In this episode of the Apple Seed we’ve got stories from Donna Ingham, Odds Bodkin, Mitch Weiss and Martha Hamilton, and so many more about the confusions, twists, and great stories that arise from “getting your wires crossed”.

A Story in Signs by Ruth Halpern (1:27)

A group of travelers and bandits meet in the desert and discuss their interests through signs. Learn more about Ruth Halpern by visiting: www.ruthstory.com

Lost in Cyberspace by Donna Ingham (9:53)

Donna Ingham and her struggles with learning all of the technological lingo that her nephew and niece try to teach her. Learn more about Donna Ingham by visiting: donnaingham.com

The Missing Axe by Odds Bodkin (16:14)

A man “loses” his prize axe and accuses his neighbor’s son of taking it. Learn more about Odds Bodkin by visiting: www.oddsbodkin.net

The Mirror That Caused Trouble by Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss (19:19)

A man and his family in medieval Korea see a mirror, or rather, themselves for the first time. Learn more about Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss by visiting: beautyandthebeaststorytellers.com

The Ugly Duckling by Diane Wolkstein (24:17)

Diane's telling of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale. Learn more about the late Diane Wolkstein by visiting: en.wikipedia.org/Diane_Wolkstein

Moocher and the Butcher's Meat by Bobby Norfolk (33:15)

A puppy takes a piece of meat but is confronted with an unexpected rival. Learn more about Bobby Norfolk by visiting: www.bobbynorfolk.com

The Brewery of Eggshells by Nuala Hayes (36:00)

In Scottish folkloric tradition there are stories of changelings, human babies that the fairies or trolls swap out with one of their own kind and in this story one young mother tricks things back into how they should be. Learn more about Nuala Hayes by visiting: www.storytellersofireland.org

The Wolf Who Cried Sheep by Willy Claflin (45:15)

Normally this story is about a boy crying wolf, but Maynard Moose gives you a fresh take. Learn more about Willy Claflin by visiting: www.willyclaflin.com

Three Dolls by David H. Claunch (49:00)

A king gets stumped trying to solve a riddle so he calls in some friends to help him untangle the message. Learn more about David H. Claunch by visiting: www.davidclaunch.com