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Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Wren’s Nest Ramblings

Posted by: Amelia // Category: Storytelling, Podcasts, When Babies Ramble // 12:51 pm

Today is a day full of noises at the Wren’s Nest.

Imani the Goofball

The following have been provided by Imani “Goofball” Harris, our resident 3-year-old/delivery person/crybaby:

  • Horse noises. Though “not as scary as monsters,” they have been labeled “just as obnoxious” by Lain.
  • Sleepy Little Ducks’ quacking. I would describe them as slightly more taciturn than the ducks typically portrayed by Imani.
  • The phrase “I don’t think so” approximately 11 times in succession, for reasons unknown.
  • General excitement giggles. These have been the result of: needing to use the bathroom, the color pink, my hair, playing babies (or something), and Lain’s goofy face, where he got smacked! It was hilarious!
  • Plentiful use of the word “please”. It is magic, after all.

I could keep going, probably indefinitely, but Imani’s not the only one with something to crow about.

Many of you have probably wondered if Lain is truly as weenie as he is portrayed on this blog. Others of you know he is.

In order to get one step closer to knowing the man(boy), the legend, the voice of the Wren’s Nest, I present you the following opportunity: hear the actual voice of Wren’s Nest Executive Director and General Weenie Lain Shakespeare.

Tapestries Artwork

You see, dear reader, Lain has been diligently working to create podcasts with our storytellers. While the set is not yet complete, you get a sneak peak for being so awesome and all.

Several more stories are planned for the series, but first Lain needs to take some lessons from a voice coach. Just kidding. We like him just the way he is.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, Imani and I are deep in conversation, or something like it, about her name being “Goofball” and her impending foray into the world of education. As Jeri rightfully stated, “Goofballs can learn too.”

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3 Comments


  1. catherine
    Comment // September 11th, 2007 // 10:34 pm

    Hey Amy, tell Lain that his radio voice isn’t nearly as bad as he made it out to be. He’d give Lois Retizes a run for her money any day on her “Second…Cup…..Con.cert….”


  2. lain
    Comment // September 12th, 2007 // 11:55 am

    Thanks Catherine. And yeah, Lois kills me at 9:00 am every morning. I wish she could be my wakeup alarm, since I already despise the sound of her voice.

    My radio voice is okay–but it sounds awfully weenie right after the professional “voice of the wren’s nest.”

    Our second podcast is being edited at the moment, and we’ll hopefully have that ready for public consumption next week.


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