An episode all about STUFF: heirlooms, mementos, memorabilia, collectibles, tokens, souvenirs and the like. In the Apple Seed Office, we have our own collection of mementos from our past adventures that we keep around for good luck: an antique wooden radio, a plush animal we won in an auction at last year’s NSN Conference (that Andy Offutt Irwin lovingly named “Sweetie” for us), and a glass Coke bottle that stands as tribute to some of our past team members. In this hour, enjoy fairy tales and folk tales centered around a special item, showing how a mere trinket can become a true treasure in the right circumstances.

The Wishing Ring (1:21)

There are lot of famous magical items in the annexes of folklore from King Arthur’s sword to Elvis’ guitar. This first story from Dolores Hydock is about a different kind of magic: the kind we make. To learn more about Dolores Hydock visit www.storypower.org

The Blue Coat (9:42)

Do you have that one item in your closet that you just can't seem to give away? A Jewish folktale that shows how our attachment to things reflects certain memories and eras of our lives. To learn more about Jenni Cargill-Strong visit www.storytree.com.au

Iduna and the Magic Apples (16:51)

Some people are very particular about the items and objects in their lives. We go through a lot of trouble for our stuff, just like the gods in this Norse myth from Beatrice Bowles. To learn more about Beatrice Bowles visit www.beatricebowles.com

The King of Little Things (27:09)

Life is about the little things-- just like this story about the kings of things and the thick of things from Bil Lepp. To learn more about Bil Lepp visit www.leppstorytelling.com

Paddy & the Pooka (37:36)

Sometimes our lucky socks make us play better in the big game, a lucky pencil magically gives us a good grade, and the right instrument can help us play the right song. Having the right stuff is what this story about a musician with a special pair of pipes is all about . To learn more about Kevin Carr visit www.kevincarr.org