We talk a lot about being a nation of laws, but some of the laws found on the books of states, counties and municipalities are a bit much.

The indicible nature of God has perturbed preachers throughout history.

He was taken into the mountain by the fairies, and had been with them for many years, and at last they wanted him to marry their daughter, who was always hanging about after him.

More enticing are the sauerbraten, marinated in red wine; a Kasseler rippchen (smoked pork chop); and the fork-tender schweinshaxe pork shank, the restaurant’s premier dish ($12.50 to $19.50).