announcement.

To hear the story, listen to two old babylonians.


This week in The Prattler, "A Defense of Bad Legislation."








You can read the story along the wall.

OK, so the announcement: On Saturday, June 23, a week from today at 1PM, God willing and the creek don't rise, I'll be sitting down to lunch at Centrico restaurant at 211 W. Broadway in Tribeca. You're invited to join me. Feel free to show up at the last minute but if you think you'll come and can email me by Wednesday it will help with making a reservation. After lunch, Al will be leading a walking tour and giving "horsey rides" to your children, pets and spouses. See you there.

The Roots of Truth

Episode 23 of The Meditations of Diogenes The Cynic. Thanks to the Washington Area Historical Organization for Ornamental Stilettos (WAHOOS) for this week's reading

To hear the story, grab a munchkin.


This week in The Prattler, "The Giuliani Inaugural." Ours is an uncertain world for the indefinite.









Read the story to Diogenes.

Home Cooking

Episode 22 of The Meditations of Diogenes The Cynic. Thanks to the Southern Nevada Homeschool Advocacy Project (SNHAP) for this week's reading

To hear the story, come to Mama.


The Prattler is on hiatus until further notice.


















Read the story with your Theban parents.

Fatal Attention

Episode 20 of The Meditations of Diogenes The Cynic. Thanks to the Arctic Multinational Women's And Moriae's Association (AMWAMA) for this week's reading. And welcome, L.

Listen to the fates tell their story.


This week, in The Prattler, "BYOF."


















Read the story on the loom